Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 20:15     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:I’ve have a lot of fun laughing at the mask lovers, both here and IRL.

But the truth is that I could not give less of a sht what percentage where a mask or don’t as long as I don’t have to.

Most of the people still masking are either neurotic or virtue signaling, but not all of them and I don’t care enough to distinguish one from the other as long as my own beautiful smile is uncovered.


God, the Right Wing antimask propaganda line about “show our beautiful smiles” is so idiotic and gagworthy.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 20:11     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.

+1
I get thinking they are kind of annoying, but people are so weirdly excited about this, like every minute was torture. I'm sure they genuinely feel this way, but I don't get it. My mom has severe claustrophobia -- wearing a mask was genuinely difficult for her at the outset. But these people who are SO EXCITED? Was it really so awful? Are you all claustrophobic? It just didn't register in terms of hardships I've experienced in my life.


For the same reason you stop doing anything that’s annoying once it’s proven ineffective. Cloth masks didn’t work and most likely made things worse.


This. Also it means people are finally saying NO to the covid theatre that reduced our QOL but didn’t prevent the spread.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 20:10     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.


The virus was barely a blip when I had it. Pretty weak enemy. If I could go back to March 2020, I would not take a single precaution other than the vaccine once available. Every second in a mask, every cancelled plan, all of it was a waste.


Same. I mean aren’t 40% of people asymptomatic?

We should have know. If it were truly that bad for most people you wouldn’t need a test to find out you have it. Clue #1.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 20:05     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.


The virus was barely a blip when I had it. Pretty weak enemy. If I could go back to March 2020, I would not take a single precaution other than the vaccine once available. Every second in a mask, every cancelled plan, all of it was a waste.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 20:03     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.

+1
I get thinking they are kind of annoying, but people are so weirdly excited about this, like every minute was torture. I'm sure they genuinely feel this way, but I don't get it. My mom has severe claustrophobia -- wearing a mask was genuinely difficult for her at the outset. But these people who are SO EXCITED? Was it really so awful? Are you all claustrophobic? It just didn't register in terms of hardships I've experienced in my life.


For the same reason you stop doing anything that’s annoying once it’s proven ineffective. Cloth masks didn’t work and most likely made things worse.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 19:54     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.

+1
I get thinking they are kind of annoying, but people are so weirdly excited about this, like every minute was torture. I'm sure they genuinely feel this way, but I don't get it. My mom has severe claustrophobia -- wearing a mask was genuinely difficult for her at the outset. But these people who are SO EXCITED? Was it really so awful? Are you all claustrophobic? It just didn't register in terms of hardships I've experienced in my life.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 19:51     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:Leave your bubble.

Seriously.


You’ll be fine.


Are you still living in 2020? Wearing a mask is not "staying in a bubble."
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 19:50     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When will doctors offices stop requiring masks? I’m at the eye doctor and I have to wear a mask. What’s the difference between this and a packed grocery store with no mask?


Proximity? I do not want any random unmasked person directly in my face ever again, and I’ll extend the same courtesy as much as possible.


You're going to have a hard time with this.


How so?


Because more and more people are simply not willing to play along with this stupid game, and people like you who are clinging to masks as a safety shield against humanity are going to have to either lighten up, or stay inside for the rest of your lives.

I just got back from a Giant in DC - 50% were masked, tops, including employees. When I was last there on Saturday, it was closer to 80%.


I will continue to do all the things and wear my mask where I please. The choices are not go maskless or stay inside, sugarplum.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 19:21     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Leave your bubble.

Seriously.


You’ll be fine.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 19:19     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When will doctors offices stop requiring masks? I’m at the eye doctor and I have to wear a mask. What’s the difference between this and a packed grocery store with no mask?


Proximity? I do not want any random unmasked person directly in my face ever again, and I’ll extend the same courtesy as much as possible.


You're going to have a hard time with this.


How so?


Because more and more people are simply not willing to play along with this stupid game, and people like you who are clinging to masks as a safety shield against humanity are going to have to either lighten up, or stay inside for the rest of your lives.

I just got back from a Giant in DC - 50% were masked, tops, including employees. When I was last there on Saturday, it was closer to 80%.


Uh huh. You all hanging out directly in each other’s faces? Sounds awesome, sorry I’ll be missing all that action.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 18:22     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’ve have a lot of fun laughing at the mask lovers, both here and IRL.

But the truth is that I could not give less of a sht what percentage where a mask or don’t as long as I don’t have to.

Most of the people still masking are either neurotic or virtue signaling, but not all of them and I don’t care enough to distinguish one from the other as long as my own beautiful smile is uncovered.


Today at the Vienna Whole Foods I saw a lady with the big mask and the plastic face shield. She is either completely neurotic or super virtue signaling because she can do pick up or delivery if she is truly sick. There is no need for that crazy.


This was my MIL a few weeks ago in Florida. Her husband had terminal cancer and was undergoing immunization treatments along with being on a ton of other medication. She was also very particular about the food she purchased for him so didn't want to do online ordering. I guess that counts as crazy? Especially since he died anyway? Maybe I'm weird but I would've looked at the Whole Foods woman and hoped her or her loved ones were okay instead of judging her as crazy/neurotic/virtue signaling. Wow.


or maybe she would die if she were to become infected or maybe she could kill someone else with an infection.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 18:12     Subject: Re:Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:Same here. Case counts are no longer a good indicator, since they don't include at-home tests. The death count isn't dropping all that fast. A new study came out showing brain damage from even mild COVID, and they don't know yet if it's permanent. WH just cut Paxlovid order by 8 or 9 million doses. Not really in a hurry to get this thing just yet. Masking indoors doesn't bother me, though, and I enjoy not getting other people's germs, whether COVID or not, so there's no downside for me.


Really? The weekly death rate is down by 32.4% with 902 deaths reported yesterday. Hospitalizations are down 22% from last week as well.

And if you read any of the articles about the new study liking Covid to brain changes they all cover themselves with "may have."

Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 17:57     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When will doctors offices stop requiring masks? I’m at the eye doctor and I have to wear a mask. What’s the difference between this and a packed grocery store with no mask?


Proximity? I do not want any random unmasked person directly in my face ever again, and I’ll extend the same courtesy as much as possible.


You're going to have a hard time with this.


How so?


Because more and more people are simply not willing to play along with this stupid game, and people like you who are clinging to masks as a safety shield against humanity are going to have to either lighten up, or stay inside for the rest of your lives.

I just got back from a Giant in DC - 50% were masked, tops, including employees. When I was last there on Saturday, it was closer to 80%.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 17:52     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
OP, you were so easily duped into thinking the mask was the enemy, instead of the virus. So stupid.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2022 17:47     Subject: Masks - it’s finally happening!
I have coworker who has a compromised immune system. I'm wearing my masks. Such a small behavior that has really become habit. Of course I'm virtual signaling. I'm signaling to my staff that I care about our colleague?

It's also nice not to go through as much lipstick. LOL