January 3, 2004, 23:17
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On Forums (humour)
Okay, the link I just posted didn't work (it linked to Poly for some silly reason) so I've cut and pasted the little snippet that made me laugh.
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.
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January 3, 2004, 23:29
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January 3, 2004, 23:29
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is there any nationality more perfect than canadians?
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January 3, 2004, 23:43
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King
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I prefer candles.
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January 3, 2004, 23:47
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this forum is not about lightbulbs, so please take this discussion to a forum about lightbulbs
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January 4, 2004, 00:02
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Re: On Forums (humour)
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Originally posted by Loif
Okay, the link I just posted didn't work (it linked to Poly for some silly reason) so I've cut and pasted the little snippet that made me laugh.
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.
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Me too. 
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January 4, 2004, 02:12
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Settler
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Looks like everyone here can handle the light bult controversy.
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January 4, 2004, 02:18
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Speak for yourself!!!!!
Donegeal stomps his way out of the room mumbeling something about this stupid lightbulb controversy. He turns the light switch off before closing the door.
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January 4, 2004, 02:43
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Settler
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Originally posted by Skanky Burns
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Originally posted by Loif
Okay, the link I just posted didn't work (it linked to Poly for some silly reason) so I've cut and pasted the little snippet that made me laugh.
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.
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Me too.
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Me three
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January 4, 2004, 02:53
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Deity
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Young whipper-snappers. When we was kids, we couldn't afford to waste light bulbs on frivolous debates.
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January 4, 2004, 05:30
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Originally posted by Loif
Looks like everyone here can handle the light bult controversy.
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It's light bulB you second-year, second-rate first grader. Do you say things this dumb to your parents or do they not know the difference between a "light bulb" and a "light bult"? Is your mother too busy planting tulip bults this spring to teach you proper spelling? Or do you live in one of those hick countries where the letters "b" and "t" are one and the same? Go back to Texas!
I'm leaving! 
 
(all in good humor )
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January 4, 2004, 05:43
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President of the OT
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In Canada, they're called light bults (originating from the phrase "light bolts").
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January 4, 2004, 10:06
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Yet another proof of Canadian inferiority then 
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January 4, 2004, 11:18
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King
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i wanted to post: 'i cant read what this thread is about because my lightbulb just went out!!!' but then i saw how stupid i was....
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January 4, 2004, 11:23
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How many Poly forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
3 to "postia ante deletia"
1 admin to delete the thread and to ban the thread starter for spamming
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January 4, 2004, 11:41
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postia ante deletia
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January 4, 2004, 13:32
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Wasn't there a thread like this not too long ago, with X number of Settlers, Y number of Chieftains, Z number of Emperors, etc. and 1 mod to lock the thread?
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January 4, 2004, 13:37
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King
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And 1 to complain about how his wife never turns light bulbs off when leaving a room.
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January 4, 2004, 15:03
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Originally posted by Asher
In Canada, they're called light bults (originating from the phrase "light bolts").
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You mean "light boolts"?
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January 4, 2004, 17:03
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didn't we go through this already a short time ago? no really, didn't we?
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January 4, 2004, 17:50
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January 4, 2004, 19:42
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all too true...
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January 4, 2004, 19:56
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Loin, you forgot the three or four to do the DL dance in the thread.
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January 4, 2004, 19:59
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Make mental note: Pop up this thread again in 6 months...
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January 4, 2004, 20:09
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Originally posted by Space05us
didn't we go through this already a short time ago? no really, didn't we?
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Yes. Yes we did.
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January 4, 2004, 20:21
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Originally posted by Spiffor
Yet another proof of Canadian inferiority then
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