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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Man, CBC REALLY doesn’t want us talking about the J&J vaccine, which is weird because 3 provinces think it would help address some of the concerns of the hesitant.
    What makes you say that?
    Trying to make a post on the article about O’Toole and vaccines, took 3 attempts, all deactivated. Essentially only making the point that including J&J in the discussion would be helpful. Admittedly my first attempt editorialized a bit, second lacked a tiny bit of context, I see no problem with my third attempt (maybe I’ll go back for screenshots, lol).

    The real problem comes when compared to what is allowed to stand. My comment correcting someone on the delay between doses in the initial rollout seems to still be there so it was factual enough? The person was making it sound like the delay was justified at the time, even though there was zero science behind the tactic. We got lucky with the outcome, in my opinion.

    Edit to add: Can’t see anything offside with these (I’d need to wade through 1000+ posts to find my first attempt, sorry). Not sure why it put the pics at the top, lol.


    Also, the CBC does have articles about the J&J shot, so maybe try commenting on that one instead?
    We weren’t allowed to comment on the article about the 20,000 doses of J&J, if I recall correctly. The CBC is actually kind of a joke when it comes to what stories allow comments. I was floored they allowed comments on the story about raising the flags the other day (FN stories usually don’t allow comments), but very quickly all comments seemed to shut down for a time and the comments for that story remain invisible.

    Interesting. I never even bother to read the comments so I wasn't aware that some stories allow comments and some don't. 
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,996
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Man, CBC REALLY doesn’t want us talking about the J&J vaccine, which is weird because 3 provinces think it would help address some of the concerns of the hesitant.
    What makes you say that?
    Trying to make a post on the article about O’Toole and vaccines, took 3 attempts, all deactivated. Essentially only making the point that including J&J in the discussion would be helpful. Admittedly my first attempt editorialized a bit, second lacked a tiny bit of context, I see no problem with my third attempt (maybe I’ll go back for screenshots, lol).

    The real problem comes when compared to what is allowed to stand. My comment correcting someone on the delay between doses in the initial rollout seems to still be there so it was factual enough? The person was making it sound like the delay was justified at the time, even though there was zero science behind the tactic. We got lucky with the outcome, in my opinion.

    Edit to add: Can’t see anything offside with these (I’d need to wade through 1000+ posts to find my first attempt, sorry). Not sure why it put the pics at the top, lol.


    Also, the CBC does have articles about the J&J shot, so maybe try commenting on that one instead?
    We weren’t allowed to comment on the article about the 20,000 doses of J&J, if I recall correctly. The CBC is actually kind of a joke when it comes to what stories allow comments. I was floored they allowed comments on the story about raising the flags the other day (FN stories usually don’t allow comments), but very quickly all comments seemed to shut down for a time and the comments for that story remain invisible.

    Interesting. I never even bother to read the comments so I wasn't aware that some stories allow comments and some don't. 

    And I do see the absurdity of coming on a chat forum to comment about how commenting works on another site, lol. I've been saying for a while life has become a Monty Python sketch and admit I qualify as an example myself,  lol.  (Not sure why I couldn't post outside the quote,  lol. )
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    That 1.4 billion wasted at cbc.  The cbc should be defunded and sold..or better yet turn the network in to Canada’s pbs.  Make them fund raise...
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Man, CBC REALLY doesn’t want us talking about the J&J vaccine, which is weird because 3 provinces think it would help address some of the concerns of the hesitant.
    What makes you say that?
    Trying to make a post on the article about O’Toole and vaccines, took 3 attempts, all deactivated. Essentially only making the point that including J&J in the discussion would be helpful. Admittedly my first attempt editorialized a bit, second lacked a tiny bit of context, I see no problem with my third attempt (maybe I’ll go back for screenshots, lol).

    The real problem comes when compared to what is allowed to stand. My comment correcting someone on the delay between doses in the initial rollout seems to still be there so it was factual enough? The person was making it sound like the delay was justified at the time, even though there was zero science behind the tactic. We got lucky with the outcome, in my opinion.

    Edit to add: Can’t see anything offside with these (I’d need to wade through 1000+ posts to find my first attempt, sorry). Not sure why it put the pics at the top, lol.


    Also, the CBC does have articles about the J&J shot, so maybe try commenting on that one instead?
    We weren’t allowed to comment on the article about the 20,000 doses of J&J, if I recall correctly. The CBC is actually kind of a joke when it comes to what stories allow comments. I was floored they allowed comments on the story about raising the flags the other day (FN stories usually don’t allow comments), but very quickly all comments seemed to shut down for a time and the comments for that story remain invisible.

