Worrying lack of empathy in posters on Boards

Would you not be better off complaining to the local bishop's office about God sending snow in the first place?

I read a lot of their posts as I too am interested in weather. The beast from the east brought more cheer to Ireland than misery I think. Disruption, yes, but suffering? I think statistically it was a change from the norm for most and kids loved it. I'm sure you could tell me a heartbreaking story of someone who was isolated, or hungry, or slipped and broke a limb, but we can find those stories in almost every aspect of life. Snow is generally accepted as being a positive bit of fun for the few days it ever lasts here. I think you are in the minority here with your view.

I kinda know what you mean - I'll bet you find that most of those who cheer when they see a storm coming in or a blast of snow live in fairly well serviced and protected urban areas. If they were out on the west coast getting battered when running from the house to the shed or cut off for days by roads clogged with snow and ice, then the novelty would wear thin quickly.

But they don't - they live in urban areas and it adds a bit of excitement to otherwise dull lives. So give them a break and just ignore. Life is too short.

I just feel bad for the weather fans really. Excitedly posting their live updates about nothing happening in their area.

"10.00am, Greystones, a slight breeze coming from the West. Will update again at 10.05".

Then you see how pissy they get at newcomers daring to enter their forum during a snowstorm and my sympathy disappears as quickly as the piddly little layer of snow in their garden.

You do realise that actively hoping for something doesn't actually make it happen?

People on a weather forum hoping for some snow is not going to suddenly appease the great snow god in the sky, who will then do a dance and a blizzard will descend.

Lots of events ultimately cost lives. Sure look at the amount of lives lost in Qatar in preparation for the world cup.

People in the motoring forum look forward to the Isle of Man TT, which people die at on a yearly basis.

There are people in After Hours delighting in videos of Russian troops being killed by munitions dropped from drones.

Why is the weather forum, probably the most benign place on boards.ie, the one to point out?

You need to take a step back and think about the way you think about things.

I dont believe for one second someone saying "Id love if we had loads of snow" are even anywhere near thinking. "Id love to see loads of snow and it freezing old people in their homes and burying people in their cars".

I love listening to the sounds of the rain lashing down on the roof when im in the house. Doesnt mean im asking for that rain to be soaking people walking outside.

Reminds me of this 😂

Some people like snow, some don’t…

what do you want to do ? seeing as this is the feedback forum ? Prevent people from talking about snow ?

an empathy enforcement mod team ?

Ah you were banned. It makes sense now.

As a weather enthusiast, I'd love to see us get a few hurricanes or blizzards because from a meteorological/scientific perspective, I find it fascinating. Obviously , I don't want anyone to die. I'd love for us to get these events and for everything to pass off without a hitch. It's the science behind them that I love and that's what drives my enthusiasm. Plus we get snow so rarely, it looks pretty and the kids have a ball!

Obviously as an emergency responder you don't want these events and I respect that. I imagine they make your job very very challenging but me wishing for these events to happen isn't going to make one bit of difference to whether they actually happen or not.

If they don't happen in ireland, I'll just analyse weather charts and news reports from other countries instead and look on with envy