Originally Posted by
John Flynn
How many musicians does it take to resolve a thread asking a question about changing a string?
1 answers the question posted by the OP.
6 share their experiences in string changing and methods of replacing strings.
1 posts to complain because the OP didn't do a search for "changing strings" before asking his question.
3 warn that changing strings is dangerous, you can poke your finger.
1 PMs the moderator that discussing changing strings is off topic in this forum.
1 corrects the grammar in another post.
1 complains that people should not complain about grammar on a message board.
1 requests the thread to be moved to the "equipment forum".
1 posts a joke about string changing.
3 others follow up and post more jokes.
1 brags that he changes strings every week.
1 says that discussing changing strings every week may offend people who can’t afford to do that.
1 posts that old strings should be recycled.
3 others argue about the pros and cons of string recycling.
6 argue about the best place to buy strings, the best way to change them, and which brand of strings are best.
7 link to sites where you can see various strings.
1 says that some of the links don't work and that "here's the right link".
1 sorts the previous posts and compiles one big text and add their own opinion at the end.
3 post to talk about gadgets they use to change strings.
3 post that the gadgets don't work.
1 claims he is leaving the forum forever because he can't stand the thread.
4 suggest the board start an FAQ on strings and their changing.
2 request a new forum called "string forum".
1 claims that the physics principle of cold fusion was meant just for this.
6 argue about coated v. non-coated strings
1 person posts complete and utter nonsense that has nothing to do with the thread.