Who Are My Favorite PFers and Why?

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The discussion centers around members of a forum expressing their favorite contributors (PFers) and the reasons behind their preferences. Key favorites include Russ Watters for his knowledge and website management, Astronuc for his positivity and humility, and Moonbear for her insightful commentary on women's issues. Humor is a recurring theme, with members highlighting mathwonk for his wit and Cyrus for his comedic presence. The conversation also touches on the diversity of perspectives from international members and the overall appreciation for the community's contributions. Some participants express discomfort with the thread's premise, questioning its purpose and criteria for favoritism, while others embrace the lighthearted nature of the discussion. The thread reflects a blend of admiration, humor, and camaraderie among forum members.
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List your favorite PFers and state a reason why they're your favorite.

1. Russ Watters: The guy knows his stuff and he runs a good website.
2. Astronuc: I like his positive outlooks on life. I also enjoy his humility and honesty.
3. Moonbear: I like reading her commentary on women. I've learned a lot about some of the subtle stuff.

4. Turbo: Two words: HOT STUFF!
5. Jason Rox: He has some rational perspectives on the nature of relationships. I wish he'd write a book about it.
 
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What? I'm not one of your favorites? lol
 
You're my favorite mcknia :!)
 
Thanks Cy, I feel loved now! :biggrin:
 
1. LightbulbSun : because I wonder how many PFers it takes to change one.
 
I think you mistook know-it-all for knowledgeable, but thanks. :wink:
 
humanino said:
1. LightbulbSun : because I wonder how many PFers it takes to change one.

What?! Haha.
 
I like mathwonk because he is sooo funny.

And Russ because he is rational.
 
I can't imagine any good way to respond to this without accidently leaving someone out and hurting someone's feelings.
 
  • #10
wildman said:
I like mathwonk because he is sooo funny.

And Russ because he is rational.

I like Russ because he's soooo funny.

And mathwonk because he's rational.
 
  • #11
wildman said:
I like mathwonk because he is sooo funny.

And Russ because he is rational.

Didn't mathwonk win the Funniest PF Member Award a couple of years ago?
 
  • #12
LightbulbSun said:
Didn't mathwonk win the Funniest PF Member Award a couple of years ago?
No...
 
  • #13
Evo said:
I can't imagine any good way to respond to this without accidently leaving someone out and hurting someone's feelings.

You're right, Evo - although I find jimmysnyder to be funniest.
 
  • #14
{∅}

o:)
 
  • #15
Evo said:
No...

Who won it then?
 
  • #16
LightbulbSun said:
Who won it then?
Cyrus and Pengwuino.
 
  • #17
Evo said:
Cyrus and Pengwuino.

Ah, yeah, Cyrus is a funny person.
 
  • #18
wildman said:
And Russ because he is rational.
Thank you - I consider that a big compliment (though I have some female friends who would disagree).
 
  • #19
russ_watters said:
Thank you - I consider that a big compliment (though I have some female friends who would disagree).

They're just frustrated that you always point out their appeals to emotion and how you won't be swayed by such fallacious logic. :wink:
 
  • #20
LightbulbSun said:
Ah, yeah, Cyrus is a funny person.

When I first started here at PF, I didn't understand Cyrus at all. Now I can't imagine this site without him! Definately one of my favorites...
 
  • #21
LightbulbSun said:
Ah, yeah, Cyrus is a funny person.



WARNING: Language.
 
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  • #22
Cyrus said:


WARNING: Language.


I remember that scene. Good movie.
 
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  • #23
Dunno, plenty of you.
The Oregonians
Danger
Cyrus (some form of love/hate relationship i think)
plenty of others
 
  • #24
binzing - all love. mmm sexy sexy man loveee.
 
  • #25
Woo whoo, did someone just turn up the heat in here, because it's getting mighty hott in here...
 
  • #26
binzing said:
Dunno, plenty of you.
The Oregonians
Danger
Cyrus (some form of love/hate relationship i think)
plenty of others

The intenational members add a perspective not heard from the Americans. I value them - Europeans such as Humanino, Andre, Borek, Monique, many many others...and the numerous Brits. Then there's AhmedEzz (sp?) from Egypt - he hasn't been on for a while but I really enjoyed his point of view from the Middle East. The members from India...I love hearing from them.

The many younger people here, including you binzing...btw, where is Math Jeans these days?

More than I can even remember.

The members here, as a group, make this site really special.
 
  • #27
Cyrus said:
WARNING: Language.
Considering how diverse the English language is, it is interesting to note, all those colorful expletives Joe Pesci's using are of Germanic origin (M.E. and O.E. middle and old English). None from Latin.
 