    Interesting. I never even bother to read the comments so I wasn't aware that some stories allow comments and some don't. 

    And I do see the absurdity of coming on a chat forum to comment about how commenting works on another site, lol. I've been saying for a while life has become a Monty Python sketch and admit I qualify as an example myself,  lol.  (Not sure why I couldn't post outside the quote,  lol. )

    Think outside the box, Darth! :lol: 

    BC will be getting some doses of J&J next week and plans to offer them first to unvaccinated health care workers. We have less than 2% unvaccinated but, given the stresses in the system, losing anybody causes problems. About 3,000 remain unvaccinated and on unpaid leave and a chunk of them have said that they will accept the J&J. 
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Meltdown99 said:
    That 1.4 billion wasted at cbc.  The cbc should be defunded and sold..or better yet turn the network in to Canada’s pbs.  Make them fund raise...

    What's your rationale for this?

    The CBC is consistently assessed as highly factual. It provides local radio coverage in communities large and small across the country. It provides programming in English, French and eight Indigenous languages, something one would think you would be in support of. It supports emerging Canadian artists, including a large focus on Indigenous creators, and employs about 7,000 people. The last poll that I could find showed that 48% of Canadian favour increasing funding to the CBC, 33% favour leaving it as is, and only 17% favour reducing it. Presumably a smaller amount than 17% favour getting rid of it entirely. 
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  • Parksy
    Parksy Posts: 1,852
    oftenreading said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    That 1.4 billion wasted at cbc.  The cbc should be defunded and sold..or better yet turn the network in to Canada’s pbs.  Make them fund raise...

    What's your rationale for this?

    The CBC is consistently assessed as highly factual. It provides local radio coverage in communities large and small across the country. It provides programming in English, French and eight Indigenous languages, something one would think you would be in support of. It supports emerging Canadian artists, including a large focus on Indigenous creators, and employs about 7,000 people. The last poll that I could find showed that 48% of Canadian favour increasing funding to the CBC, 33% favour leaving it as is, and only 17% favour reducing it. Presumably a smaller amount than 17% favour getting rid of it entirely. 
    Let's not forget that because of CBC Gem, I can stream Portlandia absolutely free of charge.  :) 
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,996
    edited November 2021
    Here’s hoping the “suspicious package” that delayed the national ceremony today was something innocuous not sinister.

    Edit to add https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/suspicious-package-delayed-ottawa-remembrance-day-ceremony-rcmp-1.5661787
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739

    Remembrance Day memorial in Cranbrook, B.C. defaced with graffiti




    Give Peas A Chance…
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,996
    Meltdown99 said:

    Remembrance Day memorial in Cranbrook, B.C. defaced with graffiti




    Disgusting. And I don’t discount the possibility that it was actually done by an anti-vaxxer. Whoever did it needs to be found and charged.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Meltdown99 said:

    Remembrance Day memorial in Cranbrook, B.C. defaced with graffiti




    Disgusting. And I don’t discount the possibility that it was actually done by an anti-vaxxer. Whoever did it needs to be found and charged.
    BC had a rash of problems with or at the ceremonies yesterday. The Kelowna ceremony was interrupted by anti-vaxx protestors shouting. There was quite a confrontation from the sounds of it. 
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,996
    edited November 2021
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Meltdown99 said:

    Remembrance Day memorial in Cranbrook, B.C. defaced with graffiti




    Disgusting. And I don’t discount the possibility that it was actually done by an anti-vaxxer. Whoever did it needs to be found and charged.
    BC had a rash of problems with or at the ceremonies yesterday. The Kelowna ceremony was interrupted by anti-vaxx protestors shouting. There was quite a confrontation from the sounds of it. 
    Seeing headlines, just sad. I hope my unvaccinated cousins in (nearby) Vernon weren’t a part of the Kelowna disruption.

    All sides need to remember there’s an appropriate time and place for all things…and equally inappropriate times as well.

    Edit to add CBC’s story (damn paywalls, lol).

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/remembrance-day-vaccine-mandates-protest-kelowna-bc-1.6246356
    Post edited by DarthMaeglin on
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,680
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Meltdown99 said:

    Remembrance Day memorial in Cranbrook, B.C. defaced with graffiti




    Disgusting. And I don’t discount the possibility that it was actually done by an anti-vaxxer. Whoever did it needs to be found and charged.

