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29th Mar 2008, 01:24 PM

If you're not already participating, do Earth Hour. It's 8pm to 9pm when you turn off all electrical appliances to prevent light pollution. Or, in my case, it's just turning off all unnecessary lights. Try it.

Orion · 29th Mar 2008, 02:35 PM

lol okay I'll do it. You know, you could just go ahead and turn that computer off right?
Just saying

I'll do it on my 8 pm is it ok? IS IT?
Love ya Connorbabes!

29th Mar 2008, 02:37 PM

ermm i would if i had something to do when everythings off, and if it was MY house ^_^

29th Mar 2008, 02:37 PM

Yeah it's whenever you get an 8pm you do it.

On this day, so 29th March. Yum. And I'm roo addicted to my computer to put it off.

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Originally Posted by EthanS

ermm i would if i had something to do when everythings off, and if it was MY house ^_^

Yeah I'm in the same situation. I've just turned off everything I can, for example my bedroom light.

29th Mar 2008, 02:41 PM

I aint turnin the room light off i dont wants bad eye sight

29th Mar 2008, 02:42 PM

beside flicking the light switch uses alot of electricity

Beebo · 29th Mar 2008, 02:59 PM

LOL. I think I will try it.

dictionary · 29th Mar 2008, 05:08 PM

Pfft what a pointless activity... turning our lights off wont save the planet as long as when we turn them back on they are connected to carbon emmiting power plants.....

Kenko · 29th Mar 2008, 05:32 PM

a few points:

-A computer, especially a desktop with a CRT can easily use close to 200W, which can power a lot of 15W CFLs. My laptop uses 30W just surfing the net, so it uses more power than the lone 15W CFL lighting the room.

-Turning off more power intensive appliances has the most "effect" for this effort than lights, especially if you have electric heat, air conditioning, clothes dryer, stove, fridge, etc.

-You cannot damage your vision because of low light. Unless you walk into some eye level nails or something.

-With incandescents flicking the switch does not use any extra power, and does not harm the life of the bulb. You can flick the bulb on and off all you want. With a fluorescent light (compact or traditional) the extra energy used to start the light is equal to maybe a couple seconds of run time. However, cycling a flourescent will slightly shorten it's life. The breakeven point is about 15 minutes, so turning it off for an earth hour is fine.

-There's something very hypocritical about the articles I've read in the paper that people say they're going to burn candles during earth hour. Candle wax is made out of fossil fuels, and candles have very poor emissions. You'd be best off out walking enjoying the outdoors, or using a wind up LED light or something.

Jerr · 29th Mar 2008, 08:07 PM

So uh didn't get home until 9:50...

so uh... I participated?

Orion · 29th Mar 2008, 09:09 PM

The point of this was to show a symbolic support. The aim of it was to conscientize people to make responsible use of electricity, not turn back to another dark age.

It's merely symbolic, to show that we are aware of the problem and that we are forwards towards correcting it.

29th Mar 2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dictionary

Pfft what a pointless activity... turning our lights off wont save the planet as long as when we turn them back on they are connected to carbon emmiting power plants.....

The post I am quoting is kind.

I like Earth Hour.

29th Mar 2008, 09:15 PM

This quote from someone else sums up my feelings.

Quote:

me, just turning on all my shit, appliances, etc for the hour. also running the water, cuz, hey, why not

Jerr · 29th Mar 2008, 09:40 PM

So, Connor is my favorite. lol

Why post anything negative? If you don't think there is a point to Earth Hour then ask what is the point instead of saying there is no point or posting the opposite.

Tact? Yeah, tact is good.

Lily · 29th Mar 2008, 10:38 PM

Did it...sort of. I turned off lights. Thats about it. The rest of the house was awake so...they did their own thing.

Vampyrecat · 29th Mar 2008, 10:41 PM

Did it! I was at my sisters. we turned everything off at the powerboard, just pulled it all out then put it back in at 9pm. twas great.

dictionary · 30th Mar 2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Connor

Quote:

Originally Posted by dictionary

Pfft what a pointless activity... turning our lights off wont save the planet as long as when we turn them back on they are connected to carbon emmiting power plants.....

The post I am quoting is kind.

I like Earth Hour.

I actualy did turn of my lights...

But what i am saying is that we all shouldent think we are all enviromently friendly now because we turnt of our lights and appliances for just an hour.....

Earth Hour is about reminding ourselves that small changes can make big improvements on the environment but it must only be a first step... there is alot more that can be done and to be done...

justjoshoh · 30th Mar 2008, 12:17 AM

So, imagine my surprise when I found a darkened Google this afternoon. I had no idea about the event taking place. Sure, in the long run, individuals not using the power for one hour is not going to make a big impact on the world. If the movement had enough power to dim the lights even at multibillion dollar corporations, if even only symbolically, maybe it will the catalyst for great changes ahead.

waitingsucks · 30th Mar 2008, 12:31 AM

lol I did that last night

Tim · 30th Mar 2008, 01:27 AM

Wow, I feel bad now >_< we had the PS2, and a lot of lights downstairs on today at my friends house >_<, didn't know about earth hour til now :3

29th Mar 2008, 01:24 PM	#1
Connor Guest Posts: n/a	Earth Hour! If you're not already participating, do Earth Hour. It's 8pm to 9pm when you turn off all electrical appliances to prevent light pollution. Or, in my case, it's just turning off all unnecessary lights. Try it.

