Climate Changed

I am not impressed about this advertisement in the Private Eye by the charity Christian Aid. Age old tactic of making you and I feel guilty, so you’ll donate to their now environmental cause.

How about getting the facts Christian Aid? Computers take about the same power as a light bulb yet provide essential services for this information age. I feel sorry for poor kids out there with parents who will probably berate their child’s computer usage.

I’m also amused about the similarities whilst browsing the Christian Aid website and the Guardian. I guess they copied the Guardian’s site design.

How opportunistic of Christian Aid.

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I think that you are being a bit rough on this org. You are right that they are seeking donations, but isn’t everyone looking for some more money? As far as the turning off your computer at the end of the day, I think that is a good a idea. If you’re not going to use it while you’re sleeping, then turn it off and save a little electricity. I doubt that just because of this ad that there are going to be a lot of parents who are on their children’s cases to use their computers less.

Comment by Katherine — 2007-03-30

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I must be a super-geek as I usually find reasons to have my machine always on. Some very annoying people then like to think I am “wasting power” whilst in fact the computer is working while I sleep.

Comment by hendry — 2007-03-30

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