Manchester and London

[Aedilred]

I hope that all GitPers and their families are safe and were unaffected by last night's terrible events.

Know that our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and the city as a whole at this difficult time.

[factotum]

I wasn't affected directly by it, but I live on the edge of Manchester and it's been a bit quiet and subdued here today.

[The Succubus]

Aye. Was worried about our northern UKitPers. Hope ya'll are okay.

[DyerMaker]

Thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families, and those affected by this cowardice act of terror. I too hope those in our gaming family here are safe.

[Bartmanhomer]

I feel sad and upset about this horrific event. My condolences to the victims families. I hope Arianna Grande is all right as well.

[FinnLassie]

A friend of mine lives 15 miles off of where the incident happened, and he's somewhat shaken up due to it being so... local.

All my prayers to everyone who's affected by this event.

[Togath]

While no one I personally know was affected by it, my condolences go out to those who were less fortunate.
Hopefully those injured will have a swift recovery.

[veti]

I can, just about, imagine what it must be like to wave your kids away to a concert, and then hear of news like this. Sympathies don't seem like much, but they're all I can offer.

[8BitNinja]

My condolences to all the families who lost loved ones. You are in my prayers.

[Bartmanhomer]

At least Ariana Grande is OK.

[Heliomance]

At least Ariana Grande is OK.

Dude. That's... kinda a really horrifically insensitive sentiment. Like, disgustingly so. People died, and all you can say is "at least the famous person is fine!"

[Jon_Dahl]

Dude. That's... kinda a really horrifically insensitive sentiment. Like, disgustingly so. People died, and all you can say is "at least the famous person is fine!"

I think his comment makes sense. I would gather that he didn't know and still doesn't know anyone by name who was killed, who wasn't killed in the attack, not to mention their relatives. I certainly don't! But Bartmanhomer and I know both know Ariana Grande, so we have a name and a face of a person who survived the attack. There you have it.

[Bartmanhomer]

Dude. That's... kinda a really horrifically insensitive sentiment. Like, disgustingly so. People died, and all you can say is "at least the famous person is fine!"

How is that insensitive? I really feel sympathy of the victims. At least she didn't get hurt or get killed which is a good thing. Right?

[Brother Oni]

How is that insensitive? I really feel sympathy of the victims. At least she didn't get hurt or get killed which is a good thing. Right?

It's mostly due to the inappropriate emoticon which gives the implication being that you only care about the celebrity not being hurt, not the other 22 deaths and 116 injured.

If you've read anything at all of the attack, Ariana Grande wasn't in any danger whatsoever as she was already backstage when the detonation happened in the foyer. It's not like the Bataclan attack where the band actually saw the attackers gunning down the crowd.

[Bartmanhomer]

It's mostly due to the inappropriate emoticon which gives the implication being that you only care about the celebrity not being hurt, not the other 22 deaths and 116 injured.

If you've read anything at all of the attack, Ariana Grande wasn't in any danger whatsoever as she was already backstage when the detonation happened in the foyer. It's not like the Bataclan attack where the band actually saw the attackers gunning down the crowd.

Oh I'm so sorry about that. I'll be more sensitive to victims than the celebrity. I really do feel sorry about the victims and the victims families.

[FinnLassie]

Ariana Grande has mentioned that she'd be performing again in Manchester, holding a benefit concert. Lovely gesture.

[Gwynfrid]

My prayers and wishes go to the many who died and the many more who were hurt, directly or indirectly. We live in a troubled world, and we need to stick together since this is unfortunately not the last time something this horrible happens... the same prayers and wishes go to the victims of the similar barbaric crimes in Egypt, as well.

[2D8HP]

These kinds of events just make me sad.

Other types of "current events", on the news get me to spout, "If I was President I'd..." this or that instead of whatever, but these kinds of things?

I have no ideas, only tears.

[Aedilred]

And now it's London's turn, again.

Apparently the events are still ongoing, so stay safe.

[Togath]

The details seem pretty vague so far...
Sounds like the only confirmed thing is the bridge incident(which sounds like it might be a drunk driver? Not... not that is much better than alternatives). Hopefully more details will emerge.
*my hugs to those affected* it's been a rough month.

[gooddragon1]

I'd like to take this time to say that there's no excuse for what they're doing and I condemn it. My thoughts and condolences to those who were afflicted by this barbarism.

[Togath]

I'm still holding some hope it's just drunk idiots, rather than angry people trying to claim they're serving a [Banana] they don't really follow. The stuff people like bombers follow... is not really what [Banana] is.

[WarKitty]

There's been stabbings in the Borough Market area now.

At least at this point it's being officially treated as terrorism

[Roland St. Jude]

Sheriff: Please handle this thread with appropriate sensitivity and respect. Also, remember that real world religion and politics are completely prohibited on this forum.

[factotum]

It's confirmed as a terrorist incident--6 dead, the 3 attackers all shot by police, 48 injured. Picture of one of the attackers shows him wearing what looks like a bomb vest, although police say it's a fake, presumably worn in order to scare people that much more. Don't have any words for what I'm feeling right now.

[Jon_Dahl]

Most likely the terrorists will get more active next month since last July was relatively deadly in Central Europe and France.

[Brother Oni]

About the only good thing from the London attack is a picture of people being evacuated, where one man is fleeing, pint still in hand.

Even if there's a terrorist attack, nothing gets between an English person and their drink, especially if they've paid £5.50 for it.

[Ninja_Prawn]

Even if there's a terrorist attack, nothing gets between an English person and their drink, especially if they've paid £5.50 for it.

Seriously. Drinks in central London are mad expensive. I'd say "it makes me glad I'm a teetotaler," but they tend to charge just as much for soft drinks!

I'm loving the #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling tweets...

People pronouncing it scone, when it is actually pronounced scone. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

Toasters that aren't big enough to fit in the whole slice of toast. What is the point? #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

Bake Off being sold to C4 #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

And about no-go zones:

Only time Borough Market is a no-gone zone is Thursday evening after work, when you can't move for the suits spilling out of pubs

[BWR]

especially if they've paid £5.50 for it.

Bah!
Cheap!
I pay 4-5 pounds for a decent beer in the stores. In pubs and bars it's around 8 pounds. Never mind the harder things.

[gooddragon1]

Bah!
Cheap!
I pay 4-5 pounds for a decent beer in the stores. In pubs and bars it's around 8 pounds. Never mind the harder things.

Does it come in a gold plated cup on a silver platter?