Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan
Friday, March 11th, 2011 5:43AM CST
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One of the most powerful earthquakes ever, with an 8.9 magnitude, has hit Japan this afternoon local time. The earthquake has caused a tsunami that swept Sendai as well as north east part of Japan. At least 20 countries are on the alert of possible tsunami.
Here are some video clips of the affects of the tsunami as it hits Japan:
To follow the latest news, please check out the following links:
- CNN News
- BBC News
- Twitter Trend "tsunami"
- Yahoo! - "32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake"
- HobbyLinkJapan's Facebook page
- CNN - "Fire on water: Japan, world watches tsunami strike live"
Here's a photo from our sponsor HobbyLinkJapan.com which shows the damage caused by earthquake in their warehouse. Thankfully everyone is safe at HobbyLink Japan.
Prayers and good luck from Seibertron.com staff and community members to the people of Japan and other areas affected by this natural disaster. Please keep the people affected by this natural disaster in your thoughts.
Here are some video clips of the affects of the tsunami as it hits Japan:
To follow the latest news, please check out the following links:
- CNN News
- BBC News
- Twitter Trend "tsunami"
- Yahoo! - "32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake"
- HobbyLinkJapan's Facebook page
- CNN - "Fire on water: Japan, world watches tsunami strike live"
Here's a photo from our sponsor HobbyLinkJapan.com which shows the damage caused by earthquake in their warehouse. Thankfully everyone is safe at HobbyLink Japan.
Prayers and good luck from Seibertron.com staff and community members to the people of Japan and other areas affected by this natural disaster. Please keep the people affected by this natural disaster in your thoughts.
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Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193326)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:01am CST
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:01am CST
I can't even imagine living through something like this. I've been watching it unfold on the television for the past 2.5 hours just in awe of the destructive forces wreaking havoc before my very eyes on live television. This is just insane. Historic.
My deepest condolences go to the people affected by this horrible natural disaster.
My deepest condolences go to the people affected by this horrible natural disaster.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193327)
Posted by Lord Grimlock on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:05am CST
Posted by Lord Grimlock on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:05am CST
hopefully no transformers were damaged
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193332)
Posted by Lord Grimlock on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:12am CST
Posted by Lord Grimlock on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:12am CST
i just want my transformers to be safe hopefully they are
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193333)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:15am CST
This comment is really inappropriate at this time. There are actual living, breathing human beings whose lives are at stake here. The status of Transformers toys, or any material object for that matter, should be at the bottom of a list of concerns we have at the moment.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:15am CST
Lord Grimlock wrote:i just want my transformers to be safe hopefully they are
This comment is really inappropriate at this time. There are actual living, breathing human beings whose lives are at stake here. The status of Transformers toys, or any material object for that matter, should be at the bottom of a list of concerns we have at the moment.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193335)
Posted by griftimus prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:18am CST
Posted by griftimus prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:18am CST
SALE
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193339)
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:44am CST
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:44am CST
My prayers are with the people of Japan and will be hoping for the best for the rest of the Pacific islands and Hawaii.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193344)
Posted by alldarker on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:52am CST
Posted by alldarker on March 11th, 2011 @ 6:52am CST
I'll be honest, when I first heard of the earthquake and tsunami this morning, my first thoughts were: "I hope it won't influence the shipping on my HLJ order..." Seeing all the images coming through has certainly put those thoughts in perspective and made me realize how selfish those thoughts were.
It gives me the absolute chills to watch this, and my heart goes out to everyone who is affected by this tragedy. I also hope everyone in the other countries and islands around the Pacific are taking all the precautions and care necessary to minimize the loss of lives as much as is humanly possible.
It gives me the absolute chills to watch this, and my heart goes out to everyone who is affected by this tragedy. I also hope everyone in the other countries and islands around the Pacific are taking all the precautions and care necessary to minimize the loss of lives as much as is humanly possible.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193349)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:06am CST
Posted by Cyber Bishop on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:06am CST
Watching that wave go through the countryside, gutting and moving buildings and flooding everything was chilling for me.. Brought back memories of hurricane Katrina..
Prayers go out to everyone effected by this natural disaster.
Please keep the snide comments out of this thread.
Prayers go out to everyone effected by this natural disaster.
Please keep the snide comments out of this thread.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193351)
Posted by TFBuyer on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:15am CST
Seriously. If ever there was a need for some kind of "Auto-ban based on idiocy" sub-routine on this site...
