Hatrack River Forum: How many forum posters does it take to change a lightbulb?

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Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

16 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

6 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

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

50 to flame the spell checkers

48 to correct spelling/grammar flames

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

6 to condemn those 6 as anal-retentive

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

154 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy"

118 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum

203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and lightbulb forum about changing light bulbs be stopped

111 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this forum

306 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

1 to ask if when buying a new bulb they should go for a screw or bayonet type

98 to argue that their version of screw in or bayonet is better than the other and always will

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

14 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

33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"

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

19 to quote the "Me too's" to say "Me three"

4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ

44 to ask what is a "FAQ"

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

143 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 1 to post the same topic two days later.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

::dies laughing::

Posted by Damander (Member # 4439) on :

[ROFL]

And this, my friends, is why I love reading posts on this forum.

Posted by eslaine (Member # 5433) on :

lol!

Elegant, yet complicated.

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

[Big Grin]

Posted by Sho'nuff (Member # 3214) on :

Sho'nuff thinks this is damn funny.

Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :

narrativium - The only one you forgot is: 5 to use the lightbulb topic as an excuse to posture.

Otherwise poor Jon Boy and I will feel left out.

Posted by The Editor-in-Chief (Member # 5014) on :

*considers pointing out errors in previous posts*

*decides against it*

Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :

Dang straight, Ralphie!

Posted by Tristan (Member # 1670) on :

One to post and say that the changing light bulbs list isn't original and demand attribution or at least acknowledgement of that fact.

Posted by Sweet William (Member # 5212) on :

One to derail the lightbulb controversy with discussions of how Slash's head looks like a light bulb.

Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :

When I started to read this, I thought, naah, there's no way that a list like this could be at all accurate.

I was wrong. It's all so terribly true.

[ROFL]

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

At at least 1 to say "Relieved this isn't an Onanism thread"

Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :

You forgot a biggie:

200 to bring the discussion around to gay marriage and its Biblical implications once again.

Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :

And one to start a dobie of the lightbulb thread.

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

6 to create 8 additional screennames for the express purpose of making a lightbulb joke and/or respond to those who do.

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

I think the thread would have derailed into fluff long before a lightbulb even got changed...

Posted by BelladonnaOrchid (Member # 188) on :

Oh...that was grand. Bravo, Narrativium, bravo.

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

A few I think you may have missed (results may very depending on day of original post, and wattage of bulb changed)

I'm not sure of the number you need, maybe about 5 or 6, but you forgot the posts about what other members might think of the original post.

Exactly 29 no more no less, to speculate about what other members might think of the other posts.

14.5 Posts asking members who haven't yet posted on the thread what they think.

11 and 1/3 posts asking mebers who already posted to explain what they meant.

17 posts apologizing for not knowing what they should say about light bulbs because they are knew to Hatrack.

9 posts saying that they aren't sure if they should post anything on a subject as touchy as light bulbs being as they are new

31 to welcome those people to Hatrack, some of these may breifly comment on lightbulb changing
117, 39 posts composed entirely of smilies, and 39 (one after each of the smilie posts explaining why smiles are stupid, 39 (one after each of those) explaining why the people who think smiles are stupid, are in fact all idiots.

78 jokes about lightbulbs, at least 32 of which must be lightbulb related sexual inuendo

112 posts calling the people who posted jokes ensensitive

57 posts saying how great the person who posted the original message is for their skills in either writing or lighting

23 posts asking the person who started the thread questions about things unrelated to light bulbs

49 posts saying what they feel the felt original poster forgot, and actually writing apost as long or longer than the original post. 24.5 of which will restate at least half of what was in the original post (putting them in their own words is optional)

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

*dies laughing*

narr, that was hilarious! [Big Grin]

Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :

<insert similar, yet completely fresh and original joke ala Bob_Scopatz here>

Posted by Ethics Gradient (Member # 878) on :

[ROFL]

4 to accuse anti-light bulb posters of being Cedonyms

13 to compare pro-light bulb posters to Nazis

57 to invoke Goodwin's Law to dismiss the 13 Nazi comparison posts

17 posts that say "Woo hoo! [insert page number here] pages!" or "cool! I started page [insert page number bere]!"

Posted by Zotto! (Member # 4689) on :

As an admitted "me too"-er, "woo-hoo"-er, and useless fluff-posting dude, I am quite miffed that y'all have just demeaned my entire existence.

