Why We Fold

euan said:
I figure that will all the time I spend in front of the xray tube. Next the PC that has CPUs running at microwave frequencies, and surrounded my Electro-magnetic radiation. It's in my best interest to do folding@home. :D

Haha quoted for truth :lol:

F@H > Seti
 
hotwired said:
My 17 year old duaghter has CF and would not be with us today if not for this type of work . Thanks to all who fold !!!!!!!!


My bro turned me onto this for my neice.

Funny thing is we are all going to need a cure someday so why not put all this extra power to work:drool: for a good cause.:D

:hmm: Besides its a fun competition :D

P.S. Im gonna catch you some century hotwired:p
 
I fold because I want to be able to say that I helped in my own small little way to find a cure for cancer. So that my CPU that I use for miserably useless things like gaming, is put to use to try to ease the pain and suffering of others.
 
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7up1n3 said:
Why do you Fold?

Because I can :hmm: :lol:

On a serious note I have lost family members to cancer and if there's even the slight chance I can help, I'll be there.
 
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Cancer, in my case - several people related to me have passed away from it :(
I had thought SETI was interesting, but had wanted to put my computer's work toward something tangible, and every once in a while Stanford gives us some good news :)

I should be back folding with Team 3D now ... I don't know why my config was folding back for 734 again :confused: All fixed now, should have a new wu in an hour or so :)
 
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No reason. I shut if off a lot, because it makes my games stutter, but I got a good 32 WU's in and I like moving up ranks, passing people etc. :)

If stats weren't available I'd probably not do it at all.
 
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Koffield said:
Cancer, in my case - several people related to me have passed away from it :(
I had thought SETI was interesting, but had wanted to put my computer's work toward something tangible, and every once in a while Stanford gives us some good news :)

I should be back folding with Team 3D now ... I don't know why my config was folding back for 734 again :confused: All fixed now, should have a new wu in an hour or so :)
yay.jpg :)

that was just a friendly reminder lol.

and yes, i do have a script that tells me who i gave an avatar that isnt folding anymore :) -- i was watching you for a week and a 1/2 waiting for a wu but 2.5weeks seemed a bit of a stretch to me...
 
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Parisioa said:
yay.jpg :)

that was just a friendly reminder lol.

and yes, i do have a script that tells me who i gave an avatar that isnt folding anymore :) -- i was watching you for a week and a 1/2 waiting for a wu but 2.5weeks seemed a bit of a stretch to me...
Sometimes I don't pay much attention - I haven't even been here for a little while ... being in the army takes a lot of time sometimes. All fixed now, I'll be back in action real soon, and maybe get my wife's computer working on it :)
 
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black hole sun said:
No reason. I shut if off a lot, because it makes my games stutter, but I got a good 32 WU's in and I like moving up ranks, passing people etc. :)

If stats weren't available I'd probably not do it at all.
Please start a new thread detailing your issues so we can try to take care of whatever issues you're experiencing and get you to folding 24/7! :)
 
Necro-bump! :eek:

Why currently? COVID-19

And I missed you loons. :heart:
Well said!
I'll just add it feels extra good to be part of a Team when fighting Covid-19. When in an odd juxtaposition isolation is one of the keys to survival.

The success of Facebook, Twitter and such show just what a social animal we really are.
 
Well said!
I'll just add it feels extra good to be part of a Team when fighting Covid-19. When in an odd juxtaposition isolation is one of the keys to survival.

The success of Facebook, Twitter and such show just what a social animal we really are.

Just gone put this here in followup :heart: :up:
OPon0wn.png
 
Why currently?
It's the stats. Team Rage3D is surprisingly well placed seeing how inactive the site has been. I want to help it up the ladder.

Also it strangely makes me feel like I'm part of something bigger and even good. The energy usage is a nasty downside but I'm coming to terms with it.
 
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Why currently?
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Because cancer sucks, COVID-19 sucks, hell most of the things they have WUs for are misery.

Also, it's nice to be able to put even my relatively meager hardware to use for something bigger than me.

[edit: It also helps me dial in the optimal voltage for various overclocks so I don't let the magic smoke out]
 
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Why do I fold?
To help find a cure is the ultimate reason. I've had several family members lose the fight against cancer and my dad passed away 12/29/2019 after a fall and complications from his fight with Alzheimer's the past 3 years.

Why do I fold here?
Like Lupine said years ago, I had gotten a new ATI card, I think it was the 9700 pro also, I was looking for support with it. Got introduced to F@H. I've always enjoyed the friendly competition and had fun over the years here.
 
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