Hurricane Irma

andysol

andysol

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I can't see any obvious work being done from 15th floor. But I did notice there's security at the walkway. Not sure why. ;)

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Otterhead

Otterhead

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AEfx said:
If there was any question whatsoever that criticism of our media was somehow a political issue, this very non-partisan event and the coverage of it has sealed that answer up with a big bow on top.
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TV news stations have always sent reporters into storm areas, war zones, and the aftermaths of natural disasters, looking to get viewers and tell the most dramatic story they can. It's not a political issue. Just competition for your attention.
 
AEfx

AEfx

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disney4life2008 said:
Lol i didn't see this. Similar thing here in Orlando. On the west side, pine hills area a sinkhole developed last night and over 200 people were emergency evacuated. Well of course a news station showed them arriving at the shelter. Middle of the night people were in underwear, night clothes shoeless yet they got cameras and asking for interviews. I absolutely hate it.

But this is sensationalism at its best. Unfortunately news journalists are only as good as the overreacted story.
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I honestly think this is the tipping point. I hope. If people can't acknowledge the disgusting lengths these folks are going for ratings and hits on their websites/YouTube of their "best of" clips exploiting people at their worst, I don't know what will. Thankfully, I'm seeing them already being called out over it and I hope once the actual crisis is over that volume amps up.
 
bclane

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AEfx said:
No one is questioning his credentials or claiming to be weather experts themselves - it's the crass insensitivity that he and others reporting on this event in the media are blatantly showing.

This storm isn't here to provide an exciting newscast for his reel - people are dead, more are coming, and countless lives (including regular members and moderators on this very board) are still in danger - not to mention the potentially millions of homes that are damaged or destroyed and who will be dealing with the devestating effects for possibly years to come.

To express anything but relief and thankfulness that some areas managed so far to avoid the worst (especially when so many have experienced the worst and we still don't know what is yet to come) is something that he should be fired for, regardless of his knowledge of the weather.
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I can't speak to whatever the Weather Channel did because I can't watch that station for more than like 2 minutes at a time without wanting to throw my remote at the TV. I mostly tuned in to local stations and CNN last night and went back and forth between them whenever things got dumb. But I do know what you mean in general with the disaster reporting and I don't like the overly dramatized garbage that happens either and it happens a lot. But on the other hand, a lot of people only choose to donate to the recovery efforts when their hearts are stirred to action by the drama they see on TV. So imo, some of that crap is a necessary evil. And yeah some of it is over the top nonsense that probably causes people to tune out as much as they tune in. Anyway, it is what it is I guess.
 
Bartledvd

Bartledvd

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Roknrollrghostr said:
All morning they had CMs standing in front of the doors so we could not leave the premises. They've now opened up the walkway near the restaurants and arcade, but most walkways are still blocked by CMs and managers due to downed trees, etc.

This tree fell on the roof above Jiko, is also on/blocking some balconies. View attachment 228488 View attachment 228490 View attachment 228492 View attachment 228493Sorry it's so blurry but this is the "backstage" entrance to The Mara since the walkways weren't open.
View attachment 228494 The animals have started to return to the Savannah despite some downed trees in the background.
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AEfx

AEfx

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Otterhead said:
TV news stations have always sent reporters into storm areas, war zones, and the aftermaths of natural disasters, looking to get viewers and tell the most dramatic story they can. It's not a political issue. Just competition for your attention.
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I know it's not a political issue.

However, the "media has one priority - ratings and doesn't give a f-about anything else" is often seen as political, as in "if you think that, you must just not like the news they are reporting" since literally all the talk about anymore with the brief exceptions of things like this is politics. They can't keep pretending this is about "informing the public" after antics like they have shown in the past few days.

Yes, they have always gone to places of disater - but up until not long ago it was RESPECTFUL. The media has been in such a frenzy for awhile now that they are still in that mode covering this - the reporters are visually desperate running from person to person trying to find someone who is really upset or has had the worst time, while they are all just standing in lines to get things like a bottle of water.

There is no "informing" going on - it's exploitative reality television.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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bclane said:
I can't speak to whatever the Weather Channel did because I can't watch that station for more than like 2 minutes at a time without wanting to throw my remote at the TV. I mostly tuned in to local stations and CNN last night and went back and forth between them whenever things got dumb. But I do know what you mean in general with the disaster reporting and I don't like the overly dramatized garbage that happens either and it happens a lot. But on the other hand, a lot of people only choose to donate to the recovery efforts when their hearts are stirred to action by the drama they see on TV. So imo, some of that crap is a necessary evil. And yeah some of it is over the top nonsense that probably causes people to tune out as much as they tune in. Anyway, it is what it is I guess.
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And some people do want to see what's going on in the area.

I hate CNN, but they did a great segment yesterday on a before and after in Key Largo. Communications are down there.. people are only able to see what's on tv or posted on social media.

Even when communications aren't down we need it. When you don't have power and have curfews then you really don't know what's going on outside of your own home.
 
AEfx

AEfx

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21stamps said:
And some people do want to see what's going on in the area.

I hate CNN, but they did a great segment yesterday on a before and after in Key Largo. Communications are down there.. people are only able to see what's on tv or posted on social media.

Even when communications aren't down we need it. When you don't have power and have curfews then you really don't know what's going on outside of your own home.
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There is a huge difference between showing pictures of damage and respectfully talking to people who are relating their stories to the exploitative, reality television crap they are doing to these people in shelters where they are literally running around to find the most upset people they can in their allotted live segment timer. Did you watch that video I posted? There are many more.
 
Jordanaous

Jordanaous

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AEfx said:
Thanks :) I wasn't trying to play mod but I know some of them are stuck in the middle of this and I didn't want them coming back to a crashed site LOL - the pics are very appropriate and informative and everyone appreciates them.
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I thought this was occurring. Just a random slowdown associated with imagery.

The best site to use for external uploads is https://imgur.com. Their servers can handle huge uploads since that's what it's designed to do. Then just press the image button and paste the .jpg link. Only one extra step, but it's worth it to keep the site working when so many are relying on it for info!
 
21stamps

21stamps

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AEfx said:
There is a huge difference between showing pictures of damage and the exploitative, reality television crap they are doing to these people in shelters. Did you watch that video I posted? There are many more.

But...we've already established today that you only see things from one myopic point of view.
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What's with this attitude? There are millions of people with damaged homes and without power. Thousands and thousands of people without water., and thousands and thousands who are literally stranded and have no idea what's going on with their homes, loved ones, or their cities.. relying on information from out of state people who can watch and share the info.

Seriously think about your attitude.. it's not warranted, and it's really a bit nonsensical.
 
biggy H

biggy H

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I'm currently at the Boardwalk and looking at SpaceShip Earth there appears to be a couple of dark patches that look like some sort of damage facing out towards world showcase. I don't have a good enough camera with me to zoom in and verify what it actually is, damage or dirt of some sort.
 
bclane

bclane

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21stamps said:
And some people do want to see what's going on in the area.

I hate CNN, but they did a great segment yesterday on a before and after in Key Largo. Communications are down there.. people are only able to see what's on tv or posted on social media.

Even when communications aren't down we need it. When you don't have power and have curfews then you really don't know what's going on outside of your own home.
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Very true. I know that we had an almost desparate need last night to know what was going on with the storm, especially in areas where we have family, all while we were waiting for it to hit us. Such an odd feeling. We tried to watch movies with the kids too but it was hard to turn off the news. I did appreciate some of the coverage of Harvey were they were using their news crews to actually rescue people.
 

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