Good point. I've been there done that, too. I guess it's the anonymity
of the internet that allows folks to say things they'd never say in
person (for obvious health reasons). There's a metaphor in there
somewhere!
As far as permaculture, I too am coming at it from the self-sufficiency
standpoint, though I'm looking at all components of our lives.
Ted
Sal French wrote:
> I find the social components of permaculture very
> interesting, although my initial interest was from a
> gardening/self-sufficiency perspective.
> One of the things I've noticed in the gay community,
> and also the feminist forums, is the way people who
> hold very similar ideas, under some form of external
> pressure, tend to go to infighting.
> Come on folks, even though some of you may be more
> acclimated to permaculture ideas, you are more similar
> than different. Do you think that infighting produces
> good results for the energy expended?
> I suppose at least in your own community someone will
> listen to you.
>
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