Mankind's Deadliest Biological Weapon

[Olthar]

( Im rather fond of bird watching IRL )

So am I, but they tend to get angry and call me creepy when I stare at them too long.

[Joohan]

( Im rather fond of bird watching IRL )

So am I, but they tend to get angry and call me creepy when I stare at them too long.

thats my kink

[Lanoraie II]

I have good news for you; the cat population is already attempting to be regulated by heavily encouraging people to spay and neuter their kitties. It's also becoming more common for cats to be indoor cats; safe and away from birds.

However, this mainly only applies to the US & Canada (as far as I know--I'd bet something like that is happening in Europe but I don't know).

I am a conservationist and animal lover, so "drowning kittens" is probably one of the worst things you could say to me. If there was an easier method of controlling cat populations than letting people do whatever they want to an innocent kitten--well, there is, sort of. Fines for abandoning cats and non-lethal cat traps could be an option. But quite frankly, cats are not that big of a concern to the ecosystem in most places. Humans always are. Also, 2 billion birds sounds like a massive overestimation. Maybe 200 million.

[Ethel mermania]

You mean cats. Interestingly dogs are one of the leading killers of kiwi.

Dogs are easier to control than cats.

Dogs are slaves.

[Joohan]

I have good news for you; the cat population is already attempting to be regulated by heavily encouraging people to spay and neuter their kitties. It's also becoming more common for cats to be indoor cats; safe and away from birds.

However, this mainly only applies to the US & Canada (as far as I know--I'd bet something like that is happening in Europe but I don't know).

I am a conservationist and animal lover, so "drowning kittens" is probably one of the worst things you could say to me. If there was an easier method of controlling cat populations than letting people do whatever they want to an innocent kitten--well, there is, sort of. Fines for abandoning cats and non-lethal cat traps could be an option. But quite frankly, cats are not that big of a concern to the ecosystem in most places. Humans always are. Also, 2 billion birds sounds like a massive overestimation. Maybe 200 million.

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

[Costa Fierro]

Somewhat, it's their owners that are difficult to control.

Then legislate things like mandated fixing. Outside of breeders of course.

Several problems with this. One, it'd be unenforceable. Two, no political party would pass anything like that, and three, you can't legislate against ignorance and entitlement. We have areas that are no go for dogs. That doesn't stop people taking their dogs into those areas.

[Esternial]

If this goes on we will all be drowning in pussy.

[Ethel mermania]

If this goes on we will all be drowning in pussy.

If it were only that easy.

[Novus America]

I have good news for you; the cat population is already attempting to be regulated by heavily encouraging people to spay and neuter their kitties. It's also becoming more common for cats to be indoor cats; safe and away from birds.

However, this mainly only applies to the US & Canada (as far as I know--I'd bet something like that is happening in Europe but I don't know).

I am a conservationist and animal lover, so "drowning kittens" is probably one of the worst things you could say to me. If there was an easier method of controlling cat populations than letting people do whatever they want to an innocent kitten--well, there is, sort of. Fines for abandoning cats and non-lethal cat traps could be an option. But quite frankly, cats are not that big of a concern to the ecosystem in most places. Humans always are. Also, 2 billion birds sounds like a massive overestimation. Maybe 200 million.

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

Drowning is also extremely cruel torture.
Anyone advocating it therefore undermines their point.

People will go along will reasonable animal control measures.

Not torturing kittens to death.

[Sovaal]

I have good news for you; the cat population is already attempting to be regulated by heavily encouraging people to spay and neuter their kitties. It's also becoming more common for cats to be indoor cats; safe and away from birds.

However, this mainly only applies to the US & Canada (as far as I know--I'd bet something like that is happening in Europe but I don't know).

I am a conservationist and animal lover, so "drowning kittens" is probably one of the worst things you could say to me. If there was an easier method of controlling cat populations than letting people do whatever they want to an innocent kitten--well, there is, sort of. Fines for abandoning cats and non-lethal cat traps could be an option. But quite frankly, cats are not that big of a concern to the ecosystem in most places. Humans always are. Also, 2 billion birds sounds like a massive overestimation. Maybe 200 million.

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

Seems like an argument for loosening up controls on small caliber firearms.

[Western Vale Confederacy]

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

Seems like an argument for loosening up controls on small caliber firearms.

...What kinda twisted motherfucker would shoot a goddamn cat!?

[Scomagia]

Seems like an argument for loosening up controls on small caliber firearms.

...What kinda twisted motherfucker would shoot a goddamn cat!?

Someone reducing the feral cat population?

[Risottia]

You mean cats. Interestingly dogs are one of the leading killers of kiwi.

Dogs are easier to control than cats.

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

[Risottia]

I have good news for you; the cat population is already attempting to be regulated by heavily encouraging people to spay and neuter their kitties. It's also becoming more common for cats to be indoor cats; safe and away from birds.