Praying for safety for all affected.
Posted by TFBuyer on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:15am CST
Cyber Bishop wrote:Watching that wave go through the countryside, gutting and moving buildings and flooding everything was chilling for me.. Brought back memories of hurricane Katrina..
Prayers go out to everyone effected by this natural disaster.
Please keep the snide comments out of this thread.
Seriously. If ever there was a need for some kind of "Auto-ban based on idiocy" sub-routine on this site...
Praying for safety for all affected.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193353)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:30am CST
Posted by Tigertrack on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:30am CST
Ugh, I cannot even imagine. Many problems fail to compare when something like this happens. Many do compare in the amount of hurt and damage to ourselves or our families, but many we deal with on this site are so far off of what is really important...
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193358)
Posted by Stryfe Convoy on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:45am CST
Posted by Stryfe Convoy on March 11th, 2011 @ 7:45am CST
A disaster on this scale leaves any single human being with any kind of morals feeling quite on edge. I use that term because I just wish there was something we could do to help. I understand praying and thinking about those unfortunate enough to have to live through it, but that doesn't seem enough. I'm sorry, I guess I feel out of place when I physically can't do anything to help...
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193363)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:04am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:04am CST
Seriously, I get some of the most horrible news before I even get a chance to make my morning coffee, the floods and earth quake started just moments before I got out of bed.
My first thought when I saw it on the news was, "the f**k is going on? Is that a movie?" It's just so utterly unreal, you see that kind of stuff in movies all the time, just that this time there actually are people, families and pets in the buildings and vehicles that are being swept away and crushed.
My best wishes go out to all those that are effected by this, and will still be in the coming hours.
My first thought when I saw it on the news was, "the f**k is going on? Is that a movie?" It's just so utterly unreal, you see that kind of stuff in movies all the time, just that this time there actually are people, families and pets in the buildings and vehicles that are being swept away and crushed.
My best wishes go out to all those that are effected by this, and will still be in the coming hours.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193364)
Posted by Overloaded on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:05am CST
Posted by Overloaded on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:05am CST
My prayers are wth the affect people and families at this time
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193371)
Posted by Ravage XK on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:18am CST
Posted by Ravage XK on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:18am CST
Saw the footage of water sweeping across a field only to then realise the small white thing I thought was box was in fact a car. Very scary.
Does seem like this sort of event is on the increase. Plates moving and all that, lets hope that this is the end of it now.
Does seem like this sort of event is on the increase. Plates moving and all that, lets hope that this is the end of it now.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193372)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:27am CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:27am CST
dear god let those people be safe! i hope no one gets killed, my wishes that everyone makes it out of there safely.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193373)
Posted by Rated X on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:36am CST
Posted by Rated X on March 11th, 2011 @ 8:36am CST
I wish all for the best and a speedy recovery. I toured the 9th ward in New Orleans so I can imagine how bad this was.
While it is not an appropiate time to discuss paid orders, as information becomes available please keep us in the loop if any companies have been affected.
While it is not an appropiate time to discuss paid orders, as information becomes available please keep us in the loop if any companies have been affected.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193388)
Posted by GEEWUN on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:02am CST
Posted by GEEWUN on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:02am CST
my condolences and prayers are with them.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193389)
Posted by #Sideways# on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:04am CST
Posted by #Sideways# on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:04am CST
That first video put in perspective of how devastating this is, I remember Katrina and the devastation that caused, but this is worse, much worse.
High prayers for the low numbers on the buildings, and for them to rebuild and be resilient in this time of crisis.
It is also very disappointing on the way that people on this site are responding to this, Seibertron is right, right now, we should keep our minds on the humans, not transformers, affected by this.
High prayers for the low numbers on the buildings, and for them to rebuild and be resilient in this time of crisis.
It is also very disappointing on the way that people on this site are responding to this, Seibertron is right, right now, we should keep our minds on the humans, not transformers, affected by this.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193402)
Posted by Rodimus_Major86 on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:27am CST
Posted by Rodimus_Major86 on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:27am CST
I'm really worried about the people of Japan. I've got friends out there, but I can't figure out if the cities they live in were affected by the quake or not.
My prayers to the people out there
My prayers to the people out there
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193403)
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:28am CST
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:28am CST
Oh dear, this is bad 
Just to lighten the mood here “oh the japanity”
Just to lighten the mood here “oh the japanity”
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193414)
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:39am CST
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:39am CST
It's Horrible!
