Mask wearing post pandemic

[Andy_W]

I don't see any point in removing mask mandates in shops, and other enclosed spaces which do not serve (rely on) food and drink consumed on the premises, not until this is over at least (as in at least next year).

It's zero hardship, and a simple benefit to the collective, it's a risk-free health reward to do it. I could expect a minor argument to disagree with this mind, but mainly from cry babies, whinging about "freedom" when it's really about selfishness. They will likely say people "have a choice" not to go to these places where non-mask wearers are, but it has got poor grounding.

The big one for me though is public transport, people have no choice here, for certain, some have to use it, so we should not be forcing people who want to stay as safe as possible, into enclosed spaces with non-mask wearers, which they cannot avoid.

Pubs and restaurants 100% fine with no masks here, these are 100% a choice (other than for staff).

Good to see on here that ~70% will still opt to use masks by choice, assuming we do get that choice and the government do say they actively still recommend it, in some settings, where practical. My worry is if the government start not promoting masks, or advising against it, or advertising "freedom" which will work against masks.

I can see mask wearers being targeted now though, by non-mask wearers in some instances.

 

[SmallTown]

Not berating you @The_Tiler just implying your selfish

“You’re”

I wasn’t implying he was. I’m just saying that’s how it seems to me.
My position: masks don’t stop you doing anything, don’t impart your movement in any way. You can still carry on a normal life. They DO slow down the spread of infectious disease though. They lessen your chance of passing on disease to others. To not wear them for some minor or even perceived inconvenience, knowing that they are doing good, seems selfish to me

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

Well, at least you listen to the government

Who are apparently ‘guided by the science’

 

[bear66]

Who are apparently ‘guided by the science’

They were but they concede they aren't any more.

 

[JM14]

I would imagine that for quite a few people that are still very vulnerable to this, the prospect of restrictions going all together will be worrying as it will put them at an increased risk. For that reason alone I would still wear a mask in a public place, its nothing but selfish not to do this when its barely a minor inconvenience to put one on

 

[Keelo]

Listening to the co-chair of the Tory party on numerous TV shows the other day, she did not tire of spouting "were still in the middle of a Worldwide pandemic "
but come the 19th with another of Bozo's soundbites FREEDOM DAY (ffs) were not...It's everyone for themselves.
I know what I'll be doing on and after the 19th and fcukface Johnson can take a flying fcuk on himself and that goes to the rest of this corrupt incompetent rabble.....

 

[Cardiffdaffs]

I would imagine that for quite a few people that are still very vulnerable to this, the prospect of restrictions going all together will be worrying as it will put them at an increased risk. For that reason alone I would still wear a mask in a public place, its nothing but selfish not to do this when its barely a minor inconvenience to put one on

Just had a message from my office in London where I was working pt. They opened the office a month ago and have had 6 positive cases recorded this week from attendees and have shut the office again. 5 of the 6 seem to have mild symptoms at the moment but one is laid in bed "very poorly"

 

[Steer]

Sat on a train for 2 hours yesterday wearing one. I cant wait to bin the damn things. I will follow whatever the government guidelines are and will not wear one unless required to do so.

 

[The_Tiler]

Not berating you @The_Tiler just implying your selfish

Exactly

It's not a legal requirement. Most of the population have been jabbed, many more double jabbed, so why the need to wear a mask?

We are all prone to infections, that's how we build up out immune system. Surely you can't go on wearing a mask for the rest of your life because you may pick up a virus?

 

[SmallTown]

Sat on a train for 2 hours yesterday wearing one. I cant wait to bin the damn things. I will follow whatever the government guidelines are and will not wear one unless required to do so.

Can I ask you why? especially on public transport?

 

[SmallTown]

We are all prone to infections, that's how we build up out immune system. Surely you can't go on wearing a mask for the rest of your life because you may pick up a virus?

