Servers are Down

[ArkhamNative]

I fully support SE's actions to temporarily shut down their datacenters. I'd tell them please take as long as you need to do what's best.

I urge those who are complaining or questioning to take a moment to try to get a sense of perspective on the immensity of this disaster. Over 20% of the nation's electricity generation was lost. The remaining needs to be prioritized for rescue and recovery efforts, including heat for the shelters for the hundreds of thousands whose homes and even whole towns were completely destroyed. If you can't comprehend the horrible loss and destruction, maybe start with current estimates that the entire country seems to have shifted 8-12 feet from where it had been.

I also suggest that we look into donating at least some portion of our PlayOnline/FFXI monthly fee to a disaster relief organization providing supplies and assistance to Japan in this time of dire need.