COZY Z COLE Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 How many forum members does it takes 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. This is from http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article09-208, Pretty funny..... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goldraven Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 hehe, I like it. Although does it matter the temperature of the house in regards to light bulb longevity? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 You also forgot the 5 other people who would tell them to use the "Search" function first before posting a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy280 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sooo true! Add to that list: 5 newbie posts asking how much it costs to do a lightbulb swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Sooo true!Add to that list: 5 newbie posts asking how much it costs to do a lightbulb swap ....and 5 more newbies asking if there is a 'kit' for the swap! BTW...this has been posted before...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedWild Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 And one administrator to call out the repost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I still say its alot easier to change the bulb in the dark. Was this an incondesent (sp?) bulb, or a regular one? that can me a difference in how long it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TJGoSurf Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 1 to request it made into a sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 .... BTW...this has been posted before...... one poster who has too much time on his hands..... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savageskaterkid Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 another person to second the sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I think this should be moved to the electrical forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustrocket Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 ....and 5 more newbies asking if there is a 'kit' for the swap! And another 5 newbies asking how much light said light bulb will produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 You also forgot the 473 other new people who sign up just to post that they heard about this tread on forum XXXXXXXX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedWild Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 How many watts can my stock lamp handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 10 people who register and post just once to sell their lamp..... LARRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SuperDan Posted April 12, 2005 Administrators Share Posted April 12, 2005 10 people who register and post just once to sell their lamp..... Yeah, we got pretty tired of that crap. That is why I made some changes, now when a user registers they have to wait 14 days until they can post anything in the calssifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katman Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 "I want 100 watts but only have enough money for a 40 watt bulb. Is there a cheaper way to get 100 watts?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 "I want 100 watts but only have enough money for a 40 watt bulb. Is there a cheaper way to get 100 watts?" Just push more power through it. The bulb won't last as long, but it will be brighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 "I want 100 watts but only have enough money for a 40 watt bulb. Is there a cheaper way to get 100 watts?" plus add 2 more for making a replacement hybrid bulb kit with one of those fancy schmancy flourescent coiled up lamps which only uses 25 watts but produces 100 watts output. Turbo bulbs! Plus one more asking if the "coil" acts as an intercooler. :icon3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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