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Title: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Lord Wilmore on March 11, 2011, 01:25:17 AM
...and is heading towards other parts of the Pacific:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Wendy on March 11, 2011, 02:02:09 AM
Isn't this(unfortunately) very common in Japan?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 11, 2011, 02:28:56 AM
Isn't this(unfortunately) very common in Japan?

I wouldn't say an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude is common in Japan.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Wendy on March 11, 2011, 02:37:18 AM
No, I mean tsunamis in general.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 11, 2011, 02:53:39 AM
Well unfortunately Japan won't be the only victim here.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: frostee on March 11, 2011, 04:48:28 AM
Any idea on death tolls?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Horatio on March 11, 2011, 06:09:44 AM
RE victory.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Secret User on March 11, 2011, 06:51:35 AM
No school for me today because of the tsunami warning. I think the warning is a bit hyped up where I am in California, but things certainly look bad in Japan.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 11, 2011, 06:57:33 AM
Anyone know what's going on in Hawaii?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: EnigmaZV on March 11, 2011, 07:01:32 AM
I know here in Vancouver, BC we're looking at 2-3ft waves.  Apparently Hawaii got up to 6ft waves.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Secret User on March 11, 2011, 07:08:05 AM
Weather Channel says Hawaii got a lot of activity near Maui. Also, more than 200 bodies now have been found off the coast of Japan, but there are certainly more.

We're supposed to get waves 7 feet high here, within the hour.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on March 11, 2011, 07:13:18 AM
RE victory.

Reported for racism.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Secret User on March 11, 2011, 08:11:14 AM
(http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6867/cimg0067.jpg)

And so the evacuation of my town begins. I guess it's a good sign that the evacuation center is behind my house.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 11, 2011, 08:28:41 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Horatio on March 11, 2011, 08:36:46 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.

That doesn't change the fact that it is an RE victory.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 11, 2011, 09:00:52 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.

That doesn't change the fact that it is an RE victory.

No wonder everyone else detests you so much.

EDIT: There are people who believe HAARP is the cause of these recent massive earthquakes. Interesting.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 11, 2011, 11:11:05 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.

That doesn't change the fact that it is an RE victory.

This is not the appropriate forum for RE/FE debate, so knock it off.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: EnigmaZV on March 11, 2011, 01:13:21 PM
On the news this morning they were saying the waves in parts of Japan were about 10 meters high.  Those are massive waves.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 11, 2011, 01:58:52 PM
On the news this morning they were saying the waves in parts of Japan were about 10 meters high.  Those are massive waves.

I heard that there are 88,000 people missing and thousands are confirmed dead, not sure of the exact number. Also, aftershocks keep hitting Japan after the initial earthquake of 8.9 magnitude. Almost the whole of Japan is affected.  :-\
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 11, 2011, 02:52:33 PM
It could have been a lot worse, what with the density and infrastructure of Japan. I'm just glad they had good architects design those buildings.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Ocius on March 11, 2011, 03:56:42 PM
I blame shiny red Gyarados.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mr Pseudonym on March 11, 2011, 04:45:54 PM
On the news this morning they were saying the waves in parts of Japan were about 10 meters high.  Those are massive waves.

I heard that there are 88,000 people missing and thousands are confirmed dead, not sure of the exact number. Also, aftershocks keep hitting Japan after the initial earthquake of 8.9 magnitude. Almost the whole of Japan is affected.  :-\
Sorry but I find both of those reports a bit exaggerated.  I heard a report Godzilla let a fart go and that was to blame, but I don't believe everything I read.


Also, wtf is California evacuating now for?  Do they think the San Andreas fault line is going to collapse?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Tausami on March 11, 2011, 07:51:03 PM
Apparently two nuke plants in the area lost their cooling systems, and the backups never worked in the first place. They're looking at two potential meltdowns if they can't get back in control.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: frostee on March 11, 2011, 10:26:09 PM
(http://datwitkillers.informe.com/gallery/118-1/seaking-tsunami.jpg)

Too soon?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 12:27:57 AM
On the news this morning they were saying the waves in parts of Japan were about 10 meters high.  Those are massive waves.

