FabSwingers.com forum: Face masks compulsory

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The reason it is going to be compulsory in shops and public transport, Hospitals ect is because a lot of people don't have a choice but to use these places.

Nobody needs to go to the pub or play football if they don't feel safe but you do need to be able to access basic goods and medical treatment.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

About time , but can’t see how they will make people wear them

Lots of people on the buses and trams still do not wear one

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"About time , but can’t see how they will make people wear them

Lots of people on the buses and trams still do not wear one "

This is very true it's not being enforced on public at all and I noticed even the staff at the tube stations aren't all wearing them.

I think the hope is that it will become socially unacceptable to not ware one.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"About time , but can’t see how they will make people wear them

Lots of people on the buses and trams still do not wear one

This is very true it's not being enforced on public at all and I noticed even the staff at the tube stations aren't all wearing them.

I think the hope is that it will become socially unacceptable to not ware one."

And there in lies the problem...the mental spike of self harm etc is already through the roof..this will push it higher...and I am already having to face my own future...one that may well be much shorter than I thought.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive wanted it compulsory since the beginning and think if it had been we wouldn't have ended up here

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I think we need to realise that countries like Malta only lost 10 people over covid-19 I know what people will say it's a small country but even so so only those 10 people is quite an achievement

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think we need to realise that countries like Malta only lost 10 people over covid-19 I know what people will say it's a small country but even so so only those 10 people is quite an achievement"

Maybe they were sensible and stopped everyone coming into the country? Unlike ours who allowed people to come in and not even get tested or quarantined

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *razyhappyguys04Couple
over a year ago

London.

Wearing a mask is a controll ,, also more peeps will get sick as they wear the same mask all the time that has been infected by this so called virus , we notice that people that wear a mask are not sanitising there hands ,,

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Masks only prevent you from passing it on, not from catching it. Most people touch their faces more wearing masks, and wear the same mask over and over, touching it regularly. So you pick up the virus on your hands, touch your mask repeatedly, then touch your face.

What it does do is stop you breathing and coughing the virus all over others, but it still can't stop you touching ever surface.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyway, this is surely a thread for the virus section of Fab?!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The problem is this.

Who's going to enforce it? Not enough police, and for whatever reasons, many, probably the most likely to ignore rules, have no respect for police.

So how much time and effort would enforcing it take police away from their normal jobs? Plus the amount of kick offs leading to use of force and lick ups.

Bus drivers ain't enforcing it neither will ship staff.

Private security have the same problem as police but with out the tazer, gas and flickomatichittingsticks.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

"Masks only prevent you from passing it on, not from catching it. Most people touch their faces more wearing masks, and wear the same mask over and over, touching it regularly. So you pick up the virus on your hands, touch your mask repeatedly, then touch your face.

What it does do is stop you breathing and coughing the virus all over others, but it still can't stop you touching ever surface.

True, but I do think face nappies can give people a false sense of security. I've seen people wearing them coughing and sneezing into them instead of putting a hand or elbow in the way. Surely this isn't a good thing

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Masks reduce transmission.

Just cover your face. Be considerate of others. It's not hard.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Masks reduce transmission.

Just cover your face. Be considerate of others. It's not hard."

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Ive wanted it compulsory since the beginning and think if it had been we wouldn't have ended up here

This.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm all for it, but I don't know how it will be policed. On the underground in the last few weeks, I've seen loads of people take their masks off as soon as they're through the barriers, and the police seem to be exempt from wearing masks down there too. I'm not sure they're exempt from getting the virus though

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I can’t get my head round why people don’t want to wear a mask?

