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DavidT - 10-23-2006 at 10:38 PM

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.
:biggrin:

Bob H - 10-24-2006 at 06:39 AM

Now THAT was good! :lol::lol::lol:

FARASHA - 10-24-2006 at 06:44 AM

:biggrin: Good Job,well done!!:lol:
:light: So much for lightening UP :lol:

DavidT

bajaguy - 10-24-2006 at 07:08 AM

Outstanding!!!!!.....you must have lerked, or is it lurked.....for a long time to get that post correct. Really great, I enjoyed it.

Oso - 10-24-2006 at 07:13 AM

Brilliant and illuminating! :lol::light:

David K - 10-24-2006 at 07:20 AM

Very Funny... Thanks David for the AM laugh!

Al G - 10-24-2006 at 07:50 AM

Well someone HAS to disagree here...
But it won't be ME!!:biggrin::lol:

surfer jim - 10-24-2006 at 08:08 AM

I am glad you used "lightbulbs" for your example and not "secret surf spots"......:lol:

shari - 10-24-2006 at 08:37 AM

terrific unsolicited post....but not self righteous enough for me!

Paula - 10-24-2006 at 09:25 AM

Yes ! very funny! And speaking of change, I have to change my clothes after stepping out in this Loreto rain!!!

GREAT POST...

bigzaggin - 10-24-2006 at 09:37 AM

an addidition if I may...

23 to argue that "While that method might work for bulb-swapping in the affluent, 'me-first' United States, anyone with a true cultural understanding of Baja - for example, me - knows that such arrogance and egotism would never work down here. In any case, as long as rich conservative white people continue to take over my Baja for their McCondos and golf courses, the changing of lightbulbs will soon become irrelevant. Also, BOLA BOLA BOLA BOLA BOLA."

vgabndo - 10-24-2006 at 10:03 AM

WHAT??? DavidT plagerized his post???

I think the part about the 12 posts to ream the second poster for posting someone else's previous post without attribution was missing from the post!!!

This all seems very accurate. I hope Bajaguy doesn't take offense. :lol:

toneart - 10-24-2006 at 12:01 PM

Don't forget. It takes two; one to hold the other up and then let the world revolve around them. :spingrin:

capt. mike - 10-24-2006 at 01:36 PM

i can't find the post on light bulbs.

where is it? i have several needing changes.

Iflyfish - 10-24-2006 at 03:10 PM

I can dimly recall the first low watt light bulb I turned on.........I knew my life would be changed irrevocably and forever.....I miss the whispy puff of smoke from the candle as I licked my fingers and snuffed it out... ah, those were the days.

Now it's all neon and who cares??? I think I will go drink now.

Iflyfish

bajaguy - 10-24-2006 at 08:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by vgabndo
WHAT??? DavidT plagerized his post???

I think the part about the 12 posts to ream the second poster for posting someone else's previous post without attribution was missing from the post!!!

This all seems very accurate. I hope Bajaguy doesn't take offense. :lol:


bajaguy takes no offense.......but I can be bought with a (legal) lobster and a cold Pacifico