I heard that there are 88,000 people missing and thousands are confirmed dead, not sure of the exact number. Also, aftershocks keep hitting Japan after the initial earthquake of 8.9 magnitude. Almost the whole of Japan is affected.  :-\
Sorry but I find both of those reports a bit exaggerated.  I heard a report Godzilla let a fart go and that was to blame, but I don't believe everything I read.


Also, wtf is California evacuating now for?  Do they think the San Andreas fault line is going to collapse?

california is on warning, not evac, but if the nuclear meltdown happens, we are advised to evacuate.

furthermore, if you want to make jokes about this, please put it in the random musings, this is sad and tragic.
 10+ feet of waves and 12+ aftershocks is devastating.
2 feet of water can drag your car away
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 12, 2011, 01:44:25 AM
Furthermore, if anyone wants to make jokes about this, please put it in the random musings, this is sad and tragic.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on March 12, 2011, 08:14:31 AM
(http://datwitkillers.informe.com/gallery/118-1/seaking-tsunami.jpg)

Too soon?
Are we allowed to post jokes yet
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: fluffycornsnake on March 12, 2011, 09:09:16 AM
People died, you insensitive fuck.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 12, 2011, 10:27:41 AM
(http://datwitkillers.informe.com/gallery/118-1/seaking-tsunami.jpg)

Too soon?

Yes.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:33:39 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 12, 2011, 11:40:06 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

When did I say it was?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 11:40:25 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

Because you're making fun of it. He'd probably do the same thing if you were making fun of a guy getting murdered.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Ichimaru Gin :] on March 12, 2011, 11:40:53 AM
Another fail by Sillyrob.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:42:12 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

Because you're making fun of it. He'd probably do the same thing if you were making fun of a guy getting murdered.
I never made fun of it, I don't see why it's a big deal to make fun of it though.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 12, 2011, 11:44:34 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

Because you're making fun of it. He'd probably do the same thing if you were making fun of a guy getting murdered.
I never made fun of it, I don't see why it's a big deal to make fun of it though.

Oh, gee, I don't know. It's not like anybody died.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:45:02 AM
Another fail by Sillyrob.
How did I fail?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:47:36 AM
RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

Because you're making fun of it. He'd probably do the same thing if you were making fun of a guy getting murdered.
I never made fun of it, I don't see why it's a big deal to make fun of it though.

Oh, gee, I don't know. It's not like anybody died.
Oh no, once again, people die every day. I don't have enough care to care whenever some person in another country dies of a natural disaster. You want to know how to avoid dying in a tsunami? Don't live on an island prone to tsunamis. This is the internet, if you're offended, then might I suggest www.nick.com, maybe you can help Spongebob in an exciting flash game!
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 12, 2011, 11:49:16 AM
Another fail by Sillyrob.
How did I fail?

You said that I thought that these deaths were worse than others without evidence to back your statement up.

RE victory.

...

People died, you insensitive fuck.
People die every day you insensitive fuck. Why is their death more important than every other death?

Because you're making fun of it. He'd probably do the same thing if you were making fun of a guy getting murdered.
I never made fun of it, I don't see why it's a big deal to make fun of it though.

Oh, gee, I don't know. It's not like anybody died.
Oh no, once again, people die every day. I don't have enough care to care whenever some person in another country dies of a natural disaster. You want to know how to avoid dying in a tsunami? Don't live on an island prone to tsunamis. This is the internet, if you're offended, then might I suggest www.nick.com, maybe you can help Spongebob in an exciting flash game!

wat
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:54:11 AM
You're the one getting all sad over the deaths of a couple hundred Asians, then getting mad over people making fun of it.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Horatio on March 12, 2011, 11:55:31 AM
You're the one getting all sad over the deaths of a couple hundred Asians, then getting mad over people making fun of it.

It's well over a thousand estimated dead, likely to rise.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 11:56:32 AM
You're the one getting all sad over the deaths of a couple hundred Asians, then getting mad over people making fun of it.

