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Post by roxxstar on Nov 14, 2008 16:35:21 GMT -6
So, I found out today that there is a cop sitting down in the lobby area of our building. Apparently, he has been there for more then a week.
I guess the story behind it is that someone got fired and made some sort of comment about "killing everyone in the building".
A couple of things disturb me about this situation, besides the possibility of taking slugs for a job that I could give two shits less about:
1. Why the hell am I finding this shit out second hand, from the gossip whores of the company. Shouldn't management be forced to tell us that there was a threat made on our lives (however unlikely the situation occuring may be). I mean, c'mon. They are evidently taking it serious enough to post a cop in the lobby.
2. Shouldn't we be getting hazard pay or some shit for this?
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Post by isu is shit on Nov 17, 2008 12:20:58 GMT -6
What the fuck? I didn't know anything about that. Over the last few days I'd see a guy on the couch in the lobby all day and wondered what the hell he was doing down there, but never knew he was a cop. This is bullshit.
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Post by socal on Nov 17, 2008 12:53:01 GMT -6
So, I found out today that there is a cop sitting down in the lobby area of our building. Apparently, he has been there for more then a week. I guess the story behind it is that someone got fired and made some sort of comment about "killing everyone in the building". A couple of things disturb me about this situation, besides the possibility of taking slugs for a job that I could give two shits less about: 1. Why the hell am I finding this shit out second hand, from the gossip whores of the company. Shouldn't management be forced to tell us that there was a threat made on our lives (however unlikely the situation occuring may be). I mean, c'mon. They are evidently taking it serious enough to post a cop in the lobby. 2. Shouldn't we be getting hazard pay or some shit for this? 1. Because you're more likely to fall off your chair, bump your head and die --- than you are to die by the fired person. 2. No. See #1. And it seems that even though the chances are remote, your company is paying for extra security to keep you safe. Heck, if the scenario would be remotely likely - you'd owe your company $ for keeping you alive. |
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Post by roxxstar on Nov 17, 2008 16:46:00 GMT -6
I still feel like I should get a free cheeseburger or something........at least.
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Post by TBELL on Nov 17, 2008 16:47:26 GMT -6
Just start stealing pens...
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Post by roxxstar on Nov 17, 2008 18:46:59 GMT -6
I will. I'm also going to yoink those paper toilet seat covers.
I SHALL BE COMPENSATED!
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Post by TBELL on Nov 17, 2008 18:56:12 GMT -6
Oh you mean the paper ass gaskits? I would too!
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Post by NOTTHOR on Nov 18, 2008 21:24:01 GMT -6
So, I found out today that there is a cop sitting down in the lobby area of our building. Apparently, he has been there for more then a week. I guess the story behind it is that someone got fired and made some sort of comment about "killing everyone in the building". A couple of things disturb me about this situation, besides the possibility of taking slugs for a job that I could give two shits less about: 1. Why the hell am I finding this shit out second hand, from the gossip whores of the company. Shouldn't management be forced to tell us that there was a threat made on our lives (however unlikely the situation occuring may be). I mean, c'mon. They are evidently taking it serious enough to post a cop in the lobby. 2. Shouldn't we be getting hazard pay or some shit for this? 1. Because you're more likely to fall off your chair, bump your head and die --- than you are to die by the fired person. 2. No. See #1. And it seems that even though the chances are remote, your company is paying for extra security to keep you safe. Heck, if the scenario would be remotely likely - you'd owe your company $ for keeping you alive. Dude, the company is only scared of wrongful death liability if a guy who made threats actually comes back and starts something. They're only covering their own ass, they could give a fuck less if something happens to roxxstar. roxxstar doesn't owe them shit for keeping him safe, if anything they owe roxxstar for the trauma he has had to endure as a result of this ordeal. |
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Post by germaine on Nov 18, 2008 22:50:04 GMT -6
We've had a security guard on occasion at my place of employment, thanks to threats made by (suddenly) former employees. A few of us have a few escape routes planned out, depending on where we're at, just in case.
I'll also say that a security guard who is about 70 years old and can probably hardly lift a gun doesn't really make me feel safe.
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Post by Master Blaster on Nov 29, 2008 2:44:36 GMT -6
Quick everyone panic!
Okay, moving on. The chances of something like this happening are extremely remote. Thanks to the blood happy press however, we are all going to go through this. Something like - as well as finding out about 35 home products that can be lethal, yet we don't even know it. Stay tuned tonight at 10 to find out what you should know.......
I hate the freaking press sometimes.
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Post by thunderhawk on Dec 1, 2008 11:42:05 GMT -6
Quick everyone panic! Okay, moving on. The chances of something like this happening are extremely remote. Thanks to the blood happy press however, we are all going to go through this. Something like - as well as finding out about 35 home products that can be lethal, yet we don't even know it. Stay tuned tonight at 10 to find out what you should know....... I hate the freaking press sometimes. What the fuck does the press have to do with it? You're ripping the media for reporting things that might present harm to you or your family? I for one want to know if those fucking home products are dangerous and or lethal. I also want to know if the manufacturer knew it and sold the shit anyway, because the mendacious fuckwads ought to be sued out of existence, especially if they had prior knowledge. You're aware, I'm sure, that corporations often run cost/benefit formulas to decide whether to pull dangerous products or to just keep selling them and pay off those who they kill and maim. You knew that, right? Ford Pintos and shit? Sue-happy, you say? No. Fucking accountability-happy. And load up the punitive damages so it hurts. |
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Post by NOTTHOR on Dec 1, 2008 12:18:47 GMT -6
Whoa, calm down there Thunder - I think the phenomenon that MCPO is referring to is the propensity of the media to focus on the drastic 1 in 10,000,000 event instead of the mundane 1 in 10 or 1 in 100 event that will end up killing you. A helluva lot more people die from heart disease, cancer or car accidents every year than in terror attacks, from faulty products in their homes or office shootings, but the oversensationalization in the media seems more concerned about scaring the hell out of people about the occurrence of the freak event. If the media balanced probable harm against probability of occurrence in picking up stories, 18 out of every 22 minutes of news would focus on diet, exercise and safe driving. I think that is MCPO's point and people like you who are scared of your own shadow, should just keep on watching the news so that you know every product or activity that may possibly pose a 0.000000001% risk of harm to you or your family.
