Who Are My Favorite PFers and Why?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their favorite members of the Physics Forums community and the reasons behind their choices. It includes personal anecdotes and reflections on the contributions of various members, highlighting both humor and helpfulness.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for Russ Watters due to his knowledge and website management.
  • Astronuc is appreciated for his positive outlook and humility.
  • Moonbear is noted for her insightful commentary on women, with several participants mentioning they have learned from her posts.
  • Mathwonk is frequently mentioned for his humor and wit, with some participants debating the nature of his comedic style.
  • LightbulbSun is humorously referenced in relation to a joke about changing lightbulbs, indicating a playful tone in the discussion.
  • Some participants express concern about leaving others out when naming favorites, indicating a desire to be inclusive.
  • There are mentions of international members and their unique perspectives, with appreciation for contributions from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Several participants express a general fondness for the community as a whole, rather than singling out specific individuals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a fondness for various members, but there is no consensus on a definitive list of favorites. Many express similar sentiments about humor and helpfulness, while some participants feel uncomfortable naming favorites due to the potential for hurt feelings.

Contextual Notes

Some participants acknowledge the difficulty of naming favorites without excluding others, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community and those interested in the social dynamics and interpersonal relationships within online forums may find this discussion insightful.

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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! definitely 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:
 

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