It's well over a thousand estimated dead, likely to rise.
I was going with confirmed, but still it doesn't matter. That one tsunami a few years back killed like 500,000 people, so what's 1000 here or there?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 12:20:21 PM
Doesn't mean you can poke fun at their deaths. Again, their deaths aren't more important than other deaths, and that's not the point. The point is that you're being disrespectful by saying "RE Victory." It'd still be disrespectful if you made a thread titled "The hundreds of thousands who died today are an RE victory." It's the same shit and you'd be met with the same retaliation. Now man up and stop being stupid.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 12:24:00 PM
I never said RE victory, that was someone else. However, the paths the tsunami took do lead towards a RE victory, but no one ever said, "DYING ASIANS MEAN THAT RE WINS!" Don't put words in people mouths.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 12:25:50 PM
Yes, I'm sure that's what Horatio was referring to. The path of the tsunami. ::)
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 12:27:52 PM
Yes, I'm sure that's what Horatio was referring to. The path of the tsunami. ::)
When you start assuming, you make an ass out of u and that crazy Asian guy named Ming.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 12, 2011, 12:29:37 PM
People died, you insensitive fuck.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 12:35:21 PM
Yes, I'm sure that's what Horatio was referring to. The path of the tsunami. ::)
When you start assuming, you make an ass out of u and that crazy Asian guy named Ming.

Well then, if he's going to debate Round Earth, he should do it in the appropriate forum.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
Yes, I'm sure that's what Horatio was referring to. The path of the tsunami. ::)
When you start assuming, you make an ass out of u and that crazy Asian guy named Ming.

Well then, if he's going to debate Round Earth, he should do it in the appropriate forum.
That's not for you to decide now is it?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 12:37:43 PM
Was I deciding anything? I just said that if he's going to debate, he shouldn't be doing it in a thread that has nothing to do with Flat Earth at all. Surely that's a bit obvious.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Horatio on March 12, 2011, 12:45:00 PM
Yes, I'm sure that's what Horatio was referring to. The path of the tsunami. ::)

I was referring to the path of the tsunami and I did bring up the issue in the appropriate forum.

"RE Victory" was well within the bounds of Lounge postings, in my opinion. Next time I'll add this  :'(.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 12:46:01 PM
He simply made a comment. A valid comment at that.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 01:11:26 PM
it is a valid comment allowed in the lounge, but you inconsiderate pricks who laugh or poke fun at a large number of deaths in a foreign country, justifying yourselves that deaths happen all the time, and post just to prove a point in a forum that is not meant for debate, on a topic not meant for jokes it a large indication of your ignorance and apathy.  if you wish to troll, troll elsewhere, maybe where spongebob catches his jelly fish, or at the end of the rainbow, if you get there, or maybe in your troll cave where all the other green trolls live.  go laugh there, not here.  this is a tragedy.  if you had family members in japan, or indonesia or where tsunamis hit, and got killed, how would you feel?  if your country was devastated by a 8.9 earthquake, and caused billions of dollars in damage, how would you feel?  if the nuclear power plant just blew up, and had a chance of leaking, in a area you once lived in how would you feel?

you seem to not realize the power of the words that are spoken or typed.  words can change the world, and words can kill just as well as a man with a gun, if you know where and how to say it.

if you wish to make fun of it, please leave this thread, and start your own. or maybe you need the anger of people to make you happy?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 12, 2011, 01:16:26 PM
If you wish to make fun of it, please leave this thread, and start your own.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 01:17:41 PM
It's like you people just discovered the internet and that people are mean on it.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 01:19:23 PM
we know there are mean people, hence us telling you to get off this thread
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 01:23:25 PM
exactly, go lol elsewhere
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 01:25:45 PM
exactly, go lol elsewhere
I'll LOL where ever I feel like, thank you.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 01:33:05 PM
Why do you want to LOL here then?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 12, 2011, 01:34:04 PM
It's like you people just discovered the internet and that people are mean on it.

Yes but this is not 4chan or any other shitty sites. I believe TFES is much better than any other shitty sites full of trolls with tasteless sense of humour. I suggest you take your jokes to "random musings" where it belong.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Ski on March 12, 2011, 01:39:01 PM
Quote
Well then, if he's going to debate Round Earth, he should do it in the appropriate forum.
That's not for you to decide now is it?

No, it's for me to decide.
exactly, go lol elsewhere
I'll LOL where ever I feel like, thank you.
And you may -- anyone where but here for 2-4 hours.

Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 12, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
Ski, you now have my full respect.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 01:44:15 PM
Ski, you now have my full respect.
and mine too

thank you
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 12, 2011, 02:33:58 PM
That one tsunami a few years back killed like 500,000 people, so what's 1000 here or there?

Pretty significant if one of them is someone that you care about.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 12, 2011, 03:35:59 PM
Then when someone I care about passes on I expect them to post in a thread I make about how sorry they are, and how tragic the death of a single human being is.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 12, 2011, 04:00:05 PM
Pretty significant if one of them is someone that you care about.

How does someone being alive or dead affect my caring about them?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 12, 2011, 04:07:22 PM
Pretty significant if one of them is someone that you care about.

How does someone being alive or dead affect my caring about them?

The event gains significance, not the person.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 12, 2011, 04:22:12 PM
Pretty significant if one of them is someone that you care about.

How does someone being alive or dead affect my caring about them?

Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 12, 2011, 07:13:02 PM
Then when someone I care about passes on I expect them to post in a thread I make about how sorry they are, and how tragic the death of a single human being is.

the point is in japan, there is a large catastrophy, not as big as some, but still large.  you should still respect the deceased and not poke fun at them
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 12, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: hoppy on March 12, 2011, 10:43:05 PM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?
  The disaster and deaths are apparently not significant to you, a self centered person. However there a tradgedy going on for millions of people to whom this event is very significant. So don't think about them, just keep thinking about yourself.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Blanko on March 13, 2011, 05:47:33 AM
They clearly deserved it.

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5020/1300019612010.jpg)
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mr Pseudonym on March 13, 2011, 05:48:29 AM
Wow.  ::)
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on March 13, 2011, 05:54:56 AM
how can people be that stupid?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 13, 2011, 08:43:08 AM
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.  -- Lazarus Long (Robert Heinlein)
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Horatio on March 13, 2011, 08:50:24 AM
I bet that is fake.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Lord Wilmore on March 13, 2011, 09:31:49 AM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?


The significance is implicit in the act of caring.


Also, why is it that every time there's a thread on a huge tragedy or loss of life in the world, some stupid argument about how people die every day etc. springs up?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 13, 2011, 10:10:18 AM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?


The significance is implicit in the act of caring.


Also, why is it that every time there's a thread on a huge tragedy or loss of life in the world, some stupid argument about how people die every day etc. springs up?

Simple. They think that it is very common for people to die everyday which is true. However, it doesn't mean that people should die everyday. They are implying "this is how it should be, people will die everyday."
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 10:38:12 AM
The disaster and deaths are apparently not significant to you, a self centered person. However there a tradgedy going on for millions of people to whom this event is very significant. So don't think about them, just keep thinking about yourself.

I think you missed what we were talking about; I asked how someone that I care about being dead or alive is significant. My caring for individuals does not change based on their being alive or dead, nor does any event which they are part of. I know people are easily swayed in the moment, but fluctuation of sympathy is wholly annoying and fallacious.

And I always have to chuckle at the usage of "self-centered" as some sort of negative connotation. If no one was self-centered, we'd all be dead.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on March 13, 2011, 10:48:57 AM
The disaster and deaths are apparently not significant to you, a self centered person. However there a tradgedy going on for millions of people to whom this event is very significant. So don't think about them, just keep thinking about yourself.

I think you missed what we were talking about; I asked how someone that I care about being dead or alive is significant. My caring for individuals does not change based on their being alive or dead, nor does any event which they are part of. I know people are easily swayed in the moment, but fluctuation sympathy is wholly annoying and fallacious.

And I always have to chuckle at the usage of "self-centered" as some sort of negative connotation. If no one was self-centered, we'd all be dead.

Or living in a way better world
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 13, 2011, 10:57:12 AM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?


The significance is implicit in the act of caring.


Also, why is it that every time there's a thread on a huge tragedy or loss of life in the world, some stupid argument about how people die every day etc. springs up?
Because it's true. No one goes on every day and brings up the fact that people have died that day, but when something bad happens it's, "OH MY GOD THIS IS HORRIBLE PEOPLE DIED. :(" Fact of the matter is, there is really no reason to care about people outside your own little social bubble dying.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 13, 2011, 11:04:35 AM
Are you saying that someone that you care about being dead isn't significant?

