Brewmeister 132 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 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 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 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 light bulb 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 5 People to post how we should only use the light bulbs that were in use in 1912. 7 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URLs 13 to post "+1," or "well said." 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 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutfish 16 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 7 to post that in keeping with being thrifty, conservation, and respecting the evironment - that you should use the new energy saving flourescent "swirly" bulbs and set an example to those around you. 9 will post that the new bulbs are actually more dangerous due to what happens when they break and how the damage landfills when not disposed of properly, 8 will post about how the new bulb is a result of government intrusion and politics and a blatant abuse of government power 1 will again ask that the thread be moved to I&P thread. 1 will question why we are using light bulbs to begin with because BP never used light bulbs , but used a kerosene lantern instead! Awesome post! Link to post Share on other sites
Brewmeister 132 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Full disclosure...I didn't write it, I found it on another forum and modified it slightly. It appears forums are the same all over! Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 how about 1 saying it is Obama's fault the light went out 2 saying that woodbadge is at fault and stinks......The Patrol could have changed the bulb better before 2000 Link to post Share on other sites
Scouter. 15 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 ... and 1 to flip the electric on and say "Ha, ha, ha! You used a broken bulb!!!" Peace...S. Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3683 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I have been replacing high usage bulbs with LED bulbs. For indoors, over the past 2 years I have compared Home Depot EcoSmart and Phillips and FIRST (robotics team fundraiser) e-watt LED bulbs. All were dimmable, same price $20, and are still working. The FIRST e-watt bulbs were brighter and suitable for both work or hallway areas. I prefer the winter white spectrum color myself. For outdoors, the HD EcoSmart LED floods (~$40) have logged long hours in all weather without replacement; the previous GE halogen floods would have been replaced at least twice in the same period. I did this experiment last summer with a dual floodlight fixture on the west side of our house. I replaced bulbs - one GE 90 watt halogen and one EcoSmart LED (i think a 15watt but 90W equiv) - dusk to dawn operation. The halogen ran much hotter with a warm sunlight color while the LED was a cool moonlight. The latter definitely cast more light. On the house in the morning, the species of moths on the halogen side were different than those on the LED side! And these same results repeated through the summer. Pretty cool. By fall, the halogen burned out and I replace it with a LED. Both LEDs are still working. If this forum was the "same" as others I would not be here. I've shared what little I know, opined some, and learned much from the many posters here. My $0.02 Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 That comment about the different bulbs attracting different insects is a great idea for an experiment. But seriously, how many forum members did it take to change those bulbs? Link to post Share on other sites
Brewmeister 132 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 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 Wow...proven true right before my very eyes! Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 1 to post about the proper distance between light bulbs. Link to post Share on other sites
CalicoPenn 729 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well, Brew, to continue to prove it true: "4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" If memory serves, I'm pretty sure that if you slog through the archives, you'll find this very thing has been posted and commented on before and you know what that will make you, right?: "1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again." (or close enough) BTW - welcome to the forums! And don't worry, we're Scouts/Scouters - old jokes are standard in Scouting - I've heard the same campfire skits for the last 40 years. Link to post Share on other sites
KC9DDI 11 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Nice - a few more: 3 to argue that the light bulb wouldn't have burned out in the first place if more money had been spent on light bulb maintenance rather than professional's salaries 5 to question why the adults are changing the light bulb, rather than the Scouts 1 to blame the light bulb failure on "leadership skills experts" 2 to remind us that light bulbs should be placed no less than 300 feet apart 6 to question the Youth Protection implications of inadequate lighting, and to debate when to call the Scout Executive 3 to ask us where in the G2SS it requires us to have light bulbs at all 4 to wonder whether the Scouts actually care about light bulbs, and why we insist on adequate lighting if it's not something the Scouts want, and we're all in it "for the boys" Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 186 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 100% of all BSA Trainers to patiently explain to newbie forum members that: 1) The 21st century definition of "light bulb" is the "EDGE Method." 2) Discussion about "changing a light bulb" is a waste of time because the EDGE Method has been used by human beings since the invention of speech. 3) "Screwing in" the EDGE Method is forbidden in the Guide to Safe Scouting's chapter on light bulbs. Yours at 300 feet, Kudu http://kudu.net Link to post Share on other sites
Brewmeister 132 Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 If memory serves, I'm pretty sure that if you slog through the archives, you'll find this very thing has been posted and commented on before Maybe it has, but the search function on this site takes me to the dreaded "The page cannot be found" 404 error...which does make looking thru the archives a real slog! Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Actually it only takes on forum member but the light bulb truly has to WANT to change Link to post Share on other sites
Oak Tree 15 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Two to suggest that if you don't keep your activities well-lit, you aren't going to be covered by BSA insurance. Link to post Share on other sites
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