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How many T+T 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".

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 pictures of a light bulb.

1 to ask how to post images.

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".

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.

5 to ask what this is doing on a caravan forum.

25 to say that it's in the general section and not technical so is allowed.

Originally posted by Teash - many thanks

Posted by: Tenaki at 21:46 | link | comments

We thought you might like an update as to what is happening, as we approach our 2nd Birthday.

What's New
• Our 2005 rally programme is open filling up nicely
• Join the motorway service campaign in-conjunction with Caravan Magazine
• Take part in one of our new surveys
• Win an Alan Rogers campsite guide each week this month
• Enter a new competition to be announced soon
• And much more

You might also like to have a look at our member interactive areas, a quick list can be found below

Interactive areas
• Forums
• Live chat
• Gallery
• Surveys (you can run your own)
• Directory
• Members Weblogs
• Tutorials
• Articles (every fancied publishing?)

       Remember,
If you haven't posted on our forums, give it a go, the more active you are the more you will get out of it.

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