It helps stop transmission that’s a good thing. So why not wear a mask?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

Yes, such oppression in attempting to limit transmission of a virus. This is exactly the same as 1984...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

God forbid people are asked to be responsible during a world wide pandemic,and be considerate towards others that they may kill!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had my first experience of wearing a mask the other day (broken ankle so a lovely trip to A&E was taken). I suffer with bad PTSD and I will fully hold my hands up and say wearing a mask gave me a huge panic attack (PTSD for a lot of reasons, but one being closely linked to almost being suffocated)

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I had my first experience of wearing a mask the other day (broken ankle so a lovely trip to A&E was taken). I suffer with bad PTSD and I will fully hold my hands up and say wearing a mask gave me a huge panic attack (PTSD for a lot of reasons, but one being closely linked to almost being suffocated)

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Talk to your GP about it xx

We should protect each other, including anyone with genuine medical need to not wear a mask.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

God forbid people are asked to be responsible during a world wide pandemic,and be considerate towards others that they may kill! "

Of all the civil liberties I'm worried about (and might actually be under threat), spewing germs around is not one of them.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Would one of those big old face shields work that are a bit further away from your face?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

I’ve been free to choose to help protect others by wearing a face mask since it became clear it helped reduce transmission. I made that decision 8 weeks ago. I’ve gradually seen more people choose to do the same. The government making it mandatory only helps that process. We have been free to choose to help reduce transmission and protect others, now those who don’t wish to choose to do so might get a fine. I feel freer based on the belated government decision to go into shops or on public transport with reduced risk.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

Still copying and pasting that bollocks about civil liberty's into every thread I see.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

A lot of people said the same thing about facial recognition technology. At least wearing a mask makes that almost useless

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

A lot of people said the same thing about facial recognition technology. At least wearing a mask makes that almost useless "

Silver linings.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

A lot of people said the same thing about facial recognition technology. At least wearing a mask makes that almost useless "
That’s true

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mask has the words "Two metres dickhead" printed on it (

)

Why do people have to make such a fuss, just wear a damn mask where you have to

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"My mask has the words "Two metres dickhead" printed on it (

)

Why do people have to make such a fuss, just wear a damn mask where you have to

Oh I love that

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had to spend eight hours on two planes in the last two days with a mask on. It's not going to kill you, just wear it

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Yes the first time I wore it I saw two other shoppers wearing one. I wore it because it was right for me to do so. I bought some really nice masks - 3 layers - made by a local woman. Easily washable at 60 degrees and feel ok to wear. They aren’t a muzzle to me.

I make my choices based on what I feel is right to do.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?"
Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"My mask has the words "Two metres dickhead" printed on it (

)

Why do people have to make such a fuss, just wear a damn mask where you have to

I've seen in printed on the back of T shirts too.

Nice matching ensemble....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I bought masks ten weeks ago, although until last week was housebound with Covid throughout that time.

I get plenty of dirty looks and people crossing the street to avoid me

I'm quite happy for idiots to think I'm an idiot, to suffer a bit of stigma, and to deal with the icky feeling wearing a mask brings, if I can do my bit to stop the spread of an illness we know very little about, including long term consequences.

I'm such a coward, enduring minor discomfort to protect people around me

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

If you think the government is unfairly infringing your civil liberties during the pandemic then you have every right to take the government to court, and possibly the European Court of Human Rights, to argue your case.

Laws, in the UK anyway, are not set in stone and can be challenged through judicial procedure. That is your right.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you? Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces "

Because the virus is not subject to democracy and will spread if we don't contain it.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

I wish you could see what I see every day at work.

Why does helping to stop spread the virus offend you so much?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you? Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces "

These arguments remind me somewhat of the debate surrounding face coverings for religious reasons.

Is there a difference because one comes from governemnt and the other from religion?

Both seem to say you must cover your face, not to protect yourself but to keep others safe.

Yes a deliberately confrontational post and not necessarily one I believe. Just food for thought.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Would one of those big old face shields work that are a bit further away from your face? "

Tried one of Jose too and failed.

I’m either going to have to up my counselling and go back into medication or just not venture out.

. I had C-19 early on and whilst I can understand we need to protect everyone from it, a lot of people just have no idea how to wear these masks and thinks it gives them free reign to get up close to others out there. Just saying there’s other “hidden” problems from wearing a mask, not just the reason TO wear one x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you? Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

These arguments remind me somewhat of the debate surrounding face coverings for religious reasons.

Is there a difference because one comes from governemnt and the other from religion?

Both seem to say you must cover your face, not to protect yourself but to keep others safe.

Yes a deliberately confrontational post and not necessarily one I believe. Just food for thought. "

One is based on religion/ personal choice and the other based on science.

