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

Ascot · 1st April 2009, 18:58

Had this sent

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

1 to move it to the Lighting section after 2 have argued to 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

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 supermarkets are offering discounts on brands of light bulbs, and what customer service they expect in a lightbulb shop

4 to say that they’ve been disappointed in Lightbulb Live for the last 4 years

12 to ask why those 4 keep going to Lightbulb Live only to complain about it

1 to break the news about the new limited release light bulb

1 to post that the news was already broken in another thread and start a poll about reading entire threads

12 to post that they shouldn’t mention limited releases because someone might buy them to resell
1 to insist he has every right to buy and sell lightbulbs

1 to obsessively insist that no-one should make profit from lightbulbs on this forum

5 to post that they’ve collected 11 of the limited edition lightbulbs already so might as well get the whole set.

32 to not bother posting because there’s no post count showing anymore

8 to say that their electric company sent them 4 free lightbulbs, when quite clearly they would have preferred the moon on a stick.

6 to post thinly veiled criticisms of forum staff’s management of lightbulbs

15 to post that forum staff can do exactly as they want with their own lightbulbs

6 to pretend they were just asking innocent questions about lightbulb management and didn’t do anything wrong

1 to ask that forum staff backup all mention of lightbulbs so they can write a book about their really interesting life with lightbulbs

11 to reply that it’s not a personal lightbulb anecdote storage facility

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

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including pictures, 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

90019 · 1st April 2009, 19:18

You missed out the 1 to turn it into a thread complaining about EMT on the Liverpool-Norwich route.

voyagerdude220 · 1st April 2009, 19:34

theblackwatch · 1st April 2009, 19:39

You also missed the second post by the original poster, demanding that the thread is locked because he/she doesn't like some of the replies!

Dennis · 1st April 2009, 19:40

and one to say "great light bulb".

**Mojo** · 1st April 2009, 20:27

Interesting to see that this is still going around, with more and more appearing each time

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13378

Still very good!

mrcheek · 1st April 2009, 20:29

you also need to add:

6 people who complain about modern light bulbs with their silly shape not being as good as old light bulbs

4 people to publicise a "light bulb heritage weekend" where you sit in rooms with only old type lightbulbs.

2 people to ask why there arent more lightbulb companies making better use of old lightbulbs, instead of these uncomfortable modern ones.

2 people to point out that new lightbulbs are better, and more energy efficient.

2 people to reply that thats exactly the reason they hate these new light bulbs.

1 person to start bitching about the lighting on FGW refurbished HSTs.

1 person to complain, while we're on the subject, about the seating on FGW refurbished HSTs.

1 person to complain, while we're on the subject, about FGW delays.

1 person to complain about FGW not having a service every 5 minutes on the Severn Beach Line

90019 · 1st April 2009, 20:45

Not forgetting the 3 to comment about people seeing the old bulbs through rose tinted specs

gingerheid · 1st April 2009, 23:08

That's duff lightbulb gen. The lightbulb isn't even running that day

It's getting replaced by a gaslight as it's heritage weekend. And may I be the first to say the light quality from gaslights is far superior anyway.

whoshotjimmi · 1st April 2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblackwatch

You also missed the second post by the original poster, demanding that the thread is locked because he/she doesn't like some of the replies!

Oh for crying out.....

Just for the record, is it light bulb or lightbulb? You keep changing your mind!

gingerheid · 2nd April 2009, 00:23

Hi

Could anyone tell me the best way of getting a cheap lightbulb to hall? thelightfitting.com says £3.99 for an off peak lightbulb. If I book in advance, I can get it for £3.49. However if I split the bulb in half, and install it in a different fitting first, I can get it for £1.50. Is bathroom a valid routing point for a journey to hall, or do I have to install it in the bedroom first?

If necessary, I can change the lightbulb in kitchen instead, as it's close enough to hall to get a torch. However that seems to be more expensive.

voyagerdude220 · 2nd April 2009, 09:45

rofl!

metrocammel · 2nd April 2009, 11:51

I can't believe all this lightbulb froth.... and I thought wnxx was bad enough with all it's tractor-veg froth

Proud Salopian · 2nd April 2009, 21:34

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

Let me Google that for you...

37412 · 2nd April 2009, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascot

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

http://www.bulbcollector.com/forum/

1st April 2009, 18:58	#1
Ascot Most lovable TTI Transport Secretary Join Date: 26 Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 2,857	How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb? Had this sent 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 1 to move it to the Lighting section after 2 have argued to 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 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 supermarkets are offering discounts on brands of light bulbs, and what customer service they expect in a lightbulb shop 4 to say that they’ve been disappointed in Lightbulb Live for the last 4 years 12 to ask why those 4 keep going to Lightbulb Live only to complain about it 1 to break the news about the new limited release light bulb 1 to post that the news was already broken in another thread and start a poll about reading entire threads 12 to post that they shouldn’t mention limited releases because someone might buy them to resell 1 to insist he has every right to buy and sell lightbulbs 1 to obsessively insist that no-one should make profit from lightbulbs on this forum 5 to post that they’ve collected 11 of the limited edition lightbulbs already so might as well get the whole set. 32 to not bother posting because there’s no post count showing anymore 8 to say that their electric company sent them 4 free lightbulbs, when quite clearly they would have preferred the moon on a stick. 6 to post thinly veiled criticisms of forum staff’s management of lightbulbs 15 to post that forum staff can do exactly as they want with their own lightbulbs 6 to pretend they were just asking innocent questions about lightbulb management and didn’t do anything wrong 1 to ask that forum staff backup all mention of lightbulbs so they can write a book about their really interesting life with lightbulbs 11 to reply that it’s not a personal lightbulb anecdote storage facility 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 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including pictures, 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 __________________ If your offended by the above then click this button and provide a detailed explanation. However if you do feel like it is reality then click this button in the top right hand side. X Last edited by Ascot; 1st April 2009 at 19:06.

