What are the features and updates on the PARTNERS page of Physics Forums?

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The discussion highlights several issues regarding the "PARTNERS" page on Physics Forums, including a typographical error in the subscription offer for Scientific American and questions about the validity of that offer. Users seek clarification on the absence of links for current promotions, such as the educator.com offer, which is not listed on the page despite being active. Additionally, there are concerns about the limited social media connections provided, with missing links to Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Suggestions for improving accessibility to these offers and links are also mentioned. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for updates and corrections on the PARTNERS page to enhance user experience.
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I was just browsing through PF when I came across the "PARTNERS" page (https://www.physicsforums.com/partners.php ) provided at the bottom (along with Terms of Service, Privacy etc.)

And I have certain issues to mention about that page:

1. I think this line has a typing mistake -
Physics Forums members enjoy a 20% a yearly sciam magazine subscription.

2. Is the Scientific American offer still valid? If so, where is the link to get the charge reduced subscription? (The link provided there just points to the main siam site)

3. I know that the educator.com offer is going on now. Because I saw that as a notification on top of the PF home page. But shouldn't that link also be in this page (perhaps with log-in only access)? The link provided there just points to educator.com main site.

(Also if someone mistakenly closes the educator.com offer notification box, how can they find the link again?)

4. In the same page, under the heading "Social Media Connections", only the official Twitter link is provided. The Google+ link never points to the Google plus page of PF, rather it's just a share button. Also link to PF Facebook and LinkedIn pages are missing. Shouldn't those be there too?
 
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Physics news on Phys.org
https://www.physicsforums.com/payments.php
The information here ^ is also not valid anymore.
 
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Adjoint said:
I was just browsing through PF when I came across the "PARTNERS" page (https://www.physicsforums.com/partners.php ) provided at the bottom (along with Terms of Service, Privacy etc.)

And I have certain issues to mention about that page:

1. I think this line has a typing mistake -


2. Is the Scientific American offer still valid? If so, where is the link to get the charge reduced subscription? (The link provided there just points to the main siam site)

3. I know that the educator.com offer is going on now. Because I saw that as a notification on top of the PF home page. But shouldn't that link also be in this page (perhaps with log-in only access)? The link provided there just points to educator.com main site.

(Also if someone mistakenly closes the educator.com offer notification box, how can they find the link again?)

4. In the same page, under the heading "Social Media Connections", only the official Twitter link is provided. The Google+ link never points to the Google plus page of PF, rather it's just a share button. Also link to PF Facebook and LinkedIn pages are missing. Shouldn't those be there too?

1. Thanks

2. Here is the link, pretty sure it still works
https://w1.buysub.com/servlet/OrdersGateway?cds_mag_code=SCA&cds_page_id=48160

3. Go back to the PF education forums and a new link will be generated

4. Thanks
 
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