Posted March 11, 2011 You will find that it is the exact same. Unless you actively do something. Does it really matter? People are hurt and dying, we feel sympathy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 Donating rather than being a sarcy dick will fix it even better! http://www.redcross.org.uk/disasterfund/?approachcode=68861_DFjapmar https://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1967 http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/ https://donate.convoyofhope.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=419 I know, but I prefer to do both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 Better than acting like uncaring tossers Humour is the best medicine, it's better than acting like up tight dicks about it, wallowing in fear and pity as if it's some general toddler being voted off the X-factor. Let the people have their fun, or have you never joked about anything at an inconsiderate time? The after shocks are pretty much pouring in a lot stronger than a lot of people predicted. A 6.6 was recorded in central-ish Japan, they say it's west of the Honshu island (the big island with Tokyo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 Humour is the best medicine, it's better than acting like up tight dicks about it, wallowing in fear and pity as if it's some general toddler being voted off the X-factor. Let the people have their fun, or have you never joked about anything at an inconsiderate time? The after shocks are pretty much pouring in a lot stronger than a lot of people predicted. A 6.6 was recorded in central-ish Japan, they say it's west of the Honshu island (the big island with Tokyo. My comment was mostly directed to Diego, who I do consider to be an uncaring tosser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 My comment was mostly directed to Diego, who I do consider to be an uncaring tosser Figured I'd just share my thoughts. Don't get me wrong, definitely respect worthy that you let him know what you think about his jokes. I'd just rather people ignore the stuff they don't like so a thread like this that can educate another forum member about a situation they might not know about swirl into some drivelling hate fest. But to be fair, that's slightly contradictory on my part by continuing this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 I hope Miyamoto is ok This was one of the first things to cross my mind too Has Nintendo HQ been affected/hit/flooded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2011 This was one of the first things to cross my mind too Has Nintendo HQ been affected/hit/flooded? Unless it has moved, I believe the HQ is based in Kyoto which only received a slight jolt. I have a group of friends out there that said it was only a slight thud with no visible damage as far as they could tell, so Nintendo HQ should be fine haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) I'm a bit tired of hearing "The world is ending!" every time a natural disaster strikes. They happen all the time. Anyway, that is an impressive Tsunami. I know the Japanese are ready for earthquakes, but an 8.9 earthquake is an exceptional event. I do hope there isn't much more damage. Also, the Japanese are organized, and know how to act in the occurrence of an exceptional earthquake. This means the damage won't be as grave as it would've been, say, in the Caribbean, or Brazil, or India. The worst has been avoided. Edited March 12, 2011 by Jonnas Automerged Doublepost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 My comment was mostly directed to Diego, who I do consider to be an uncaring tosser OH shhtop jokes will be made about it on page 5 onwards. You'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 I have a couple of friends who are over in Japan, they're ok though It is obviously a terrible thing to happen and I don't want to think about the amount of suffering that's going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 Is the nuclear threat over now or is it still a potential threat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 I think the risk is still there but it's not like any of them are going to go into total meltdown. It seems like general translation inaccuracies have made it sound a lot worse than the real situation. Also because of the potential of situations like this the threat level is raised very early to be as safe as possible. I have a lot of colleagues/friends in Japan and thankfully it looks like all of them are ok. I know the guys in our Tokyo office had to spend the night at work due to transport failures. Crazy times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 Is the nuclear threat over now or is it still a potential threat? A second has failed and a leak of radiation has been confirmed This is pretty much what is scaring me most. Rescue efforts and all the people trapped in area's such as Sendai that got hit hardest is a frightening aspect of the whole ordeal of yesterday (and the 120+ aftershocks), but if this thing blows it's going to make a bad situation even worse. The current levels of radiation leaked from the cores is apparently minute, some may take this as good news but if only a little is leaking out, the pressure will still be building inside. I'd rather a medium amount leak and out pace the pressure so there's only a small radiation risk rather than a full on explosion of it. Going to sleep soon, dreading about the possible news I could wake up to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 OH shhtop jokes will be made about it on page 5 onwards. You'll see. Yeah, the jokes will start flooding in. This is horrifying though. How many miles of their coast has the tsunami hit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 Mcoy is sad to hear about the tsunami an quake but ultimately it's a natural event and can be rebuilt and recovered from. Nuclear disasters are a complete other story, Mcoy only has to look back at Chenobyl and see the effects of that disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 The first thing that crossed my mates mind was I hope all the 3DS ready for shipment are intact. Although someone else pointed out European models are constructed in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 What were they thinking when they put their nuclear reactors at the coast of tsunami cursed country? Red means the reactor is closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 Here's a video: Doesn't seem good. =( I hope they can prevent a meltdown, but it seems almost impossible now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 The numbers are finally in...the death toll is expected to exceed 1,300. They just lost control of the fifth plant, I think. I'm scared now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 fuck now this is bad....if thats damaged sends the disaster to a whole new level above having to contend with earthquake and tsunami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 I hope Miyamoto is ok This was one of the first things to cross my mind too Has Nintendo HQ been affected/hit/flooded? Same... :/ is that bad? I don't think it is given that this is a Nintendo fan-site, so such things are going to be in the forefront of our minds. But this is a terrible disaster on almost a Magnitude 10 scale, I really hope Japan doesn't end up getting K-O'd by this not to mention other countries too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 So...what would happen if this nuclear situation worsens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 So...what would happen if this nuclear situation worsens? Yakuza 5 becomes a reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2011 So...what would happen if this nuclear situation worsens? It's hard to find actual facts about this in the chaos of news, but it sounds like the worst-case is radiation leaks into the nearby area. A total meltdown should be pretty internal. Due to the type of reactor and the way the plants are built, it won't be anything like Chernobyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