To what end is it significant?


The significance is implicit in the act of caring.


Also, why is it that every time there's a thread on a huge tragedy or loss of life in the world, some stupid argument about how people die every day etc. springs up?
Because it's true. No one goes on every day and brings up the fact that people have died that day, but when something bad happens it's, "OH MY GOD THIS IS HORRIBLE PEOPLE DIED. :(" Fact of the matter is, there is really no reason to care about people outside your own little social bubble dying.

Nope. No reason to care. None at all.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 13, 2011, 11:07:34 AM
As long as the disaster doesn't hurt the release date for the 3DS then I don't see a reason to care. Oh, I'm also a bit worried about the nuclear plant, but even then it most likely wont hit America's soil, so whatever.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 11:41:17 AM
Or living in a way better world

Eh...no. We'd be dead.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 13, 2011, 12:09:42 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 13, 2011, 12:12:58 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Oh jesus, get over that. We've already explained to you that it wasn't an RE victory over people dying, but on how the tsunami was traveling.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: CheesusCrust on March 13, 2011, 12:26:20 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Oh jesus, get over that. We've already explained to you that it wasn't an RE victory over people dying, but on how the tsunami was traveling.

ITT: Horatio has successfully derailed the thread.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Weegee Board on March 13, 2011, 12:30:09 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Oh jesus, get over that. We've already explained to you that it wasn't an RE victory over people dying, but on how the tsunami was traveling.

ITT: Horatio has successfully derailed the thread.

I'm getting the feeling that we've all been successfully trolled.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on March 13, 2011, 01:56:29 PM
Still no jokes then
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Lord Wilmore on March 13, 2011, 02:22:13 PM
I think you missed what we were talking about; I asked how someone that I care about being dead or alive is significant. My caring for individuals does not change based on their being alive or dead, nor does any event which they are part of. I know people are easily swayed in the moment, but fluctuation of sympathy is wholly annoying and fallacious.


Sorry, but I don't see how the fluctation of sympathy = significance, or how a lack of such fluctuation = lack of significance.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: vhu9644 on March 13, 2011, 04:02:50 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Oh jesus, get over that. We've already explained to you that it wasn't an RE victory over people dying, but on how the tsunami was traveling.

i know why it is a re victory, just you posted it here, not in the debate forums, or the Q&A forums
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on March 13, 2011, 04:14:06 PM
incase there is a disaster in your place sillyrob I hope people care more than you.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Sorry, but I don't see how the fluctation of sympathy = significance, or how a lack of such fluctuation = lack of significance.

I was the one asking for significance. I've yet to receive a response.

To what end is it significant?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 13, 2011, 04:43:06 PM
you guys dont need to change how you care, just respect them.  dont go and post "re victory" or make pictures that poke fun
Oh jesus, get over that. We've already explained to you that it wasn't an RE victory over people dying, but on how the tsunami was traveling.

i know why it is a re victory, just you posted it here, not in the debate forums, or the Q&A forums
Once again, I didn't post it.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 13, 2011, 05:24:14 PM
Sorry, but I don't see how the fluctation of sympathy = significance, or how a lack of such fluctuation = lack of significance.

I was the one asking for significance. I've yet to receive a response.

To what end is it significant?

If you have ever lost someone that you care about in a tragic manner, then you wouldn't need to ask.  If you haven't, then you probably wouldn't understand.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Roundy the Truthinessist on March 13, 2011, 06:07:15 PM
What people seem to forget is that Divito is a confessed sociopath, so caring about the lives of other human beings who don't impact his own well-being is literally beyond his ability to comprehend.  What point is there debating about sympathy with someone to whom the concept is wholly alien?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: hoppy on March 13, 2011, 06:52:35 PM
What people seem to forget is that Divito is a confessed sociopath, so caring about the lives of other human beings who don't impact his own well-being is literally beyond his ability to comprehend.  What point is there debating about sympathy with someone to whom the concept is wholly alien?
  Agree. He does sound like a sociopath. I didn't know he has already admitted it.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Tausami on March 13, 2011, 06:57:06 PM

To what end is it significant?


