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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor
Really? The amount of time, money and resources spent on this is all worth it even if the only result is a thread on CP? Ok.
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I didn't say worth it, I said make a difference.
Of course the discussion on CP alone won't make it worth it, but when you take into account that these same discussions are happening in countless other websites, coffee shops and water coolers around the world, it might be. You can't really quantify that kind of thing though.
For me, I don't give a rats behind about the environment. I would probably not spend a dime extra on an environmental product that didn't benefit me in a greater way. What I do care about is energy. What it costs me now and what it will cost me in the future. If I can get 10 million people in Canada to use Bullfrog power so technology is developed for me to eventually get cheaper and renewable power then I am all for it. Doesn't mean I would buy in though. My attitude might change in 10 years when I am not putting myself through school with 2 kids.
For now I will toss my recyclables in the blue bin because it is easy. I will turn my lights off because it costs me money. I seal my windows in the winter and use an automatic thermostat because I don't want to have my heating bill go through the roof. Sure these things might be helping the environment, but in the long run I just want to pay less for energy.
You can call me selfish if you want, and that's ok, because you would be right.