And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway

Re:And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway by logifail on Tuesday August 18, 2026 @03:24PM (#49351237)

Last week I had boarded a flight at LHR and the crew were just starting their safety briefing when everyone's phones went off with that wildfires 'emergency' alert message.

I was unimpressed with the message, along with the (non-UK) crew.

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Re:And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway by alansaber on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @12:28AM (#49356838)

My completely unsubstantiated impression is that it was the govt putting out a feeler on whether it should use the alert system more frequently (and afaik it was relatively unpopular)

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Re:And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway by johneth on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @01:49PM (#49364774)

I'd have to agree, given the past alerts (https://www.gov.uk/alerts/past-alerts) seem to be reasonable and localised.

Hopefully they take heed.

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Re:And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway by GJim on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @06:32AM (#49359586)

I'm puzzled why your entirely factual and relevant statement documenting your experience has been downvoted.

Would a downvoter care to explain themselves?

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