Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
So Tom Hanks is responsible for the importation of coronavirus to Australia. Wow! His movies have become worse and worse over time. How he ever won an acting award is beyond me. Should have never been allowed into the country!
"Corona virus is bogus for real ! There putting fear through media to set an agenda!All the deaths there saying that’s happening is true but then they add the corona virus when it was something else to scare everybody and market the corona ! The world order is happening peeps ! STAY WOKE NOT ASLEEP in what’s going on around you ! Mass vaccines will be introduced soon you will see !! To harm and control you more and could cause major effects on adults and children like autism and even death ! Then they will blame corona! 5g is coming out soon that will fry your brain even more ! Us masses are just rats in the lab ! protect yourself and your family and make the right choices ! #STAYWOKE
Oh and to divert attention of the mistreatment of the Muslims in China"
The rest of you might be fooled, but not Choc.
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Northern Raider wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 9:52 am
Mundine has chimed in with this FB post:
"Corona virus is bogus for real ! There putting fear through media to set an agenda!All the deaths there saying that’s happening is true but then they add the corona virus when it was something else to scare everybody and market the corona ! The world order is happening peeps ! STAY WOKE NOT ASLEEP in what’s going on around you ! Mass vaccines will be introduced soon you will see !! To harm and control you more and could cause major effects on adults and children like autism and even death ! Then they will blame corona! 5g is coming out soon that will fry your brain even more ! Us masses are just rats in the lab ! protect yourself and your family and make the right choices ! #STAYWOKE
Oh and to divert attention of the mistreatment of the Muslims in China"
Northern Raider wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 9:52 am
Mundine has chimed in with this FB post:
"Corona virus is bogus for real ! There putting fear through media to set an agenda!All the deaths there saying that’s happening is true but then they add the corona virus when it was something else to scare everybody and market the corona ! The world order is happening peeps ! STAY WOKE NOT ASLEEP in what’s going on around you ! Mass vaccines will be introduced soon you will see !! To harm and control you more and could cause major effects on adults and children like autism and even death ! Then they will blame corona! 5g is coming out soon that will fry your brain even more ! Us masses are just rats in the lab ! protect yourself and your family and make the right choices ! #STAYWOKE
Oh and to divert attention of the mistreatment of the Muslims in China"
Northern Raider wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 9:52 am
Mundine has chimed in with this FB post:
"Corona virus is bogus for real ! There putting fear through media to set an agenda!All the deaths there saying that’s happening is true but then they add the corona virus when it was something else to scare everybody and market the corona ! The world order is happening peeps ! STAY WOKE NOT ASLEEP in what’s going on around you ! Mass vaccines will be introduced soon you will see !! To harm and control you more and could cause major effects on adults and children like autism and even death ! Then they will blame corona! 5g is coming out soon that will fry your brain even more ! Us masses are just rats in the lab ! protect yourself and your family and make the right choices ! #STAYWOKE
Oh and to divert attention of the mistreatment of the Muslims in China"
I was reading Mundines insane ramblings and was disappointed he’s not blaming 5G like some nutters I’m seeing, then he goes on to mention 5G, the man never fails to disappoint.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
At least the affected in Italy are being looked after, one site that’s a hub for adult videos is offering free premium content to all Italians suffering from the lockdown.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Manbush wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 11:53 am
At least the affected in Italy are being looked after, one site that’s a hub for adult videos is offering free content to all Italians suffering from the lockdown.
Manbush wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 11:53 am
At least the affected in Italy are being looked after, one site that’s a hub for adult videos is offering free premium content to all Italians suffering from the lockdown.
Manbush wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 11:53 am
At least the affected in Italy are being looked after, one site that’s a hub for adult videos is offering free premium content to all Italians suffering from the lockdown.
Northern Raider wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 9:52 am
Mundine has chimed in with this FB post:
"Corona virus is bogus for real ! There putting fear through media to set an agenda!All the deaths there saying that’s happening is true but then they add the corona virus when it was something else to scare everybody and market the corona ! The world order is happening peeps ! STAY WOKE NOT ASLEEP in what’s going on around you ! Mass vaccines will be introduced soon you will see !! To harm and control you more and could cause major effects on adults and children like autism and even death ! Then they will blame corona! 5g is coming out soon that will fry your brain even more ! Us masses are just rats in the lab ! protect yourself and your family and make the right choices ! #STAYWOKE
Oh and to divert attention of the mistreatment of the Muslims in China"
The rest of you might be fooled, but not Choc.
He's right you know?
About the Muslims in China??
About everything damn it!
Not a word about Tom? Gotta be fake.
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Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
We're going to keep our plans in a folder and try and run it back next year and do the same trip.
Not sure what we'll pivot too now, probably WA or Tassy combined with some time down the coast for a holiday this year.
Going to contact Japan Rail and try to get a refund, if i can get a refund of that, we'll likely only be out $1000 for the trip, which isnt bad. If not, we'll eat **** on about 4k
The Italian experience is proving worrying. One factor is a higher proportion of elderly than in China. Children and young adults are generally fine, asymptomatic even. Older adults are going down hard, and the Italian healthcare system is not coping.
Pandemic means we are all likely to get it. Limiting travel and public gatherings will hopefully mean that we don't all get it at once, and our healthcare system becomes overwhelmed. Next thing to look for is cancellation of all elective surgery, so that poatponable procedures aren't consuming much needed beds.
Most people will be fine and shouldn't be worrried. I'm not worried for myself, but am worried for my parents and have asked them to cancel their trip to the Gold Coast next week.
Apart from my parents, my main concerns are potentially not getting back into the country (am overseas for another week), and myself and/or my colleagues having multiple stints on the side lines for two weeks with possible exposures, which will impact on our ability to deliver care, increase our workload, hours and oncall when at work exhausting us, and also coming at financial cost from loss of income.
Dr Zaius wrote: ↑March 13, 2020, 8:25 pm
The Italian experience is proving worrying. One factor is a higher proportion of elderly than in China. Children and young adults are generally fine, asymptomatic even. Older adults are going down hard, and the Italian healthcare system is not coping.
Pandemic means we are all likely to get it. Limiting travel and public gatherings will hopefully mean that we don't all get it at once, and our healthcare system becomes overwhelmed. Next thing to look for is cancellation of all elective surgery, so that poatponable procedures aren't consuming much needed beds.
Most people will be fine and shouldn't be worrried. I'm not worried for myself, but am worried for my parents and have asked them to cancel their trip to the Gold Coast next week.
Apart from my parents, my main concerns are potentially not getting back into the country (am overseas for another week), and myself and/or my colleagues having multiple stints on the side lines for two weeks with possible exposures, which will impact on our ability to deliver care, increase our workload, hours and oncall when at work exhausting us, and also coming at financial cost.
Which would suggest the more effective, efficient, possible and least damaging scenario is to try and quarantine/protect/self isolate elderly and in danger people instead of shutting down whole countries...
Can't argue with that. I think that all elderly should be sticking at home. Cancellation of events is one last roll of the dice to get the cat back in the bag.