Coronavirus Thread VI: Are We Nearly There Yet? (READ OP)

[Neanderthaland]

what is not self evident is permanent mask mandates. There is zero possibility of that happening.

the japanese consider it good manners to wear masks outside when one has a cold

self-evident shit is largely a matter of perception, of taste

And I bet you anything the Taliban is about to enforce a mask mandate on 50% of the population any moment now.

Mind you, they're also anti-vaxxers. So... kind of a mixed bag there.

[Conservative Republic Of Huang]

the japanese consider it good manners to wear masks outside when one has a cold

self-evident shit is largely a matter of perception, of taste

It’s not mandated that every single person in Japan wear a mask when leaving the house though, which is what I think Lumen was getting at.

Not that I’m defending him. I think we’ve already established that his opinions don’t carry much weight in this thread.

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

[Moscareinas]

It’s not mandated that every single person in Japan wear a mask when leaving the house though, which is what I think Lumen was getting at.

Not that I’m defending him. I think we’ve already established that his opinions don’t carry much weight in this thread.

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

this is the taliban, are you a woman or a girl?

[Xmara]

It’s not mandated that every single person in Japan wear a mask when leaving the house though, which is what I think Lumen was getting at.

Not that I’m defending him. I think we’ve already established that his opinions don’t carry much weight in this thread.

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

I can’t see it happening in parts of the US. Not with how quickly masks became a political issue.

[San Lumen]

the japanese consider it good manners to wear masks outside when one has a cold

self-evident shit is largely a matter of perception, of taste

And I bet you anything the Taliban is about to enforce a mask mandate on 50% of the population any moment now.

Mind you, they're also anti-vaxxers. So... kind of a mixed bag there.

If that’s supposed to be a joke it’s not even remotely funny. Forcing women to wear a burka is oppression.

It’s not mandated that every single person in Japan wear a mask when leaving the house though, which is what I think Lumen was getting at.

Not that I’m defending him. I think we’ve already established that his opinions don’t carry much weight in this thread.

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

As long as it’s not mandated for all I don’t care.

[Moscareinas]

my point is that may be self-evident to you isn't to others, and vice versa

[Picairn]

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

And it'll merely become another small inconvenience to protect our safety, in line with washing hands or cleaning surfaces with disinfectants.

[Conservative Republic Of Huang]

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

I can’t see it happening in parts of the US. Not with how quickly masks became a political issue.

Which is why "some areas," or at least among certain social groups.

[Xmara]

I can’t see it happening in parts of the US. Not with how quickly masks became a political issue.

Which is why "some areas," or at least among certain social groups.

I know. I was just mentioning that it probably won’t become a norm in parts of the US. Idk where you live but I know it probably won’t become a norm in WV.

[The Reformed American Republic]

I mean, neither is it mandated by law that you wash your hands. I could see masks becoming a social norm in some areas.

And it'll merely become another small inconvenience to protect our safety, in line with washing hands or cleaning surfaces with disinfectants.

I don't like the feeling of masks on my face. Not saying I don't wear when I need to, but I would love there to be at some point when they can be ditched, not that I'm optimistic of that ever happening. Also, I never found hand washing inconvenient.

[The Alma Mater]

Which is why "some areas," or at least among certain social groups.

I know. I was just mentioning that it probably won’t become a norm in parts of the US. Idk where you live but I know it probably won’t become a norm in WV.

Perhaps not for Covid, but as mentioned before conservatives were all about wearing masks back when Aids was new. No doubt one day there will be another disease that will convince them it is needed.

[San Lumen]

Which is why "some areas," or at least among certain social groups.

I know. I was just mentioning that it probably won’t become a norm in parts of the US. Idk where you live but I know it probably won’t become a norm in WV.

Even if it became a social norm I think it would only be when one is sick.

[San Lumen]

And it'll merely become another small inconvenience to protect our safety, in line with washing hands or cleaning surfaces with disinfectants.

I don't like the feeling of masks on my face. Not saying I don't wear when I need to, but I would love there to be at some point when they can be ditched, not that I'm optimistic of that ever happening. Also, I never found hand washing inconvenient.

It will happen. They will not be permanently mandated for all anywhere.

