I don't disagree with you Forrest that an argument may ensue.  I don't want to argue. If i did I would have begun an email with something like "your ignorant *&%&@*, you are wrong, and I am right, you should be ashamed of yourself for taking in breath." Which I did not! As fun as that would be for some members to watch, it is an argumentative response - no question, and it would certainly detract from the enjoyment of the FOG for the majority.

I indicated in my comments about "discussing until cows come home", that rational discussion is still a good thing even though it can get a bit dicey. But this is an important topic from whatever POV people take, and not discussing it is worse. We should not be afraid to speak-up or seek fair debate on controversial topics.

I disagree with you that the environment is akin to race, ethnicity, gender, and religious topics. It may be political to some, but that is not how I see it. Unlike the other topics that should be avoided as per the FOG rules, selection of timber resources, like the selection of the resources that make up the tools we use is relevant to many FOG users.

What I do agree with you, is (even though I also helped take the thread off topic) that this thread may not be the place. Discussion on public forums is just what some topics need, but other places on the FOG may be better, and I am happy to contribute to a thread on responsible resource selection somewhere else if it arises.

Hi Ned.

I do mean it's important to discuss the topic on public forums. But as agreed, put it in the right place. Sorry if this was not clear in my response.


I am also here for the Festools. I also have a thing about environmental and social responsibility. Which brings me back to my choice is using and selling Festools. But that's a topic for another thread, another day.

Hope there is no hard feelings guys - I don't harbour any.