OH NO! Possible oil spill imminent on Great Barrier Reef

Discussion in 'Environmental' started by gabbagabbawill, Apr 4, 2010.

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  1. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    The Chinese aren't exactly environmentalists. I know that many ships would veer from shipping lanes if it could save money, but doing it on the great barrier reef is just absolutely dumb, and I'd like to think that most captains wouldn't risk this kind of thing in this particular area.
     
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  3. ScubaBrett22

    ScubaBrett22 Fire Shrimp

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    i agree with you 100%
     
  4. Broaner

    Broaner Feather Duster

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    Edited statement after containing my rage.

    This guy should be chopped into bits and feed to the reef inhabitants.
     
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  5. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    things are MUCH easier when one hits the "report this post to a moderator" button rather than taking things into ones own hands....Curt
     
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  6. NU-2reef

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    WHOA WHOA WHOA!!

    both of you are out of line here. things need to be handled with maturity and courtesy. and telling someone to do something to oneself is not adressing the issue with any courtesy.

    please keep it friendly
     
  7. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    You know at 35 years old I have heard it all but this is a family forum. I just think the swearing is not called for. If I am out of line for thinking this fine. I have been part of this community for about 3 years I appericaite it and hope me keeping this family orentied does not leave me a black mark. I think the swearing is just not called for!
     
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  9. inwall75

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    I agree with you that this is a family forum and I'm very glad you have a sense of ownership and protectiveness of 3Reef. Please hit the Moderator button next time so emotions don't escalate. No harm, no foul. Problem solved.:)
     
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  10. ZachB

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    Horrible. The reef will recover, though. The captain needs to be fired, the company slapped with huge fines, and there needs to be a better GPS tracking / alert system installed on ships to notify when they stray from course such as this.
     
  11. mirandacollc

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    Thanks Curt! I was unaware of this feature on the forum.... I appoligise if I came across wrong. BTW where is the mod button?
     
  12. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    You didn't come off wrong. I completely understood that you had your kid reading with you so I understand.

    Under your user name, you'll see the online/offline button, the scales to give people Karma, and the little red triangle button. The red triangle will report a post to the mods/admin.