Who Are My Favorite PFers and Why?

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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.

  • #61
Ivan Seeking said:
All of my favorites can be found in my friends list.

I would say the same for me :wink:
 
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  • #62
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.

You forgot your most favorite one: !------- *** Gear300 *** -------!
 
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  • #63
marlon said:
my favourite & favorite pfer is MARLON

aside that, this is a dumb thread

MARLON

Why do you think this is a dumb thread?
 
  • #64
LightbulbSun said:
Why do you think this is a dumb thread?

Why do you thnik it's not ?:-p
(take it easy! I was kidding!)
 
  • #65
LightbulbSun said:
Why do you think this is a dumb thread?

Very good question, the best you have asked so far.

Let me explain...This is a dumb thread because -->

1) what's the point in knowing ones favourite pfer ? Really, c'mon...
2) you never defined which criteria we should use to define "favourite"
3) after having defined those criteria, you should have weighted each and every one of them
4) you should explain how you weighted those and ask everybody's approval
5) you are forcing people to make biased choices based upon ... yeah, upon what ?
6) you never explained WHY you want to know this, to what purpose ?

This is a dumb thread, mainly because of reasons 2, 3.

ciao
marlon
 
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  • #66
marlon said:
2) you never defined which criteria we should use to define "favourite"
3) after having defined those criteria, you should have weighted each and every one of them
4) you should explain how you weighted those and ask everybody's approval
5) you are forcing people to make biased choices based upon ... yeah, upon what ?

Criteria for liking/disliking someone are always subjective, not objective. Trying to make them objective is... well, dumb?
 
  • #67
marlon said:
Very good question, the best you have asked so far.

Let me explain...This is a dumb thread because -->

1) what's the point in knowing ones favourite pfer ? Really, c'mon...

What's the point of 95% of the threads in general discussion? Your point?

2) you never defined which criteria we should use to define "favourite"
3) after having defined those criteria, you should have weighted each and every one of them

These are subjective.

4) you should explain how you weighted those and ask everybody's approval

Again, subjective.

5) you are forcing people to make biased choices based upon ... yeah, upon what ?

I'm not forcing people to do anything.

6) you never explained WHY you want to know this, to what purpose ?

This is a dumb thread, mainly because of reasons 2, 3.

ciao
marlon

There is no purpose to it just like 95% of the general discussion threads. It's just for conversation and appreciation.
 
  • #68
KNoCK IT OFF MARLON!
 
  • #69
I want to know who Matt Damon's favorite PFers are.
 
  • #70
I'm pretty sure this thread failed as it contains nothing but spam :-p
 
  • #71
Howers said:
I'm pretty sure this thread failed as it contains nothing but spam :-p
I thought those were the best threads.
 
  • #72
Borek said:
Criteria for liking/disliking someone are always subjective, not objective. Trying to make them objective is... well, dumb?

I like you because you have green hair.

Binzing, because he is the only verified real PF'er.

Astronuc, because the only concert I've been to in the last 10 years that I wasn't dragged to was Joe Satriani.

lisab, because if I want to know what the weathers like, I just ask her. We're neighbors.

Ivan passed my test.

Tsu: I've never met Tsu, but I've never met a person at the OCF I didn't like. She's been, therefore I like her.

Greg: Refused to accept more contributions even though the holiday sale was officially over. Made this all possible, etc, etc.

ZZ: gave me my one and only warning; "Thread Hi-Jack!" I have a great deal of respect for authoritay.

MIH, because yes, math is hard.

Evo & Moonbear, the core of the sisterhood...:!)

Turbo: I'd never have thought of eating those scapes. mmm... yummy.

Woolie: types with a British accent. I love British accents.

and all those who I don't think are mean, spiteful, poo-poo heads. :rolleyes:
 
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  • #73
Math Is Hard said:
I want to know who Matt Damon's favorite PFers are.

That girl who is the republican running mate ?


marlon
 
  • #74
Borek said:
Criteria for liking/disliking someone are always subjective, not objective. Trying to make them objective is... well, dumb?

Are you calling me dumb, Borek ?

marlon
 
  • #75
marlon said:
Are you calling me dumb, Borek ?

Who, me? :bugeye:
 
  • #76
Borek said:
Who, me? :bugeye:

yes, you, :bugeye:


i think this is one of those effects that the internet has over those lovely people in real life


marlon, the dumbass
 
  • #77
Math Is Hard said:
I want to know who Matt Damon's favorite PFers are.

I don't know. Matt Damon is awesome though. He played in those awesome Bourne movies, and he wrote the screenplay for GWH, another excelleint movie. And he went to harvard. His impression of Matthew McConaughey is hilarious. Fun fact: he grew up next door to Howard Zinn, leftist historian and political scientist. Maybe that helped shape his views. He narrated You Can't be Neutral and had read parts of People's History and other of Zinn's works (as has Wallace Shawn, who played in the excellent My Dinner with Andre).

Damon rules, Matt strone and trey parker suck.
 
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  • #78
marlon said:
i think this is one of those effects that the internet has over those lovely people in real life
That's exactly why I always wanted to meet you. There is no way you are real. Did you pass the Turing test lately ?
 
  • #79
humanino said:
Did you pass the Turing test lately ?

OMG...:smile:...maybe Marlon IS the Turing test, and we've all failed!
 

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