How Many Online Forum Members Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

Chris Lawrence · January 30, 2009

How many online forum group members does it take to change a lightbulb?

-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.

-53 to flame the spell checkers.

-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

-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.

-156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

-109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb group

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

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

-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.

-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....

fred2007 · January 30, 2009

How many online forum group members does it take to change a lightbulb?
-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.

-53 to flame the spell checkers.

-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

-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.

-156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

-109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb group

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

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

-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.

-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....

I hope you only talking about light bulbs ooooops

Slip · January 30, 2009

Never mind the jokes forum this should be pinned somewhere important. or maybe sent out with the 'welcome to ThaiVisa email'.

Samuinick · January 30, 2009

Quality. Even with the spelling maistakes and the grammar could use some work

Edited January 30, 2009 by Samuinick

Tinkelbell · January 30, 2009

I also agree with 'Chris Lawrence' the ways most members in this TV forum behavior, that's why while reading it draws out burst from me from time to time.

Very funny and love it.

peter991 · January 31, 2009

None. ThaiVisa members are NOT afraid of the dark.

Peter

Pakeha · January 31, 2009

5 Posters from Pattaya debating whether handfull size lightbulbs are better than very large lightbulbs.

warfie · January 31, 2009

5 Posters from Pattaya debating whether handfull size lightbulbs are better than very large lightbulbs.

Chopper · January 31, 2009

What a spot on analysis!

eek · January 31, 2009

Brilliant! ..and of course, by us replying we are demonstrating what category we come under!

..also, you have the smiley brigade (which im guilty of)..as in how many smiley/emotions can you add into one post, or even just replying with smileys/emotions.

..another could be: 108 who will say my lightbulb is different from all the other lightbulbs/my lightbulb is special

matte · January 31, 2009

My lightbulb is 50% Chinese.

warfie · January 31, 2009

How many online forum group members does it take to change a lightbulb?
-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.

-53 to flame the spell checkers.

-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

-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.

-156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

-109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb group

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

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

-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.

-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....

me too...

Kerryd · January 31, 2009

How many online forum group members does it take to change a lightbulb?
-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.

-53 to flame the spell checkers.

-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

-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.

-156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

-109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb group

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

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

-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.

-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....

me too...

Ok, OK, I'll do it.

me three.....

njpski · January 31, 2009

why for you do that?

Edited January 31, 2009 by njpski

Posted January 31, 2009 · January 31, 2009

Talking about light bulbs, from personal experience I can confirm that crocus bulbs are lighter than tulip bulbs.

Goshawk · January 31, 2009

How many online forum group members does it take to change a lightbulb?
-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.

-53 to flame the spell checkers.

-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

-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.

-156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy".

-109 to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb group

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

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

-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.

-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 embed a YouTube vid, showing exactly 'how to change a lightbulb'

Edited January 31, 2009 by Goshawk

Patong Bob · February 1, 2009

You need several to suggest that the poster is racist because changing a lightbulb in Thailand is different and you probably don't have the correct work permit anyway.

yorkie100 · February 2, 2009

Great post

...and maybe add

1 Super Moderator to //close// the thread if having a bad hair day.

Daffy D · February 2, 2009

Brilliant

njpski · February 2, 2009

and further, 1 poster to go berserk wuth the emoticons

now isn't that pretty

pretty awful!!!!

PeaceBlondie · February 2, 2009

28 Chiang Mai posters debating which hamburger joints have the best lightbulbs.

11 gay forum posters stating there are no light bulbs in the dark rooms at the gay saunas

89 teacher forum posters debating singular and plural

18 motorcycle forum posters debating whether you can change a lightbulb on a sportbike at 139 kph

Far Angst · February 2, 2009

This is not proper forum to discuss light bulbs. Mods please move this thread to lightbulb forum.

Naam · February 2, 2009

My lightbulb is 50% Chinese...

has Ph.D. from Harvard, father a four-star general, mother a former seventeenth runner up for Miss Asia

Cuban · February 3, 2009

Does this count ?

njpski · February 3, 2009

Does this count ?

Bizarre!! they are really operating a lighting thread, the erudition, the earnestness are exactly what THIS thread is about

ozsamurai · February 7, 2009

20 TV posters complaining of the double pricing of light bulbs for Farang Vs Thai

100 posts including racial slurs about the origin of the light bulb

40 posts on how changing a light bulb caused them to get ripped of by their wife/gf

suegha · February 7, 2009

How many post without reading the whole of the topic and so repeat many of the points already made?

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