Re: [aroid-l] Let the buyers beware.

From: "ron iles" <roniles at eircom.net> on 2004.07.28 at 14:58:36(11857) Folks I have bought almost fifty items on eBay, not plants & they have nearly all been from wonderful honorable people. Because eBay is "moderated" maybe sellers & buyers have to be good to each other or they don't last long there? I haven't tried selling Spathiphyllum cultivars on eBay to the EEC (no time consuming papers necessary between the 26 Countries) . May be a splendid way to cut down to species only here. Thanks! Thought I'd send the following, a light smile to the present chain! Q: How many subscribers to an online message board does it take to change a light bulb? +More Answers: One to change the light bulb and to post the fact 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 Two 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 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 cover this a few months ago?" 43 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs" 5 to say "thank you" 1 lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again Ron X Lurker

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