jdreyer wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 14:07:
This Netflix documentary was made in 2019 and dropped at the beginning of February. Although it's about influenza and not corona, it's very prescient in predicting the lack of preparedness of the US and the world. Also, we're lucky that it was a virus with a low mortality that went viral, and not the bird flu with its 60% mortality rate. Then we'd be well and truly fucked.

Pandemic: How to Stop an Outbreak

JohnnyRotten wrote on Mar 19, 2020, 12:18:
Blue - get classic start menu (free) if you want that W7 start button/menu feel.

I personally can't stand the tile layout.

jdreyer wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 23:01:
Yup, the only survivors in the US would be preppers and Mormons.

WannaLogAlready wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 21:57:
Congrats Blue !

After considerable procrastination I finally completed my Windows 10 upgrade yesterday...
... in surprisingly short order.

I know I felt relieved and safer after finally doing it, and after killing all unnecessary bloat, I am rather happy with the results.

Cheers

jdreyer wrote on Mar 17, 2020, 15:28:
Or were you concerned that the TP would somehow hack your network?

Kxmode wrote on Mar 17, 2020, 02:36:

jdreyer wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 19:10:
KX, you should check out The Wire. Simply the greatest crime drama ever made. All four seasons are on Amazon Prime streaming right now. The series launched a dozen careers including Idris Elba, Michael B. Jordan, Dominic West, and others.

I just might if it is available on Vidangel! Not a fan of raw-format shows.

Kxmode wrote on Mar 17, 2020, 02:31:

Cutter wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 17:25:

Mr. Tact wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 16:46:

jdreyer wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 14:07:
Also, we're lucky that it was a virus with a low mortality that went viral, and not the bird flu with its 60% mortality rate. Then we'd be well and truly fucked.

If there was a pandemic which killed 60% of the population, it might be better to be part of the 60%... afterwards is going to be ugly.

Initially? Sure. After that things would be much better for those who remain. Cheap real estate, no shortage of job opportunities, etc. Thanos was right.

I wish you all had my faith in the future of humanity. It is less pessimistic. Most of you already know what it is, as I've shared it in detail. But I will leave this positive thought, "And no resident will say: "I am sick.'" (Isaiah 33:24). It is one of the many positive things promised by God's Kingdom.

Kxmode wrote on Mar 17, 2020, 02:24:
I've noticed an increase in websites selling reasonably priced items like toilet paper. I made a blind purchase from a Chinese seller located in Xi'an, which is a city in Shaanxi province, next door to Henan province where Coronavirus originated. Once I realized that I promptly canceled the order. It's a good idea to look at WHO is selling the item.

Kxmode wrote on Mar 17, 2020, 02:19:

Scottish Martial Arts wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 20:53:

Kxmode wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 16:52:
Don't be so quick to judge people.

You're right; I'm sorry. It has been a stressful few days. Do watch The Wire, though.

Thank you, and I completely understand.

I wanted to share this with you all. VidAngel is offering its services free for two-weeks for families stuck at home. I use this service often. It was how I was able to watch a PG-13 version of GOT. It makes TV shows family-friendly that would not otherwise be. You don't have to worry about what you and or your children watch with it enabled.

WannaLogAlready wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 21:31:

Cutter wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 17:25:

Mr. Tact wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 16:46:

jdreyer wrote on Mar 16, 2020, 14:07:
Also, we're lucky that it was a virus with a low mortality that went viral, and not the bird flu with its 60% mortality rate. Then we'd be well and truly fucked.

If there was a pandemic which killed 60% of the population, it might be better to be part of the 60%... afterwards is going to be ugly.

Initially? Sure. After that things would be much better for those who remain. Cheap real estate, no shortage of job opportunities, etc. Thanos was right.

Cutter, things aren´t so incredibly simple !

The world is like a castle of cards.

Drinkable water, food, fertilizer, pesticides, oil, energy, health carers, medicaments, security, the economy, trade, trucks, engines, and a thousand more, all depend on prepared -that alone may take years- and organized people to function.

Take away sufficient, and it all will go to hell *fast*

With a diminished civilization, what real estate demand with a surplus of houses, even today in Japan vacant houses are mandatorily demolished, what jobs with a dispersed or nearly lawless population, rather famines and dying of infected cavities.

Full or even partial recovery to actual standards, could take decades or centuries, or not happen *at all*.

I hope you were sarcastic or playful, and not so cold-hearted, you worry me, man.

Goggle it for respected sources.

Best of wishes