Volcanoes erupting, floods, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis...
Is Earth really getting revenge on us for what humankind has done to it?
Volcanoes erupting, floods, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis...
Is Earth really getting revenge on us for what humankind has done to it?
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193420)
Posted by kirbenvost on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:45am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:45am CST
Terrible disaster. I hope none of our members are affected. I couldn't believe the footage, seeing houses burning and cars swept away, people trying to drive away from the Tsunami, only to realize they're trapped. It's hard to imagine what that could be like.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193425)
Posted by JaffleMaker on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:50am CST
Posted by JaffleMaker on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:50am CST
I hope everybody from here in Japan is safe and that everyone who has friends and family on the east coast has heard back from them safe and sound.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193432)
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:56am CST
That's about how it was for me too. I was bleary eyed and blissfully ignorant until I sat down in front of the computer with my cup of coffee and there it was on my home page.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by this. Been watching the news on tv and trying to get in touch with folks online trying to keep tabs on friends/associates both over there and also within line of potential harm from the tsunami.
I have to say Ryan that I am very happy to see that you have this so prominent on the Frontpage. Lets folks know just how much of a global community this fandom is and lets our TF family members that are dealing with this know that we are here for them.
I know that many of them have more urgent concerns than checking in on this site but I look forward to hearing from as many of our members that are living there just to know that they are o.k.
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 11th, 2011 @ 9:56am CST
Dead Metal wrote:Seriously, I get some of the most horrible news before I even get a chance to make my morning coffee, the floods and earth quake started just moments before I got out of bed...
That's about how it was for me too. I was bleary eyed and blissfully ignorant until I sat down in front of the computer with my cup of coffee and there it was on my home page.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by this. Been watching the news on tv and trying to get in touch with folks online trying to keep tabs on friends/associates both over there and also within line of potential harm from the tsunami.
I have to say Ryan that I am very happy to see that you have this so prominent on the Frontpage. Lets folks know just how much of a global community this fandom is and lets our TF family members that are dealing with this know that we are here for them.
I know that many of them have more urgent concerns than checking in on this site but I look forward to hearing from as many of our members that are living there just to know that they are o.k.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193437)
Posted by The Potentate on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by The Potentate on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:05am CST
Thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan in this time of need.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193438)
Posted by Diem on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:07am CST
Posted by Diem on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:07am CST
I'm sure that everyone already knows but people living in California and Oregon should still be careful. Tsunami Warnings and Tsunami Advisories are in effect up and down the coast.
Thankfully most of my friends are in the Tokyo area and are scared but unharmed. Prayers to those who had friends and family in Sendai.
Thankfully most of my friends are in the Tokyo area and are scared but unharmed. Prayers to those who had friends and family in Sendai.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193449)
Posted by Universal Prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:32am CST
Posted by Universal Prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 10:32am CST
This sickens me. Stuff like this is a case where people should just go and help if they can. I actually have a friend who lives in Japan, and even if I haven't contacted them lately, I don't want to have to worry about if one of my friends is alive, just what I want to discuss with them. Haven't seen the vids, but I do not like having these disasters occur anywhere other than rural areas where no one lives anyway. How many years is it gonna take for Japan to heal from this?
On a somewhat lighter note, wouldn't it be handy if Japan actually had all those giant mecha to rescue those carried out to sea by the waves?
On a somewhat lighter note, wouldn't it be handy if Japan actually had all those giant mecha to rescue those carried out to sea by the waves?
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193461)
Posted by First-Aid on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:00am CST
Posted by First-Aid on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:00am CST
Incredible footage. Prayers and well wishes go out to the people of Japan right now.
It really is amazing isn't it? We sit here and think we've seen "power" with the invention of nuclear bombs, yet when the Earth shrugs our power seems like it's just a drop in the ocean. How amazing and powerful nature can be! It is truly awe-inspiring. Earthquakes and volcanoes are so deadly...and we just can't predict them, which makes them more so. I certainly feel humbled whenever I see nature's sheer strength at work.
Interesting side note: if you look at a map of the 20 most powerful earthquakes of the 20th century, they are all located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Fun fact of the day.
It really is amazing isn't it? We sit here and think we've seen "power" with the invention of nuclear bombs, yet when the Earth shrugs our power seems like it's just a drop in the ocean. How amazing and powerful nature can be! It is truly awe-inspiring. Earthquakes and volcanoes are so deadly...and we just can't predict them, which makes them more so. I certainly feel humbled whenever I see nature's sheer strength at work.
