Dave Bryce Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Okay, I admit it. I stole this from Fletcher's forum: How many forum members does it take 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 27 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 53 to flame the spell checkers 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" 15 know-it-alls who claim *they* were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 156 to email the participant's ISPs complaining that they are in violation of their "acceptable use policy" 109 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 203 to demand that cross posting to hardware forum, off-topic forum, and lightbulb forum about changing light bulbs be stopped 111 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts *are* relevant to this forum 306 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 27 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 14 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 33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 12 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 19 to quote the "Me too's" to say "Me three" 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ 44 to ask what is a "FAQ" 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 143 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 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 1, who then changes his avatar to a picture of a weasel changing a light bulb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Originally posted by Mark Zeger: 1, who then changes his avatar to a picture of a weasel changing a light bulb WHOO-HOOO! - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phait Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Forum lurker... THAT'S ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 1 to the post back to the top spot. Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 33 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" HAHAHAHAHHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylos Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 1 to say that they had a grandparent that once met Thomas Edison, and that his use of a light bulb was way better than anyone uses them today. 63 to put forth that it's counter-productive to use light bulbs, as the light quality from kerosene lamps is much more desirable, being "warmer". "shit" happens. Success Takes Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wewus432 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 25 people to claim that the forum is going to hell, and we didn't used to talk about stupid things like lightbulbs and cannibals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 1 to point out to the haters that Kobe could change the light bulb better than Jordan, and at a younger age too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Who posted this off-topic thread? Moderator, please delete at once. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbobus Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 5 to post links about the new and far superior iBulb. 95 to tell that there's no fitting support for that iBulb. Yeah, whatever... http://www.bobwijnen.nl Hipness is not a state of mind, it's a fact of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 26, 2003 Author Share Posted July 26, 2003 Originally posted by TheWewus: 25 people to claim that the forum is going to hell, and we didn't used to talk about stupid things like lightbulbs and cannibals....or did we??? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 3 who find some way to make reference to the Lakers. Whoops, I forgot, steadyb already did with his Kobe reference. With this, we need one more reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Don't forget the spammers who post in order to sell you their brand of lightbulbs! Oh, and one to post: Korn Rulez!!! My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Originally posted by Geoff Grace: Don't forget the spammers who post in order to sell you their brand of lightbulbs! Yeah, but is it a sampled lightbulb or the real thing?? Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 And one to point out that the Lakers will need another light bulb next June to illuminate their 15th championship banner. (that's 3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylos Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 And the light bulb burned out in the first place due to bad karma from it being used to illuminate the evil deed of using illegally copied software! "shit" happens. Success Takes Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I prefer the soft glow of a nice candle! Now... where's my matches? guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbobus Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Originally posted by Rod S: Yeah, but is it a sampled lightbulb or the real thing?? [/QB]LOL! And it's indoubtable that lightbulbs suffer from severe velocity switching. http://www.bobwijnen.nl Hipness is not a state of mind, it's a fact of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 ... and does the light bulb shine better if you use Monster cable or is that just a myth? No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 ... and at least 17 replies (as a subset to the original discussion) commenting on the brand of light bulb recommended by Mark Levine and Jamey Aebersold. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 And one to point out that the light bulb is an obsolete relic of the 20th century - far out-performed by the modern compact flourescent bulb. It puts out 5 times more light per watt, puts out a similar fraction of the heat, and lasts for years. Then again, somebody else will chime in about the "warm, vintage glow" of traditional light bulbs... Peace all, Steve ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Originally posted by steadyb: 1 to point out to the haters that Kobe could change the light bulb better than Jordan, and at a younger age too....while abusing a suicidal female stalker in a hotel room... The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 By far the best light bulbs I've used. Rated at 20,000 hours. http://a1011.g.akamai.net/7/1011/6062/0ce15ae2a5bba2/www.frontgate.com/images/prod/detail/6531-S-D.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I live 30 minutes away from the world headquarters of Philips Electronics which is located in Eindhoven. Eindhoven's nickname is the city of lights, named because Philips makes light bulbs among many other products. They employ thousands of people in the area and are a pretty big deal. I play occasionally in the house of the original founder of Philips and they sometimes have private parties for departing company officiers. They have on occasion given a v.p./department head a gift which is one of the original old fashioned light bulbs, the ones from over 100 years ago; those suckers are a foot or bigger in size and really look amazing. No point to this, just rambling. It's not often light bulbs are a topic of conversation. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 See - vintage light bulbs rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Flier Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 You forgot: 27 conservatives to whine about how the light bulb is never actually going to get changed because you have to hire a union worker to change them and everybody knows union workers are lazy and useless. And 43 liberals to sue the light bulb company for damages when they fall off the ladder trying to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 What's a light bulb? I just got me some aol and this web stuff shore is kewl. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylos Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 ... and does the light bulb shine better if you use Monster cable or is that just a myth? Not only brighter, but the light is "purer", which will make will make anything you read under them have better grammer and more meaning. But only when using hydroelectric-generated power. Can't get by with the "dirty" electricity from a coal-fired facility. And make sure that the electricity doesn't get "constricted" by running your wires through conduit, or by using less-than-exotic wires and connectors (look up "powersnake cables" with google). If your electricity goes through conduit you won't be able to get as much contrast in what you see, and the detail will also suffer. It puts out 5 times more light per watt, puts out a similar fraction of the heat, and lasts for years. [Cool] The new ones don't last for years. I had some of these from Lights of America that lasted for seven years with a lot of use. Replaced them with new ones of the same brand, which crapped out in a month or two. Like most stuff nowadays, they got cheap on the quality. The light quality was much better than the G.E. ones, which gave light like cheap cool white-type regular flourescents, made you want to puke. And don't forget the people who have to give much-needed advice about how to get the new bulbs up-and-running... "shit" happens. Success Takes Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 ....and one geeky ham radio fanatic who points out that those blasted "Lights of America" power saving bulbs radiate noisy interference all up and down the shortwave bands! They are a pain in the rear and should be BANNED! :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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