29th Mar 2008, 02:35 PM	#2
Orion The Sparkling Constellation Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: One. Who remembers it after all :p Location: Argentina Age: 22 Posts: 272 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Earth Hour! lol okay I'll do it. You know, you could just go ahead and turn that computer off right? Just saying I'll do it on my 8 pm is it ok? IS IT? Love ya Connorbabes! __________________ "It's like all of my life, everyone has always told me: You're a shoe!. You're a shoe! You're a shoe! You're a shoe! And actually I've just stopped and I said: What If I don't wanna be shoe? What if I want to be a purse? Or a hat?" Rachel Greene - Friends 1x01 (The First One)

29th Mar 2008, 02:37 PM	#3
EthanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Earth Hour! ermm i would if i had something to do when everythings off, and if it was MY house ^_^

29th Mar 2008, 02:41 PM	#5
EthanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Earth Hour! I aint turnin the room light off i dont wants bad eye sight

29th Mar 2008, 02:42 PM	#6
EthanS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Earth Hour! beside flicking the light switch uses alot of electricity

29th Mar 2008, 02:59 PM	#7
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Earth Hour! LOL. I think I will try it. __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.)

29th Mar 2008, 05:08 PM	#8
dictionary EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Melbourne Age: 19 Posts: 459 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Earth Hour! Pfft what a pointless activity... turning our lights off wont save the planet as long as when we turn them back on they are connected to carbon emmiting power plants.....

29th Mar 2008, 05:32 PM	#9
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Earth Hour! a few points: -A computer, especially a desktop with a CRT can easily use close to 200W, which can power a lot of 15W CFLs. My laptop uses 30W just surfing the net, so it uses more power than the lone 15W CFL lighting the room. -Turning off more power intensive appliances has the most "effect" for this effort than lights, especially if you have electric heat, air conditioning, clothes dryer, stove, fridge, etc. -You cannot damage your vision because of low light. Unless you walk into some eye level nails or something. -With incandescents flicking the switch does not use any extra power, and does not harm the life of the bulb. You can flick the bulb on and off all you want. With a fluorescent light (compact or traditional) the extra energy used to start the light is equal to maybe a couple seconds of run time. However, cycling a flourescent will slightly shorten it's life. The breakeven point is about 15 minutes, so turning it off for an earth hour is fine. -There's something very hypocritical about the articles I've read in the paper that people say they're going to burn candles during earth hour. Candle wax is made out of fossil fuels, and candles have very poor emissions. You'd be best off out walking enjoying the outdoors, or using a wind up LED light or something.

29th Mar 2008, 08:07 PM	#10
Jerr Pirate! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: If I have to say, I, my friends, am homogay. Out Status: All but family Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Age: 22 Posts: 2,149 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Earth Hour! So uh didn't get home until 9:50... so uh... I participated? __________________ My Koolaid's Flavor is Fierce! Fierce Koolaid is filled with Vitamin Gangster! That's right. I'm gangster. I'm so gangster I practically sweat Awesome.

29th Mar 2008, 09:09 PM	#11
Orion The Sparkling Constellation Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: One. Who remembers it after all :p Location: Argentina Age: 22 Posts: 272 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Earth Hour! The point of this was to show a symbolic support. The aim of it was to conscientize people to make responsible use of electricity, not turn back to another dark age. It's merely symbolic, to show that we are aware of the problem and that we are forwards towards correcting it. __________________ "It's like all of my life, everyone has always told me: You're a shoe!. You're a shoe! You're a shoe! You're a shoe! And actually I've just stopped and I said: What If I don't wanna be shoe? What if I want to be a purse? Or a hat?" Rachel Greene - Friends 1x01 (The First One)

29th Mar 2008, 09:40 PM	#14
Jerr Pirate! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: If I have to say, I, my friends, am homogay. Out Status: All but family Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Age: 22 Posts: 2,149 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Earth Hour! So, Connor is my favorite. lol Why post anything negative? If you don't think there is a point to Earth Hour then ask what is the point instead of saying there is no point or posting the opposite. Tact? Yeah, tact is good. __________________ My Koolaid's Flavor is Fierce! Fierce Koolaid is filled with Vitamin Gangster! That's right. I'm gangster. I'm so gangster I practically sweat Awesome.

29th Mar 2008, 10:38 PM	#15
Lily Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Hidden in the closet Location: the back of the closet Posts: 97 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Earth Hour! Did it...sort of. I turned off lights. Thats about it. The rest of the house was awake so...they did their own thing.

29th Mar 2008, 10:41 PM	#16
Vampyrecat "Meow" Said the Cat. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Everybody who Matters to me. Location: 1 hour east of Portland, Vic. Age: 20 Posts: 1,622 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Earth Hour! Did it! I was at my sisters. we turned everything off at the powerboard, just pulled it all out then put it back in at 9pm. twas great. __________________ Call me Tess. Hey lets all eat chocolate!!!!!!!!!! Nom nom nom. Is the EC Gf of Heatqueen. Telly forever

30th Mar 2008, 12:17 AM	#18
justjoshoh EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Dayton, OH Age: 32 Posts: 426 Join Date: Mar 2005	Re: Earth Hour! So, imagine my surprise when I found a darkened Google this afternoon. I had no idea about the event taking place. Sure, in the long run, individuals not using the power for one hour is not going to make a big impact on the world. If the movement had enough power to dim the lights even at multibillion dollar corporations, if even only symbolically, maybe it will the catalyst for great changes ahead.

30th Mar 2008, 12:31 AM	#19
waitingsucks Rainbow Philosopher Full Member Gender: XY Orientation: Guylove (between 2 guys) Out Status: 3 people. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Earth Hour! lol I did that last night __________________ "Do you think so little of me that if I had a choice, I'd choose to live my life dodging prejudice and discrimination?" What's all this stuff about choice? You are the way you are and no one can tell you contrary to what you know in your heart.

30th Mar 2008, 01:27 AM	#20
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