markm Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. I think this could ring a few bell some where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. I think this could ring a few bell some where. There's a few commas missing in there, not sure if I can handle that kind of controversy. That said, wait for it......... me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 In addition to the above I think it's "bells" (plural) I also think you have too much time on your hands!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffygun Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Didn't we go through all this just a short time ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 If poeple on her ever worried about speling, nuffin wood ever get posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Sounds familiar, eh PIN SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 WHAT WATTAGE OF LIGHT BULB ARE WE TALKING ABOUT AND IS IT SCREW OR BAYONET FITTING he said giving the opportunity to flame me for shouting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 That my friend is the best thread in a long time, it is so very, very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 1 to move it to the Lighting section very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thank christ it was posted in General Banter. :yp: Made me chuckle. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Was the light switch on or off when the alleged bulb was being tampered with? Safety first fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 In addition to the above I think it's "bells" (plural) I also think you have too much time on your hands!! Copeed, and pasted, mi. deer: frend; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. I think this could ring a few bell some where. There's a few commas missing in there, not sure if I can handle that kind of controversy. That said, wait for it......... me too! They forgot to add: "One member to requote the entire post all over again" Well done monkeyjaimz, it's normally D2D that does that, I guess he must be on Holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. I think this could ring a few bell some where. There's a few commas missing in there, not sure if I can handle that kind of controversy. That said, wait for it......... me too! They forgot to add: "One member to requote the entire post all over again" Well done monkeyjaimz, it's normally D2D that does that, I guess he must be on Holiday Well I'll fill in for him whilst he is away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 And he is a teacher so the spelling must be right!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 is it an energy saving light bulb??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 You all need moderating.....even the moderators.....who moderates the moderators......and are THEY moderate.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz DFB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I've said it before and I will say it again. The mods mod the mods. But nobody mods Teal as he rules us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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