Comments on: Multiple species extinction – would it be that bad? http://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/ A blog from Barcelona, Catalonia, covering politics, culture, society and more Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:18:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. Coldlove, or: Why I learned to stop worrying and love the aircon - thebadrash.comhttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67293 Dr. Coldlove, or: Why I learned to stop worrying and love the aircon - thebadrash.com Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:08:37 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67293 [...] post is related to my last, partly because it deals with my unpopular suggestions for dealing with common problems and partly [...] [...] post is related to my last, partly because it deals with my unpopular suggestions for dealing with common problems and partly [...]

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]]> By: Nickhttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67230 Nick Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:30:40 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67230 I've often wondered about this one while they savage my ankles in the summer. I'd quite happily see both mosquitoes and wasps exterminated but I guess they must play a role somewhere along the line especially for birds. There's all kinds of conflicting theories going on about this issue here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060728161642AAA9TEa I've often wondered about this one while they savage my ankles in the summer. I'd quite happily see both mosquitoes and wasps exterminated but I guess they must play a role somewhere along the line especially for birds. There's all kinds of conflicting theories going on about this issue here:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060728161642AAA9TEa

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]]> By: Adamhttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67214 Adam Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:26 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67214 Your right Tom, sod the birds, DDT the world. Your right Tom, sod the birds, DDT the world.

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]]> By: Graemehttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67205 Graeme Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:18:23 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67205 I propose we add wasps to the list as well, although to be honest they're not much of a problem in Madrid. Nor are mosquitoes, so maybe its the price you pay for living in the sub-tropical lowlands. I propose we add wasps to the list as well, although to be honest they're not much of a problem in Madrid. Nor are mosquitoes, so maybe its the price you pay for living in the sub-tropical lowlands.

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]]> By: Denisehttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67169 Denise Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:53:30 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67169 But I thought everyone knew: mosquitoes exist to teach us philosophy. Even good moments (summer) have their down sides (mosquitoes), whilst bad moments (winter) have their advantages (no mosquitoes). Or, every man is equal (mosquitoes don't distinguish between class, gender, bank account, education, or any other social distinction). Or, everything serves a purpose, often two (mosquitoes teach us philosophy AND feed birds). Or, a good light at night can help you target your objective. But I thought everyone knew: mosquitoes exist to teach us philosophy. Even good moments (summer) have their down sides (mosquitoes), whilst bad moments (winter) have their advantages (no mosquitoes). Or, every man is equal (mosquitoes don't distinguish between class, gender, bank account, education, or any other social distinction). Or, everything serves a purpose, often two (mosquitoes teach us philosophy AND feed birds). Or, a good light at night can help you target your objective.

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]]> By: Sophiehttp://www.thebadrash.com/2009/06/16/multiple-species-extinction-would-it-be-that-bad/#comment-67154 Sophie Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:13:26 +0000 http://www.thebadrash.com/?p=1359#comment-67154 On the other hand, if we got rid of 20 species of birds and bats, mozzies would have all the time they need to feast on you. And by the way, do humans really serve a function in nature’s great system, if such a thing can be said to exist, or are they just taking a wild ride while the system supports them? Disclaimer : I am allergic to mosquito bites but also aware that introducing or destroying species is a delicate affair that we usually blotch (rabbits, cane toads). On the other hand, if we got rid of 20 species of birds and bats, mozzies would have all the time they need to feast on you.
And by the way, do humans really serve a function in nature’s great system, if such a thing can be said to exist, or are they just taking a wild ride while the system supports them?
Disclaimer : I am allergic to mosquito bites but also aware that introducing or destroying species is a delicate affair that we usually blotch (rabbits, cane toads).

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