Q: How many subscribers to an email list 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” (hey, I got this from a British group) 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