I strongly disagree.

The environment matters. Which makes those responsible for its damage even more objectionable.

I can imagine a family deciding not to talk about it.

I mean, what could they say?

This is incredibly cool. I had it open on my desktop for most of the day.

I don't have any useful advice, but I do have a hug from an internet stranger.

It's a kickass obituary, no matter the subject!

People will do ANYthing to avoid using metric.

OTOH when the penguins get too numerous to count, you know the potential for disaster is really getting out-of-hand.

I CANNOT AGREE MORE. So much so that I use ALL CAPS.

...and geez haven't these people read any other books?!

Overheard: Wouldn't it be interesting if Sauron eventually merged with Ring?

My favorite (read: least favorite) of these Tolkien-inspired menacing companies is Thiel’s Valar: “[who are] god-like immortal spirits that chose to enter the mortal world to prepare it for their living creations.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valar_Ventures

Oh god, it makes sense now. Palinteer is partnering with ring for footing and will be acquired by Sauron.

A "version" function may play a part in this. Such as the people who hang onto Windows XP instead of upgrading because....

But it's still easier to stick with the provider (Microsoft) than to look elsewhere.