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Posted by Ken Maltby on February 10, 2008, 5:14 pm
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>> RicodJour wrote:
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>> >>>> Those interested in the specific topics of rain water harvesting /
>> >>>> grey water recycling, please visit
>>
>> >>>>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rainwater/
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>> >>>> No sidetracks into politics, spam, or personal assaults.
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>> >>> Harvesting...? How much rainwater do you sow each season? How do
>> >>> you
>> >>> water the rainwater to make sure it grows?
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>> >>> The word you want is 'collection' and rainwater is one word.
>>
>> >> Sorry, but the industry term is harvesting, God does the sowing. Rain
>> >> Water can be one word or two. Did you have anything of value to add?
>> >> Your post is an example of why a seperate group was needed.
>>
>> > Separate has two A's.
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>> > 'Rain water' can mean at least two things, 'rainwater' only one. It's
>> > a preferable term.
>>
>> > People have been collecting water since before there were people.
>> > Sticking a New Age term on an age old thing does not make it new.
>> > Starting a Google or Yahoo newsgroup does not make something worthy of
>> > having a newsgroup.
>>
>> > R
>>
>> Just what is your problem? The post was a simple announcement of a group
>> whose focus would also appeal to
>> people interested in renewable energy and conservation
>
> Actually it was a simple announcement of a group whose focus is
> misinformation and censorship, moderated by an ego driven tin god who
> falls apart when someone points out that he is wrong.
>
The fact is; the Internet and Newsgroups are the ultimate
"Buyer Beware" environment. Getting a "Heads-Up" or
"Don't fall for this" post can be a service to the whole
community. Of Course, it should be "taken with a grain
of salt", as well.
Luck;
Ken
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