Why was the forum sold to the Church of Scientology?

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The sale of the Physics Forums to the Church of Scientology has raised significant confusion and skepticism among members, with many questioning the rationale behind selling a scientific platform to a religious organization. The decision was made due to financial difficulties, as the forum was struggling to maintain operations and needed a viable offer to survive. Members expressed disbelief, with some speculating it could be an April Fool's joke, while others noted the promise from the new owners not to interfere with existing content. Despite the concerns, some members view the sale as an opportunity for increased visibility and potential celebrity engagement. Overall, the forum's future remains uncertain, but the sale was deemed necessary for its continuation.
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WTF? I don't get it! Why did the own sell a scientific forum to a religion founded on science fiction mythology? Why why why? It just doesn't make any sense!
 
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Because they made the best offer, and all the Mentors agreed that it was in the best interest of PF if we want to keep it alive. They promised that they will not interfere with the content.

Zz.
 
I heard the Baptists' offer was way too low.
 
i read the article and found it quite strange in some way. Maybe an april fools joke lol? i dunno...

Im really new to the forums so i don't know much about it yet, so i can't really give a proper reasoning why i think it would be sold.
 
danago said:
i read the article and found it quite strange in some way. Maybe an april fools joke lol? i dunno...

For people who may have missed the article, it was announced here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/cnn/cnn.htm"

Im really new to the forums so i don't know much about it yet, so i can't really give a proper reasoning why i think it would be sold.

Most members here are aware that Greg had to move PF to a cheaper server, and that this server has been giving us a lot of problems lately as evidenced by the frequent outtage. I suppose it is safe to say that all these cost cutting measures were a reflection of the financial straits that PF was in. We were getting to a point of having to completely shut down.

So this offer was extremely timely and allows PF to run... well... probably till eternity.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
For people who may have missed the article, it was announced here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/cnn/cnn.htm"
Err, this has to be an April Fools Joke, right? :rolleyes:
As far as I notice, the article is hosted by physicsforums, instead of cnn. :-p, and none of the media files shown there works. :-p
 
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VietDao29 said:
Err, this has to be an April Fools Joke, right? :rolleyes:
As far as I notice, the article is hosted by physicsforums, instead of cnn. :-p, and none of the media files shown there works. :-p

Maybe Greg copied only the html page without all the links and hosted it here.

Zz.
 
shhhh... let's prtend we don't know!:wink:
(good 1, Greg!)
 
Is greg anc chroot is stil going to be the Adim or is tom cruise going to replace them.:wink:
 
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Silverbackman said:
WTF? I don't get it! Why did the own sell a scientific forum to a religion founded on science fiction mythology? Why why why? It just doesn't make any sense!

It seems that God told him to, in a dream. Then he told Greg to take the money and hide out in Mexico.
 
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So what are you other Mentors doing with your cut? I booked tickets to Bermuda this morning. I leave in 2 weeks! :approve:

http://k41.pbase.com/u16/cp8800/large/39149696.Shoreline2.jpg
 
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Tom Mattson said:
So what are you other Mentors doing with your cut? I booked tickets to Bermuda this morning. I leave in 2 weeks! :approve:

http://k41.pbase.com/u16/cp8800/large/39149696.Shoreline2.jpg
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I'm going to move to Orlando and work as a Disney cast member for minimum wage.

Zz.
 
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  • #13
I'm moving to Canada and opening a wax museum.
 
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Silverbackman said:
WTF? I don't get it! Why did the own sell a scientific forum to a religion founded on science fiction mythology? Why why why? It just doesn't make any sense!

This is a great opportunity for Greg to meet some big celebs. I know I would have done the same thing. Now we can look forward to great discussions with movie stars about physics... accuracy will abound!

Thank you Greg, you've made a wise choice. Now the aliens might not freeze you and send you into space then bring you back and unthaw you so you can do whatever the ++++ that scientology religion thinks will happen.

I just hope that Greg has a chance to meet with Chef or Issac Hayes from South Park and put together some great songs, too.

:bugeye:
 
  • #15
Tom Mattson said:
So what are you other Mentors doing with your cut? I booked tickets to Bermuda this morning. I leave in 2 weeks! :approve:

http://k41.pbase.com/u16/cp8800/large/39149696.Shoreline2.jpg
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I haven't decided yet...can I go with you to Bermuda? That sounds like a good choice. :approve: I think I'll get a yacht and sail up to FL once in a while to see Zz at Disney too.
 
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Money won't change me.
 
  • #17
Ivan Seeking said:
I'm moving to Canada and opening a wax museum.


That's good cause Canada is made of wax.
 
  • #18
Hurkyl said:
Money won't change me.
Oh, so you haven't decided yet either?
 
  • #19
Silverbackman said:
WTF? I don't get it! Why did the own sell a scientific forum to a religion founded on science fiction mythology? Why why why? It just doesn't make any sense!
All is not lost!
I’m convinced if we show some support like just click though on a few of the Associates Links on the bottom of the page we can see this thing turned around,
Maybe by the beginning of next week.
 