1st April 2009, 19:18	#2
90019 Furfaggotry! :3 Posts a bit too much... Join Date: 29 May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,155	You missed out the 1 to turn it into a thread complaining about EMT on the Liverpool-Norwich route. __________________ "It's too late to think that we can worship human emotions, because we've already evolved into machines, in our minds." http://90019.livejournal.com/ - Last post; 29th April 2010 Owner of 90019, 90021, 90024, 322481, 322482, 322483, 322484, 58037 and now 156465 flickr

1st April 2009, 19:34	#3
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,635	__________________ 13,453.64 miles * covered since 1st January 2008 * 13,226.40 miles since 1st January 2009* - updated 25/12/09 Aprox 1,813.54 miles since 1st January 2010 [very rough and out of date]

1st April 2009, 19:40	#5
Dennis Custom User Title TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Aug 2005 Location: Trowbridge Posts: 2,389	and one to say "great light bulb". __________________ Gordons woodlice care sheet

1st April 2009, 20:45	#8
90019 Furfaggotry! :3 Posts a bit too much... Join Date: 29 May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,155	Not forgetting the 3 to comment about people seeing the old bulbs through rose tinted specs __________________ "It's too late to think that we can worship human emotions, because we've already evolved into machines, in our minds." http://90019.livejournal.com/ - Last post; 29th April 2010 Owner of 90019, 90021, 90024, 322481, 322482, 322483, 322484, 58037 and now 156465 flickr

1st April 2009, 19:39	#4
theblackwatch www.deltic.co.uk Moderator Join Date: 15 Feb 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,263	You also missed the second post by the original poster, demanding that the thread is locked because he/she doesn't like some of the replies!

1st April 2009, 20:27	#6
Mojo Not on the Bicester Link Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 7,371	Interesting to see that this is still going around, with more and more appearing each time http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13378 Still very good!

1st April 2009, 20:29	#7
mrcheek who drank all the vodka.. Driver Join Date: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 664	you also need to add: 6 people who complain about modern light bulbs with their silly shape not being as good as old light bulbs 4 people to publicise a "light bulb heritage weekend" where you sit in rooms with only old type lightbulbs. 2 people to ask why there arent more lightbulb companies making better use of old lightbulbs, instead of these uncomfortable modern ones. 2 people to point out that new lightbulbs are better, and more energy efficient. 2 people to reply that thats exactly the reason they hate these new light bulbs. 1 person to start bitching about the lighting on FGW refurbished HSTs. 1 person to complain, while we're on the subject, about the seating on FGW refurbished HSTs. 1 person to complain, while we're on the subject, about FGW delays. 1 person to complain about FGW not having a service every 5 minutes on the Severn Beach Line

1st April 2009, 23:08	#9
gingerheid RPI Join Date: 2 Apr 2006 Posts: 315	That's duff lightbulb gen. The lightbulb isn't even running that day It's getting replaced by a gaslight as it's heritage weekend. And may I be the first to say the light quality from gaslights is far superior anyway.

2nd April 2009, 00:23	#11
gingerheid RPI Join Date: 2 Apr 2006 Posts: 315	Hi Could anyone tell me the best way of getting a cheap lightbulb to hall? thelightfitting.com says £3.99 for an off peak lightbulb. If I book in advance, I can get it for £3.49. However if I split the bulb in half, and install it in a different fitting first, I can get it for £1.50. Is bathroom a valid routing point for a journey to hall, or do I have to install it in the bedroom first? If necessary, I can change the lightbulb in kitchen instead, as it's close enough to hall to get a torch. However that seems to be more expensive.

2nd April 2009, 09:45	#12
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,635	rofl! __________________ 13,453.64 miles * covered since 1st January 2008 * 13,226.40 miles since 1st January 2009* - updated 25/12/09 Aprox 1,813.54 miles since 1st January 2010 [very rough and out of date]

2nd April 2009, 11:51	#13
metrocammel Chief Executive Join Date: 11 Aug 2005 Location: Ashton, Lancashire Posts: 965	I can't believe all this lightbulb froth.... and I thought wnxx was bad enough with all it's tractor-veg froth __________________

2nd April 2009, 21:34	#14
Proud Salopian from the forgotten county RPI Join Date: 8 Jun 2006 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 331	How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb? Let me Google that for you... __________________ Shropshire's railways - now fortified with Welsh subsidies