Interesting side note: if you look at a map of the 20 most powerful earthquakes of the 20th century, they are all located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Fun fact of the day.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193465)
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:06am CST
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:06am CST
Isn't California supposed to get hit too?
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193474)
Posted by Nekoman on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:22am CST
Posted by Nekoman on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:22am CST
I love Japan and this honestly depressed me when I heard the news last night. I can't even imagine how terrifying it'd be to be caught in that. It's like I can't think of anything else to say besides that I hope everything won't get much worse for them.
This is sad stuff.
This is sad stuff.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193478)
Posted by Oilspill on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:27am CST
Posted by Oilspill on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:27am CST
Woah, the power of that tsunami is simply terrifying. And so many people still close to the coastline in those videos. I hope as many people get to safety as possible. Just terrible.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193486)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:36am CST
They're supposed to get "hit", but the effects will be extremely minimal. They're estimating only 2 to 3 foot waves to hit the U.S. West Coast. Probably strong enough to knock you over if you're at the beach, and maybe if conditions were right to yank you out to sea, but nothing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like what Japan was hit with.
The Meteorologist guy on CNN is saying that the main brunt of the Tsunami is heading southeast toward South America, though it is unknown how powerful the Tsunami will be when it hits there.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:36am CST
SlyTF1 wrote:Isn't California supposed to get hit too?
They're supposed to get "hit", but the effects will be extremely minimal. They're estimating only 2 to 3 foot waves to hit the U.S. West Coast. Probably strong enough to knock you over if you're at the beach, and maybe if conditions were right to yank you out to sea, but nothing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like what Japan was hit with.
The Meteorologist guy on CNN is saying that the main brunt of the Tsunami is heading southeast toward South America, though it is unknown how powerful the Tsunami will be when it hits there.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193490)
Posted by Oilspill on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:43am CST
Posted by Oilspill on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:43am CST
There's a wave map on BBC (and probably elsewhere). I'm no expert but it doesn't look like it will be too dangerous for the US or South America. I worry about the smaller Pacific islands though.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193494)
Posted by Varia31 on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by Varia31 on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:51am CST
This is terrible news. I'll be sure to keep Japan in prayer.
I'll be sure to keep Japan in prayer.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193497)
Posted by Rodimus the Prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:58am CST
Posted by Rodimus the Prime on March 11th, 2011 @ 11:58am CST
This is terrible news! I'm still in a bit of disbelief over it! I've just heard from one of my good friends in Japan, much to my enormous relief, though still nervously waiting to hear from others.
All my prayers go to all those affected, and the entire country. This is a very sad day.
All my prayers go to all those affected, and the entire country. This is a very sad day.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193507)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:19pm CST
Okay, um. *sigh*
I understand and agree that making ridiculous comments about the safety of toys and action figure warehouses in the wake of this tragedy is moronic; I also feel that Ryan and Cyber Bishops' heavy handed reaction to these comments are also off the mark. Come on fellas...this is the internet, and this is a website devoted to toys and action figures. Know your audience. Simply ignore or remove the comments you disagree with, but don't chastise people publicly. If your child behaves poorly at the grocery, do you smack them in the aisle? Your reactions here, as Moderators, definitely alters my opinion of this site, and may do so for others. Tread with determination and assertiveness, but not aggression.
My two cents. I am fully aware of the hypocrisy of this comment, but I use it with intent. Flame me if you want, but I felt it important to add this narrative.
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:19pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Lord Grimlock wrote:i just want my transformers to be safe hopefully they are
This comment is really inappropriate at this time. There are actual living, breathing human beings whose lives are at stake here. The status of Transformers toys, or any material object for that matter, should be at the bottom of a list of concerns we have at the moment.
Cyber Bishop wrote:Watching that wave go through the countryside, gutting and moving buildings and flooding everything was chilling for me.. Brought back memories of hurricane Katrina..
Prayers go out to everyone effected by this natural disaster.
Please keep the snide comments out of this thread.
Okay, um. *sigh*
I understand and agree that making ridiculous comments about the safety of toys and action figure warehouses in the wake of this tragedy is moronic; I also feel that Ryan and Cyber Bishops' heavy handed reaction to these comments are also off the mark. Come on fellas...this is the internet, and this is a website devoted to toys and action figures. Know your audience. Simply ignore or remove the comments you disagree with, but don't chastise people publicly. If your child behaves poorly at the grocery, do you smack them in the aisle? Your reactions here, as Moderators, definitely alters my opinion of this site, and may do so for others. Tread with determination and assertiveness, but not aggression.
