WHO declares swine flu a global pandemic

[pomtzu]

They want us to freak out and do the OMG we're all gonna die running around the room flapping our arms.

Funny - but I haven't heard of people freaking and spazzing over this. Being concerned - of course.

And your statement is even more ridiculous than Reggie's - simply because you're "supposed" to be an "adult" with more sense.

[Kirsten]

Kirsten - I'm sorry - I didn't mean to turn your thread into a confrontation.

No problem at all!

By the way, what is the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic? Just wondering.

As far as I know, an epidemic is localized to a certain area while a pandemic is a world-wide outbreak.

Kirsten

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow, interesting thread. To be honest when the swine flu was first publicized I laughed at the jokes that went around. Because you always think it's not going to come to your area or anyone you know. Then a 9 year old girl in my town died from it earlier this month. Then of course my friend became critically ill (we didn't know it was this virus yet) and I started not thinking it was funny anymore. Now he has passed away and I just can't even believe it.
Yesterday I sent an email at work (because both my friend that died and his wife are previous employees where I work) letting co-workers that might know either Eric or Brandi when the services are. One co-worker responded with "don't you think we should be steering clear of Brandi". And he responded to everyone I sent the email to. Several people (including myself) could not believe him! This is the same guy that was in Mexico when this flu became a major thing in the media. I guess he still has the mind set that it's not going to happen in his life. And he DID work with Eric too. Some people.....

[Hellow]

Funny - but I haven't heard of people freaking and spazzing over this. Being concerned - of course.

There have been people that have gotten scared to that point because of the media. Its the media's power to do just as you said that is the problem.

And your statement is even more ridiculous than Reggie's - simply because you're "supposed" to be an "adult" with more sense.

Its the internet, good god. This is a *good* forum on what you define as "ridiculous comments". Take a stroll on some of the other forums on the internet, look at their posts. Tell me what you see.

Making stupid posts? I do that all the time. Making "ridiculous comments"? I do that all the time too. Its the nature of the internet, and that is *never* changing.

[Alysser]

Maybe when you've experienced a death in your life you will not find it funny. Humor is important but it's not something for a serious situation. IMO the media isn't blowing this out of proportion, they might have been a few weeks ago but that has ended. Swine Flu is a fairly knew illness that is not quite known about. Maybe when thousands are dying of it every year like they have with the "regular" flu you will not joke around so easily. I don't understand how you know it will never be as powerful as the flu is, enlighten me.

I'm glad you admit you make stupid posts

[Kirsten]

Its the internet, good god. This is a *good* forum on what you define as "ridiculous comments". Take a stroll on some of the other forums on the internet, look at their posts. Tell me what you see.

Making stupid posts? I do that all the time. Making "ridiculous comments"? I do that all the time too. Its the nature of the internet, and that is *never* changing.

I do not agree with that. Sadly enough, it is true that many parts of the internet are like that, and it's a poor testimony of mankind's intellect to make a fascinating invention like the world wide web a ridiculous and silly place. Even worse, you take it for granted that the web's nature is simply like that, but I dare to question that because it depends on where you're going, and it depends on what you want. To me, it's a great source of information in the first place. And as far as communication goes, there are luckily enough decent forums to go to, like this one. Pet Talk has never been a place for silly jokes and stupid comments, which is why I'm still here.

There are countless forums where ridiculous comments may be appropriate, but I feel no need to go there. I'm surrounded by so much stupidity and bickering in real life, I really don't need that online.

Kirsten

[Medusa]

I understand that some people try to make light of a serious situation, gallows humor, if you will, and I've done it myself. However, the time and place should be taken into consideration and when we read that one of our dear PT members just lost someone to H1N1, then compassion is called for and not inappropriate humor. Saying "It's the way I am. Get used to it" is disrespectful.

[Kirsten]

However, the time and place should be taken into consideration and when we read that one of our dear PT members just lost someone to H1N1, then compassion is called for and not inappropriate humor. Saying "It's the way I am. Get used to it" is disrespectful.

Very well said!

Kirsten

[blue]

Pom, do you think talking down to posters makes your point more credible? I find it insulting.

Yes death [EDIT]can be [/EDIT] funny. I have found humour in cancer and heart failure, members of my family have died from both. A close friend of mine, we grew up together, died after he lost control of his car and hit a light pole, that isnt going to stop me from laughing at traffic accidents in general.

The MSM is going to use the WHO to generate ratings. The more the MSM uses WHO to scare the viewers, the more ratings the MSM generates, and the more revenue they generate. The worst thing that ever happened to the nightly news was positive ratings.

Notice the CDC isnt freaking out over the Swine Flu.

[pomtzu]

There have been people that have gotten scared to that point because of the media. Its the media's power to do just as you said that is the problem.

Its the internet, good god. This is a *good* forum on what you define as "ridiculous comments". Take a stroll on some of the other forums on the internet, look at their posts. Tell me what you see.

Making stupid posts? I do that all the time. Making "ridiculous comments"? I do that all the time too. Its the nature of the internet, and that is *never* changing.

Oh please - grow up! Where are these news reports of all these scared people freaking and spazzing? You'd certainly think that the media would pick up on this and plaster it all over, just to sensationalize the whole thing to the max.

And I have no desire to take a stroll to other forums. I come here because 99.9% of the people here have the common sense not to make fools of themselves. If I want to be part of the fools, then I'll start posting like one.

If you think by posting as you do, that it makes you appear wise and mature, then you missed the boat, yet again. It only shows everyone how immature and childish that you really are, not to mention rude and disrespectful - as in post #18. Do you talk to your parents that way?