turtlespeed 226 #1 May 10, 2015 . . . of course I am talking about the mosquito. Little buggers are dangerous.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suslique 0 #2 May 10, 2015 humans need to leave nature alone. 'Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?' 'That is the only time a man can be brave.' George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #3 May 10, 2015 http://naturalsociety.com/brazil-announces-dengue-fever-emergency-gmo-mosquito-trial-areas/ Law of unintended consequences“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #4 May 10, 2015 Short sighted and arrogant. Arrogant, as if humans are the only important species on Earth. Short sighted, for discounting the chain reaction damage to the biosphere that would be wrought by eliminating an important food source for many species that prey on mosquitoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 May 11, 2015 Andy9o8 Short sighted and arrogant. Arrogant, as if humans are the only important species on Earth. Short sighted, for discounting the chain reaction damage to the biosphere that would be wrought by eliminating an important food source for many species that prey on mosquitoes. Many pier reviewed studies differ with you. Does that make you a denier?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #7 May 11, 2015 turtlespeed Many pier reviewed studies differ with you. Yes, when I'm on the pier, I'm swatting those mosquitoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 May 11, 2015 headoverheels*** Many pier reviewed studies differ with you. Yes, when I'm on the pier, I'm swatting those mosquitoes. Damn You Auto Correct! Yes, peer, anything to add to the discussion?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #9 May 11, 2015 >Many pier reviewed studies differ with you. No, they don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #10 May 11, 2015 billvon>Many pier reviewed studies differ with you. No, they don't. Right, but PEER reviewed studies do.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #11 May 11, 2015 >Right, but PEER reviewed studies do. No. There are no peer-reviewed studies that claim that the extinction of a species - even a pest species like mosquitoes - would have no effect on the rest of the ecosystem. Even the studies that say "let's do it" (like the Janet Fang piece) admit that such an accomplishment would have serious ecological repercussions in some places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 May 11, 2015 billvon >Right, but PEER reviewed studies do. No. There are no peer-reviewed studies that claim that the extinction of a species - even a pest species like mosquitoes - would have no effect on the rest of the ecosystem. Even the studies that say "let's do it" (like the Janet Fang piece) admit that such an accomplishment would have serious ecological repercussions in some places. I have seen a few that say that there would be impact of any significance. Most say the impact would be negligible at best. But who needs lawyers anyway?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #13 May 11, 2015 Susliquehumans need to leave nature alone. we are part of nature - so I don't know what that means but i'm not a fan of overt efforts to destroy any species directly if we are powerful enough to directly destroy a species,,,,then we are powerful enough to mitigate the threat without destruction.. plus, evolution is powerful - destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? will it be worse for us? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver1 0 #14 May 11, 2015 Think of it this way... it's part of nature's way of controlling the human population. Where are most of the deaths occurring? I'd bet mostly in the shitholes of the world.There will be no addressing the customers as "Bitches", "Morons" or "Retards"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #15 May 11, 2015 Driver1Think of it this way... it's part of nature's way of controlling the human population. Where are most of the deaths occurring? I'd bet mostly in the shitholes of the world. J'Accuse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 May 11, 2015 Driver1Think of it this way... it's part of nature's way of controlling the human population. Where are most of the deaths occurring? I'd bet mostly in the shitholes of the world. This is actually somewhat of a standard response. Don't mess with nature. The species are important. And it's really only brown people getting g killed My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #17 May 11, 2015 Quote destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. Quote will it be worse for us? No, no no, certainly not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 May 11, 2015 Andy9o8Quotedestroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #19 May 11, 2015 rehmwa***Quotedestroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... You don't have an extra roach laying around do you?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #20 May 11, 2015 turtlespeed ****** Quote destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... You don't have an extra roach laying around do you? Sighh. No, those days are long gone... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 May 11, 2015 Andy9o8 ********* Quote destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... You don't have an extra roach laying around do you? Sighh. No, those days are long gone... Don't you ever attend safety meetings at the DZ?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #22 May 11, 2015 turtlespeed ************ Quote destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... You don't have an extra roach laying around do you? Sighh. No, those days are long gone... Don't you ever attend safety meetings at the DZ? Ditto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #23 May 11, 2015 Andy9o8 *************** Quote destroy the mosquito,,,,just what is going to come and replace it? Lawyers. I was worried it would be giant flying cockroaches with foot long poisonous stingers and acid based paralytic saliva.....where one sting immobilizes you while they plant their eggs in your belly and melt off your skin to drink... Now that you've laid out one alternative. I'm hoping it will be the roaches....... You don't have an extra roach laying around do you? Sighh. No, those days are long gone... Don't you ever attend safety meetings at the DZ? Ditto. You should move to Denver.Poor guy, all those people to shaft out of their money, and no weed to celebrate with.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #24 May 11, 2015 Andy9o8 Short sighted and arrogant. Arrogant, as if humans are the only important species on Earth. Short sighted, for discounting the chain reaction damage to the biosphere that would be wrought by eliminating an important food source for many species that prey on mosquitoes. Which pests should we get rid of? Look at small pox. Its elimination had an effect on the biosphere. We are busily trying to rid the world of diseases and the like I. The name of public health. I just don't know where the line is drawn. Why is it good to destroy soms species and bad to destroy others? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #25 May 11, 2015 lawrocket*** Short sighted and arrogant. Arrogant, as if humans are the only important species on Earth. Short sighted, for discounting the chain reaction damage to the biosphere that would be wrought by eliminating an important food source for many species that prey on mosquitoes. Which pests should we get rid of? Look at small pox. Its elimination had an effect on the biosphere. We are busily trying to rid the world of diseases and the like I. The name of public health. I just don't know where the line is drawn. Why is it good to destroy soms species and bad to destroy others? That is obvious, anything that is an organism should be protected, unless it shouldn't.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
