tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post2387552500542160516..comments2023-08-07T03:48:26.520-07:00Comments on Dave's Buttoned-Up Mind: Riot - A Black Mark on a CityDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-50000841151751315262011-06-18T17:30:59.104-07:002011-06-18T17:30:59.104-07:00Hi Raquel!
Yeah, they took down the video again. ...Hi Raquel!<br /><br />Yeah, they took down the video again. I knew they would. Oh well. It was an awesome shot. :)<br /><br />I hope people remember more the image of the thousands of people the next day, pitching in to clean up.<br /><br />*That's* the Vancouver I know.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and reading.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-54970398928407469612011-06-18T11:09:32.254-07:002011-06-18T11:09:32.254-07:00Honestly I wasn't aware of the riots until I s...Honestly I wasn't aware of the riots until I saw a news feed showing the 'kissing couple' in the midst of the riots (but then again I'm not a hockey fan and I don't Tweet).<br /><br />I was shocked at the morons who posted their criminal activity on Facebook but then again, not really. Criminals don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the chandelier. (Btw- I can't view the video due to a copyright by Brad Raabis?)<br /><br />I agree that there is a major issue when the media is encouraging people to send photos/videos while the police are trying to get people to clear the area. And certainly not a Vancouver issue, it happens all the time here. It's appalling.<br /><br />I think most people won't let this incident scar their perception of Vancouver, it certainly won't for me.Raquel Speetzennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-91473632649164508232011-06-16T11:52:29.811-07:002011-06-16T11:52:29.811-07:00Ravenmyth: You are so right. It was a few, out of ...Ravenmyth: You are so right. It was a few, out of control people. In fact, the police are now saying that this was something set off by "criminals and anarchists," people who used this event as a cover for their hooliganism. <br /><br />http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/241862--criminals-anarchists-responsible-for-riot-vpd<br /><br />This isn't the city we live in, and maybe I will do a post highlighting the beauty of it.<br /><br />Anon: You're right, it is just a tool. That's why I hope people will grow up and learn how to use it.<br /><br />Si: Yep, it only takes a few. Thankfully, we missed it all. Just saw it.<br /><br />And I do love that video. I'm glad it's still up. :)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-89596115101968293962011-06-16T11:07:50.178-07:002011-06-16T11:07:50.178-07:00Great post... and I'm sorry about last night. ...Great post... and I'm sorry about last night. It only takes a few idiots to ruin it for the rest. Glad you guys are okay!<br /><br />P.S. That video was awesome, gotta love that karma!Sihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569160767672031876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-41047172726395626092011-06-16T10:01:41.250-07:002011-06-16T10:01:41.250-07:00We've seen the future and it's narcissitic...We've seen the future and it's narcissitic brats whose life begun and will end with thinking they are owed something just for existing. <br /><br />This is our society, where people like Kim Kardasian can be famous for having a sex tape and no discernable skills, so why shouldn't some idiots think they can be "famous" for setting cars on fire? <br /><br />And don't get me started with the media. ;) <br /><br />And double that on tinfoil hats and black helicopters with respect to the NHL head office. Mr. Gallagher is going to be busy writing many a column on this playoff run. It will most likely be very difficult to disagree. <br /><br />And don't think social media is an issue. It's just a tool. It's up to us to be intelligent enough not to abuse or waste it. <br /><br />Nice post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-37318016502059013372011-06-16T10:00:25.962-07:002011-06-16T10:00:25.962-07:00I agree with Bernadette..this should be seen as ju...I agree with Bernadette..this should be seen as just a flash..soon, something new will pop up and as they say, this will be yesterdays news. Does it make it right...No...for me this is very sad news. I too was born and raised here..and still choose to live in one of the most beautiful and safe cities in the world with all the wonderful people here. <br /><br />I would hope that our legacy is the Olympics..we had 2 weeks to showcase this amazing place and her peoples. That David, is who we are...this was an example of the few, out of control, behaving like spoiled children..kicking up dirt in the sandbox..understatement I know..but that is the kind of behaviour they were exhibiting..and Shame on Them...and they know who they are. <br /><br />Now Social Media will bite them in the butt when their pictures get plastered all over Facebook and the Police come knocking at their door. Instant Karma sucks!<br /><br />Just a thought...to heal our broken hearts David...do a follow up on the beauty of our lovely home...that would be the "Truth"...of who and what we are all about...use our Media to set the record straight!Ravenmythhttp://ravenmyth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-35779107227365667242011-06-16T09:20:18.415-07:002011-06-16T09:20:18.415-07:00Thanks, Bernadette.
It's hard to work today, ...Thanks, Bernadette.<br /><br />It's hard to work today, almost harder than it was on the days of the last two games. I had to get this off my chest before I could even think of doing anything.<br /><br />You may be right about how social media might be going through its growing pains, as we learn how to best use it, and what the bad parts of it might be.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-67134545692747455372011-06-16T09:09:06.936-07:002011-06-16T09:09:06.936-07:00Loved reading this post this morning. Your commen...Loved reading this post this morning. Your comment about people filming and taking pictures resonated so deeply with me. Last night, I watched the coverage of the riot from home and asked myself why people felt so compelled to stay around and catch the moments on their phones and cameras. It would seem that social media is somewhat of a paradox: intended to bring people together but also potentially creating a disconnect with reality? We have to remember that this is the first generation to grow up with Facebook and MySpace. I wonder how the use of social media will evolve for generations to come. That said, I realize that the benefits of social media far outweigh the disadvantages. <br />You're right about Vancouver being a beautiful city. I was born and raised there and the Vancouver I saw flashing on the screen last night should be seen as nothing more than a flash.Bernadette Regohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270545874085407169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-82511844981698665542011-06-16T09:03:56.394-07:002011-06-16T09:03:56.394-07:00Good point. It is getting talked about a *lot* on ...Good point. It is getting talked about a *lot* on Twitter. And that's wonderful.<br /><br />But I was talking more about the media in general. When the front page of the newspaper is a full-page picture of a guy standing front of a burning car.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728697892979323999.post-19415767013181828592011-06-16T09:02:14.133-07:002011-06-16T09:02:14.133-07:00I don't know about the media, but I'm seei...I don't know about the media, but I'm seeing tons on Twitter about the clean up. And with twitter around, who reads/watches the news anyways?Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214615912474657227noreply@blogger.com