If masks become compulsory in shops (Vol. 2)

[Dr Murdoch]

vixen1700 said:

But here in East London there's a lot of sickly/miserable/shuffling. .

Been the same for years, no?

[anonymous-user]

Thin White Duke said:

Sigh. Please read this, in particular the section about masks. https://www.coronababble.com/post/how-the-mean-psy...

And this: https://www.coronababble.com/post/five-good-reason...

Essentially they are being used to maintain the fear factor and keep us compliant. They are the most visible form of showing we are/are not conforming to the rules.

Lol

[Dr Murdoch]

Thin White Duke said:

Masks have done nothing to reduce the number of infections. Some blame it on social distancing not being adhered to when in public places, but I think that's a reach.

Ive noticed since masks were made mandatory, social distancing just stopped.

And infections/cases have been rising since they were introduced and spread..

Are masks giving the wearer a feeling of invisibility? Remember back in March/April when people would jump out of you way coming down the street?...

Thats long gone! Now its a free for all in supermarkets, but thats ok as we have masks....

So social distancing (which has some benefit) has been elbowed by 'face coverings' which unless med grad are useless.

Oh, rubbish masks might stop droplets when one sneezes, but who doesn't sneeze/cough into their elbow? If we all done that, then no need for masks?

[Dr Murdoch]

Sneeze, cough (into elbow) and mask can F off.

[Thin White Duke]

Funny username said:

Thin White Duke said:

Sigh. Please read this, in particular the section about masks. https://www.coronababble.com/post/how-the-mean-psy...

And this: https://www.coronababble.com/post/five-good-reason...

Essentially they are being used to maintain the fear factor and keep us compliant. They are the most visible form of showing we are/are not conforming to the rules.

I’ve never worn one, never will. I’m just playing devils advocate to see what the general consensus is regarding masks against cases.

The trouble is it's like lock downs. The government will claim it would be worse if they didn't implement them so they are in a win win situation.

The mask act lasts until next July so I doubt the mandate to wear them will be relaxed before then.

[Thin White Duke]

Dr Murdoch said:

Thin White Duke said:

Masks have done nothing to reduce the number of infections. Some blame it on social distancing not being adhered to when in public places, but I think that's a reach.

Ive noticed since masks were made mandatory, social distancing just stopped.

And infections/cases have been rising since they were introduced and spread..

Are masks giving the wearer a feeling of invisibility? Remember back in March/April when people would jump out of you way coming down the street?...

Thats long gone! Now its a free for all in supermarkets, but thats ok as we have masks....

So social distancing (which has some benefit) has been elbowed by 'face coverings' which unless med grad are useless.

Oh, rubbish masks might stop droplets when one sneezes, but who doesn't sneeze/cough into their elbow? If we all done that, then no need for masks?

There could be some truth in that. I think that masks give people a false sense of protection. To be honest I couldn't care less if people don't socially distance in supermarkets, but then again I've never invaded someone's personal space when in one.

[breamster]

Jimboka said:

Thin White Duke said:

Sigh. Please read this, in particular the section about masks. https://www.coronababble.com/post/how-the-mean-psy...

And this: https://www.coronababble.com/post/five-good-reason...

Essentially they are being used to maintain the fear factor and keep us compliant. They are the most visible form of showing we are/are not conforming to the rules.

Lol

[vixen1700]

Dr Murdoch said:

Are masks giving the wearer a feeling of invisibility? Remember back in March/April when people would jump out of you way coming down the street?...

We still get a few good 'jumpers' each week as we walk down the street maskless. You can see their terror behind their masks.

Insane.

[steveo3002]

Dr Murdoch said:

Ive noticed since masks were made mandatory, social distancing just stopped.

And infections/cases have been rising since they were introduced and spread..

Are masks giving the wearer a feeling of invisibility? Remember back in March/April when people would jump out of you way coming down the street?...

Thats long gone! Now its a free for all in supermarkets, but thats ok as we have masks....

distancing went away overnight here when the masks came in , plus some shops were only allowing one shopper instead of mum , dad , nan and 8 kids , thats stopped too

[alangla]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54748253 - Masks in the classroom now.

