PF demographics, where do you live?

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Just looking at a thread in Forum feedback and someone asked whether this was a mainly American website or multi national, knowing it is fairly multinational I wondered how multinational is PF? So if people could tick their country maybe we could get an idea?

I searched for threads like this, but if they do exist they are buried deep in the archive or I missed them.

So where you from? Can be where you were born, where you live now, which ever country you call your homeland basically.

Unfortunately we can't have 192 poll options, so as this is an English speaking forum I've biased some of the poll options to English speaking countries or on the basis of a guess about forum numbers and the general size of a country, although I'm aware there are plenty of people whose first language isn't English, it seemed the best way to limit the poll options to something reasonable.

If you don't think the poll options are adequate then please post your country on the thread.

Russia is technically part of Europe and probably warrants a separate poll option but if you don't feel like ticking Europe then feel free to post. I'm also aware of how many countries I missed in the poll, so there's no need to point out how bad the poll is, you try getting as many countries in as possible with ten options

Not included certain other non continental countries or Antartica either.

 

[radou]

Hey, where's the "Antarctica" option?!

Edit: btw, I expect the majority will vote for US.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

*sticks tongue out and makes fart noise*

I don't think anyone living on Antartica apart from the penguins would list their homeland as Antartica.

Hey, where's the "Antarctica" option?!

Edit: btw, I expect the majority will vote for US.

Aye I expect you're right, I guess about 50%+ but it definitely could be \pm 10% or even more. That'd be my guess though.

 

[cristo]

Edit: btw, I expect the majority will vote for US.

Yup, I reckon so too.

You can tell a poll was written by a Brit when "UK" and "Europe" are two different choices

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

I was going to mention that, but it's the set up for the classic joke

The UK is not part of Europe

It's amazing how Ireland can be part of Europe but NI,Scotland,Wales and England are most certainly not, why the very idea! We have our own currency even!

 

[radou]

I don't think anyone living on Antartica apart from the penguins would list their homeland as Antartica.

We have penguins here on PF.

 

[dontdisturbmycircles]

Lots of people here wear a toque eh?

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

We have penguins here on PF.

You could pm the mentors and ask if they'll add a poll options for penguins of Antarctic origin then

 

[Danger]

Lots of people here wear a toque eh?

Aye, laddie. I know that there are at least 3 more Canuks here who haven't responded yet.

 

[neutrino]

What's your favourite Australian country?

 

[arildno]

Norway is NOT in the European Union, Norway is NOT European, Norway is NOT a country like any other, Norway has a king, hooray for the King, don't say a damn word about our king, or else, you'll get the leidang after you.

 

[Kurdt]

Its fairly safe to say its on the european continent anyway

So far the choice of categories seems justified, unless it puts people off if their country isn't on.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Norway is NOT in the European Union, Norway is NOT European, Norway is NOT a country like any other, Norway has a king, hooray for the King, don't say a damn word about our king, or else, you'll get the leidang after you.

Most Norwegians I've met on line think their monarchy are a waste of space

You can vote other if you like but I think you are part of Europe if not the EU, unlike of course the UK, which is on an er Island so is not part of Europe, er yeah that's the ticket.

 

[radou]

Norway is NOT European

Are you kidding or do all of the Norwegians not like to be considered as European?

 

[arildno]

Most Norwegians I've met on line think their monarchy are a waste of space

You can vote other if you like but I think you are part of Europe if not the EU, unlike of course the UK, which is on an er Island so is not part of Europe, er yeah that's the ticket.

I'll carve the blood eagle in you, lowlander.

 

[Danger]

I'll carve the blood eagle in you, lowlander.

You Norweeds are so cute when you're irritated.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

I'll carve the blood eagle in you, lowlander.

Isn't the blood eagle a ritual method of opening the ribs so that the heart and lungs are exposed, in a sort of grizzly offering to Odin, I'm sure the people who received the blessing were really quite pleased that it was meant to be an honour.

Thanks for the thought though.

 

[arildno]

Isn't the blood eagle a ritual method of opening the ribs so that the heart and lungs are exposed, in a sort of grizzly offering to Odin, I'm sure the people who received the blessing were really quite pleased that it was meant to be an honour.

Thanks for the thought though.

Ah yes, I hadn't thought of that...
Perhaps I'll show your kids Norse family values by our custom
"henda börn á spjóta oddum" instead..