[Wink]

Hilarious post, narr. [Razz]

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

Narr, that was classic. [ROFL]

Posted by Tullaan (Member # 5515) on :

There not light bulbs, there dark suckers. [Big Grin]

They are devices that suck darkness away.

Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :

So, um... How many posters does it take to change a lightbulb? [Dont Know]

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

No one can change the lightbulb, first it has to admit that it has a problem and is no longer able to do it's job, then the light bulb must want to change.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

"Narr, that was classic."

It was -- quite literally. That one's been around since the early days of USENET. [Smile]

Posted by Tristan (Member # 1670) on :

... Which kind of was the point of MY post, but obviously I was a bit too obscure.

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

Hey, it's still funny, Tom, even if it's been around a long time. [Smile]

**Ela**

Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :

Tom is in an old fuddy-duddy mood, Ela. [Wink]

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

[Big Grin]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

one or two to start meta threads on the theory behind lightbulbs.... I'm the guilty one this week.

AJ

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Narr, that was the funniest thing I've read in a very long time...

[ROFL]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Narr has been banned for incandescent exposure.

Watt were you thinking !!!! [Eek!]

Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :

I was gonna say 42, but clearly that is not the answer to anything. Oh well, I am sure it'll fit somewhere.

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Tom, I believe you've been around since the early days of USENET, too, and we still want you to come back again and again. Some of us, anyway. [Wink]

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

**tackle hugs Adam**

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Bob, I thought I should tell you that currently, this really isn't a thread for revolting puns.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Noemon, I guess I'm just to dim to get your meaning. But thanks for the illuminating post, nonetheless. I wish you a long life. In general, I find your comments electric. In fact, you're a halogen ice guy.
[Wall Bash]

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

Noemon, you haven't a flicker of an idea what you're talking about. It's always a good time for revolting puns. And revolving disco balls. [Big Grin]

(PS: I'll shed some light on the smilie post I wrote on the dream thread yesterday. Nothing dark -- just a little lighthearted foolishness.)

Bob, my sweet, you are luminous, whether you are one of a pair of bulbs or shine alone. [Kiss]

Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :

You would think lavalamp would have something to say on this thread...

Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :

Watt could he possibly add?

Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :

57 to bemoan the fact that no one ever pays attention to their posts.

Posted by flyby (Member # 3630) on :

Oh that was hilarious! Just watt I needed. (I really didn't begin this post intending to use a pun, but then I gave into the pressure!)

Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :

In light of all these great puns, I think a celebration is in order!
[Party]

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

Resistance is futile! (Ohm sick of all these puns!)

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

Adam! [Wave]

We've captured another one! [Big Grin]

~Jane~

Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :

You all should be ashamed of yourselves promoting these reVolting puns on electricity. Some of them are so painful that my brain hertz just from reading them. Or that could be the vertigo from laughing too hard... take your pick. Well.. I've got to bolt musn't remain static too long. They just might catch up with me. c -ya later. [Taunt]

Posted by Lavalamp (Member # 4337) on :

I tried to write a poem on the subject, but I couldn't get the meter to work.

Besides, this isn't the right conduit to allow my talents to flow. I need something with more utility. Anyway, I'm feeling pretty wired right now, so I thought I'd better switch to something else -- take charge as it were. Before I burn out. I filamental break coming on as it is.

<bows>

I'm here all week...

Posted by Shawshank (Member # 8453) on :

At least a page's worth

Posted by Pegasus (Member # 10464) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:
One to post and say that the changing light bulbs list isn't original and demand attribution or at least acknowledgment of that fact.

I was reminded of OSC's warning of the dangers of reposting someone's work without attribution or permission, although I believe his example is in the minority. At least, I hope so. [Angst]

Posted by Lisa (Member # 8384) on :

Q: How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: None. Bill Gates has just declared darkness to be the industry standard.

Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :

How many forum posters does it take to change a lightbulb?

Hey, my monitor still works- you think I'm going to interrupt my brilliant prose for something as trivial as a lightbulb?! [Wink]

Posted by adfectio (Member # 11070) on :

quote:
Originally posted by T_Smith:
::dies laughing::

Me too

sorry...... I had to

Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :

At least you quoted one of the shorter ones.

[Smile]

Posted by sylvrdragon (Member # 3332) on :

quote:
Originally posted by adfectio:

quote:
Originally posted by T_Smith:
::dies laughing::
Me too

sorry...... I had to

Me three.

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

It's so stange sometimes to see these threads that are a few years old, and to notice many of the posters who do not post nowadays.

Also, empowering forum necromancers is a capital offense IMO.