Originally Posted by
AlwaysAisle
Let’s give a break to OP (Paella747), was this first time experience of any significant earthquake for Paella747? Do you remember first time experiencing any significant earthquake?
This is like ramming on a person who had sex for the first time. Sure some of you thought you were God’s gift after having sex for the first time. But now you come to realize you are mediocre at best. If you are middle age and still think you are God’s gift…, then you are hopeless…
If it were significant that would be one thing, but by the standards of those operating the infrastructure here it was not. That is a random standard to apply I know, but since the city runs on it, shall we do the same?
Yes, I do remember the first time I was in a significant quake and it really got me thinking I needed to be better prepared.
Not entirely sure what ramming on someone means, but I can guess from context. Never was god’s gift but then again I really have no point of comparison. We all have our own standards in that arena I imagine.
For earthquakes there is data against which we can compare subsequent events. If my initial comment gave the impression I was trying to diminish the OP’s impression, I guess I should apologize. What I had hoped to convey was great disdain for the western press’ treatment of the news. I had quite enough of sensationalist earthquake reporting after 3/11.