OK, as professionals, we know that you aren't supposed to use a dimmer on a fluorescent lamp. Problem is, that the general public does not know this. With CFLs being all the rage, it's just a matter of time before we start seeing more and more stories like this:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=598&sid=1395955

I'm sure that the package containing CFLs states that you should not use them with dimmers, but honestly, who reads the packaging for a light bulb? This could be a huge problem.

---Ed---

"But the guy at Home Depot said it would work."