I apologize in advance, because some of this post is critical. Not of the individual below, but of the "attitude" (maybe not a good word) his language illustrates. I do recognize that every special-interest group has its own language, but I have to question the motives behind the language.
If the purpose of Permaculture is to develop small closed groups that can survive the coming crises, a special language is fine.
If the purpose of Permaculture is to develop methods that help all species and individuals to survive, then the language MUST be understood by truck drivers, waiters, clerks, ditch diggers, etc., who, with their votes and dollars, make far-reaching decisions.
If I have no idea what is being said, like below, I cannot act on it. Also, capitalization, spelling and punctuation can be ignored if self-expression is your goal. If COMMUNICATION is your goal, you should adhere to the principles of good writing that are commonly accepted and understood. If you "define your own meaning", your neighbor won't understand you. If he doesn't understand you, he will probably oppose you. Where does that get you?
All of this is just another way of saying that we need to preach to the masses, rather than to each other, if we want real change. Please dumb it down so I can understand you - I want to learn from you.
E. E. "Mitch" Mitchamore
www.hillcountrynatives.biz
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