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itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 10:59 AM

Hello MacNN, I beseech you to digg this story:
http://digg.com/environment/TOMORROW...ff_Your_Lights

Why do it? Simply to get the attention of the media and politicians. Thanks!

Eriamjh · Jan 31, 2007, 11:07 AM

I remember a Simpsons epsiode where Lisa got them to turn off the lights and all the crooks went wild, looting and pillaging.

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 11:17 AM

"simpsons Did It! Simpsons Did It!"

(what's with the caps lock restrictions on these posts?? only on the first line?? WTF??)

itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 11:25 AM

That's ****ing Awesome

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That was all caps and uncensored, and then it became de-capitalized AND censored!! Hooray!

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by itistoday

That's ****ing Awesome

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That was all caps and uncensored, and then it became de-capitalized AND censored!! Hooray!

Yeah it was "re-capping" all of the first line of my post. But subsequent lines were left alone. I hope thats a bug and not a feature.

BlueSky · Jan 31, 2007, 11:44 AM

HMMM...DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM HERE. YOU GUYS HAVE DEFECTlVE KEYBOARDS.

keekeeree · Jan 31, 2007, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by itistoday

Hello MacNN, I beseech you to digg this story:
http://digg.com/environment/TOMORROW...ff_Your_Lights

Why do it? Simply to get the attention of the media and politicians. Thanks!

I don't get it. You honestly think that politicians and the media is going to care that you're sitting in your home in the dark with the shades pulled down? How is your neighborhood going to look any different than it does any other night? What are the videographers and photographers with the media supposed to show their viewers/readers? A dark screen or a black five column photo? Ooooh...imagine the shocked public rallying in outrage of witnessing (or not witnessing as the case may be) this "global event".

Do people need to pay attention to the environment? Yes.

Is this dumb? Yes.

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by BlueSky

HMMM...DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM HERE. YOU GUYS HAVE DEFECTlVE KEYBOARDS.

HOW DID YOU DO THAT??

BlueSky · Jan 31, 2007, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

HOW DID YOU DO THAT??

OK, now you're just toying with me.

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 12:00 PM

I Think It Only Worked That Time Because Of The Quote Above My Text.

(yep, tried that first line in all caps, it re-capped it to title case.)

BUT SUBSEQUENT LINES WORK FINE....??

BlueSky · Jan 31, 2007, 12:10 PM

HELL, THERE'S ANOTHER THEORY SHOT TO PlECES.

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 12:29 PM

I'M SO CONFUSED. BUT AT LEAST WE GOT A GOOD DERAILMENT OUT OF IT.

(sorry OP)

Holy crap, it worked that time..... ok, now I know some moderator at MacNN is having a fun morning messing with me.

mac128k-1984 · Jan 31, 2007, 12:53 PM

I think I'll make sure all of my lights are on to make up for some of the folks who will have theirs off

itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by mac128k-1984

I think I'll make sure all of my lights are on to make up for some of the folks who will have theirs off

You're a dick.

itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by keekeeree

I don't get it. You honestly think that politicians and the media is going to care that you're sitting in your home in the dark with the shades pulled down? How is your neighborhood going to look any different than it does any other night? What are the videographers and photographers with the media supposed to show their viewers/readers? A dark screen or a black five column photo? Ooooh...imagine the shocked public rallying in outrage of witnessing (or not witnessing as the case may be) this "global event".

More like the hopes that they can photograph skyscrapers in NY with all its lights off, that'd be pretty awesome actually. And even if they don't have impressive photographs to show, the story itself is enough to "raise politician's awareness".

Is this dumb? Yes.

I think you're dumb. So hah!

itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 01:46 PM

But speaking seriously for a moment, I don't think this is dumb at all, it's a good thing that more and more people are finally trying to *do* something about global warming. Sure, they're not scientists so they can't come up with an actual fix, but by simply getting the word out they can force politicians into action. That's how all progress is made in a democratic country like ours.

starman · Jan 31, 2007, 01:57 PM

It's dumb. Nothing will come of it.

Railroader · Jan 31, 2007, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by mac128k-1984

I think I'll make sure all of my lights are on to make up for some of the folks who will have theirs off

Me too!

starman · Jan 31, 2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Me too!

Nice. I like the 'NN mentality.

itistoday · Jan 31, 2007, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by starman

It's dumb. Nothing will come of it.

Even less will come out of your statement.

Go back to your hole, troll.

keekeeree · Jan 31, 2007, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by itistoday

More like the hopes that they can photograph skyscrapers in NY with all its lights off, that'd be pretty awesome actually. And even if they don't have impressive photographs to show, the story itself is enough to "raise politician's awareness".

A more appropriate "event" would have supporters pull their automobiles to the curb, turn on the hazards and turn the car off for five minutes. With enough supporters, it's very visual and interesting. It's very public and obvious. And it also stops car emissions from supporters for five minutes. Not a huge impact, but at least it makes an obvious statement.

I think you're dumb. So hah!

Touché!

slpdLoad · Jan 31, 2007, 03:39 PM

Granted I don't have a facebook account so I can't read the article but..

What in the world do lights and global warming have in common? I don't get it. Are our lights generating so much heat that if we all turn them off for the evening we'll reverse the effects of global warming or something? I think not.

Energy conservation awareness? Sure. Global warming awareness? Uh, no, not so much.

Sure, you'll get the attention of the media and politicians. They'll all be laughing at you while you sit in the dark in the middle of winter.

nonhuman · Jan 31, 2007, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by slpdLoad

Granted I don't have a facebook account so I can't read the article but..

What in the world do lights and global warming have in common? I don't get it. Are our lights generating so much heat that if we all turn them off for the evening we'll reverse the effects of global warming or something? I think not.

