How many WC users does it takes to change a light bulb?

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How many WC users 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

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 site is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb site

11 to defend the posting to the site saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this site

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 URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL.

3 to post about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this site which makes light bulbs relevant to this site

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"

3 to tell a funny story about their skinning and a light bulb

1 lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.


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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yep, that sums it up perfectly, well done!
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That's just too true to be funny....



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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1 to say light bulbs suck because fluorescent tubes are so much better...
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Plus 100 to upload variations on the changed bulb each hoping that theirs will capitalise on the attention garnered by the original, bringing them comments, appreciation and a meaning to their empty lives.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1 to take that light bulb, turn it in to lazerlight display and post it in a screen ..
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
One big happy soap opera ain't it?



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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
3 to claim Edison ripped the idea from Apple....
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Plus 100 to upload variations on the changed bulb each hoping that theirs will capitalise on the attention garnered by the original, bringing them comments, appreciation and a meaning to their empty lives.


haha...

But isn't that comment just a bit hypocritical?
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I always thought it was 5.

1 to hold the bulb & 4 to turn the ladder.



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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You forgot '5 to warn about the dangers of hacking light bulbs'
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
that better be an original bulb or it will get pulled ....
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Not if the bulb is partially obscured by a shade
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If the lightbulb is easily removed from the shade then you'll be in trouble with the original owner of the bulb...
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"But isn't that comment just a bit hypocritical?"

Err...no.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, but does anyone actualy have a legitimate license to change a light bulb?
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Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
whats a light bulb?









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Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
forgot
3 unqualified doogooders to offer inept and slightly inaccurate advice in an attempt at trying to help get the lightbulb changed and working, so someone with actual knowledge on the subject has to go back and correct the mistaken suggestions.

(no names mentioned{{sheepish grin}} )
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1 to state Edisons creation is too "photoshopish"
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
1 to claim that changing the bulb isnt really necessary and thats its ok the remain in the dark
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yeah, and lets not forget the 35 to say that light bulbs use too much energy and that you should use a candle instead.
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think lightbulbs are a possible invasion of privacy, Matches are much safer.
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
and maybe a couple to state that the light bulb "r0x0rs their b0x0rs" and "iz da bomb" and is, quite possibly "off da chain"