  • #28
My favourite PFer is Evo. :-p

Oh and Greg.

And umm others too maybe.
 
  • #29
Evo said:
I can't imagine any good way to respond to this without accidently leaving someone out and hurting someone's feelings.
Now I feel left out! :cry:
 
  • #30
Evo said:
I can't imagine any good way to respond to this without accidently leaving someone out and hurting someone's feelings.

Plus - there are plenty of people that I could list, but there are also people that I meet somewhere on the forum and I liked their opinion or point of view - but I don't remember the nick. Some people are easier to remember because they are active and you see them all the time.

thus no names called, Even if I haVe my favOrites :wink:
 
  • #31
1. mathwonk - too damn funny; very witty and helpful as well.
2. zhentil - good mathmatician with solid advice
3. will.c - smart & helpful

there are others but its 4am =)
 
  • #32
Can I name unfavorite 1s instead? :-p
 
  • #33
Lisa! said:
Can I name unfavorite 1s instead? :-p

:smile:
 
  • #34
Honestly, that was my first idea - it will be much easier to tell whom I dislike. I even thought about starting a twin thread :wink:
 
  • #35
Borek said:
Honestly, that was my first idea - it will be much easier to tell whom I dislike. I even thought about starting a twin thread :wink:
At least if you left someone off of that list they wouldn't feel offended. :-p

I {heart} Borek, Statutory Ape, & Hurkyl too. There are just too many to list.
 
  • #36
I probably shouldn't post in this thread, and I hope people won't take this the wrong way. I don't have any favorites here. But I do appreciate all the help I get in the homework help section and this is a good time to thank everyone who contributes there. They are the reason I continue to read and post to PF.
 
  • #37
LightbulbSun said:
List your favorite PFers and state a reason why they're your favorite.

1. Russ Watters: The guy knows his stuff and he runs a good website.
2. Astronuc: I like his positive outlooks on life. I also enjoy his humility and honesty.
3. Moonbear: I like reading her commentary on women. I've learned a lot about some of the subtle stuff.

4. Turbo: Two words: HOT STUFF!
5. Jason Rox: He has some rational perspectives on the nature of relationships. I wish he'd write a book about it.

Yeah, I enjoy Moonbear's post. I'll even read her long posts!
 
  • #38
LightbulbSun said:
Didn't mathwonk win the Funniest PF Member Award a couple of years ago?

Mathwonk would never win the Funniest PFer since his humor is very subtle. But if you get it, he is very funny in a dry way. He is also very rational... Sorry Russ, but Mathwonk is my favorite I decided. You are second.
 
  • #39
LightbulbSun said:
1. LightbulbSun : because I wonder how many PFers it takes to change one.
What?! Haha.
What I meant to say was manifold : by quoting only your name, since you opened the discussion, I want to suggest that there is no way to answer it from my point of view because it is borderline-inappropriate. I also make a poor joke, but it does bear meaning that all the great folks around indeed have an amazing positive influence on who I am :smile:
 
  • #40
humanino said:
What I meant to say was manifold : by quoting only your name, since you opened the discussion, I want to suggest that there is no way to answer it from my point of view because it is borderline-inappropriate. I also make a poor joke, but it does bear meaning that all the great folks around indeed have an amazing positive influence on who I am :smile:

Ah, I got you haha. Yeah, PF has become a second home since I found it a couple of a years ago.
 
  • #41
All of my favorites can be found in my friends list.
 
  • #42
Ah yes, Borek is in my list.
LisaB
Evo (of course...)
Who's that crazy old gentleman from Belgium? (Ah yes, Marlon, that's it..)
I'm going to stop naming, because I'll forget some.
 
  • #43
binzing said:
Who's that crazy old gentleman from Belgium? (Ah yes, Marlon, that's it..)

:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile:
 
  • #44
And you Ivan.
By the way, did you get the message I left on your profile?
 
  • #45
binzing said:
And you Ivan.
By the way, did you get the message I left on your profile?

Sure did! And of course you are on my friends list.

So how old is Marlon? Any idea?
 
  • #46
Here are my favs
https://www.physicsforums.com/memberlist.php :-p
 
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  • #47
Marlon claims to be like 72.
 
  • #48
binzing said:
Marlon claims to be like 72.

That sounds about right.
 
  • #49
My first favorite is,

bobgevolisabastronuchypatiaquabachedangermihmarcusgo1.

My second but equal favorite is.Everybodieselse
 
  • #50
Screw you all. I USED to have favorites. Yep, sure did, used to.
 

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