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We have an unusually peaceful board here, but if you post to any other boards, you'll likely get a kick out of this...
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Q: How many subscribers to an online message board does it take to change a light bulb?
Answers:
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
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"
27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ
44 to ask what is a "FAQ"
2 to post reasons why the light bulb burning out is the result of a government conspiracy.
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
43 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs"
1 lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again
5 to say "thank you"
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35 to say that they are leaving the board
87 to discuss setting up a new board, where light bulbs would be prohibited.
55 to discuss whether neon and sodium lamps should also be banned on the new board.
A Linux Longhair
That is 246 total. Absalom
12 to say we don't need light bulbs because Jesus didn't have any
5 to start the light bulb puns (like what a bright idea this is)
4 to jump all over Hair Religion for posting anything
1 (Absalom) to do the math for us :-)
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To get this thread more on topic we shoul find out...
Q: How many longhairs does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A Linux Longhair
That sums up boards pretty well. Internet boards are one of the strangest forms of communication among groups of people.
It can have some real benefits but it can also go from zero to bizarre in about 2 seconds flat.
