How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Feb 8th 2006, 3:06 am
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How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Found this on another forum, and it reminded me of some of the "discussions" theres been on here! 
How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Well... it takes:
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".
5 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.
9 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.
6 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.
3 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?"
7 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.
How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Well... it takes:
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".
5 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct.
9 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.
6 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.
3 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?"
7 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.
Feb 8th 2006, 3:27 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by hilary6
Found this on another forum, and it reminded me of some of the "discussions" theres been on here!
How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Well... it takes:
How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Well... it takes:
Hi Sam - hope the ginger one hasn't demolished too much of your bath mat!
Jules
Feb 8th 2006, 3:33 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
How many folk singers does it take to change a light bulb??
15....
1 to change the bulb, and 14 to sing about how good the old one was.
15....
1 to change the bulb, and 14 to sing about how good the old one was.
Feb 8th 2006, 3:33 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by Scossie
How many folk singers does it take to change a light bulb??
15....
1 to change the bulb, and 14 to sing about how good the old one was.
15....
1 to change the bulb, and 14 to sing about how good the old one was.
Feb 8th 2006, 8:43 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
lol......ive heard this one a few times, and it cracks me up every time!!!
an old un but definately a good un
sue
an old un but definately a good un
sue
Feb 8th 2006, 10:08 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
I thought it was one to change the light bulb and 500 to argue over whether light bulbs are better in Australia or the UK.
Feb 8th 2006, 10:12 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Anyway, they're called "globes" over here
Feb 8th 2006, 10:14 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
I buy all mine from here.
http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/produc...em_light-bulbs
They have a large variety of them
http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/produc...em_light-bulbs
They have a large variety of them
Feb 8th 2006, 10:20 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Its about time this post was moved to 'the lighting section'
Feb 8th 2006, 10:21 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by hilary6
Its about time this post was moved to 'the lighting section'
No it isn't. It should be in the electricals forum.
Feb 8th 2006, 10:22 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by hilary6
Its about time this post was moved to 'the lighting section'
we all use light bulbs so it's quite relevant to this part of the site
Feb 8th 2006, 10:24 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by WendyC
Now you're just being silly..........
we all use light bulbs so it's quite relevant to this part of the site
we all use light bulbs so it's quite relevant to this part of the site
Feb 8th 2006, 10:27 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Well I suggest people should "google" before posting here. 
Feb 8th 2006, 10:28 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
Originally Posted by hilary6
I can no longer post because I cannot handle the light bulb controversy. :scared:
Feb 8th 2006, 10:51 am
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Re: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?
How many Englishmen does it take to change a light bulb?
None. They'd rather sit in the dark and complain about it.
How many Irishmen does it take to change a light bulb?
10. One to hold the bulb in place and 9 to drink until the room spins.
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, but the light bulb really has to want to change.
How many Marxists does it take to change a light bulb?
None. The bulb contains the seeds of its own revolution.
How many webmasters does it take to change a light bulb?
404 (Not found).
How many unimaginative people does it take to change a light bulb?
1
How many Spaniards does it take to change a light bulb?
Juan
None. They'd rather sit in the dark and complain about it.
How many Irishmen does it take to change a light bulb?
10. One to hold the bulb in place and 9 to drink until the room spins.
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, but the light bulb really has to want to change.
How many Marxists does it take to change a light bulb?
None. The bulb contains the seeds of its own revolution.
How many webmasters does it take to change a light bulb?
404 (Not found).
How many unimaginative people does it take to change a light bulb?
1
How many Spaniards does it take to change a light bulb?
Juan