Because of the monkeysphere.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 07:55:08 PM
If you have ever lost someone that you care about in a tragic manner

Is all death not tragic?

What people seem to forget is that Divito is a confessed sociopath, so caring about the lives of other human beings who don't impact his own well-being is literally beyond his ability to comprehend.  What point is there debating about sympathy with someone to whom the concept is wholly alien?

It's not beyond my ability to comprehend. Those that feel the need to actually say something sympathetic or compassionate are seeking validation and approval over their "morality." I have no inclination to shout "Hey, look at me! I'm saying something sympathetic over a horrendous disaster that affects my fellow humans! Look respectfully upon me!" It would be the same for those people that announce their donations to charity. They seek recognition, and that's a far lower level to occupy.

It makes people feel good to feign sympathy, but I act in accordance with that that showcases benefit. Emotions and touting things most people care not of, tend towards no benefit at all, and thus I showcase none. I am honest enough to admit it, unlike a lot of people.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Roundy the Truthinessist on March 13, 2011, 07:58:28 PM
Those that feel the need to actually say something sympathetic or compassionate are seeking validation and approval over their "morality." I have no inclination to shout "Hey, look at me! I'm saying something sympathetic over a horrendous disaster that affects my fellow humans! Look respectfully upon me!" It would be the same for those people that announce their donations to charity. They seek recognition, and that's a far lower level to occupy.

It makes people feel good to feign sympathy, but I act in accordance with that that showcases benefit. Emotions and touting things most people care not of, tend towards no benefit at all, and thus I showcase none. I am honest enough to admit it, unlike a lot of people.

Yes, yes, spoken like a true sociopath.  Sympathy must not be real because I can't feel it, etc.

/discussion
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on March 13, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
Shush Roundy while Divito showcases a superior honesty.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: markjo on March 13, 2011, 08:18:36 PM
If you have ever lost someone that you care about in a tragic manner

Is all death not tragic?

No, not all death is tragic.  Sometimes death is a relief from suffering.  Not tragic, but sad none the less if it was someone that you care about.

But this thread is not about death, per se.  It's about the tsunami hitting Japan, so let's get back on topic.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 08:21:22 PM
It appears I have overstayed my welcome.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on March 13, 2011, 08:25:05 PM
No, no, and no, Divito.  And apologies to Markjo the Terrible.  :)

The aim of the media today seems to be to scare the pants off everybody about nuclear energy.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Roundy the Truthinessist on March 13, 2011, 08:28:59 PM
Shush Roundy while Divito showcases a superior honesty.

I applaud Divito for being honest about his own reaction to the tragedy.  It does take balls to reject the societal convention if that's the way you really feel.

I resent his assumption that no one is *really* sympathetic to tragedy.

It appears I have overstayed my welcome.

Don't say that.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on March 13, 2011, 08:40:06 PM
Reported for sexism.

I saw some media guy saying today that hydrogen was not explosive so how did this explosion happen and maybe the Japanese government was lying.  No one took exception. 
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: divito the truthist on March 13, 2011, 08:42:53 PM
I applaud Divito for being honest about his own reaction to the tragedy.  It does take balls to reject the societal convention if that's the way you really feel.

I never made a personal reaction known to said tragedy. I came into it questioning a statement.

As for the actual topic of the thread, yes, it's an extremely unfortunate and horrific event for those affected and involved (Japan rocks). The premise as indicated in my attacked post, is the thing I detest, as I feel showcasing sympathy (whether real or imagined) is a call for attention, when people having such feelings can do far more constructive things to help the effort than talk about it on a forum.

Don't say that.

Sorry, just left a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe I need a break.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Ichimaru Gin :] on March 13, 2011, 09:20:36 PM
What a tragic event. I hope people in Japan will take such discussions about this tragic event as an indicator that they are in our thoughts.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Lord Wilmore on March 14, 2011, 02:35:17 AM
Sorry, but I don't see how the fluctation of sympathy = significance, or how a lack of such fluctuation = lack of significance.

I was the one asking for significance. I've yet to receive a response.