False equivalence and inflammatory.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Would one of those big old face shields work that are a bit further away from your face?

Tried one of Jose too and failed.

I’m either going to have to up my counselling and go back into medication or just not venture out.

I look at this like vaccination. Everyone who can be vaccinated should, to protect those who can't. (I'm not interested in anyone's anti vax stuff right now, let me have my analogy)

If you can't wear a mask (talk to your GP), I wear a mask to protect you, too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Would one of those big old face shields work that are a bit further away from your face?

Tried one of Jose too and failed.

I’m either going to have to up my counselling and go back into medication or just not venture out.

I fully sympathise. In my old career we would have to periodically wear and qualify on respirators and one of my oppos would point black refuse to have it over their face. It would cause complete panic.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces "

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

I'd love a quid for every time you've pasted that bollocks in a thread.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure how this is going to work for people like me that run the risk of finding it nearly impossible to put one on

Would one of those big old face shields work that are a bit further away from your face?

Tried one of Jose too and failed.

I’m either going to have to up my counselling and go back into medication or just not venture out.

There are medical grounds for not wearing them. I’m sure having a panic attack would count

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

I'd love a quid for every time you've pasted that bollocks in a thread."
That’s just your opinion but if muzzles where any good they would have bought them in from the start , seems people don’t like others options which are the overwhelming majority opinion otherwise when shopping most would already be wearing there muzzle

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

I'd love a quid for every time you've pasted that bollocks in a thread. That’s just your opinion but if muzzles where any good they would have bought them in from the start , seems people don’t like others options which are the overwhelming majority opinion otherwise when shopping most would already be wearing there muzzle "

If the majority jumped off a cliff without a bungee cord, would you do it too?

The science and global supply chain has changed. Masks are now recognised as effective. The position changed as evidence grows.

I'll happily muzzle my germs and protect my community.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

Why do you insist on saying muzzle, it’s a mask ?!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That’s just your opinion but if muzzles where any good they would have bought them in from the start , seems people don’t like others options which are the overwhelming majority opinion otherwise when shopping most would already be wearing there muzzle "

Scientific opinion has changed and the advice has followed. Many countries have high percentage figures for people wearing masks and reopened way before us and are further forward with getting back to normal.

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'll quite happily take the reframing on.

I'll have my liberty to spew germs muzzled. I'll wear my face nappy. I consider it my duty to do so. If that makes me a liberal snowflake, then let's have more liberal snowflakes. Let's beat this thing.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

I'd love a quid for every time you've pasted that bollocks in a thread.

That’s just your opinion but if muzzles where any good they would have bought them in from the start , seems people don’t like others options which are the overwhelming majority opinion otherwise when shopping most would already be wearing there muzzle "

What's just my opinion, I haven't voiced one.

So, to masks. Now that's not an opinion, it's a scientific fact.

And the great thing about science, it's doesn't care about your opinion or frankly daft rhetoric about civil liberties.

It'll just kill you.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you?

Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces

First of all, it's not a muzzle, it's a mask. There's a difference.

Second, I have social awareness and responsibility as well as a strong moral compass whicj means I don't want to cough my shit over everyone else.

It's absolutely nothing to do with civil liberties.

What exactly is your arguement for not wearing a mask (logical and coherent please) ? And why call them a muzzle which implies it is being used to shut people up?

People probably aren't wearing masks so much because they are not used to doing or thinking about doing it. It will, in time, become second nature to wear a mask like making sure you've got your phone and wallet before you leave the house.

IMO citing 1984 is like citing the Nazis - lazy trolling

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

"
So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ? "

Other small sacrifices that help protect people. Obey the road rules and the law.

Democracy doesn't mean "I can do whatever I like". It means the laws are set by people elected by the people.

Public health requires everyone to pitch in. Wear a mask or stay home. The science is clear.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ? "
yes I’d like you to think more about the greater good than yourself, but I am aware that you will choose to do whatever you like and whatever the consequences of that may be.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ? "
what

If you genuinely don't want to or won't wear a mask or face covering in shops and anywhere else required by regulation, then don't. We are in a democracy and it is your right to choose not to wear one but it is also your responsibility when the consequences for doing so are applied to you.

