Coronavirus Thread III: The Show Must Not Go On (READ OP)

[Luminesa]

At some restaurants you do have to reserve. And at some sports bars where you have a big party, yeah, sometimes it’s better to reserve, or you will have to wait a while to get seated. And uhhh, what if you get to the gym and everyone’s on the equipment, and you have to wait? Are you gonna scream about how your rights are being stomped-on? This is devolving really into petty whining over not getting to do what you want.

Is that what I said? No. Some here are suggesting that all public places become by appointment

No, it’s what I said. You did say, however, that you should be able to go to the store or gym whenever you want, and nobody should be able to prevent you. The thing is, though, that even during normal times, not everyone gets to just go to the gym or mall whenever they want. During normal times, most people work and have to pick a time that works best. And if you’re in school, you don’t get to go to the mall just whenever either. Public places being open by appointment will prevent people from getting crowded and sick. You have to adapt.

[San Lumen]

Is that what I said? No. Some here are suggesting that all public places become by appointment

No, it’s what I said. You did say, however, that you should be able to go to the store or gym whenever you want, and nobody should be able to prevent you. The thing is, though, that even during normal times, not everyone gets to just go to the gym or mall whenever they want. During normal times, most people work and have to pick a time that works best. And if you’re in school, you don’t get to go to the mall just whenever either. Public places being open by appointment will prevent people from getting crowded and sick. You have to adapt.

And how are you going to enforce mall appointments? Why don’t we make leaving your house at all by appointment?

[Andsed]

If social distancing is still necessary at the time then yes.

I’m sorry but that is ridiculous

Is it though? During times of crisis action need to be taken to deal with said crisis. This is a crisis and preventing massive crowding is important for dealing with this.

[Luminesa]

If social distancing is still necessary at the time then yes.

I’m sorry but that is ridiculous

It’s really not. The mall is open and you can go shopping, but because it’s really hard to do social distancing even if you’re in a big mall, it will help maintain order and will probably make the experience less stressful. You get your appointed time to go, you shop for a couple hours, you get what you want or need, you come home. And you have just enough time to eat, lounge, and think about how you wanna do the rest of your day. Sounds manageable to me.

[San Lumen]

I’m sorry but that is ridiculous

Is it though? During times of crisis action need to be taken to deal with said crisis. This is a crisis and preventing massive crowding is important for dealing with this.

Yes it is ridiculous

[Luminesa]

No, it’s what I said. You did say, however, that you should be able to go to the store or gym whenever you want, and nobody should be able to prevent you. The thing is, though, that even during normal times, not everyone gets to just go to the gym or mall whenever they want. During normal times, most people work and have to pick a time that works best. And if you’re in school, you don’t get to go to the mall just whenever either. Public places being open by appointment will prevent people from getting crowded and sick. You have to adapt.

And how are you going to enforce mall appointments? Why don’t we make leaving your house at all by appointment?

I don’t go anywhere, the only person who leaves is my mom, who is a healthcare worker. I don’t intend to leave my house anyway. You’re not gonna scare me, Lumen.

[Luminesa]

Is it though? During times of crisis action need to be taken to deal with said crisis. This is a crisis and preventing massive crowding is important for dealing with this.

Yes it is ridiculous

And that attitude is why Tennessee and Florida are about to see a shockwave of COVID cases, cause they thought closing everything down was a stupid idea.

[Andsed]

Is it though? During times of crisis action need to be taken to deal with said crisis. This is a crisis and preventing massive crowding is important for dealing with this.

Yes it is ridiculous

Why though? It will prevent crowding a very important part in stopping the pandemic.

[Valrifell]

Is it though? During times of crisis action need to be taken to deal with said crisis. This is a crisis and preventing massive crowding is important for dealing with this.

Yes it is ridiculous

You're so unimaginative. You keep fielding the same three problems and folks keep giving you solutions to said problems or explanations as to why they're not actually problems, to which you decry them for being ridiculous.

The only thing not ridiculous to you would be a complete return to normalcy without regard for possible long-term human cost, which is the only ridiculous premise here.

[Luminesa]

Yes it is ridiculous

Why though? It will prevent crowding a very important part in stopping the pandemic.

Plus the mall is honestly better when it’s not crowded. Ever gone to the mall on Black Friday? Never again.

[San Lumen]

And how are you going to enforce mall appointments? Why don’t we make leaving your house at all by appointment?

