Be_Prepared Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 A bit of humour from another forum: Q: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks be to Goodness we don't do that here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster7 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 You forgot one. One to say, Jesus is the only true light of the world. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasteagle83 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 But why must you CHANGE the light bulb? Can't you just accept it as it is? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkfrance Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Has the person completed training to change the light bulb? How often do you have to go through that training? A partially trained person probably won't be covered under insurance protection. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle90 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 1 to ask if we are adequately trained 1 to ask what the G2SS says about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 For this forum, we'd also have: A poster explaining how Baden Powell changed light bulbs, and arguing that the newfangled ways of doing it are stupid. Several posters explaining that selling lightbulbs is a better way of raising money than selling popcorn. Several heart-warming reminiscences about how Scoutmaster Joe taught us to screw in lightbulbs back in the old days. 20 posts about whether the activity or field uniform is appropriate for changing lightbulbs. 10 posts on whether Changing Light Bulbs should be an Eagle Required Merit Badge. A post explaining that BSA's method of changing lightbulbs is DEEPLY FLAWED and reveals a PERNICIOUS CONSPIRACY. A poster saying that if you haven't been properly trained to change light bulbs, and aren't following the proper procedures, you aren't really changing lightbulbs at all. A poster claiming that BSA is dishonest for saying that it knows best how to screw in a lightbulb, and 30 responses that BSA's method of screwing in lightbulbs is based on time-honored values. A poster reminding us that light bulbs have no place at campouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle447 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Let's be PC here 1) How does the light bulb feel about being burned out? 2) Did he bulb or she bulb come from an unhappy 4 pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlscouter Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Some posters wil rermind us that acordian players, bagpipe players should be playing in the background and layers must not be joked about in this forum or any forum for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlscouter Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Oh yeah-Who said "Let there be light?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-in-KC Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Someone will cite a court decision where the ACLU was plaintiff mandating either: The bulb not be changed. OR The bulb be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingagain Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 And Kilts are not part of the uniform and inappropriate for changing light bulbs from a step ladder. SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Scouter Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 ONE poster WHO has THE need TO capitalize EVERY other WORD for EMPHASIS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I am not quite sure what to do with this thread, I have no problem making light of forum behavior, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FScouter Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 It'll burn itself out soon enuf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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