    I would actually put money on it being an anti-vaxxer.
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    oftenreading said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Man, CBC REALLY doesn’t want us talking about the J&J vaccine, which is weird because 3 provinces think it would help address some of the concerns of the hesitant.
    What makes you say that?
    Trying to make a post on the article about O’Toole and vaccines, took 3 attempts, all deactivated. Essentially only making the point that including J&J in the discussion would be helpful. Admittedly my first attempt editorialized a bit, second lacked a tiny bit of context, I see no problem with my third attempt (maybe I’ll go back for screenshots, lol).

    The real problem comes when compared to what is allowed to stand. My comment correcting someone on the delay between doses in the initial rollout seems to still be there so it was factual enough? The person was making it sound like the delay was justified at the time, even though there was zero science behind the tactic. We got lucky with the outcome, in my opinion.

    Edit to add: Can’t see anything offside with these (I’d need to wade through 1000+ posts to find my first attempt, sorry). Not sure why it put the pics at the top, lol.


    Also, the CBC does have articles about the J&J shot, so maybe try commenting on that one instead?
    We weren’t allowed to comment on the article about the 20,000 doses of J&J, if I recall correctly. The CBC is actually kind of a joke when it comes to what stories allow comments. I was floored they allowed comments on the story about raising the flags the other day (FN stories usually don’t allow comments), but very quickly all comments seemed to shut down for a time and the comments for that story remain invisible.

    Interesting. I never even bother to read the comments so I wasn't aware that some stories allow comments and some don't. 

    And I do see the absurdity of coming on a chat forum to comment about how commenting works on another site, lol. I've been saying for a while life has become a Monty Python sketch and admit I qualify as an example myself,  lol.  (Not sure why I couldn't post outside the quote,  lol. )
    if you backspace your entire text, it traps you in the quote. I just refresh and start over so it doesn't do that. 
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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    There's no bread, eggs, meat, or produce here since our highways have been cut from the mainland this week. Those items are like 2020 toilet paper.

     After covid, fires, floods, and mudslides somehow gotta keep the sh!t from affecting the kid! Thank-PJ she got some music in this year!
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    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,680
    tish said:
    There's no bread, eggs, meat, or produce here since our highways have been cut from the mainland this week. Those items are like 2020 toilet paper.

     After covid, fires, floods, and mudslides somehow gotta keep the sh!t from affecting the kid! Thank-PJ she got some music in this year!

    That really really sucks, I'm sorry. Where are you? Which highway needs to open for you to get goods again?
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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    edited November 2021
    Any of them, lol. All 4 routes in are hooped.They should have a crappy route up by Monday.

    The goddamn airlines jacked fees up the Ying yang, too, for this travel route!
    Post edited by Spunkie on
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    I have been told by two people at work today that there is a “gas shortage” on the Island. I suspect it’s mostly panic buying but not really sure yet. Luckily I commute by bike or foot and don’t really need my car for any long trips in the next while but damn, the bad news really keeps coming these days. 

    I was in Tofino over the weekend and was lucky enough to get back to Victoria Sunday night after a terrible, terrifying drive on flooded roads. The next day they shut the highway due to flooding and washouts. I’m just grateful I got home.

    I have not tried to go to the grocery store yet. Not sure how that will look since I think that most of our goods come into port in Nanaimo rather than Victoria. 

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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    flew home from vancouver on Monday morning. lucky to get to our plane on time. so many of the roads were closed or blocked by accidents. got to the gate 5 minutes prior to boarding. 
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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    ^Happy n safe travels! Glad you made your ride!
    I was swimming in the Great Barrier Reef 
    Animals were hiding behind the Coral 
    Except for little Turtle
    I could swear he's trying to talk to me 
    Gurgle Gurgle
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,906
    oftenreading said:
    I have been told by two people at work today that there is a “gas shortage” on the Island. I suspect it’s mostly panic buying but not really sure yet. Luckily I commute by bike or foot and don’t really need my car for any long trips in the next while but damn, the bad news really keeps coming these days. 

    I was in Tofino over the weekend and was lucky enough to get back to Victoria Sunday night after a terrible, terrifying drive on flooded roads. The next day they shut the highway due to flooding and washouts. I’m just grateful I got home.

    I have not tried to go to the grocery store yet. Not sure how that will look since I think that most of our goods come into port in Nanaimo rather than Victoria. 


    That was crazy today.  As far as I know there's plenty of fuel up up island, it's that the tankers are having a hard time getting over the malahat.  Then the media and everyone started on face book posted about a short, causing panic, and lots of people went to the pumps to lineup.

    Similar to you I don't use Ranger all that much.  I bus downtown to get to work.  Truck gets use for chores and recreation on the weekend.  Sometimes I'll go a month without needing a fill.

    It's crazy seeing all the people that just need their gas, and/or really need to travel over the malahat... sigh...

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