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[Jenskott]

The death toll is gonna climb even higher if I don't find out what happens next on Naruto!

Pal... Don't even joke about that, please. This is not moment for jokes.

[Sakura Blossoms]

I agree, I just enjoy that kind of humor, not saying it's funny they are in peril but that I'm enough of a dbag to say it.

I have no further comment...just...none

[alexander]

I suppose Kaio-ken was trying to use a little of sarcasm? Anyway, you guys are acting like a bunch of kids, common now, as much as this is an tragedy and sad and whatever, you guys can't flame Kaio-ken for just making a simple question, I think is very imature of you guys to act such an way. Kaio-ken made an question, so let's just answer and get this over with, there is no need to make such an rokus.

[ciardha]

Pal... Don't even joke about that, please. This is not moment for jokes.

Exactly. Totally out of bounds. Even if I didn't have old friends I lost contact with over the years that I'm trying to find out if they are okay I would have found that "joke" grossly offensive.

Alexander I answered that question, and making grossly insensitive "jokes" is what is immature, not revulsion to so called humor. Making a joke like that shows an immature lack of empathy for others- something that develops in the forebrain as you mature from around age 10-26. Being offended by such humor in these circumstances shows that part of your brain has matured enough.

Edited by ciardha, 14 March 2011 - 08:44 PM.

[Ulgamoth]

I guess my time on 4chan has rubbed off more then I'd like to admit.

[alexander]

Alexander I answered that question, and making grossly insensitive "jokes" is what is immature, not revulsion to so called humor. Making a joke like that shows an immature lack of empathy for others- something that develops in the forebrain as you mature from around age 10-26. Being offended by such humor in these circumstances shows that part of your brain has matured enough.

I tend to disagree, I believe true maturity comes from be able to tolarate other persons offences without letting it get to you, it shows you are beyond their insults, how many wars and conflits could had been avoided if our leaders were able to act that way? Well, I don't expect anyone to agree with me, one thing I know for sure is that no statement in this world made by anyone is definitive.

[Insurrection]

The Latest:

Reactor 3 is considered very likely to have its fuel rods melting causing radiation. And with the USS Reagan's reports of radiation exposure of 1 month in 1 day it's very bad.

Japanese leadership was already under fire before the disaster because the Prime Minister was on the verge of resigning or being charged by taking foreign contributions. And has an approval rating under 20%. http://www.thedailyb...d=hp:mainpromo2

Rolling blackouts are occuring, along with food shortages, fuel shortages and sharp production decline. http://online.wsj.co...3324659522.html

Many are homeless and transportation has been crippled.


My two cents on the bickering above: So yeah, you might want to expect a delay in your manga for awhile.

Edited by Insurrection, 14 March 2011 - 09:30 PM.

[Ulgamoth]

So yeah, you might want to expect a delay in your manga for awhile.

Bummer.

[Cloud]

Id consider manga production postponed for a few weeks (even months?) as they try to get things back together. I'm sure many of the staff have relatives who have no living quarters and/or food right now. Nissan and Toyota have halted production on cars, until they can supply parts and personnel.

Which will affect business overseas as well (I'm expecting to see some business loss in my store, since we order parts from Japan). This doesn't bode well for anyone right now. But the Japanese are resilient, they'll bounce back in no time.

Edited by Cloud, 14 March 2011 - 10:54 PM.

[Insurrection]

The Final Reactor at the Nuclear Plant, the Second Reactor that they had been pumping sea water into it with the fuel rods fully exposed, has now had an explosion.

There are reports that the containment unit was damaged, if they cannot find a way to cool down everything it is now only a matter of time that a meltdown will occur or is occuring as we post.

I repeat, the final Reactor at the Nuclear Plant has had an explosion 2 hours ago! Fuel Rods were fully exposed, Reports of Damage to the Containment unit. Tokyo Electric spokesman says some staff were evacuated from the plant.

Edited by Insurrection, 14 March 2011 - 11:33 PM.

[Strangelove]

Japan better watch out, because after a while, especially with a Tsunami, cholera strikes.

Edited by Strangelove, 14 March 2011 - 11:42 PM.

[Derock]

S***!!!!

The country is definitely in bad shape right now!

[Insurrection]

Fuel rods were half exposed, government says leak of nuclear material now 'highly likely'. Reactor No. 3 reportedly having vapor coming out.

Edited by Insurrection, 15 March 2011 - 12:05 AM.

[dl316bh]

I feel like I need to donate some money, since it's the only way I can help. I was going to donate to Robocharity, but that can wait until next month. Not to downplay the homeless situation in Detroit and the need for them to be fed, of course. I just feel like my money is needed a bit more elsewhere right now.

If there are any really good causes to help with this disaster, can anyone direct me to it?

Then again, there was the Katrina kitten up years ago, so if that could happen in the US I suppose similar incompetence can happen anywhere, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Oh yeah, we completely ****ing botched that one.

It really is a damned if you do damned if you don't situation.

It is. We need some other alternatives fast. If only so it's not necessary to deal with something so goddamn dangerous.

There are reports that the containment unit was damaged

Son of a...

[Kyuudaime]

If there are any really good causes to help with this disaster, can anyone direct me to it?

http://www.google.co...nquake2011.html

Google is allowing people to donate to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Edited by Kyuudaime, 15 March 2011 - 01:05 AM.

[Fyuria'sLeo]

I want to go and help but friken school. Ugh if I didnt have school I could go with my dad.

[ciardha]

http://www.google.co...nquake2011.html

Google is allowing people to donate to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

That's the organization Yoko Ono is recommending Americans donate to, they have people on the ground over there already helping people.

[Insurrection]

http://www.msnbc.msn...ws-asiapacific/ Sources tell NBC that the barrier has been breached at Reactor 2. Radiation is leaking outside and levels are increasing.

A new Reactor, Reactor 4 is now reported by CNN and the AP to have a fire. The Utility is downplaying the situation heavily, not being fourthcoming.

It is now highly possible that the rods in reactors 1-3 are all melting.

UPDATE: Serious Development the Japanese Government has issued a Statement, All People remaining within 30km of the Fukushima Nuclear Plant are to get out now or to get indoors and stay indoors. Radiation levels are now high enough to affect human health.

Edited by Insurrection, 15 March 2011 - 03:03 AM.