When seat belt wearing first became mandatory a lot of the same arguments were made. Most people only wore them because you could be fined if you didn't.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ? "

You have a choice - wear a mask as instructed by the government in order to protect lives or don’t wear one and stay away from people in order to protect lives. How you want to protect other people is up to you

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ? "

Yes. Stop posting nonsense about how wearing a face mask to protect people from anything you might have is an infringement of our civil liberties.

It's not. And to say it is, frankly nonsense.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely."
I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The majority of the world drive on the right side of the road. Most people think that's the right thing to do.

Go ahead and drive on the right side of the road in the UK...

Or maybe consider that in the unusual circumstances here, you shouldn't do that because you'd cause harm.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

[Removed by poster at 14/07/20 10:41:30]

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Because not everyone has masks at home id imagine...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Perhaps to give people time to buy them?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

To give those without a face covering time to get one and try and get accustomed to wearing it before it becomes compulsory

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ?

Yes. Stop posting nonsense about how wearing a face mask to protect people from anything you might have is an infringement of our civil liberties.

It's not. And to say it is, frankly nonsense.

That’s your opinion not ours"

No, it's not my opinion. It's the learned opinion of just about every scientific body in the world.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

If you don’t want to wear one then don’t - stay at home

So telling us to stay at home ? So much for living in a democratic country ? Wear a mask, stay at home , anything else you would like us to do ?

Yes. Stop posting nonsense about how wearing a face mask to protect people from anything you might have is an infringement of our civil liberties.

It's not. And to say it is, frankly nonsense. That’s your opinion not ours"

Your opinion is wrong and the science has been clear since April or May.

And will be so no matter how much you throw around 1984, muzzles, civil liberties, etc

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *tingly ByronMan
over a year ago

In a town Fab forgot

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

To give those without a face covering time to get one and try and get accustomed to wearing it before it becomes compulsory "

This. ^

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

I think they are giving time for resistance to making the behavioural change to reduce and more people to voluntarily start using them before that date. At least that’s why I would do it if I was making the decision.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Because not everyone has masks at home id imagine..."
yeah fair point there but I still dont get why it wasnt compulsory in the begining. Guaranteed there will be yet another shortage cos everyones gonna rush out and grab all they can. I best get dressed and get some lol. X

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

To give those without a face covering time to get one and try and get accustomed to wearing it before it becomes compulsory "
Good point

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ustme1820Woman
over a year ago

Southcoast Gosport

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Because not everyone has masks at home id imagine... yeah fair point there but I still dont get why it wasnt compulsory in the begining. Guaranteed there will be yet another shortage cos everyones gonna rush out and grab all they can. I best get dressed and get some lol. X"
I went to a shop on Sunday to get a couple just in case it got called. I told my friend how much they were and guess what said shop has added another £1 to each one

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

In Scotland, a scarf is an acceptable covering. I'm not too sure about where you are

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each."
Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Also, the evidence has changed. In the beginning we weren't sure it'd help. Now we know it does.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Masks reduce transmission.

Just cover your face. Be considerate of others. It's not hard."

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each. Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx"

Ebay

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Im assuming i can just wear my crash helmet.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Our government are a bit slow on the up take and only make the tougher decisions when they feel there is enough popular support. The scientific evidence was available weeks ago. There were concerns about impact on PPE supplies but this decision would not have impacted PPE as we are just expected to wear a face covering. Having said that, the job of educating the public that the mask is to protect others rather than yourself is a challenge as we can see from these threads.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each. Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx"

I got mine from a company called The Big Bloomers Company. They're not much to look at but they've got an antimicrobial patch. Lady V London do cotton ones (what most people seem to have) in vintage patterns. Etsy have lots. I'm sure plenty of others do too.

Look for at least cotton and a double layer, elasticated edges so you can fit it around your mouth and nose securely.

They feel icky to wear but it's safe in the overwhelming majority of circumstances.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Im assuming i can just wear my crash helmet. "

I don’t see why not.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each. Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx

Look for at least cotton and a double layer, elasticated edges so you can fit it around your mouth and nose securely.

