D&D and the rising pandemic

[Not a Hobbit]

And folks... this thread isn't about voting and government forms. It is about gaming and a disease.

That's a sentence I don't think I ever wanted to say. But there it is. Can we bring it back around, please and thanks?

Emphasis added.

 

[Aeson]

What happens due to the disease can affect gaming just as much as the disease itself. It's not explicit, but this is all connected. I think this has become more about venting and general awareness than anything. It's still on topic in my opinion.

 

[Mezuka]

Emphasis added.

No one in downtown Ottawa is gaming these days. They can't hear themselves talking because of the protest trucks blowing their horns constantly.

 

[Aeson]

We could talk about P&P, Pizza & Pineapple. Would that work?

 

[Umbran]

Emphasis added.

So, that's from a year and a half ago, and you've cherry picked the comment that wasn't in mod voice.

Interestingly, when I had to put my foot down the following day, you may note I used different wording.

At this point, you are challenging moderation in-thread, which is a much bigger no-no than wandering away from gaming topics. I can break out the red text and make it official, if you require that. But either way, if you have further comments, you can speak to Danny or me privately. Thank you.

 

[billd91]

F.Y.I., things are ugly in Ottowa. The “protesters” are engaging in all kinds of uncivil and illegal actions. Assaults & batteries, death threats, sexual assault threats, robbery, vandalism, disturbing the peace, interference with healthcare workers, defecation on people’s porches, etc.

The police chief is apparently of the mindset that “nothing can be done.” (IMHO, he’s either complicit or incompetent.)

We've certainly seen behavior like this before and the complicity/incompetence of the police with certain kinds of protests is a very serious problem, and, unfortunately, likely to get worse.

 

[Cadence]

Update: Offspring is back in school (masked of course). For me, the disgusting amount of sweat was back again last night, so my 24 hour count for no symptoms is certainly not starting yet. Other half is still tired. Should be good enough to on-line DM for the short Tuesday session and for the longer Thursday session (both of which were cancelled in the service of sleep/rest last week).

 

[Umbran]

We've certainly seen behavior like this before and the complicity/incompetence of the police with certain kinds of protests is a very serious problem, and, unfortunately, likely to get worse.

NPR today reports that there's been a state of emergency declared in Ottowa

And, while I do not know the situation in full, it seems to me that asking a typical police officer to face down a Mack truck... is asking a lot.

 

[Mezuka]

NPR today reports that there's been a state of emergency declared in Ottowa:
And, while I do not know the situation in full, it seems to me that asking a typical police officer to face down a Mack truck... is asking a lot.

The Ottawa police, the province of Ontario police and the RCMP federal police have to coordonated. Watching the news conferences from various officials and politicians seems like they are throwing the ball in each others camp. Feels very disorganized.

In Quebec, the municipal police, the mayor, the provincial police and Quebec government worked hand in hand to repel a blockade attempt last weekend. Regular police were facing Mack trucks and did the job. They threatened fines and towing. It is also possible to suspend driving licences and revoke vehicle insurance.

 

[Umbran]

The Ottawa police, the province on Ontario police and the RCMP federal police have to coordonated. Watching the news conferences from various officials and politicians seems like they are throwing the ball in each others camp. Feels very disorganized.

In Quebec, the municipal police, provincial police and Quebec government worked hand in hand to repel a blockade attempt last weekend. Regular police were facing Mack trucks and did the job.

So, you see, maybe there's a difference between asking them to face Mack trucks with, and without, coordinated support....