6 adults in middle of small enclosed playground having unmasked conversation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm betting they had covid already Pretty much all of the South has. When my sister goes to see her ILs in GA nobody masks up bc they had it already.
Pretty much life as usual for them.

Even then, people should mask up as a courtesy to others.

[Anonymous]

Yeah I would have left. You can only protect yourself and your kids. You do thst by distancing and wearing a mask and washing your hands.

If you are that uncomfortable you probably shouldn't go to a crowded park anyway. Were your kids wearing gloves?

[Anonymous]

You aren't much better going to a small playground during covid.

[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?

Nothing beyond getting a good look at them so I’d know to never befriend, include, or invite these selfish, self-centered fools when this is over.

But I wouldn’t let my kids near them.

[Anonymous]

First of all, yes, they should have worn masks. It's the law. I do, of course.

BUT

There is no data that Covid is spreading outside regularly. If you can prove me wrong (with data), then I'll join you in considering yelling at these people.

[Anonymous]

I had the same experience yesterday in Falls Church at Lincoln Park. We left, and I texted a friend to complain. I considered saying something but I’m not going to be able to convince multiple families that their behavior is a problem.

My daughter was actually able to avoid the pack of adults most of the time, but their kids were all unmasked, and she couldn’t avoid the kids. 6-8 different families, all with unmasked kids. I don’t think my daughter will catch covid running past one of those kids outside, but I do think she could catch it from going down the tube slides right after them or being in a tunnel with them or being in a treehouse or waiting at the top of the slide with several of them.

It was one thing when I preferred masks at crowded playgrounds but it wasn’t the law. It’s the law now and some people still don’t do it. It’s infuriating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing. Stop the crazy drama.

+1

[Anonymous]

Go back to your basement!! They’re OUTSIDE you freak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had the same experience yesterday in Falls Church at Lincoln Park. We left, and I texted a friend to complain. I considered saying something but I’m not going to be able to convince multiple families that their behavior is a problem.

My daughter was actually able to avoid the pack of adults most of the time, but their kids were all unmasked, and she couldn’t avoid the kids. 6-8 different families, all with unmasked kids. I don’t think my daughter will catch covid running past one of those kids outside, but I do think she could catch it from going down the tube slides right after them or being in a tunnel with them or being in a treehouse or waiting at the top of the slide with several of them.

It was one thing when I preferred masks at crowded playgrounds but it wasn’t the law. It’s the law now and some people still don’t do it. It’s infuriating.

Dumbass. It’s not the law in VA. They’re outside. Perhaps you need to stay home.

[Anonymous]

It’s the law in DC! It’s not my responsibility to stay home to accommodate those who wish to have social adult time unmasked in the middle of a playground.

[Anonymous]

I’m super confused. How can a playground be both “enclosed” and outdoors?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s the law in DC! It’s not my responsibility to stay home to accommodate those who wish to have social adult time unmasked in the middle of a playground.

It may be the law in DC, but there is zero enforcement by DC government. They only enforce the rules against businesses, not individuals.

So, you need to either accept that some people aren’t going to wear masks, or you need to stay home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would have left and then spent the rest of the day stewing about it. No sarcasm. Confronting these people gets you nowhere but it sucks to continually have the few fun things left ruined by people who are selfish. I am 100% sure that these are the same people who “save” lounge chairs at hotel pools that prohibit it, manspread on subways, and eat the last cookie.

Agree with all above. Leaving was the best decision. I would call police and report them but it probably would not do any good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m super confused. How can a playground be both “enclosed” and outdoors?

Fenced in

[Anonymous]

It is none of your business, Karen!