So what did you do while PF was down?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various activities and experiences participants engaged in while the Physics Forums (PF) was temporarily down. The scope includes personal anecdotes, social interactions, and reflections on the absence of the forum.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants shared personal activities such as baking cookies, attending festivals, and engaging in hobbies like swing dancing and reading.
  • Others expressed feelings of boredom and frustration due to the forum's downtime, with one participant humorously lamenting their experience of deprivation.
  • A few participants mentioned social interactions, including going out to beer festivals and engaging with other online groups.
  • There were discussions about a new kitten being adopted, with one participant sharing details about the kitten's personality and background.
  • Some participants referenced the need to support the forum financially, highlighting the costs associated with hosting and maintaining the site.
  • Several humorous exchanges occurred regarding the nature of life without the forum, including playful comments about intelligent life and existential reflections.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally shared their individual experiences and feelings about the downtime, but there is no consensus on a singular theme or resolution. The discussion remains largely anecdotal and light-hearted.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions included references to specific events or activities that may not be universally understood, such as the mention of a Celtic Festival or the context of adopting a kitten. Additionally, there were varying levels of engagement with the forum's downtime, leading to a range of emotional responses.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to members of the Physics Forums community, those curious about how individuals cope with online downtime, or anyone looking for light-hearted personal anecdotes related to community engagement.

  • #61
I got some work done. That much closer :biggrin:
 
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  • #62
Hey, all this kitten love is making the pups lonely.

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  • #63
Math Is Hard said:
Oh, good heavens! I thought we taped that thing down!
You can't keep me taped down!
Oh yeah, they've tried, but... :rolleyes:

Me, or the cord?

Just forget about that, "they've tried" part... :blushing:
 
  • #64
note to self: shave subject before taping him down next time. becomes very cranky when tape is removed.
 
  • #65
Math Is Hard said:
note to self: shave subject before taping him down next time. becomes very cranky when tape is removed.

Would you like to borrow my handcuffs and leather straps, MIH?

Zz.
 
  • #66
ZapperZ said:
Would you like to borrow my handcuffs and leather straps, MIH?

Zz.

I assume that those are genuine Disney cuffs and straps?
 
  • #67
ZapperZ said:
Would you like to borrow my handcuffs and leather straps, MIH?
EE-yow! I'm guessing those didn't come from the Disney store!
(edit: ha ha - warped minds think alike Ivan!)

yeah, sure. I am spending Fall quarter working on psych research projects so restraints might come in handy. some people get a little skittish the first time you shock 'em. :biggrin:
 
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  • #68
You two are WAY too much!

:)

Zz.

P.S. and I'm not telling where those came from either!
 
  • #69
Moonbear said:
But, she's definitely smart. I only had to tell her "No" twice before she learned what it meant, and she hasn't attempted any more jumps onto the coffee table (I want her to learn that tables and kitchen counters are off limits, but she's allowed on couches and beds...I think I'm just going to make all things with hard surfaces off limits though, so it will seem somewhat consistent to her what she can and can't jump on, so bathroom counters and desks will be off-limits too, even though I don't care so much about that.)
Both of our cats are trained to stay off all counters and tables whenever a human is in the room. Actually, if there's almost never anything interesting left on the tables or counters, I think the cats might almost never get up there. And if one them does get up there once in a while, I'm pretty sure it's only so they can keep a better eye on the other one, just to make sure the other cat isn't doing something it's not supposed to.
 
  • #70
Math Is Hard said:
Pleh! How long did it take to get the fur off your tongue?
Really! There is only one way to give a cat a proper bath, and I have a sensitive gag-reflex that prevents me from being a proper cat-parent.
 
  • #71
Math Is Hard said:
note to self: shave subject before taping him down next time. becomes very cranky when tape is removed.
Well I'm pretty much bald now! Thank you very much.
I want you to try out the Disney handcuffs next time. :-p
 

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