[Neanderthaland]

And I bet you anything the Taliban is about to enforce a mask mandate on 50% of the population any moment now.

Mind you, they're also anti-vaxxers. So... kind of a mixed bag there.

If that’s supposed to be a joke it’s not even remotely funny. Forcing women to wear a burka is oppression.

What's happening in Afghanistan is far worse then just forcing women to wear a burka. Just the tip of the iceberg really. But yes, awful. Nonetheless: masks for public health reasons could be a thing. It could even become a normal thing. Something you don't even think about.

Everyone used to wear hats outdoors, now almost no one does. Times change.

[Picairn]

US reaches 100,000 average daily Covid hospitalizations

We are on track to last winter.

[San Lumen]

If that’s supposed to be a joke it’s not even remotely funny. Forcing women to wear a burka is oppression.

What's happening in Afghanistan is far worse then just forcing women to wear a burka. Just the tip of the iceberg really. But yes, awful. Nonetheless: masks for public health reasons could be a thing. It could even become a normal thing. Something you don't even think about.

Everyone used to wear hats outdoors, now almost no one does. Times change.

It’s not going to be permanently mandated. Did masks become permanent after Spanish flu?

[Xmara]

My allergies are acting up again, which means I’m now back to anxiously looking around every time I cough because I’m worried people will think I’ve got covid.

[Kowani]

US reaches 100,000 average daily Covid hospitalizations

We are on track to last winter.

buckle up, cha'ales
despair comes barreling down the tracks and there's no getting off the train

[Xmara]

What's happening in Afghanistan is far worse then just forcing women to wear a burka. Just the tip of the iceberg really. But yes, awful. Nonetheless: masks for public health reasons could be a thing. It could even become a normal thing. Something you don't even think about.

Everyone used to wear hats outdoors, now almost no one does. Times change.

It’s not going to be permanently mandated. Did masks become permanent after Spanish flu?

Covid isn’t going away any time soon. Quit being in denial and deal with it.

[Neanderthaland]

What's happening in Afghanistan is far worse then just forcing women to wear a burka. Just the tip of the iceberg really. But yes, awful. Nonetheless: masks for public health reasons could be a thing. It could even become a normal thing. Something you don't even think about.

Everyone used to wear hats outdoors, now almost no one does. Times change.

It’s not going to be permanently mandated. Did masks become permanent after Spanish flu?

It probably won't happen, but it could. This is not the Spanish flu.

[Xmara]

US reaches 100,000 average daily Covid hospitalizations

We are on track to last winter.

buckle up, cha'ales
despair comes barreling down the tracks and there's no getting off the train

I hope we get to the point where this doesn’t become routine every fall/winter. But I have a bad feeling this isn’t the last time we’re gonna be seeing bodies stacked to the ceiling in the morgues.

[San Lumen]

It’s not going to be permanently mandated. Did masks become permanent after Spanish flu?

Covid isn’t going away any time soon. Quit being in denial and deal with it.

I’m not in denial. We are not going to be mandating masks permanently.

[Picairn]

I don't like the feeling of masks on my face. Not saying I don't wear when I need to, but I would love there to be at some point when they can be ditched, not that I'm optimistic of that ever happening. Also, I never found hand washing inconvenient.

Before the pandemic I used to ride around in my motorbike without masks to feel the gusts of wind blowing on my face. I wonder if I'll get to do it again.

[Xmara]

I don't like the feeling of masks on my face. Not saying I don't wear when I need to, but I would love there to be at some point when they can be ditched, not that I'm optimistic of that ever happening. Also, I never found hand washing inconvenient.

Before the pandemic I used to ride around in my motorbike without masks to feel the gusts of wind blowing on my face. I wonder if I'll get to do it again.

Don’t get your hopes up. It always leads to disappointment. Learned that the hard way with this pandemic.

[San Lumen]

I don't like the feeling of masks on my face. Not saying I don't wear when I need to, but I would love there to be at some point when they can be ditched, not that I'm optimistic of that ever happening. Also, I never found hand washing inconvenient.

Before the pandemic I used to ride around in my motorbike without masks to feel the gusts of wind blowing on my face. I wonder if I'll get to do it again.

You will. Masks will not be permanently mandated for all henceforth.