Thos last few words are helping my argument. At what point in this entire thread have I said it's to stop me picking up a virus. It's to stop you SPREADING viruses if you are ill. People got upset because I inferred your selfishness earlier but you don't help yourself by thinking people do things for purely selfish reasons.

 

[the_smog_chorus]

Thos last few words are helping my argument. At what point in this entire thread have I said it's to stop me picking up a virus. It's to stop you SPREADING viruses if you are ill. People got upset because I inferred your selfishness earlier but you don't help yourself by thinking people do things for purely selfish reasons.

"Those"

 

[Laughing]

Let people do as they please with masks. It it makes you feel good, go ahead and do it.

if you don't want to and want to hug your mates go ahead and do that.

If you follow the legal requirement for mask wearing then you should not be lambasted by people calling you selfish. If you continue to wear a mask you shouldn't be ridiculed either.

We are all comfortable with different levels of risk. I am not a hugger of mates so no big question there for me but I don't particularly like wearing a mask for extended periods.

 

[Andy_W]

Thos last few words are helping my argument. At what point in this entire thread have I said it's to stop me picking up a virus. It's to stop you SPREADING viruses if you are ill.

You (and others) shouldn't have had to explain that. I can't believe some people are still banging that incorrect drum after a year, either through ignorance or such a simple lack of understanding.

I wonder if there will ever be a day, when all people realise that masks have never been about protecting the wearer, they have been about protecting others. It's such simple thought, can't believe people still don't get it. Mask wearing is the exact opposite of selfishness.

 

[McBrid]

No

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

You (and others) shouldn't have had to explain that. I can't believe some people are still banging that incorrect drum after a year, either through ignorance or such a simple lack of understanding.

I wonder if there will ever be a day, when all people realise that masks have never been about protecting the wearer, they have been about protecting others. It's such simple thought, can't believe people still don't get it. Mask wearing is the exact opposite of selfishness.

And this is the issue I have with the decision, it's not about personal choice, it's more about protecting others.

The government are following what they believe to be popular opinion, but a what cost?

The vaccination programme isn't complete (the first cycle anyway) and infections are rising rapidly.

Deaths are low of course, but hospital admissions are rising too.

It seems an unnecessary move to me, continuing to wear masks for another few weeks or months is a small measure, given the level of other restrictions we've already faced.

 

[The_Tiler]

Thos last few words are helping my argument. At what point in this entire thread have I said it's to stop me picking up a virus. It's to stop you SPREADING viruses if you are ill. People got upset because I inferred your selfishness earlier but you don't help yourself by thinking people do things for purely selfish reasons.

Your last sentence doesn't really make sense. You called me selfish, but then tried to justify it by saying that I THINK people do things for selfish reasons?

It will soon be a choice to wear a mask. I won't wear one.

 

[JM14]

Exactly

It's not a legal requirement. Most of the population have been jabbed, many more double jabbed, so why the need to wear a mask?

We are all prone to infections, that's how we build up out immune system. Surely you can't go on wearing a mask for the rest of your life because you may pick up a virus?

What about the elderly where vaccines are less effective? Those with immune system issues who arent able to take any of these vaccines? People are still at high risk of dying from this, no one is suggesting lockdowns continue indefinitely, thats clearly just not feasible, but really how is wearing a mask going to impact you in any way?

 

[TeaCider]

I'll stop wearing them the second it's not a legal requirement.

But I might be tempted to put one on if l have an illness.

 

[SmallTown]

Your last sentence doesn't really make sense. You called me selfish, but then tried to justify it by saying that I THINK people do things for selfish reasons?

It will soon be a choice to wear a mask. I won't wear one.

I'll be clearer for you. I said you are coming across as selfish. I also, numerous times, explained that masks help you stop spreading diseases.

The fact that you still said "masks stop you catching disease" shows that you have an inherently selfish mindset. Despite us explaining carefully to you that masks help you protect others, you still argue against them. This is almost dictionary definition selfishness: Not wanting to do something that causes you minor (if any) inconvenience, in order to protect others.