  • #20
RandallB said:
All is not lost!
I’m convinced if we show some support like just click though on a few of the Associates Links on the bottom of the page we can see this thing turned around,
Maybe by the beginning of next week.
If we had more contributors, maybe Greg could afford a hosting service that wasn't down half the day without having to deal with the Scientologists. All is not lost yet!
 
  • #21
Exquisite one-liners, such as:

They promised that they will not interfere with the content.

I heard the Baptists' offer was way too low.

It seems that God told him to, in a dream. Then he told Greg to take the money and hide out in Mexico.

I'm going to move to Orlando and work as a Disney cast member for minimum wage.

(Horrible prospect though, even seasoned with wit.)
 
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ZapperZ said:
I'm going to move to Orlando and work as a Disney cast member for minimum wage.

Zz.
Work for dinsey and live in orlando?You should have more then enough money to buy Dinsey and live there.
 
  • #23
WHy are hey seling a scientific forum to any religious group?
 
  • #24
It's about time some respectability was brought to this place. I expect to see a new forum devoted exclusively to the discussion of Lord Hubbard's masterworks.

By the way, I love the spelling in that CNN feature; did Hypatia help write it? :-p
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Tom C and Greg at last nights party
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Referral Denied...whatever that means...I can't see the picture is all I know.
 
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Moonbear said:
Referral Denied...whatever that means...I can't see the picture is all I know.

Didn't work like it was supposed to. :frown:

Link fixed.
 
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Well I for one, am over joyed at the sale..ooooh I wonder when Tom Cruise will start posting?
 
  • #29
where could I find the announcement etc. that initaly said that PF was to be sold? </haha> (serious question).
 
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scott1 said:
Work for dinsey and live in orlando?You should have more then enough money to buy Dinsey and live there.

Which is why I'm working for Disney at minimum wage. You'd think I can live with just that?

:)

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Maybe Greg copied only the html page without all the links and hosted it here.

Zz.

Did he have to get special permission to do that?
 
  • #33
Mattara said:
Did he have to get special permission to do that?

shhhhhhhhhhhh
 
  • #34
Greg sold it for $6 and two Mars bars
 
  • #35
Do I get a refund on my premium membership? and where is Tom Cruise, I want to smack him for that War of the Worls !@#$
 
  • #36
You'll get your chance at Tom. I just heard he was going to moderate a new Psychology forum! :wink:

-Dan
 
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SPAM time...
 
  • #38
topsquark said:
You'll get your chance at Tom. I just heard he was going to moderate a new Psychology forum! :wink:

-Dan

I had dinner with John Travolta just before he shot "Look Who's Talking" (with fellow Scientologist, Kristy Alley) in Vancouver (North Hollybush). Talk about spooky action! The guy has these x-ray eyes. Could be a Martian himself.
 
  • #39
will this mean taht all teh threads SUPPORTING the big bang and relativity and other things which go against the church of scientology's teachings be deleted??
 
  • #40
It is all yomamma's fault. By staff agreement we could no longer put up with his bs. We are bailing, you can have it. The crack pots have won.
 
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Integral said:
It is all yomamma's fault. By staff agreement we could no longer put up with his bs. We are bailing, you can have it. The crack pots have won.

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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Pengwuino said:
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
You post more BS than me
 
  • #43
Did anyone else read the remainder of the page? :smile:
 
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Wow, I actually managed to go an hour without even realizing there was a notice of sale link at the top of every page. I guess it needs to be in flashing neon for me to see it.

So this is what I get for moving into a new apartment the last three days and not checking in, eh? Staff decides to sell the place without asking or informing me?
 
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It was my idea. I wanted your cut.

But Tom overruled me and took your cut instead. :frown:
 
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Greg was just on Oraph. He seemed pretty excited about the sale. He also mentioned something about katie holmes having his baby. I'm not quite sure what that was about.
 

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  • #47
Despite what I think of Christian Science, the Christian Science Monitor is a relatively independent and highly respected periodical.

As a person with mental illness, though, I question Scientology's stance that I should be denied the medicines that have kept me alive for 27 years. Forced treatment is one thing, but overwhelmingly proven and voluntary medical pharmacology for the brain, as well as the body, is essential. I have yet to hear a respected life scientist argue effectively the Scientolgist's approach on the debate over psychology.

I hope the stance of the new owners of Physics Forums is as objective as the science it attempts to portray, and that they respect the privacy of its posters.
 
  • #48
An April Fool's joke should be more subtle. :wink:
 
  • #49
Hurkyl said:
It was my idea. I wanted your cut.

But Tom overruled me and took your cut instead. :frown:

This is sounding more and more serious. I'm beginning to get worried.
 
  • #50
Arrgh! Here I thought I had made it through the day untouched!
 

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