Science Advisor: How to Become One

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To become a science advisor, one must demonstrate substantial knowledge and experience, particularly in engaging with complex discussions and converting differing opinions into constructive dialogue. The conversation humorously suggests that maintaining a low number of conflicts with prominent figures in the community, like Tom and Greg, is advantageous for credibility. A probability function is introduced to calculate the likelihood of becoming a science advisor, incorporating factors like time spent in the forum and the number of disputes. The discussion also touches on the humorous dynamics of community interactions and the roles of various members. Overall, the thread blends serious advice with playful banter about the qualifications and social dynamics involved in becoming a science advisor.
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how does someone become a science advisor?
 
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You have to have experience in converting foreign threads into flames questioning all what the OP has stated, also you have to show a non superficially knowledge of what you are talking about in order to make the rest of people to believe you are God (like a politician by the way). Also it would be great you to have the least quarrels with Greg of Tom to make them to take you seriously and not believe you are here only for f..ck the rest.

EDIT:

To sum up, if P is your probability of being science advisor, then:

P\sim \frac{t/N_{q}S_t}{(t/N_qS_t)_{arildno}}

where

<br /> t= time employed in PF.
N_q number of quarrels with Tom or Greg
S_t amount of stupid an nonsense things said in upper forums. (GD don't get in this account).

and (t/N_qS_t)_{arildno} are the group of variables evaluated in Arildno.

Now my probability function is normalized with you, Arildno. :smile:

Good luck in your pursuit. :biggrin:
 
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I don't think your probability function always gives a value between 0 and 1, Clausius2..
 
See my EDIT above, Cowboy.
 
But how could you possibly think that I could have a normalizing influence on anything, Clausius2?? :confused:
 
arildno said:
But how could you possibly think that I could have a normalizing influence on anything, Clausius2?? :confused:

In fact you are the function objective for yommama, an science advisor, the only thing he must do is be equal to you (except of going so far as you when begging Marlon to lend you the P.M. Newton). :biggrin:
 
He could also try to be equal to marlon or yourself..
 
arildno said:
He could also try to be equal to marlon or yourself..

Yeah, you have hit the head of the nail of why I posted you as the normalized science advisor:

I AM UNIQUE, nobody can equal me. I am over all the world.

That's sound good, eh? :wink:
 
  • #10
Moonbear said:
Wise guys! Apparently there's no accounting for taste in the selection process. :-p
I didn't start it; Clausius2 did!
 
  • #11
Wait, since I've never even heard of tom or greg, sounds like I am infinitely a shoe in :D
 
  • #12
thank you for being serious moonbear...
 
  • #14
Pengwuino said:
Wait, since I've never even heard of tom or greg, sounds like I am infinitely a shoe in :D
You've never heard of Tom or Greg?? Tom Mattson is the SuperMentor extraordinaire, and Greg Bernhardt is our esteemed creator! :biggrin:

Tom and Greg, you can just direct deposit the payment into my account.[/size]
 
  • #15
Moonbear said:
You've never heard of Tom or Greg?? Tom Mattson is the SuperMentor extraordinaire, and Greg Bernhardt is our esteemed creator! :biggrin:

Tom and Greg, you can just direct deposit the payment into my account.[/size]

I thought Greg was God?

Zz.
 
  • #17
Evo said:
Arildno's post should be a sticky.

Well then, he shouldn't be eating toffee as he's typing here on PF!

<OK, you may smack me now>

:)

Zz.
 
  • #18
ZapperZ said:
Well then, he shouldn't be eating toffee as he's typing here on PF!

<OK, you may smack me now>

:)

Zz.
Really!
I only BEHAVE as slime, I don't eat it..
(and no, I wouldn't marry it, or partner up with it, either)
 
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ZapperZ said:
I thought Greg was God?

Zz.
you mean he isn't?!
 
  • #20
ZapperZ said:
I thought Greg was God?

Zz.
I think Creator is the PC, non-denominational term. :biggrin:
 
  • #21
Evo said:
Arildno's post should be a sticky.
Agreed. :approve:

ZapperZ said:
Well then, he shouldn't be eating toffee as he's typing here on PF!

<OK, you may smack me now>

:)

Zz.

*SMACK*[/size] :biggrin: Did everybody take silly pills when I wasn't looking? Where are mine?
 
  • #22
Moonbear said:
Did everybody take silly pills when I wasn't looking? Where are mine?
We didn't think you needed any. :biggrin:

(Ah, too late, you already spent your *SMACK*[/size] on Zz... :-p )
 
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Clausius2 said:
P\sim \frac{t/N_{q}S_t}{(t/N_qS_t)_{arildno}}

where

<br /> t= time employed in PF.
N_q number of quarrels with Tom or Greg
S_t amount of stupid an nonsense things said in upper forums. (GD don't get in this account).

and (t/N_qS_t)_{arildno} are the group of variables evaluated in Arildno.

Now my probability function is normalized with you, Arildno. :smile:
what about T_pom times you've pissed off mentors? and T_psf Times posted in scientific forums? your equation is wrong. the correct formula is:
P\sim \frac{t/N_{q}S_t}{(t/N_qS_t)_{arildno}} \div T_pom \times T_psf
 
  • #24
crap! that would mean that the probability of me becoming a science advisor is 0!
 
  • #25
Moonbear said:
I think Creator is the PC, non-denominational term. :biggrin:

Wouldn't Intelligent Designer be even more non-denominational? :wink:
 
  • #26
honestrosewater said:
We didn't think you needed any. :biggrin:

(Ah, too late, you already spent your *SMACK*[/size] on Zz... :-p )
Darn! I'll have to be more careful where I spend my *SMACK*[/size]s in the future.

jtbell said:
Wouldn't Intelligent Designer be even more non-denominational?

Well...oh, wait, I already used my "Get out of Banning Free" card too. I really shouldn't squander these things away.
 
  • #27
How many Gods do we have around here? I met 1 guy who claimed he was God in "Politics and World Affairs" yesterday!

PS:Finally I find out why "God" thread in philosophy forum's closed.
 
  • #28
on a subject related to philosiphy, can anyone post in the religeon forum? it looks as though nobody can... -_-
 
  • #29
yomamma said:
on a subject related to philosiphy, can anyone post in the religeon forum? it looks as though nobody can... -_-
The religion forum is shut down.
The threads there developed too easily into flame wars.
 
  • #30
[voice=pouty]crap![/voice]
 
  • #31
arildno said:
The religion forum is shut down.
The threads there developed too easily into flame wars.
I think they're only kept visible as evidence of why we don't allow religious discussion anymore.
 
  • #32
arildno said:
The religion forum is shut down.
The threads there developed too easily into flame wars.
What about oher forums? You mean they aren't the same? :rolleyes:
 

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