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Ah yes, I hadn't thought of that...
Perhaps I'll show your kids Norse family values by our custom
"henda börn á spjóta oddum" instead..

Er thanks but no thanks, I don't have a clue what that is but I'll take it it's not pleasant

Tell you what you go ahead and vote other, I don't mind

 

[Danger]

Er thanks but no thanks

Crap! I was just about to pull out the camcorder.

 

[dontdisturbmycircles]

The inhuman custom which the Norwegian Víkings in heathendom had, of throwing up small children into the air and catching them again upon their spear-points (henda börn á spjóta oddum), (10) is to be regarded perhaps not merely as an outburst of the most savage ferocity of rude warriors, but also as a kind of human sacrifice.

http://www.northvegr.org/lore/northmen/021.php

 

[arildno]

The inhuman custom which the Norwegian Víkings in heathendom had, of throwing up small children into the air and catching them again upon their spear-points (henda börn á spjóta oddum), (10) is to be regarded perhaps not merely as an outburst of the most savage ferocity of rude warriors, but also as a kind of human sacrifice.

http://www.northvegr.org/lore/northmen/021.php

It's rather fun, though..

 

[dontdisturbmycircles]

It's rather fun, though..

I bet.

Sounds kinda like a slightly overcomplicated game of basketball.

 

[Danger]

Certainly a practical method of population control. Vikings weren't reknowned for their use of condoms.

 

[arildno]

I bet.

Sounds kinda like a slightly overcomplicated game of basketball.

Well, it's all about showing off who's got the longest spear, really.
But that is fun, after all..

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Certainly a practical method of population control. Vikings weren't reknowned for their use of condoms.

Could they not of just used the rhythm method?

Or just pulled out before they'd gone the whole nine yards?

 

[neutrino]

I bet.

Sounds kinda like a slightly overcomplicated game of basketball.

Actually it sounds more like javelin throw, except in this case the javelin is in your hand, while you throw children.

 

[Danger]

Could they not of just used the rhythm method?

There's a term specifically used for women who rely upon the rhythm method: mother.

Or just pulled out before they'd gone the whole nine yards?

I'd say that nine yards is a bit of an exaggeration.

 

[arildno]

I'd say that nine yards is a bit of an exaggeration.

"No, it isn't!"

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

There's a term specifically used for women who rely upon the rhythm method: mother.

Given the choice of spitting them on spears I'd go rhythm method and live with the consequences, but that's just me.

I'd say that nine yards is a bit of an exaggeration.

Er figuratively.

With the exception Arildno who is perhaps dare I say it lying

 

[Evo]

We have so many members from India, that could've waranted a separate listing.

 

[arildno]

With the exception Arildno who is perhaps dare I say it lying

grumble, grumble, doesn't even master his monty python basics, dumb pup, grumble, grumble..

 

[Danger]

"No, it isn't!"

And once again Arildno displays his delusion of adequacy.

 

[Danger]

We have so many members from India, that could've waranted a separate listing.

India is part of Asia, but I can see your point. After all, Canukland and Yankville and The Repuplic of Tamales aren't lumped together under 'North America', nor would we want to be. India, Pakistan, Japan and China are all large enough to rate their own category. On the other hand, I can see that it would become unwieldy very quickly. There's lots of time to add one's specific location in the regular posts.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

We have so many members from India, that could've waranted a separate listing.

Can you extend it to 11 options then or more? I agree, but I couldn't separate them out because of a 10 option limit, I did seriously consider India but could not include it.

I also considered China and Japan for obvious reasons, but I'm not sure if there are a lot of Chinese posters, I may be wrong

My original list had 14 options. hehe.

 

[Evo]

The UK got it's own listing. And what are they known for? Bland food and bad weather.

 

[Evo]

Can you extend it to 11 options then or more? I agree, but I couldn't separate them out because of a 10 option limit, I did seriously consider India but could not include it.

I also considered China and Japan for obvious reasons, but I'm not sure if there are a lot of Chinese posters, I may be wrong

My original list had 14 options. hehe.

It looks like 10 is the maximum.

 

[neutrino]

Not to mention "Middle East," which is part of Asia. ;-)

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

The UK got it's own listing. And what are they known for? Bland food and bad weather.

