6 adults in middle of small enclosed playground having unmasked conversation

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, there is an enclosed playground area, and OP was in it? And some other people were in it too? But, they had no masks? And we don't know where this horror took place?

Enough with the shaming, OP. These moms chose a relatively safe way to socialize. Stop judging others or “Stay the f*** home”.

Why not wear a mask, though? Why not to afford others a safe way to socialize?

Because socializing outdoors with a mask is low risk as is socializing outdoors without a mask. Maybe these moms needed to have real social interaction and see each others’ faces. Socializing outdoors is low risk in general and policing others with your superfluous mask rules isn’t helpful. Personally I am happy that people are finding less risky ways to get their social needs met. You have no idea what mental health challenges others are facing right now. I wish more people would look at the messaging that Julia Marcus has put out regarding risk reduction.

Once again, they didn't "need" to do any such thing. They are adults with brains who should be able to understand why, if they want to socialize within 6 feet of each other in a public place during a pandemic and around others, they need to follow the law (which DOES apply, if they are standing still and not in immediate passing -- yes, even outside).

Learn the difference between needs and wants.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, there is an enclosed playground area, and OP was in it? And some other people were in it too? But, they had no masks? And we don't know where this horror took place?

Enough with the shaming, OP. These moms chose a relatively safe way to socialize. Stop judging others or “Stay the f*** home”.

Why not wear a mask, though? Why not to afford others a safe way to socialize?

Because they were outdoors? Because you don't know if they are seeing each other for months and weeks? Bcs you can see them and not go into that area if you are a freak show that has to bump shoulders with people outdoors.

They were the freak show who situated themselves in the middle of the playground.

I like your speculations! Here’s my take. I think they see each other every weekend and came to the playground after eating indoors together. They don’t care.

So they were in the middle of the playground? I thought they were blocking the entrance. The entrance to the playground is in the middle of it? So, now they are also eating inside together? If this is op, your story is nothing but the showcase of some extremely Hyacinth Bucket behavior!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, there is an enclosed playground area, and OP was in it? And some other people were in it too? But, they had no masks? And we don't know where this horror took place?

Enough with the shaming, OP. These moms chose a relatively safe way to socialize. Stop judging others or “Stay the f*** home”.

Why not wear a mask, though? Why not to afford others a safe way to socialize?

Because they were outdoors? Because you don't know if they are seeing each other for months and weeks? Bcs you can see them and not go into that area if you are a freak show that has to bump shoulders with people outdoors.

They were the freak show who situated themselves in the middle of the playground.

I like your speculations! Here’s my take. I think they see each other every weekend and came to the playground after eating indoors together. They don’t care.

So they were in the middle of the playground? I thought they were blocking the entrance. The entrance to the playground is in the middle of it? So, now they are also eating inside together? If this is op, your story is nothing but the showcase of some extremely Hyacinth Bucket behavior!

It’s not OP. You were making up stories about the social deprivation of the people you don’t know, why could not I make up a scenario too (a one that is much more likely).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just venting. I wanted to say something to these adults but my husband insisted we just leave. We are in dc where it’s the law to wear masks. This was a small playground, the adults were talking animatedly and loudly, and the kids (masked, except for theirs) had to pass around their conversation to go from one part of the enclosed area to another. What would u have done?

And yes, they seemed to be in the middle of the playground.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the risk of asymptomatic transmission outdoors? Outdoors with masks? I guarantee it’s negligible. Virtue signaling.

It is much smaller than indoors but not null. Transmission depends on the proximity to others, exposure, and activity (speaking loudly and yelling increases transmission chances).


It’s not so black and white.
There is no risk of an indoor transmission when people are in separate indoor settings, but there is a risk of an outdoor transmission when people are yelling while standing close to each other.

Indoor transmission is almost 20x more likely. Masks are not as effective as most of us once believed. Staying home is the only zero risk way to live.

I hope none of the playground mask shamers ordered a pizza tonight and put the masked kitchen staff at risk. Anyone who thinks playground moms are driving the spread needs a lesson in sociology.

[Anonymous]

Outside is the epitome of ventilation. There is literally ventilation everywhere.

The thing that hinders covid transmission is the ventilation, not your Target mask.

At some point if you are nervous or anxious, you must realize this is a you-problem. Adjust yourself accordingly. Leave other people alone - they're outside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear a mask indoors, but not outdoors. Cannot believe so many people believe you can catch a virus if someone passes you briefly OUTDOORS.

You have to understand, the DC area is full of anxious hall monitor types. This pandemic is the perfect storm for them- they can let their anxieties roam free, while trying to boss people around them.

Just ignore them. There’s nothing they can do to you, other than scowl behind their masks.

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, there is an enclosed playground area, and OP was in it? And some other people were in it too? But, they had no masks? And we don't know where this horror took place?

Enough with the shaming, OP. These moms chose a relatively safe way to socialize. Stop judging others or “Stay the f*** home”.

Why not wear a mask, though? Why not to afford others a safe way to socialize?

Because they were outdoors? Because you don't know if they are seeing each other for months and weeks? Bcs you can see them and not go into that area if you are a freak show that has to bump shoulders with people outdoors.

They were the freak show who situated themselves in the middle of the playground.

I like your speculations! Here’s my take. I think they see each other every weekend and came to the playground after eating indoors together. They don’t care.

So they were in the middle of the playground? I thought they were blocking the entrance. The entrance to the playground is in the middle of it? So, now they are also eating inside together? If this is op, your story is nothing but the showcase of some extremely Hyacinth Bucket behavior!

It’s not OP. You were making up stories about the social deprivation of the people you don’t know, why could not I make up a scenario too (a one that is much more likely).

I made no scenarios whatsoever. However, you clearly need help.