They feel icky to wear but it's safe in the overwhelming majority of circumstances."

I got mine from an Indian woman locally who makes them from rather lovely material and they look quite nice and feel relatively comfortable compared to others I’ve tried.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Masks reduce transmission.

Just cover your face. Be considerate of others. It's not hard."

This...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Lots of small businesses are popping up doing them. It's also a good way to help them.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each. Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx

Ebay "
cheers x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lots of small businesses are popping up doing them. It's also a good way to help them."
will have a nosey on the net xx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Shop staff have no choice but to be surrounded by lots of people every day. Mask wearing public can give them a little reassurance and I'd hope, retain their health.

You can get washable masks for a couple of pounds and putting them on is minor effort. It may help to keep infections lower than they were, at a time when so many things are being opened up, with increasing risk levels.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It won’t be longer before they become a fashion accessory- it’s already happening

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties "

Conversely, they may help to prevent face recognition software from identifying who everyone is that's in public.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well 1984 has finally arrived Government must be so pleased that the people so easily give up there civil liberties

Why does putting cloth over your face scare you? Why are you so happy to when the overwhelming majority of people don’t want a muzzle on there faces "

Because I am a responsible citizen who wants to limit the spread rather than feel I'm better than everyone else and the rules don't apply to me.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It won’t be longer before they become a fashion accessory- it’s already happening

Absolutely!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it’s just to give people sufficient time to get face coverings. If they had made it tomorrow, lots of people might not have them. It was the same here in Scotland. Everyone in my local Tesco were wearing one apart from people wearing lanyards that said they were exempt for medical reasons. I don’t believe it’s a “muzzle”, nor does it dehumanise you? It’s quite fun wondering what guys look like under the masks

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I think it’s just to give people sufficient time to get face coverings. If they had made it tomorrow, lots of people might not have them. It was the same here in Scotland. Everyone in my local Tesco were wearing one apart from people wearing lanyards that said they were exempt for medical reasons. I don’t believe it’s a “muzzle”, nor does it dehumanise you? It’s quite fun wondering what guys look like under the masks

I find it emphasises people's eyes

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

I think it's because there needs to be time for people and businesses to buy them.

Also shielding stops at the end of July, I heard an interview with someone from the sage group on the radio and its also been done to help protect those who will no longer be shielding.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It won’t be longer before they become a fashion accessory- it’s already happening

If they are going to be compulsory now of course people will want to buy and wear ones that look as good as they can. I have already ordered some black shiny fabric ones as I like the alternative fetish look.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It won’t be longer before they become a fashion accessory- it’s already happening

I'm trying not to regret the fact that I bought based on fabric composition not looks

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Im assuming i can just wear my crash helmet. "

Go for it - it covers your face and probably gives far more protection (keep the visit down though

. )

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

No need to buy anything - still got a scarf and a neck tube/buff thing. Can use that to cover the face if I bother to go in a shop again.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Don’t think us shop assistants have to wear one but I know the customers do

Just from what I’ve read

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don’t think us shop assistants have to wear one but I know the customers do

Just from what I’ve read"

I saw something on the news earlier that said if they are behind a screen they don't but its up to each employer.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

They get tested regularly and have medical staff testing their temperature pre game.. Not really a comparison

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

I bought 4 last week and designed them myself, it's nice to have new accessories to express myself and also put shop workers at ease. Anyone who moans are need to look at the bigger picture

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

really dnt know how they gona police this.have had to wear one on tfl for weeks now yet everytime i been on a bus barley anyone is wearing one.christ if ya house gets burgled round here it takes days sometimes for them turn up.think in my town that is about 30 000 people there are never more than 6. or 7 old bill on duty

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

What it does do is stop you breathing and coughing the virus all over others, but it still can't stop you touching ever surface.

Judging by the last person to be interviewed on the local TV station, he said he is not going to wear a face mask, as he doesn't believe in COVID. I know there are always a few that think this way, not sure why he was added to the back of the report though.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry has anyone here actually worn a mask for a prolonged period of time doing any form of manual work? If you have then you’d know that it is in fact dangerous to undertake sport or physical exertion with a mask as it restricts your ability to breathe properly, hence why people who wear them a lot are regulated, and have restrictions on how long they can wear them before they have to change masks/ change filters.