Actually we have some of the highest rated chefs in the world, not only that but we exported much of our cuisine to France in the Middle ages and renaisance, which they then proceeded to perfect. Our food is not bland, it's generally practical, but never bland, this is a myth. Unless steak and Kidney pie in beer gravy is bland, or sausage and mash, or Beef Wellington. Let's face it our food is now so combined with European cuisine that it is no longer just our food. And our favourite take away food curry, is certainly not bland. In fact our food is perhaps most comparable to US food in that it is a huge melting pot of cultural cuisine.

Not to mention "Middle East," which is part of Asia. ;-)

Yes I'm well aware that the Middle East is part of Asia, but politically it is not usually included in it's population figures, just as Russia is never included in Asia's population figures. In fact the population of North Asia is 0 . Believe me I know my weird political deliniations. I think the ME deserved it's own category, you're welcome to disagree though.

If you want to get really geographical Europe isn't really a truly separate continent as such, and geographically India is not part of the Asian plate. I could of gone into the ins and outs, but frankly I didn't have all day

It looks like 10 is the maximum.

It is but some forums vboards specifically can add to the maximum, I wasn't sure about this one? But I have put up polls with 24 options where the maximum was 16, with moderator permission. Ie they added the extra ones. It's hard to know how forums work.

Plus you'd probably have to have some sort of programming knowledge.

Anyway 10's fine and I expected some people to be disgruntled, but then you do better with 10

 

[morphism]

Not to mention "Middle East," which is part of Asia. ;-)

And Africa.

 

[Evo]

Actually we have some of the highest rated chefs in the world, not only that but we exported much of our cuisine to France in the Middle ages and renaisance, which they then proceeded to perfect. Our food is not bland, it's generally practical, but never bland, this is a myth. Unless steak and Kidney pie in beer gravy is bland, or sausage and mash, or Beef Wellington. Let's face it our food is now so combined with European cuisine that it is no longer just our food. And our favourite take away food curry, is certainly not bland.

I'm kidding, my grandmother was British and every sunday we had roast beef and yorkshire pudding. :!) She made a great steak and kidney pie.

 

[neutrino]

And Africa.

Thanks. And Africa. :)

 

[cristo]

I'm kidding, my grandmother was British and every sunday we had roast beef and yorkshire pudding. :!)

That's what I miss about living with my parents-- the amazing roasts (not even necessarily on sundays). I did get to go to this carvery last week after my graduation which served gorgeous glazed gammon, beef and chicken, along with huge yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes and about 6 kinds of veg...mmm.. that was a great meal!

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

I'm kidding, my grandmother was British and every sunday we had roast beef and yorkshire pudding. :!) She made a great steak and kidney pie.

Ah I love a good steak and kidney pie, with proper steak from a butchers and proper kidney, the gravy itself is perhaps the finest most flavoursome gravy I've ever tasted, I could drink it on it's own if I ever meet a girl who can make great steak and kidney pie, I think I'll marry her

And Africa.

I could of done it by continental plates, but I think we'd all know where that would lead.

Eurasia
Africa
Central/South America
India and perhaps small parts of other countries
Australasia

Let's not even go there

 

[George Jones]

Lots of people here wear a toque eh?

Aye, laddie.

As do I, in the winter.

 

[Monique]

Here is the thread of a previous poll: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=6714 Let's see how much it has changed.

 

[marlon]

Just looking at a thread in Forum feedback and someone asked whether this was a mainly American website or multi national, knowing it is fairly multinational I wondered how multinational is PF?

The UK belongs to the European Union !

Norway is NOT a country like any other, Norway has a king, hooray for the King, don't say a damn word about our king, or else, you'll get the leidang after you.

Like Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, etc etc

marlon

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

I voted US, the low point on planet Earth where all the loose nuts end up.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Here is the thread of a previous poll: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=6714 Let's see how much it has changed.

2 pages of people *****ing about the poll options

You could have separated Canada and US, where's my country? Why can't we have 87939 poll options, why is Australia part of the world?

Oh and there are 194 countries in the world, 193 in the US because it doesn't recognise Palestine as a country, 192 in the UN as it also doesn't recognise Vatican city, which is not a member. I just checked.

 

[Schrodinger's Dog]

Bumped because I refuse to accept there are no Australians on this forum

Africa maybe not, but Australia?