Q: How many subscribers to an online message board does it take to change a light bulb?

Answers:

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

27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

41 to correct spelling/grammar flames

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ...

Another 6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive

1 to start an on-line petition to get the use of e-bulbs banned

98 to sign it

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"

27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs

12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ

44 to ask what is a "FAQ"

2 to post reasons why the light bulb burning out is the result of a government conspiracy.

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

43 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs"

1 lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again

:rolleyes:

:D :D :D :D

:D :D :D :D LOL

I don't think I can know reply to any posts as I am in hysterics.

Also trying to text someone but think will hold off till ginggles have gone.

Rox

Admin! Are you insinuating I'm one of the 41 flames???

John ;)

Now now Admin ...without them you wouldn't have ANYTHING to do all day ;)

Anyway ...you forgot

the several who accuse the lightbulb changer of being a troll

And the 6 who *support* the poster in pm

:D :D :D

LOL :D 

You have a major point there Melodysk :D

Rox

Good morning to you all especially the lurker in July ;) who supports the "lightbulb" cause :)

Karen

Karen ...tis evening love not morning.... :D :D Whats all this about July ?...eager (aka nosey) minds need to know :p :p

And the 6 who *support* the poster in pm

ROFL :D :D

Shhh Chloe :D ;)

How did you find out that I knew  it was a conspiracy???

Love it!!! :) :D

Lindsay

Mel you forgot another one to make sure its properly screwd in ;)

and 1 Admin to say "please add this to the already active thread on this subject" :D :D

:D chloe!

*Laugh*

6 to ask "Was it changed by a responsible and experienced person!"
12 to ask "Were health checks done on the bulb BEFORE it was fitted?"
18 to as "Does the bulb conform to the bulb standard?"

...and what about asking if you can AFFORD to change a light bulb??
:D

... and doesn't anyone post to the rainbow bridge about the dead light bulb:(

Margot

ROTFL ..excellent Margot :)

:D and another Admin to padlock it and stop it in it's track's "sigh" just as it gets 'interesting'....
LOL
Very good admin :D

All members to email in distgust to the owners of a lightbulb farm to get it closed down lol

Hehe very good!!

:)

Donna and charliex

..............and one to take the mickey out of everyone else :D