What Nationalities Are Represented in Our Community?

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The thread discusses the nationalities represented within the Physics Forums community. Participants share their countries of origin and engage in light-hearted commentary about geographical distinctions and misconceptions related to their locations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests collecting names and nationalities into a list for clarity.
  • Several participants confirm their nationalities, including the Philippines, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, and others.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the distinction between New Mexico (a state) and Mexico (a country), with some participants noting common misconceptions.
  • Some participants express confusion about geographical categorizations, suggesting broader regions like North America or Europe.
  • Participants discuss the accuracy of the list of members and whether it should be purged to include only active contributors.
  • Light-hearted banter occurs about the naming of countries and states, with some participants joking about their own states or regions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on sharing their nationalities, but there are multiple competing views regarding geographical classifications and the accuracy of the member list. The discussion remains unresolved on some points, particularly regarding misconceptions about New Mexico and the categorization of regions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention that certain members listed may no longer be active, indicating a potential limitation in the accuracy of the nationality list. There is also a noted confusion about geographical distinctions that could affect how nationalities are categorized.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community interested in understanding the diversity of nationalities represented, as well as those curious about geographical misconceptions and classifications.

Where are you from?

  • USA

    Votes: 36 43.4%

  • South America

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Western Europe (<2°E, Paris) & UK!

    Votes: 14 16.9%

  • Mid Europe (<17°E, Stockholm)

    Votes: 6 7.2%

  • Eastern Europe & Western Russia

    Votes: 5 6.0%

  • Middle East & Eastern Russia

    Votes: 1 1.2%

  • Far East

    Votes: 3 3.6%

  • Australia, Philippines & Indonesia & New Zealand

    Votes: 3 3.6%

  • Africa

    Votes: 2 2.4%

  • Canada & North America without USA

    Votes: 13 15.7%
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Where are you from

Sorry for the mess. This one will be correct.

Let's do it like that. As the poll is not public anymore I suggest that IF you post where you are coming from in this thread, I'll collect your names and mae a list which I edit in into this post.

Here goes the list (including the people from other threads, too):

Philippines
VashtiMaiden

UK
_MayDay_
Schrödinger's Dog
Air
phi1978
KnowledgeIsPower
FZ+
vix43
Alliance
Phobos
jcsd
jimmy p
Andy
Darkiekurdo
lavalamp
Hugo Holbling
JoneS
MadStick
remcook

South Africa
Shahil
qspeechc

Canada
iansmith
krab
Danger
George Jones
nix
GeorginaS
thunderfvck
scorpa
JasonRox
Dead Wolfe
Mark

Slovenia
LENIN

Spain
meteor
Clausius2

Turkey
kishtik
chem_tr

Malaysia
DarkForXe

Mexico
luisgml_2000

Dominican Republic
Cyclovenom

USA
Beren
Gale
dduardo
Kerrie
Mentat
Zantra
gcn_zelda
reas3535
honestrosewater
Poop-Loops
Elkay
Dr Transport
gravenewworld
Jonathan
redrogue
wildman
binzing
G01
RageSk8
BobG
undrcvrbro
geometer
Raven
Tom McCurdy
Matt-235
celtchic
Mazuz
stevenson
loseyourname
The_Professional
ALS
skywise
Entropy
phoenix2634
Daze
killerinstinct
Janitor
humanino
Cod
Rut Roh
motai
KSCphysics
NoPhysicsGenius
Macgyver
Math Is Hard

Israel
Chen

France
st3dent

Germany
Aspiration
ManDay
airbuzz

Brunei
recon

Poland
Megus

Russia
Ebolamonk3y

Singapore
Pandemonium
physicskid
startic84

Australia
Pauly Man
Another God
Jikx
Kboom

Belgium
Sonty
Pelastration
Leo32
MHills
marlon

Norway
pace

Denmark
Jarnhus

Jordan
Zargawee
STAii

Iran
Omid

Holland
Marijn
NileQueen
Monique
Andre
jepe

Oman
benzun_1999

Romania
Guybrush Threepwood

India
poolwin2001
sage
Google_Spider
amits
Siv
Gza

Jamaica
caribjewel

China
hey.like
KLscilevothma
mysqlpress

New Zealand
abhishek
gazzo

Mauritania
Yaqout

Bangladesh
Moni

Portugal
RuiMonteiro

Sweden
Pieter Kuiper

Swizerland
suyver
 
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yay... Philippines! ^_^
 
I still don't get where I am! I'm in the UK...where is that?

Why not:

North America
South America
Mainland Europe
UK
East Asia
West Asia
Australia
Soutern Africa
Northern Africa
 
_Mayday_ said:
I still don't get where I am! I'm in the UK...where is that?

Why not:

North America
South America
Mainland Europe
UK
East Asia
West Asia
Australia
Soutern Africa
Northern Africa

The option "Western Europe (<2°E, Paris) & UK!". :-p
 
Air said:
The option "Western Europe (<2°E, Paris) & UK!". :-p

:blushing:
 
Usa [ Eww Esss Ayyy ]
 
ManDay said:
Sorry for the mess. This one will be correct.

Let's do it like that. As the poll is not public anymore I suggest that IF you post where you are coming from in this thread, I'll collect your names and mae a list which I edit in into this post.

Here goes the list (including the people from other threads, too):

Phillipines
VashtiMaiden

Correction: Phillipines >>> Philippines
...:smile:
 
ManDay said:
Belgium
Sonty
Pelastration
Leo32
MHills
marion

I'm sure you mean marlon. He will be very pleased, he can try and hit on himself. :approve:
 
  • #10
:smile: I was always wondering how he could have named himself "marion"...

Sorry for the confusion.
 
  • #11
Big It Up For The Uk!
 
  • #12
_Mayday_ said:
Big It Up For The Uk!

That won't last long.
 
  • #13
Yeah Delaware!
 
  • #14
I'm from Canada
 
  • #15
UK! http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/30/flagukyu5.gif
 
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  • #16
Canada here!
 
  • #17
I'm from South Africa, let's distinguish that from Southern Africa.
 
  • #18
Chalk up another Canuck.
 
  • #19
I'm from Mexico.
 
  • #20
I'm from the USA here.
 
  • #21
Well hell, wheres the country of New Mexico? ; ) I know there's a few of us here.
 
  • #22
Country? New Mexico? I'm afraid you're getting something wrong there mate. New Mexico is a state of the USA whereas Mexico is another country in North America.
 
  • #23
Yes, that was a joke. Hence the wink.
 
  • #24
binzing said:
Yes, that was a joke. Hence the wink.

Yeah. Rite. Would have been some kind of weird anyway, if you had taken your state for a country, not knowing that you're a citizen of the USA.
 
  • #25
I'm from the USA.
 
  • #26
"Holland" is the same as "The Netherlands".

Oh and I live in the UK.
 
  • #27
Canada.
 
  • #28
I'm loving the "Canada and North America, except USA" option. :smile:
 
  • #29
qspeechc said:
I'm from South Africa, let's distinguish that from Southern Africa.

Sweet! What part if you don't mind me asking? I'm from the East Coast, or atleast I lived there for a while.

Moonbear said:
I'm loving the "Canada and North America, except USA" option. :smile:

:smile:
 
  • #30
I don't know where you got your list in the OP, but a lot of those members aren't here anymore.