My two cents. I am fully aware of the hypocrisy of this comment, but I use it with intent. Flame me if you want, but I felt it important to add this narrative.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193511)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:22pm CST
I agree with your statement to some degree, but am left wondering where I was being heavy handed. All I did was let a member know that his or her comment was inappropriate (perhaps insensitive would've been a better word to use), especially being the first reply to the news post. I made no threat to anyone nor did I take any heavy handed approach regarding this. I'm also hoping that you are not seeing one person's actions and applying it to this entire site or to the 30+ member staff. That is unfair to all of us.
Our normal rules apply. No one will be insta-banned. All I ask is that people be courteous, respectful, and think about the appropriateness of your comments considering the magnitude of this situation.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:22pm CST
AutobotTrainer wrote:Okay, um. *sigh*
I understand and agree that making ridiculous comments about the safety of toys and action figure warehouses in the wake of this tragedy is moronic; I also feel that Ryan and Cyber Bishops' heavy handed reaction to these comments are also off the mark. Come on fellas...this is the internet, and this is a website devoted to toys and action figures. Know your audience. Simply ignore or remove the comments you disagree with, but don't chastise people publicly. If your child behaves poorly at the grocery, do you smack them in the aisle? Your reactions here, as Moderators, definitely alters my opinion of this site, and may do so for others. Tread with determination and assertiveness, but not aggression.
My two cents. I am fully aware of the hypocrisy of this comment, but I use it with intent. Flame me if you want, but I felt it important to add this narrative.
I agree with your statement to some degree, but am left wondering where I was being heavy handed. All I did was let a member know that his or her comment was inappropriate (perhaps insensitive would've been a better word to use), especially being the first reply to the news post. I made no threat to anyone nor did I take any heavy handed approach regarding this. I'm also hoping that you are not seeing one person's actions and applying it to this entire site or to the 30+ member staff. That is unfair to all of us.
Our normal rules apply. No one will be insta-banned. All I ask is that people be courteous, respectful, and think about the appropriateness of your comments considering the magnitude of this situation.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193514)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:30pm CST
This is not a case for "auto-ban based on idiocy" either. People make mistakes and some will make inappropriate comments. They'll just need to be sent a friendly reminder to be a little more courteous or sensitive pertaining to this situation.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:30pm CST
TFBuyer wrote:Cyber Bishop wrote:Watching that wave go through the countryside, gutting and moving buildings and flooding everything was chilling for me.. Brought back memories of hurricane Katrina..
Prayers go out to everyone effected by this natural disaster.
Please keep the snide comments out of this thread.
Seriously. If ever there was a need for some kind of "Auto-ban based on idiocy" sub-routine on this site...
Praying for safety for all affected.
This is not a case for "auto-ban based on idiocy" either. People make mistakes and some will make inappropriate comments. They'll just need to be sent a friendly reminder to be a little more courteous or sensitive pertaining to this situation.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193522)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:52pm CST
I appreciate your response and openness. For me, personally (again, all opinion here), it was the choice of using a public forum to use an individual's actions for public warning. Giving a general "Keep it appropriate please" without using a user's quote (which is a form of calling someone to the carpet) would be more civilized and effective. Also, this action of calling someone out was followed by a thinly veiled threat, using all caps no less, which put a pall on the latter conversations (don't type what you feel, type what you think will be accepted).
I also agree that generalizing one incident to "all of us" isn't fair, but my reaction stems from an old Army quote I learned along ago: "A Leader's 'I did it only once' becomes the company's SOP."
Again, thanks for the back and forth. I'm happy to take it to Private Message from here.
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 11th, 2011 @ 12:52pm CST
Seibertron wrote:I agree with your statement, but am left wondering where I was being heavy handed. All I did was let a member know that his or her comment was inappropriate (perhaps insensitive would've been a better word to use), especially being the first reply to the news post. I made no threat to anyone nor did I take any heavy handed approach regarding this. I'm also hoping that you are not seeing one person's actions and applying it to this entire site or to the 30+ member staff. That is unfair to all of us.