Yes, but you offered an argument as to why it is not significant. I am not bound to respond to your original question in order to criticise your subsequent argument. As for why the death of someone you care about is significant, I have responded. What happens to people we care about is significant to us because of the meaning of the word care. That they and the course of their lives are significant to us is implicit in caring for them.


If you want to make an argument about how the death of people you know or have some other close interaction with is not significant (even to you), that's a different argument. Unless you can show that caring for someone can be distinguished from having an interest in the nature and continuation of their existence, your question is essentially non-sensical.


What a tragic event. I hope people in Japan will take such discussions about this tragic event as an indicator that they are in our thoughts.


No doubt the sociopathic ramblings and herd empathy of the internet masses will see them through this difficult time!
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 14, 2011, 10:46:14 AM
What a tragic event. I hope people in Japan will take such discussions about this tragic event as an indicator that they are in our thoughts.
This is a perfect example of what divito was talking about.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: WarbabyX on March 14, 2011, 02:01:29 PM
Been a while since I've been on this forum and was just reading through some threads. 

Seeing how the thread has alreadu been hijacked, I thought I'd post a video of someone else who feels no remorse.

Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: sillyrob on March 14, 2011, 03:13:51 PM
Been a while since I've been on this forum and was just reading through some threads. 

Seeing how the thread has alreadu been hijacked, I thought I'd post a video of someone else who feels no remorse.


No, the title says she's overjoyed. There is a difference between someone who is overjoyed and someone who just doesn't care.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: berny_74 on March 14, 2011, 03:26:53 PM
Been a while since I've been on this forum and was just reading through some threads. 

Seeing how the thread has alreadu been hijacked, I thought I'd post a video of someone else who feels no remorse.


No, the title says she's overjoyed. There is a difference between someone who is overjoyed and someone who just doesn't care.

I hope her town is overrun with ebola infested devil monkeys.

Berny

Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Trekky0623 on March 14, 2011, 04:06:25 PM
The loving God kills thousands of people to show you how much he loves you.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on March 14, 2011, 04:29:09 PM
The loving God kills thousands of people to show you how much he loves you.
I love god, i hope he doesnt kill me with a masive wave.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Lord Wilmore on March 14, 2011, 04:38:21 PM
The loving God kills thousands of people to show you how much he loves you.
I love god, i hope he doesnt kill me with a masive wave.


Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on March 14, 2011, 04:54:49 PM
The loving God kills thousands of people to show you how much he loves you.
I love god, i hope he doesnt kill me with a masive wave.



Gotta love MP. Jenkins, apparently your mother died this morning.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Space Cowgirl on March 15, 2011, 10:59:58 AM
Been a while since I've been on this forum and was just reading through some threads. 

Seeing how the thread has alreadu been hijacked, I thought I'd post a video of someone else who feels no remorse.


No, the title says she's overjoyed. There is a difference between someone who is overjoyed and someone who just doesn't care.

I hope her town is overrun with ebola infested devil monkeys.

Berny



http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/browbeat/archive/2011/03/15/young-woman-who-thanked-god-for-the-japanese-disaster-comes-clean.aspx

Quote
Hey guys, it's Pamela. I've been making troll videos for a while now, but this last one seems to have, uh, pissed off a lot of people. Which was my intention. But at this point I'm kind of tired of pizza, so ... gonna let the cat out of the bag. Coming clean. It was fun guys. So uh, yeah. I guess I'll see ya.

She's still a twat.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Benocrates on March 15, 2011, 01:15:13 PM
What I know about the Tsunami/Earthquake aftermath: Maru is safe

(http://boingboing.net/img/20110312.jpg)

And as my dad just emailed me, this is what I need to know:

And what of Sakai – the ‘de la croix’ of French Cuisine

(http://media.monstersandcritics.com/articles2/1423556/article_images/ironchefhiroyukisakai.jpg)

Marimoto – Master of Japanese Fusion

(http://kitchenwarfare.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/iron-chef-morimoto-thumb.jpg)

Michiba – the Vernerable Master

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR15cxFFEvGR9OYdrGUQ-KT3DtmPwcAB8IoDIHV_J94cYeQR49F1w&t=1)

Chen Kinichi – the ‘Sage of Sechwan Cooking’

(http://www.biographicon.com/images/ChenKenichi.JPG)

and all of the Honourable Judges??