I don’t go anywhere, the only person who leaves is my mom, who is a healthcare worker. I don’t intend to leave my house anyway. You’re not gonna scare me, Lumen.

Great so don’t leave until there is a cure or vaccine. The notion of an appointment to go the gym, mall/store or bar is flat out ludicrous. How would you even enforce mall/store appointments anyway? I don’t think many would take kindly but I’m sure you and others will say yes they would

[Andsed]

I don’t go anywhere, the only person who leaves is my mom, who is a healthcare worker. I don’t intend to leave my house anyway. You’re not gonna scare me, Lumen.

Great so don’t leave until there is a cure or vaccine. The notion of an appointment to go the gym, mall/store or bar is flat out ludicrous. How would you even enforce mall/store appointments anyway? I don’t think many would take kindly but I’m sure you and others will say yes they would

Very simple. Have bouncers there and require people show a pass or something showing they scheduled an appointment.

[Luminesa]

I don’t go anywhere, the only person who leaves is my mom, who is a healthcare worker. I don’t intend to leave my house anyway. You’re not gonna scare me, Lumen.

Great so don’t leave until there is a cure or vaccine. The notion of an appointment to go the gym, mall/store or bar is flat out ludicrous. How would you even enforce mall/store appointments anyway? I don’t think many would take kindly but I’m sure you and others will say yes they would

Stores and services can help you make online appointments. They can make webpages where the person signs-up and gets added to a list of people coming at that time. They can keep track of who is coming in and who is coming out, and how long they are in the store. People can get jobs managing those numbers, and still get paid by the companies. It’s not comfortable, but it might be necessary.

[San Lumen]

Great so don’t leave until there is a cure or vaccine. The notion of an appointment to go the gym, mall/store or bar is flat out ludicrous. How would you even enforce mall/store appointments anyway? I don’t think many would take kindly but I’m sure you and others will say yes they would

Very simple. Have bouncers there and require people show a pass or something showing they scheduled an appointment.

Still a ludicrous idea and something I think many would object too

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Yes it is ridiculous

And that attitude is why Tennessee and Florida are about to see a shockwave of COVID cases, cause they thought closing everything down was a stupid idea.

Lumen is at this again? Wow.

[Andsed]

Very simple. Have bouncers there and require people show a pass or something showing they scheduled an appointment.

Still a ludicrous idea and something I think many would object too

Making a reservation is not ludicrous though, it is something that is actually very common.

[Thepeopl]

If social distancing is still necessary at the time then yes.

I’m sorry but that is ridiculous

Why?

I would imagine that all shops stay closed and all shopping would be done online/ by telephone. The military will be deployed to deliver all packages and the postal service will be expanded.

[Valrifell]

Still a ludicrous idea and something I think many would object too

Making a reservation is not ludicrous though, it is something that is actually very common.

People would never set an appointment in advance to do things like eat at restaurants, don't be ridiculous!

[San Lumen]

Still a ludicrous idea and something I think many would object too

Making a reservation is not ludicrous though, it is something that is actually very common.

But to go to the gym or mall/store is ridiculous and I think many would object

[Luminesa]

Very simple. Have bouncers there and require people show a pass or something showing they scheduled an appointment.

Still a ludicrous idea and something I think many would object too

No, this is ludicrous:

I think he spells it differently though.

[Andsed]

Making a reservation is not ludicrous though, it is something that is actually very common.

But to go to the gym or mall/store is ridiculous and I think many would object

So you claim. But why it is ridiculous? What makes it any different than scheduling an appointment at the spa?

[Luminesa]

Making a reservation is not ludicrous though, it is something that is actually very common.

People would never set an appointment in advance to do things like eat at restaurants, don't be ridiculous!

> When you have tried multiple times to get into Ruth Chris Steakhouse and they require you book seats in advance. Several months in advance.

[San Lumen]

But to go to the gym or mall/store is ridiculous and I think many would object

So you claim. But why it is ridiculous? What makes it any different than scheduling an appointment at the spa?

Because that is one on one treatment. No one should have to make an appointment to browse clothing on a rack or table

[Andsed]

So you claim. But why it is ridiculous? What makes it any different than scheduling an appointment at the spa?

Because that is one on one treatment. No one should have to make an appointment to browse clothing on a rack or table

In normal circumstances, sure. These are not normal circumstances.

[Myordas]

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