I appreciate your response and openness. For me, personally (again, all opinion here), it was the choice of using a public forum to use an individual's actions for public warning. Giving a general "Keep it appropriate please" without using a user's quote (which is a form of calling someone to the carpet) would be more civilized and effective. Also, this action of calling someone out was followed by a thinly veiled threat, using all caps no less, which put a pall on the latter conversations (don't type what you feel, type what you think will be accepted).
I also agree that generalizing one incident to "all of us" isn't fair, but my reaction stems from an old Army quote I learned along ago: "A Leader's 'I did it only once' becomes the company's SOP."
Again, thanks for the back and forth. I'm happy to take it to Private Message from here.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193530)
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:01pm CST
So far there hasn't been much of a rise in sea levels along the West Coast of the US. 8Ft. seems to be the highest rise in sea level reported in California. South America is someplace we may want to keep our eyes on next, not only because of the tsunami, which shouldn't be too bad but also because of the fact that there has been seismic activity near Argentina in the last 2 hours. It's been relatively small (4.8 quake) and very deep but after what we've seen both in New Zealand and now in Japan, which are both along the Pacific Ring of Fire, everything else along that Ring is going to become a part of the ripple effect at some point. S. America has had a lot of small activity the last 2 weeks as has the US west coast.
We haven't seen the last of this and I'm just hoping and praying that the next areas hit aren't going to take as big a punch as Japan has, especially since I'm in one of the coastal spots here in Washington state. It's a very short jaunt from my house down to the Ferry Terminal on Puget Sound.
Please keep the info coming as far as anyone hearing from any of our fellow site members in Japan.
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:01pm CST
Seibertron wrote:SlyTF1 wrote:Isn't California supposed to get hit too?
They're supposed to get "hit", but the effects will be extremely minimal. They're estimating only 2 to 3 foot waves to hit the U.S. West Coast. Probably strong enough to knock you over if you're at the beach, and maybe if conditions were right to yank you out to sea, but nothing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like what Japan was hit with.
The Meteorologist guy on CNN is saying that the main brunt of the Tsunami is heading southeast toward South America, though it is unknown how powerful the Tsunami will be when it hits there.
So far there hasn't been much of a rise in sea levels along the West Coast of the US. 8Ft. seems to be the highest rise in sea level reported in California. South America is someplace we may want to keep our eyes on next, not only because of the tsunami, which shouldn't be too bad but also because of the fact that there has been seismic activity near Argentina in the last 2 hours. It's been relatively small (4.8 quake) and very deep but after what we've seen both in New Zealand and now in Japan, which are both along the Pacific Ring of Fire, everything else along that Ring is going to become a part of the ripple effect at some point. S. America has had a lot of small activity the last 2 weeks as has the US west coast.
We haven't seen the last of this and I'm just hoping and praying that the next areas hit aren't going to take as big a punch as Japan has, especially since I'm in one of the coastal spots here in Washington state. It's a very short jaunt from my house down to the Ferry Terminal on Puget Sound.
Please keep the info coming as far as anyone hearing from any of our fellow site members in Japan.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193531)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:02pm CST
No need. We're pretty open here. I've been doing this long enough that I don't take this criticism personally.
For everyone else, please keep the rest of this topic on track.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:02pm CST
AutobotTrainer wrote:I also agree that generalizing one incident to "all of us" isn't fair, but my reaction stems from an old Army quote I learned along ago: "A Leader's 'I did it only once' becomes the company's SOP."
Again, thanks for the back and forth. I'm happy to take it to Private Message from here.[/color]
No need. We're pretty open here. I've been doing this long enough that I don't take this criticism personally.
For everyone else, please keep the rest of this topic on track.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193533)
Posted by Cliff Jumper on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:03pm CST
Posted by Cliff Jumper on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:03pm CST
My prayers go out to all those affected in Japan, and I pray:
O God, who hast established the earth upon firm foundations, graciously receive the prayers of Thy people: and, having utterly removed the dangers of the shaken earth, turn the terrors of Thy divine wrath into the means of the salvation of mankind; that they who are of the earth, and unto earth shall return, may rejoice to find themselves citizens of heaven by means of a holy life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual Light shine upon them.
May their souls
And the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
Amen.
Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed by thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, and give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen
O God, who hast established the earth upon firm foundations, graciously receive the prayers of Thy people: and, having utterly removed the dangers of the shaken earth, turn the terrors of Thy divine wrath into the means of the salvation of mankind; that they who are of the earth, and unto earth shall return, may rejoice to find themselves citizens of heaven by means of a holy life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual Light shine upon them.
