rjd_jr said...

rjd_jr at 07:59 AM JST - 7th October

I think there is a move to hold people accountable for what they post on the internet in several countries (some girl killed herself over mean spirited remarks on her myspace page). This is an interesting precedent.

Posted in S Korea police to crack down on 'malicious messages' on Internet at 07:59 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:57 AM JST - 7th October

Rest in peace. I wish there were more outrage here over crime victims instead of engaging in unfounded hearsay about what Japanese males are doing in the Phillipines, etc. etc. At any rate, I wish his family closure and this won't negatively affect Jp business people from investing and working…

Posted in Japanese man dies of gunshot wound in Philippines at 07:57 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:53 AM JST - 7th October

This is exactly what I was referring to in previous posts. Fuld feels "horrible" about what happened? His arrogance and actions (and inactions) resulted in the collapse of a legendary financial institution and destroyed the lives of so many. And for this he was compensated handsomely.

Notice how he does…

Posted in Congress opens hearings on financial meltdown with focus on execs' compensation at 07:53 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:50 AM JST - 7th October

Cool ideas! Hope to see these neat toys on this side of the Pacific.

Posted in Toymakers turn to adults to boost sales at 07:50 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:48 AM JST - 7th October

What an appropriate thread. The basic anonymity of the internet allows those frustrated, sick, and unhappy souls to vent out their inadequacies online. It gives them a sense of superiority that they would never achieve in real life.

Posted in Why are so many people rude in cyberspace? at 07:48 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:46 AM JST - 7th October

This is the correct thing to do. Obviously as this melanine scare has spread throughout the globe, it simply cannot be blamed on extremist actions on the part of Japanese officials. It has nothing to do with bribery or payoffs either. If that were the case then all countries affected…

Posted in Japan steps up inspection of animal feed, pet food from China at 07:46 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 07:42 AM JST - 7th October

This has less to do with Jp society (as per usual) than with the manager and his gross negligence. He should be criminally prosecuted for his actions. If an alarm goes off but then gets cut off (other tenants besides the manager stated that the alarms went off), it's normal…

Posted in Manager says he cut off fire alarm during fatal fire in Osaka at 07:42 AM JST - 7th October
rjd_jr at 01:18 PM JST - 6th October

Great idea, it's about time though.

Posted in Willcom, Baidu to provide info services to Chinese visitors to Japan at 01:18 PM JST - 6th October
rjd_jr at 01:17 PM JST - 6th October

Geez, yet another bear attack. If it's not stabbings or suicides, it's darned bear attacks.

Posted in Two people attacked by bear in Niigata at 01:17 PM JST - 6th October
rjd_jr at 09:18 AM JST - 6th October

No worries BlackFlag, no need to argue with or "debate" with hate speech. Much props to this young lady for winning a prestigious award in a prestigious contest, great for her.

Posted in Japanese wins int'l flute contest at 09:18 AM JST - 6th October