How many forums members does it take to change a light bulb?

**nailerpa** · October 29th, 2005, 04:10 PM

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.

**Mags** · October 29th, 2005, 05:34 PM

and..

1 to nip in and say 'isn't it ridiculous all this changing of clocks, we run round the house changing them all, then six months later, run round changing them all again .. why can't they leave them alone?'

***DonJ*** · October 29th, 2005, 08:25 PM

How many software engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

None. It's a hardware problem!

**rgharper** · October 29th, 2005, 08:56 PM

How many flies does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Two, but the trick is getting them in there in the first place.

**slgrieb** · October 29th, 2005, 09:20 PM

How many Baptists does it take to change a lightbulb? None. Baptists don't like change.

How many Evangelical Christians does it take to change a lightbulb? None. If the bulb is burned out, that is God's will.

**MobilePCPhysician** · October 30th, 2005, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by rgharper

How many flies does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Two, but the trick is getting them in there in the first place.

"I don't care who you are, that right there is funny.."

**Jeff the Brit** · October 30th, 2005, 06:52 AM

How many Microsoft programmers does it take to change a light bulb?

None, they redefine darkness as an industry standard.

**Archer** · October 30th, 2005, 10:47 AM

Q: How many Zen masters does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A1: A tree in a golden forest.

A2:None. Zen masters carry their own light.

**amyb** · October 30th, 2005, 02:41 PM

errr..what was the question?

**TripleRLtd** · October 30th, 2005, 03:27 PM

Excellent.

Ya_forgot a WinDrivers forum one though:

55 WOTPP's who use the light bulb "controversy" as a means to promote post padding.

**MobilePCPhysician** · October 30th, 2005, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by TripleRLtd

Excellent.

Ya_forgot a WinDrivers forum one though:

55 WOTPP's who use the light bulb "controversy" as a means to promote post padding.

Would you care to elaborate? Post padding is frowned upon at Windrivers...

**TripleRLtd** · October 30th, 2005, 09:25 PM

It is? Do tell me, would you?

CREATIVE PP'ing is great. Perhaps one of the "original" things created by certain users here at WD. BUT, that 1, 2, 3 stuff was indeed crap. You weren't involved in that, were you?
After all, fun IS fun, and crap is CRAP! :butt:
I think that is one thing that sooo many here and there have forgotten: FUN!
No need to forget it either. Unless of course, you don't particularly like fun, debate, controversy, etc.... After all, that IS the way of the world when you try to escape it for a little bit. After all, who wants to "escape" to turmoil? Eh? If only every one could grow up and realize that simple fact.
I always thought that THAT was why we came here to begin with. You_know: to get away from the world of stress and pressure. To be with people somewhat like "us". To while away the hours amongst peeps just like "us", who choose to escape, too...and perhaps to help others out while we're having a bit of fun and debate. Fighting, after all, IS childish. That is the part of the world that I chose to escape from. Fighting!! If you want a fight, I'll be there. BUT: if you choose the path "less traveled by", then I am right there with you and rooting for you.
I don't know Mobey...what is YOUR choice????

**Mags** · October 31st, 2005, 06:01 AM

Erm, Triple, that was so creative, I read it all with rapt attention, then realised I hadn't understood a word! Except the 'road less travelled' M Scott Peck or this great poem by ...er ... see link

Road Less Travelled

And of course, being a Quaker, I have to say ...

How many Quakers does it take to change a light bulb? You'll have to come back later, because they'll have to form a committee.