How Physics Forums looked back in 2001

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The discussion centers around a website that archives content from Physics Forums, specifically highlighting the limited availability of pages from 2001. Participants reflect on the changes the forum has undergone over the years, expressing nostalgia for earlier times. There is a light-hearted exchange about past members and shared experiences, indicating a sense of community and connection among those who have been part of the forum. The conversation also includes playful banter about specific members and their identities, contributing to a sense of camaraderie. Overall, the thread captures a mix of curiosity about the past and fond memories of the forum's earlier days.
Wellesley
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Pretty neat website I stumbled across:

http://web.archive.org/web/*/physicsforums.com

There aren't too many pages in their archives for 2001, but there's enough. Any thoughts from those who were members?
 
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wow, i was never a member, but its sure changed over the years.
tor

Exercise hard, eat right, die anyway.
 
Those were the good ole days.
 
Cyrus said:
Those were the good ole days.

Yeah,bro. Those were the times penguins will stay at the north pole.
 
Cyclovenom said:
Yeah,bro. Those were the times penguins will stay at the north pole.

I must admit, I'm curious as to what you meant by that...
 
Wellesley said:
I must admit, I'm curious as to what you meant by that...

Don't worry a certain flightless PF member knows. :biggrin:
 
Cyclovenom said:
Don't worry a certain flightless PF member knows. :biggrin:

On second thought, I think I now know who you are talking about. :biggrin:
 
Wow... And I thought I had been around for quite a while.
 
I lied, we joined near the same time ape -04'.
 

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