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2RWmH1ySCDc/0.jpg)

Not to mention Sinichirio Otah and Chairman Kaga...

(http://www.atanime.com/v1/i2/images/culture/fukuikenji.jpg)(http://adaptiveblue.img.s3.amazonaws.com/topics/p/takeshi_kaga/small)
 
I pray to Gad that these people were spared His wrath......
 
I am concerned. Gad Bless Fugi TV
 
Poppi
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: berny_74 on March 15, 2011, 09:03:35 PM
Been a while since I've been on this forum and was just reading through some threads. 

Seeing how the thread has alreadu been hijacked, I thought I'd post a video of someone else who feels no remorse.


No, the title says she's overjoyed. There is a difference between someone who is overjoyed and someone who just doesn't care.

I hope her town is overrun with ebola infested devil monkeys.

Berny



http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/browbeat/archive/2011/03/15/young-woman-who-thanked-god-for-the-japanese-disaster-comes-clean.aspx

Quote
Hey guys, it's Pamela. I've been making troll videos for a while now, but this last one seems to have, uh, pissed off a lot of people. Which was my intention. But at this point I'm kind of tired of pizza, so ... gonna let the cat out of the bag. Coming clean. It was fun guys. So uh, yeah. I guess I'll see ya.

She's still a twat.

Okay I'll downgrade it to flea infested dino-monkeys

Berny
I've been flea bitten
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on March 31, 2011, 10:12:14 PM
Well, Japan has sent for one of the two largest concrete pumps in the world.  It will be trucked to Atlanta from South Carolina and flown to Fukushima ASAP.  It won't be coming back home.

So it's the Chernobyl option, I guess, after all.  Why did they let some workers risk their lives if this was ever contemplated?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on April 01, 2011, 02:43:31 AM
Well, Japan has sent for one of the two largest concrete pumps in the world.  It will be trucked to Atlanta from South Carolina and flown to Fukushima ASAP.  It won't be coming back home.

So it's the Chernobyl option, I guess, after all.  Why did they let some workers risk their lives if this was ever contemplated?

Because the concrete plan is not a good option. You will have no control whatsoever once the concrete is on there, one possible result being that it gets even hotter and who knows what might happen. Besides, the concrete of chernobyl is starting to wear down and they're expecting radioactivity to come free in a few years again.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on April 01, 2011, 10:42:59 AM
Is it still too early for jokes?
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on April 01, 2011, 10:48:18 AM
Because the concrete plan is not a good option. You will have no control whatsoever once the concrete is on there, one possible result being that it gets even hotter and who knows what might happen. Besides, the concrete of chernobyl is starting to wear down and they're expecting radioactivity to come free in a few years again.

So why did they ask for the gigantic concrete pump?  I think today is not the first day that neutron streaming has supposedly been seen.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Beorn on April 01, 2011, 10:49:59 AM
Because the concrete plan is not a good option. You will have no control whatsoever once the concrete is on there, one possible result being that it gets even hotter and who knows what might happen. Besides, the concrete of chernobyl is starting to wear down and they're expecting radioactivity to come free in a few years again.

So why did they ask for the gigantic concrete pump?  I think today is not the first day that neutron streaming has supposedly been seen.

Because the other option is not working out ???
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on April 01, 2011, 10:53:05 AM
Is it still too early for jokes?

I'ts surely not too early for jokes about Californians ordering hazmat suits.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on April 01, 2011, 11:09:03 AM
Is it still too early for jokes?

I'ts surely not too early for jokes about Californians ordering hazmat suits.
A bloke who i work with has to go to Bristol on MOnday to inspect some cars. He has refused to go as the ship has come from Japan.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Mrs. Peach on April 01, 2011, 11:53:49 AM
Because the other option is not working out ???

Yeah, I kinda got that part.


As for the advisability of the jokes, Gilbert Gottfried has apologized.
Title: Re: Tsunami hits Japan
Post by: Jack1704 on April 01, 2011, 02:33:56 PM
I would love to have posted them when it happened but i dont enjoy having time on the bench.