What are the benefits of online forums for scientists?

[Physiogista]

Per the forum rules, I am introducing myself here as my first post. I love physics! I didn't participate in online forums much while in school, but wish I had. I didn't really know they existed to the extent that they do. I have a lot of catching up to do.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Welcome to PF!

 

[davenn]

hey there Physiogista

welcome to the forums

The internet didn't exist when I was at school and was only just getting fired up when I went university
didn't have the opportunity to do research online ... had to resort to the science library at uni.

cheers
Dave