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how many Usenet posters
.... 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 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. ================================================= Shamelessly stolen from another Usenet group (who stole it from another, and so on...) Matt |
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how many Usenet posters
MattB says:
... 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 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. =============================================== == Shamelessly stolen from another Usenet group (who stole it from another, and so on...) Matt Nice. Steve "standing in for Bill today" |
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how many Usenet posters
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all
headers and signatures, and add "Me too" Nice. Steve "standing in for Bill today" That applies to 'Nice.' as well... Josh Chiming in... |
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how many Usenet posters
Josh says:
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" Nice. Steve "standing in for Bill today" That applies to 'Nice.' as well... It was the juxtaposition that appealed. ;-P Steve |
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how many Usenet posters
MattB wrote:
... does it take to change a lightbulb? Always grease the bulb's threads before installing, and DON'T FORGET YOUR HELMET. Bill "good times" S. |
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how many Usenet posters
"MattB" wrote in message
... ... 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 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. ================================================= Shamelessly stolen from another Usenet group (who stole it from another, and so on...) Matt 3 more to post the FAQ a few others to flame crosspost to some irrelevant NGs 1 to tell you how it damages the environment 4 to pat each other on the back in a long series of one line (sometimes one word) posts. 2 to shamelessly promote something or other 4 to post links to pictures of somebody screwing in a lightbulb (while getting air) Sniffinvinyl ---------------- Remain sane, cycle your brains out . . . |
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how many Usenet posters
SniffinVinyl wrote:
"MattB" wrote in message ... ... 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 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. ================================================= Shamelessly stolen from another Usenet group (who stole it from another, and so on...) Matt 3 more to post the FAQ a few others to flame crosspost to some irrelevant NGs 1 to tell you how it damages the environment 4 to pat each other on the back in a long series of one line (sometimes one word) posts. 2 to shamelessly promote something or other 4 to post links to pictures of somebody screwing in a lightbulb (while getting air) 2 more to debate halogen vs compact flourescents 1 pHD to tell everyone they need to get off the grid |
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how many Usenet posters
SniffinVinyl wrote:
4 to pat each other on the back in a long series of one line Nice Tom (just filling in) |
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how many Usenet posters
tcmedara wrote:
SniffinVinyl wrote: 4 to pat each other on the back in a long series of one line Nice Tom (just filling in) Sigh. You're supposed to LEAVE the pages and pages of rehashed crap before adding a vital word or two. Bill "it's obvious...duh!" S. |
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how many Usenet posters
S o r n i wrote:
tcmedara wrote: SniffinVinyl wrote: 4 to pat each other on the back in a long series of one line Nice Tom (just filling in) Sigh. You're supposed to LEAVE the pages and pages of rehashed crap before adding a vital word or two. Bill "it's obvious...duh!" S. Preferably topposting it so that everybody first have to scroll all the way down and then all the way back up before finding it. -- Perre .. |
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