[grumbledoak]

alangla said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54748253 - Masks in the classroom now.

Evil.

[Biker 1]

grumbledoak said:

alangla said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54748253 - Masks in the classroom now.

Evil.

& utterly pointless

[semisane]

vixen1700 said:

We still get a few good 'jumpers' each week as we walk down the street maskless. You can see their terror behind their masks.

Insane.

From your perspective

Why not try some critical thinking and put yourself in the shoes of the 'jumpers' .... ?

[vixen1700]

semisane said:

From your perspective

Why not try some critical thinking and put yourself in the shoes of the 'jumpers' .... ?

I have done and my conclusion is exactly the same, insane.

[semisane]

vixen1700 said:

semisane said:

From your perspective

Why not try some critical thinking and put yourself in the shoes of the 'jumpers' .... ?

I have done and my conclusion is exactly the same, insane.

1/10 - no content

perhaps they are elderly, anxious, frightened (possibly only read DM and watch the 'news'), frail, have comorbidities, possibility not as clever as some to realise it is only a 'cold', are carers - the list goes on and on (in my world any way)

but its just so much easier for some to label them 'jumpers' I s'pose

[bad company]

semisane said:

vixen1700 said:

semisane said:

From your perspective

Why not try some critical thinking and put yourself in the shoes of the 'jumpers' .... ?

I have done and my conclusion is exactly the same, insane.

1/10 - no content

perhaps they are elderly, anxious, frightened (possibly only read DM and watch the 'news'), frail, have comorbidities, possibility not as clever as some to realise it is only a 'cold', are carers - the list goes on and on (in my world any way)

but its just so much easier for some to label them 'jumpers' I s'pose

There’s an awful lot of them. They can’t all be ‘ elderly, anxious, frightened (possibly only read DM and watch the 'news'), frail, have comorbidities’.

I reckon most are just stupid or naturally compliant.

[320d is all you need]

semisane said:

vixen1700 said:

semisane said:

From your perspective

Why not try some critical thinking and put yourself in the shoes of the 'jumpers' .... ?

I have done and my conclusion is exactly the same, insane.

1/10 - no content

perhaps they are elderly, anxious, frightened (possibly only read DM and watch the 'news'), frail, have comorbidities, possibility not as clever as some to realise it is only a 'cold', are carers - the list goes on and on (in my world any way)

but its just so much easier for some to label them 'jumpers' I s'pose

In my view anyone that so obviously goes out of the way to avoid being next to someone (within 2 meters) for approximately 1 to 2 seconds (if walking in opposite directions) needs some mental help.

The problem is slowly common sense and community spirit is being eroded, common decency towards other humans is out of the window because (and sorry for being blunt) I believe the public are very thick.

They don't question anything - they just watch BBC or Sky and believe everything they see . Then they are peer pressured by messaging like "STAY AT HOME DON'T KILL YOUR GRANNY" and "WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT OTHERS" - classic divide and conquer.

[WestyCarl]

Biker 1 said:

grumbledoak said:

alangla said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54748253 - Masks in the classroom now.

Evil.

& utterly pointless

& advisory

[scottyp123]

Funny username said:

Thin White Duke said:

Masks have done nothing to reduce the number of infections. Some blame it on social distancing not being adhered to when in public places, but I think that's a reach.

If that’s true, then why are masks still mandatory?

For exactly the same reason that pubs still close at 10pm. Every man woman and dog knew that booting everyone out into the street at bang on 10pm is a recipe for disaster yet when this was pointed out to the government they just said "the government says its a good idea so it must be, so there"

[Catz]

WestyCarl said:

Biker 1 said:

grumbledoak said:

alangla said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-54748253 - Masks in the classroom now.

Evil.

& utterly pointless

& advisory

At a school meeting this afternoon we were told compulsory. Luckily I’m Primary so just have to wear one in the corridor then can whip it off once I reach the classroom.