Google memo fella gone :-(

[redgunamo]

It can also be a useful tool. Its fundamental weakness in terms of social guidance is that the process rests on answering a question- somebody has to ask the question.

It also presents at least as many moral quandaries than it solves.

And why the insults, M? Seems rather harsh....

Also, somebody has to pay for it and it's easier to twist a corporation's arm that it is to persuade millions of free individuals exercising personal, private choices based on their own homespun common sense; word-of-mouth from their friends and family and neighbours perhaps.

For instance, a veterinary physician's surgery will be festooned with ads for Pedigree Chum or whatever and I will be solemnly advised that it is the very best nutrition for my dogs. Not because the vet actually believes it, or even because it's true, but because Mars Incorporated pay him to say it. They contribute billions to their education, training and facilities and R & D in their field. They have been comprehensively bought by the Man.

But then, so has everybody else; we're all culpable

[Burney]

Also, somebody has to pay for it and it's easier to twist a corporation's arm that it is to persuade millions of free individuals exercising personal, private choices based on their own homespun common sense; word-of-mouth from their friends and family and neighbours perhaps.

For instance, a veterinary physician's surgery will be festooned with ads for Pedigree Chum or whatever and I will be solemnly advised that it is the very best nutrition for my dogs. Not because the vet actually believes it, or even because it's true, but because Mars Incorporated pay him to say it. They contribute billions to their education, training and facilities and R & D in their field. They have been comprehensively bought by the Man.

But then, so has everybody else; we're all culpable

What's wrong with Pedigree Chum then?

[redgunamo]

What's wrong with Pedigree Chum then?

Nothing. Just like there's nothing wrong with McDonald's.

[Monty92]

Nothing. Just like there's nothing wrong with McDonald's.

Is it like baby formula whereby the better known (and therefore more expensive) brands that claim to be the best are 100% the same as the cheaper ones?

[redgunamo]

Is it like baby formula whereby the better known (and therefore more expensive) brands that claim to be the best are 100% the same as the cheaper ones?

I guess so. The wife breastfed all ours, lucky devils

[Burney]

Nothing. Just like there's nothing wrong with McDonald's.

Right. What do you feed your hounds, then? Apart from unwary intruders, I mean.

[redgunamo]

Right. What do you feed your hounds, then? Apart from unwary intruders, I mean.

BARF, an acronym for Bones And Raw Flesh. Plus, as you suggest, whatever else they fancy.

[Burney]

BARF, an acronym for Bones And Raw Flesh. Plus, as you suggest, whatever else they fancy.

Mind you, you're in France, so you'd want to be careful letting them feed on the locals. Poor things might catch something.

[Ash]

Right. What do you feed your hounds, then? Apart from unwary intruders, I mean.

And his breakfast, when he's not looking.

[redgunamo]

And his breakfast, when he's not looking.

Cheeky brutes.