NERV Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 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, just to 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 How many moderators does it take to close a thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanata67 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 3 to have their posts edited for mentioning the various ways to make them blow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentrandude Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 1 to post insults at another member not related to the topic and get suspended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 You forgot the part about challenging the poster's sexuality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Also someone to bring up how it isnt great unless Agent One says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 can somebody please move this to the Lighting section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Pretty funny stuff. ...and 1 to say "I tried screw the thingy to the thing that the other things are connected to to make the lightbulb work well with the thingy....." ...and 3 to say "please post pic" after all the appropriate sites have been linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 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, just to 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Where's the part where someone calls someone else a 'Nazi?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 4 to accuse other members of being "fanboys" because said members disagree with the accusers' opinion of lightbulb installation methodology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMoose Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 (edited) Where's the part where someone calls someone else a 'Nazi?' Ah, that would be "Godwin's Law" (also Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies). (From wiki): As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. Edited May 24, 2005 by GreatMoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 and 1 offering to recast the lightbulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 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, just to 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 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Oh, and what about "Lightbulbs raped my childhood!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 and someone being the "Son of a Lightbulb" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 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, just to 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 And ONE poster who sees through this thinly veiled attempt at yet another thread dedicated to my sexyness. We all know the only reason to discuss lightbulbs is to compare their perfectly round shape to the peaks of my biceps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Well we should replace lightbulbs with dorrknobs for A1's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Payne Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 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, just to 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 You forgot the "GE ROOLZ" vs. "100% Sylvania -- accept no substitutes" debates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Payne Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 And ONE poster who sees through this thinly veiled attempt at yet another thread dedicated to my sexyness. We all know the only reason to discuss lightbulbs is to compare their perfectly round shape to the peaks of my biceps. I still have to remark that I am infinitely astounded at the ability of your head to fit through doorways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis! Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 And most importantly of all: 1 to post a pic of a Bulb Faye and 20 other demanding the Bulb Faye pic to get deleted for how shocking the picture is And then another 5 posting pics of funny Engrish related to Light Bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 And ONE poster who sees through this thinly veiled attempt at yet another thread dedicated to my sexyness. We all know the only reason to discuss lightbulbs is to compare their perfectly round shape to the peaks of my biceps. I still have to remark that I am infinitely astounded at the ability of your head to fit through doorways. I live in a barn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 you forgot the most popular post.... COOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Where's the part where someone calls someone else a 'Nazi?' Ah, that would be "Godwin's Law" (also Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies). (From wiki): As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. Hitler changed light bulbs! Lightbulbs are immoral! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I live in a barn. So it's you sending me all this spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I must ageree with everyhting stated here... Godwin's law on Nazis in posts, A1's cranium size, and the bulb faye included! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Lucas changed it so that the Light Bulb shot first. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Nonetheless bitter, are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Lucas changed it so that the Light Bulb shot first.Graham Damn him. Damn him to Nebraska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingNor Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Anyone heard when the new Lightbulb will come out? omg thank you GE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Anyone heard when the new Lightbulb will come out? omg thank you GE! GE fakes their lumen outputs. Runs a bank of halogen spotlights and claims it's their newest incandescent design. They've NEVER gotten anywhere near the brightness they claim that they'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi guys, I'm NOOB here can anyone tell me how to screw a lightbulb? Sorry if this has been asked before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I'm NOOB here can anyone tell me how to screw a lightbulb? I hope you mean 'screw-in'? If not, you sure have weird sexual preferences. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 A noob in need is a noob indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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