May their souls
And the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
Amen.
Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed by thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, and give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193536)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:07pm CST
Thank you for sharing your prayer(s) with us. Words such as these can be very comforting to people the world over during difficult times, regardless of their personal and spiritual beliefs.
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:07pm CST
Cliff Jumper wrote:My prayers go out to all those affected in Japan, and I pray:
O God, who hast established the earth upon firm foundations, graciously receive the prayers of Thy people: and, having utterly removed the dangers of the shaken earth, turn the terrors of Thy divine wrath into the means of the salvation of mankind; that they who are of the earth, and unto earth shall return, may rejoice to find themselves citizens of heaven by means of a holy life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual Light shine upon them.
May their souls
And the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
Amen.
Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed by thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, and give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen
Thank you for sharing your prayer(s) with us. Words such as these can be very comforting to people the world over during difficult times, regardless of their personal and spiritual beliefs.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193550)
Posted by Mattotron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:31pm CST
Posted by Mattotron on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:31pm CST
This is really crap. Libya, NZ, and now this. I hope everyone pulls through.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193555)
Posted by robofreak on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:48pm CST
Posted by robofreak on March 11th, 2011 @ 1:48pm CST
Yeah, this is definitely a strange day.
Seeing the wave hit was kind of surreal. It almost seemed fake and while we wish it was, it isn't.
I'm glad to know that the HLJ crew is alright. My worry now is how many others are alright.
I was going to start my day with hunting down some new toy goodies, but after hearing about this, I'm going to hold off for a bit. Getting a damage assessment of everything and figuring out how I can help is taking more importance than a couple pieces of plastic.
Seeing the wave hit was kind of surreal. It almost seemed fake and while we wish it was, it isn't.
I'm glad to know that the HLJ crew is alright. My worry now is how many others are alright.
I was going to start my day with hunting down some new toy goodies, but after hearing about this, I'm going to hold off for a bit. Getting a damage assessment of everything and figuring out how I can help is taking more importance than a couple pieces of plastic.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193562)
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:08pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:08pm CST
Wow ... Cali's getting 8 foot destructive waves from the Tsunami, eh? That's crazy.
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-cresc ... ?track=rss
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-cresc ... ?track=rss
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193567)
Posted by prowl123 on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CST
Posted by prowl123 on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:16pm CST
Oh dear god!
I hope those missing people are okay.
God rest those poor souls and the transformers, but mostly the people and families that were destroyed by this disaster.
I hope those missing people are okay.
God rest those poor souls and the transformers, but mostly the people and families that were destroyed by this disaster.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193571)
Posted by prowl123 on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:22pm CST
I'm sure that anyone in Japan who is reading this is thanking you right from the bottom of their hearts.
Dear Lord, please help those who have been struck by the disaster in Japan and bring my sorrowful condolences to those who have been affected by the disaster.
Posted by prowl123 on March 11th, 2011 @ 2:22pm CST
Cliff Jumper wrote:My prayers go out to all those affected in Japan, and I pray:
O God, who hast established the earth upon firm foundations, graciously receive the prayers of Thy people: and, having utterly removed the dangers of the shaken earth, turn the terrors of Thy divine wrath into the means of the salvation of mankind; that they who are of the earth, and unto earth shall return, may rejoice to find themselves citizens of heaven by means of a holy life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual Light shine upon them.
May their souls
And the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
Amen.
Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed by thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven, and give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen
I'm sure that anyone in Japan who is reading this is thanking you right from the bottom of their hearts.
Dear Lord, please help those who have been struck by the disaster in Japan and bring my sorrowful condolences to those who have been affected by the disaster.
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193585)
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 3:07pm CST
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 3:07pm CST
I just read that the Tsunami hit such places as Russia, Indonesia, Philippines and Hawaii. But it didn't do that much destruction outside of Japan.
I know that it's been said here already
This is terrible! Thousands of people...
I know that it's been said here already
This is terrible! Thousands of people...
Re: Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan (1193587)
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CST
I'm afraid that I might stand corrected. This is what i've read on recent info in my country.
Posted by Red 50 on March 11th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CST
Red 50 wrote:I just read that the Tsunami hit such places as Russia, Indonesia, Philippines and Hawaii. But it didn't do that much destruction outside of Japan.
I'm afraid that I might stand corrected. This is what i've read on recent info in my country.
