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

  • Exploratory
  • Meta-discussion

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.

  • #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 =)
 
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  • #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.
 
  • #51
tribdog said:
Screw you all. I USED to have favorites. Yep, sure did, used to.

Yea, me too and this whole thread is a little too touchy feely for me :biggrin:
 
  • #52
My favorite PFer is really womanino.
 
  • #53
tribdog said:
Screw you all. I USED to have favorites. Yep, sure did, used to.

I thought you were your favourite member.
 
  • #54
TheStatutoryApe said:
I thought you were your favourite member.

He is. We all love tribdog.
 
  • #55
Or do we?
 
  • #56
binzing said:
Or do we?

...an acquired taste :smile: ...
 
  • #57
Meh, the bitter aftertaste got me.
 
  • #58
binzing said:
Meh, the bitter aftertaste got me.

:smile: Try taking him with a spoonful of sugar and a pinch of salt. :biggrin:

PFers are my favorites! :biggrin:
 
  • #59
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:

Yes, it would be a shorter list and it's more fun! Who knows perhaps we even get to like someof our unfavorites through that thread!
 
  • #60
my favourite & favorite pfer is MARLON

aside that, this is a dumb thread

MARLON
 

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