However, this mainly only applies to the US & Canada (as far as I know--I'd bet something like that is happening in Europe but I don't know).

I am a conservationist and animal lover, so "drowning kittens" is probably one of the worst things you could say to me. If there was an easier method of controlling cat populations than letting people do whatever they want to an innocent kitten--well, there is, sort of. Fines for abandoning cats and non-lethal cat traps could be an option. But quite frankly, cats are not that big of a concern to the ecosystem in most places. Humans always are. Also, 2 billion birds sounds like a massive overestimation. Maybe 200 million.

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

That "ecologist" is a sadistic nutter and a supreme ignorant, given how Europe has been the place with the highest density of firearms and of firearm-production for centuries.

[Scomagia]

Dogs are easier to control than cats.

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

That's only because of the size difference between housecats and dogs. Feral cats do attack people, they're just too small to effectively kill a person. Add thirty or forty pounds to a cat, though, and you'd have a vicious murder machine. Seriously, if cats were the same size as medium to large breed dogs they would be fucking people up all the time.

[Ethel mermania]

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

That's only because of the size difference between housecats and dogs. Feral cats do attack people, they're just too small to effectively kill a person. Add thirty or forty pounds to a cat, though, and you'd have a vicious murder machine. Seriously, if cats were the same size as medium to large breed dogs they would be fucking people up all the time.

Dont you forget it, goat boy.

Or as I say. If cats were people sized and humans were cat sized humanity would be toast.

[The Huskar Social Union]

Cats are cunts. But they are entertaining.

[Cetacea]

Dogs are easier to control than cats.

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

Thats because cats are far more sinister and instead spend their time smothering babies https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews ... -baby.html

or causing accidents https://www.ksn.com/news/cat-causes-fat ... 1023694828

also your cat is driving you crazy https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/ar ... zy/308873/

[Wahlid]

Internet Rule 72: support or opposition to any measure or subject can and will be used to push Islamophobic talking points. The Prophet Muhammad was a known cat lover.

[Western Vale Confederacy]

Internet Rule 72: support or opposition to any measure or subject can and will be used to push Islamophobic talking points. The Prophet Muhammad was a known cat lover.

I mean, I can't blame him for loving cats.

They are sinister little demons, yet they remain cute and adorable.

[Scomagia]

That's only because of the size difference between housecats and dogs. Feral cats do attack people, they're just too small to effectively kill a person. Add thirty or forty pounds to a cat, though, and you'd have a vicious murder machine. Seriously, if cats were the same size as medium to large breed dogs they would be fucking people up all the time.

Dont you forget it, goat boy.

Or as I say. If cats were people sized and humans were cat sized humanity would be toast.

If cats were people sized and people were still people sized we'd still get demolished in a confrontation with cats.

[Joohan]

It's usually only pets which get spayed or neutered - something which doesn't effect feral cats. There are programs to do the same with feral cat populations, but their results are dubious and questionable. Human beings are more dangerous to the ecosystem than cats, but not by a lot. My numbers and claims have been backed by several sources in the OP. Mind you, 2 billion is a conservative number.

And as for drowning kittens: the reason it's been brought up by some, ecologist Pentti Linkola for example, is because it's been a mainstay of eliminating unwanted cat populations in areas lacking fire arms ( like Europe and Latin America ) for centuries.

Seems like an argument for loosening up controls on small caliber firearms.

[Joohan]

Dogs are easier to control than cats.

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

We are not eliminating cats because they are a direct threat to humans, we are getting rid of feral cats and regulating pets so as to control the wanton environmental destruction they cause.

[Xmara]

I haven't heard of prides of feral cats attacking and killing people in Sicily, for instance. Packs of feral dogs, on the other hand...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7949181.stm

We are not eliminating cats because they are a direct threat to humans, we are getting rid of feral cats and regulating pets so as to control the wanton environmental destruction they cause.

Or, instead of killing them, do what they’re doing with the feral cats in my neighborhood: catch, neuter/spay, release.

They actually do a favor for our neighborhood. We have a hoarder who lives on our block and the city isn’t doing anything about it. The cats go to his yard and catch rodents and other pests.

[Joohan]

We are not eliminating cats because they are a direct threat to humans, we are getting rid of feral cats and regulating pets so as to control the wanton environmental destruction they cause.

Or, instead of killing them, do what they’re doing with the feral cats in my neighborhood: catch, neuter/spay, release.

They actually do a favor for our neighborhood. We have a hoarder who lives on our block and the city isn’t doing anything about it. The cats go to his yard and catch rodents and other pests.

Check OP - it was brought up with the opening post. A lot of people are skeptical about it's actual effectiveness, what with studies showing dubious results, and demonstrating that 75% of any population would need to be sterilized in order for it to be effective.