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

If you visit automotive forums like I do, then you’re likely aware of the ways discussions can progress. So I had a few good laughs when a member of a Lexus IS forum posted “how many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

It begins:

  • 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 Bodywork section
  • 2 to argue then move it to the Lounge section
  • 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
  • 5 to flame the spell checkers

And continues through:

  • 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.

So, if you visit forums often, be sure to check it out. Full post here.