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Post by thunderhawk on Dec 1, 2008 14:05:45 GMT -6
Whoa, calm down there Thunder - I think the phenomenon that MCPO is referring to is the propensity of the media to focus on the drastic 1 in 10,000,000 event instead of the mundane 1 in 10 or 1 in 100 event that will end up killing you. A helluva lot more people die from heart disease, cancer or car accidents every year than in terror attacks, from faulty products in their homes or office shootings, but the oversensationalization in the media seems more concerned about scaring the hell out of people about the occurrence of the freak event. If the media balanced probable harm against probability of occurrence in picking up stories, 18 out of every 22 minutes of news would focus on diet, exercise and safe driving. I think that is MCPO's point and people like you who are scared of your own shadow, should just keep on watching the news so that you know every product or activity that may possibly pose a 0.000000001% risk of harm to you or your family. Scared of my own shadow? LOL. I'll remember that the next time I'm ready to jump off a precipice into a steep ass double diamond run. I do wear a helmet though, and I guess that makes me a pussy. Those fucking rocks and trees tend to be harder than my skull. I would, however, like to know if my car seat poses a danger to my daughter, having been involved in cases where kids have had their necks snapped due to known design flaws. That's always a rip-roaring fun outcome for all involved. |
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Post by NOTTHOR on Dec 1, 2008 21:52:34 GMT -6
Whoa, calm down there Thunder - I think the phenomenon that MCPO is referring to is the propensity of the media to focus on the drastic 1 in 10,000,000 event instead of the mundane 1 in 10 or 1 in 100 event that will end up killing you. A helluva lot more people die from heart disease, cancer or car accidents every year than in terror attacks, from faulty products in their homes or office shootings, but the oversensationalization in the media seems more concerned about scaring the hell out of people about the occurrence of the freak event. If the media balanced probable harm against probability of occurrence in picking up stories, 18 out of every 22 minutes of news would focus on diet, exercise and safe driving. I think that is MCPO's point and people like you who are scared of your own shadow, should just keep on watching the news so that you know every product or activity that may possibly pose a 0.000000001% risk of harm to you or your family. Scared of my own shadow? LOL. I'll remember that the next time I'm ready to jump off a precipice into a steep ass double diamond run. I do wear a helmet though, and I guess that makes me a pussy. Those fucking rocks and trees tend to be harder than my skull. I would, however, like to know if my car seat poses a danger to my daughter, having been involved in cases where kids have had their necks snapped due to known design flaws. That's always a rip-roaring fun outcome for all involved. Man, I wish iowafan was here to read that first paragraph. And spare me your warstories about moving around Redwelds for the trial attorneys in a case about a car seat manufatured in 1954 being defective. Just fucking Google the seat, set up a news alert, your kids will be just fine. |
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Post by thunderhawk on Dec 2, 2008 10:51:11 GMT -6
Scared of my own shadow? LOL. I'll remember that the next time I'm ready to jump off a precipice into a steep ass double diamond run. I do wear a helmet though, and I guess that makes me a pussy. Those fucking rocks and trees tend to be harder than my skull. I would, however, like to know if my car seat poses a danger to my daughter, having been involved in cases where kids have had their necks snapped due to known design flaws. That's always a rip-roaring fun outcome for all involved. Man, I wish iowafan was here to read that first paragraph. And spare me your warstories about moving around Redwelds for the trial attorneys in a case about a car seat manufatured in 1954 being defective. Just fucking Google the seat, set up a news alert, your kids will be just fine. You need iowaflam to do your dirty work for you? Sack up and bring it, you fucking poser. |
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Post by socal on Dec 2, 2008 22:46:16 GMT -6
Whoa, calm down there Thunder - I think the phenomenon that MCPO is referring to is the propensity of the media to focus on the drastic 1 in 10,000,000 event instead of the mundane 1 in 10 or 1 in 100 event that will end up killing you. A helluva lot more people die from heart disease, cancer or car accidents every year than in terror attacks, from faulty products in their homes or office shootings, but the oversensationalization in the media seems more concerned about scaring the hell out of people about the occurrence of the freak event. If the media balanced probable harm against probability of occurrence in picking up stories, 18 out of every 22 minutes of news would focus on diet, exercise and safe driving. I think that is MCPO's point and people like you who are scared of your own shadow, should just keep on watching the news so that you know every product or activity that may possibly pose a 0.000000001% risk of harm to you or your family. Scared of my own shadow? LOL. I'll remember that the next time I'm ready to jump off a precipice into a steep ass double diamond run. I do wear a helmet though, and I guess that makes me a pussy. Those fucking rocks and trees tend to be harder than my skull. I would, however, like to know if my car seat poses a danger to my daughter, having been involved in cases where kids have had their necks snapped due to known design flaws. That's always a rip-roaring fun outcome for all involved. Pussy, No. Gallon-of-water-on-the-brain-level-of-retarded, Yes. I vowed to never put on another ski (cross-country perhaps, but never a downhill). |
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