What Defines the Uniqueness of My World?

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The thread revolves around welcoming a new female member to the Physics Forums community, featuring playful banter, humorous initiation rituals involving fish, and light-hearted commentary on the dynamics of the forum. The discussion includes elements of community building, humor, and the experiences of being a newcomer.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about the presence of a new female member, suggesting she is part of a small group of women in the forum.
  • Several members engage in humorous initiation rituals, including "whapping" newcomers with various types of fish, indicating a playful culture within the community.
  • There are comments about the absence of the original poster after their initial post, leading to speculation about their reaction to the forum's atmosphere.
  • Participants joke about the challenges of being a newcomer and the likelihood of them leaving after encountering the community's unique welcoming style.
  • Some members reflect on the dynamics of the forum, questioning the retention of new members and attributing it to the playful but potentially overwhelming interactions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the humorous nature of the forum's welcoming rituals, but there is uncertainty regarding the impact of these rituals on new members and whether they deter participation.

Contextual Notes

There are references to specific cultural practices within the forum, such as the types of fish used in initiation, which may not be understood by outsiders. Additionally, the discussion reflects a playful yet potentially intimidating environment for newcomers.

Who May Find This Useful

New members of online communities, particularly those interested in STEM topics, may find insights into community dynamics and the importance of humor in fostering connections.

  • #31
We'll just load that bucket of chum into the rocket launcher. You're not going to catch that before it hits you! :biggrin:
 
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  • #33
<sssssh> he's our supplier, we get great prices
 
  • #34
*clogs the rocket launcher with massive amounts of superglue and cement*

<smiles widely> Hope you have a spare.
 
  • #35
Neohaven said:
*clogs the rocket launcher with massive amounts of superglue and cement*

<smiles widely> Hope you have a spare.
<fires the REAL rocket launcher packed with chum while Neohaven tries to block the fake launcher and scores a DIRECT HIT>

:biggrin:
 
  • #36
Urg... that hurts. I wish I was female... that way I could be at least part of the sisterhood someday and not have to endure all this. :P
 
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  • #37
Andre said:
Whatever species of fish you use to smack, be sure not to lease it from Unhygienix

Yeah, and make Fulliautomatix completely mad.

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  • #38
Has anyone else here noticed there's close to 40 comments in this topic, yet the original poster has not logged in since they started it?
 
  • #39
twisting_edge said:
Has anyone else here noticed there's close to 40 comments in this topic, yet the original poster has not logged in since they started it?
All the flying fish may have scared her off or she could be waiting for it to settle down so she won't get whacked.
 
  • #40
twisting_edge said:
Has anyone else here noticed there's close to 40 comments in this topic, yet the original poster has not logged in since they started it?
that's how it usually goes.
 
  • #41
Math Is Hard said:
that's how it usually goes.
It's not us, is it? :rolleyes:

Has anyone lasted more than a few days? :redface:
 
  • #42
Well, the down-turn in participation may be related to the PMs I send out to the newbies... :rolleyes:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2002541459944162494
 
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  • #43
I start to smell fish, literally.
 
  • #44
larkspur said:
All the flying fish may have scared her off or she could be waiting for it to settle down so she won't get whacked.
How? She hasn't even been back to read anything anyone's written. Her last activity was a minute or two after that first comment.
 
  • #45
twisting_edge said:
How? She hasn't even been back to read anything anyone's written. Her last activity was a minute or two after that first comment.

She's smart. She knew what was waiting for her. So she got away just in time. That's the first scenario.

As for the second, well...she doesn't know what's waiting for her.
 
  • #46
twisting_edge said:
How? She hasn't even been back to read anything anyone's written. Her last activity was a minute or two after that first comment.

It is possible to view the page without signing in.
 
  • #47
larkspur said:
It is possible to view the page without signing in.
Sure. Just don't sign in. I think you can read the forum without signing in. You only have to sign in if you want to post.

You can also use a sock-puppet.
 
  • #48
I'm wondering what she was before she was a girl.

Watches for flying wooden puppet fish :bugeye:
 
  • #49
So what's our record now? Something like 1 in 15 hasn't run for the hills after meeting us... :rolleyes:
 
  • #50
danger i think your avator scares all the little girls away.
 
  • #51
You aughta see the reaction when I'm not wearing the make-up. :eek:
 

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