String Theory Papers: Published Faster Than Light?

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The discussion revolves around the publication rate of papers in string theory, with a humorous remark about the speed of publication being faster than light. The conversation also touches on the absence of emoticons in the thread title and potential technical issues related to forum upgrades.

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  • Meta-discussion, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that papers in string theory are published at a rate greater than the speed of light, suggesting this is not problematic as no information is transmitted.
  • Another participant comments on the absence of emoticons in the thread title, speculating it may be due to recent upgrades by forum administrators.
  • A third participant mentions having access to emoticons under "edit thread," indicating it may be a feature limited to mentors.
  • A humorous remark is made referencing the phrase "How long is a piece of string?" suggesting a playful take on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express different observations regarding the emoticons and the nature of the publication rate in string theory.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference potential technical glitches and recent upgrades to the forum, but the implications of these issues remain unresolved.

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It is said that papers in string theory are published at a rate greater than the speed of light. This, however, is not problematic since no information is being transmitted.

-An 'Anonymous Coward' at /.

:smile::smile:


Oh, BTW, what happened to the choice of emoticons for the thread title? :rolleyes: (Just noticed :) )
 
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neutrino said:
-Oh, BTW, what happened to the choice of emoticons for the thread title? :rolleyes: (Just noticed :) )

Interesting -- I don't see them anymore either. I know Greg has been doing some upgrades recently, but don't see anything in the Forum Feedback forum or the Mentor forums about thread emoticons. Maybe post the question in the Forum Feedback forum -- it could just be a glitch in the upgrades.
 
I have them under "edit thread", but that's a mentor power I believe.
 
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