Slow but steady progress
By Christopher MooreIf you’ve been watching, then you have noticed how ilovephysics.com is changing. Here is an update on what I am doing and what has been done.
Forums: The forums are completely operational, so begin posting. I have chosen a simple PHP forum that uses a MySQL database. I decided against phpBB do to its bloat and confusing code. I’m using punBB because it is not loaded down with unnecesary features, and I understand the code, so when there are bugs, I can fix them. I have already coded in an image upload feature and a private message system, so we have all of the features we had before. After the site is completely up and running I will begin work on integrating LaTeX support for the forums.
Blog: You are reading a blog entry now, so obviously it is working. The blog is powered by WordPress, and I am more than happy with it so far. When I finish with the main features of the site, I will begin updating the blog with physics news daily. I also plan on contributing a weekly column of misconceptions in physics, to be posted every Saturday. Anyone who is interested in contributing articles or anyone who would like a weekly column, please email me.
Community: I haven’t even started yet, but it is next on my list. Once I am done, anyone will be able to post there own free website. My main motivation for this is as a service for physics teachers, but students will be welcome as well.
Store: I will be offering t-shirts and bumperstickers at drastically reduced prices soon. Also, I will be giving away t-shirt and bumperstickers to members regularly. I’m thinking about having regular contests with ilovephysics.com gear and other physics items as prizes.
Keep coming back. And remember, the first 10 users to reach 20 relevant posts in the forum receive a free t-shirt and bumpersticker.
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