When is a little light a good thing?

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-15-2008, 11:48 PM

Being a light pollution protester, I have noticed a bit of a trend that I am actually not having a problem with and would like to get some other impressions.

We have noticed an increase of the use of the low intensity solar powered sidewalk style lights around the lake. Why they seem to be getting an unexpected pass from me is that they appear to be dim enough to not blind you on the boat while giving a good reference of where the shore is. A couple small non electrified islands down our way have a few and it really looks like it could help save a life.

If people use less outside lighting and replaced with these low intensity devices it may be a good thing.

Would a dim light like this on a swim platform be illegal or objectionable?

Am I all wet?

07-15-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	When is a little light a good thing? Being a light pollution protester, I have noticed a bit of a trend that I am actually not having a problem with and would like to get some other impressions. We have noticed an increase of the use of the low intensity solar powered sidewalk style lights around the lake. Why they seem to be getting an unexpected pass from me is that they appear to be dim enough to not blind you on the boat while giving a good reference of where the shore is. A couple small non electrified islands down our way have a few and it really looks like it could help save a life. If people use less outside lighting and replaced with these low intensity devices it may be a good thing. Would a dim light like this on a swim platform be illegal or objectionable? Am I all wet?