Energy conservation awareness? Sure. Global warming awareness? Uh, no, not so much.

Sure, you'll get the attention of the media and politicians. They'll all be laughing at you while you sit in the dark in the middle of winter.

Incandescent lights use significantly more power than compact-flourescent lights. If everyone in the US stopped used incandescents, it would significantly reduce the power generation requirements of the US which would therefore significantly reduce our need for oil, coal, and other dirty/politically questionable energy sources.

::maroma:: · Jan 31, 2007, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by slpdLoad

Granted I don't have a facebook account so I can't read the article but..

What in the world do lights and global warming have in common? I don't get it. Are our lights generating so much heat that if we all turn them off for the evening we'll reverse the effects of global warming or something? I think not.

Energy conservation awareness? Sure. Global warming awareness? Uh, no, not so much.

Sure, you'll get the attention of the media and politicians. They'll all be laughing at you while you sit in the dark in the middle of winter.

Its called the trickle down effect. Every watt of power we use throughout our day, each and every day, comes from somewhere. Our power plants generate the power and distribute it to us. Our power plants get the energy from fossil fuels, etc. So, if we reduce the power we all use every day, the power plants distribute less energy, which means less fossil fuels are used. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributer to Global Warming. Its not just our cars, its everything we do. And every little bit of conservation will help, as long as a lot of people do it.

Of course this event wont save the world, but its meant to raise awareness. It definitely can do that.

hayesk · Feb 1, 2007, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by itistoday

More like the hopes that they can photograph skyscrapers in NY with all its lights off, that'd be pretty awesome actually. And even if they don't have impressive photographs to show, the story itself is enough to "raise politician's awareness".

People reading digg and macnn do not have the control of skyscrapers. Maintenance workers in these buildings do, and won't do it because they don't want to get fired for making these buildings unsafe.

Rumor · Feb 1, 2007, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by nonhuman

Incandescent lights use significantly more power than compact-flourescent lights. If everyone in the US stopped used incandescents, it would significantly reduce the power generation requirements of the US which would therefore significantly reduce our need for oil, coal, and other dirty/politically questionable energy sources.

Funny you mention that.

California is proposing to make it illegal to use incandesent bulbs.

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 06:51 PM

**** like this is stupid. It's like the 'drive with your lights on for sept 11th' campaign. Pe-tarded.

itistoday · Feb 1, 2007, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

California is proposing to make it illegal to use incandesent bulbs.

California's usually on the forefront of progress in America.

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 07:13 PM

I've purchased flourescent lights, but I gave them all away. I hated them. The light was greenish/blueish white, and they were not very bright, plus they took a bit to turn on, and randomly they just woudln't turn on. I much prefer regular incandescents and keeping lights off in the rooms I'm not in.

itistoday · Feb 1, 2007, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

I've purchased flourescent lights, but I gave them all away. I hated them. The light was greenish/blueish white, and they were not very bright, plus they took a bit to turn on, and randomly they just woudln't turn on. I much prefer regular incandescents and keeping lights off in the rooms I'm not in.

Depends on which ones you get, some are quite nice. I'm currently in a dorm that uses 4 long-thin ones and encloses them in a translucent plastic shielding thing to evenly disperse the light.

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 07:22 PM

Yeah... those aren't something you can screw into a regular lightbulb socket though. Besides, I lived in dorms like that also... and those lights sucked too. Everybody bought lamps... much better mood lighting anyway.

blueleaf · Feb 1, 2007, 10:40 PM

Yes...i Agree Flourescent Lights Suck

vmarks · Feb 1, 2007, 10:48 PM

OTT-LITE Technology: Product View by Type

Flourescent bulbs that aren't dull or discolored.

King Bob On The Cob · Feb 1, 2007, 11:40 PM

Why don't people listen to the Global Warming people?

You talk down to people. Knock it off, it's really annoying and makes people feel stupid. When you make people feel stupid you make them angry. Angry people don't listen to anyone.

And California is very quickly starting to look like a police state. I'll let you keep your socialist ideals (that are starting to look a bit heavy handed)

brassplayersrock² · Feb 2, 2007, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by King Bob On The Cob

And California is very quickly starting to look like a police state. I'll let you keep your socialist ideals (that are starting to look a bit heavy handed)

i guess i'm in the best of both worlds huh?

bstone · Feb 2, 2007, 02:18 AM

Per my religion, I spend one 24 hour period a week with most the lights off, only walking places, not turning on any new lights and being a gentle to the Earth as possible.

nonhuman · Feb 2, 2007, 09:15 AM

I just recently replaced some of the incandescent lights we inherited in our condo with CFLs. I find that I actually like the better. At least in some situations. Our kitchen light was severely underpowered, so I put a 100w equivalent (actually only uses like 35w or something) in, and now the kitchen is plenty bright. same goes for my office, and the entry way. The only places we ended up sticking with the incandescents are the dining room and bedroom because the CFLs we got aren't suitable to be used in a dimmer.

But, having replaced 5 bulbs, we've already significantly reduced the electricity we use for lighting.

Railroader · Feb 2, 2007, 10:33 AM

I switched everything to CFLs a year or so ago. I have been replacing them far more often than I have any incandescent bulbs. And the base of them is usually pretty hot when the burn out.

mac128k-1984 · Feb 2, 2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by itistoday

You're a dick.

But one who has the lights on

nonhuman · Feb 2, 2007, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I switched everything to CFLs a year or so ago. I have been replacing them far more often than I have any incandescent bulbs. And the base of them is usually pretty hot when the burn out.

What kind are you using? How long do they say their supposed to last for? I hope that's not going to happen with the ones that I got. :/