Hehe...I couldn't remember who participated in that thread, nor can I believe anyone remembers it! Thankfully, no electrocuted Rubes.
It more had to do with how to do the wiring -- as in, stringing an extension cord to the fountain, or just having it done correctly. Correctness won out. My wife doesn't like the clunky outlet box near it, but what can you do? It works great.
Thanks for asking!