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think we need to realise that countries like Malta only lost 10 people over covid-19 I know what people will say it's a small country but even so so only those 10 people is quite an achievement"

Great hospital but crappy food

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry has anyone here actually worn a mask for a prolonged period of time doing any form of manual work? If you have then you’d know that it is in fact dangerous to undertake sport or physical exertion with a mask as it restricts your ability to breathe properly, hence why people who wear them a lot are regulated, and have restrictions on how long they can wear them before they have to change masks/ change filters.

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience"

They are fine to use when shopping then?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping. "

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *xycpl699Couple
over a year ago

kilmarnock

"I think we need to realise that countries like Malta only lost 10 people over covid-19 I know what people will say it's a small country but even so so only those 10 people is quite an achievement"

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???"

Not really .

Severe asthma sufferers would be high risk.

But other asthma sufferers not so much.

In fact my mrs sailed though the virus while I struggled with it fof 3 weeks.

She has asthma.

But when if comes to wearing a mask she cant breath and gets a panic attack.

She is exempt from wearing one at work.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???"

I've been working all the way through this pandemic, nothing has changed for me at all, but can't wear masks in general they're too restrictive for me.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth

I believe that a mask does not have to be worn but the face must be covered. So something like a scarf wrapped round the face is acceptable.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???"

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Not really .

Severe asthma sufferers would be high risk.

But other asthma sufferers not so much.

In fact my mrs sailed though the virus while I struggled with it fof 3 weeks.

She has asthma.

But when if comes to wearing a mask she cant breath and gets a panic attack.

She is exempt from wearing one at work."

Ah right, i naively thought asthma sufferers would be in the high risk category, hopefully they will be except from wearing a mask

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience"

My real world experience with masks is that they nearly cut the top of my ears! But since we are now letting in over double the amount of people in where I work since restrictions were eased I shall be buying some better ones.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask. "

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

Hate to say it but asthma sufferers arent affected by medical grade masks and having a panic attack wesring one is not an excuse to not wear one. This is bigger than individual liberty and choice. People need to find a way to get over a face mask fear. Any therapist would advise the way through it is to actually wear one. CBT.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hate to say it but asthma sufferers arent affected by medical grade masks and having a panic attack wesring one is not an excuse to not wear one. This is bigger than individual liberty and choice. People need to find a way to get over a face mask fear. Any therapist would advise the way through it is to actually wear one. CBT."

Excuse me? Are you in the shoes of asthma sufferers? Ristrict my breathing for too long by covering my mouth and I'll go in to a panic attack, can't even wear a scarf in winter, so that's a ridiculous statement to say people need to get over it.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So what did Boris Johnson say then and critise asian women, letter boxes, today he him self will be one when he goes into public wearing one, and gets called one too, its pay back time,

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask. "

Not if they have an exempt card, that would be discrimination against less abled people. They're entitled to shop too

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"I think we need to realise that countries like Malta only lost 10 people over covid-19 I know what people will say it's a small country but even so so only those 10 people is quite an achievement"

Have you actually been to Malta and seen the size of it! Totally unrealistic answer.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed."

People who have panic attacks are exempted, so it is an issue for him

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed."

Can tell you've never suffered with asthma at all. It's not the air getting through at all, it's the feeling of being restricted with having your mouth covered, can set off an asthma attack.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience"

How much sport do you do in shops?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed.

Can tell you've never suffered with asthma at all. It's not the air getting through at all, it's the feeling of being restricted with having your mouth covered, can set off an asthma attack."

. Having lived with someone who had chronic asthma and was in intensive care from an attack, I understand what you are saying

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

Thats simply nonsense. What you are describing has nothing to do with asthma and is patronising to people who suffer with asthma. Asthma isnt a psychological condition. If stress is a trigger fine but the fact you are panicking because a medical grade mask is over your mouth even though you know it has 0 affect on your ability to breath isnt justification for spraying covid19 all around you. Practice wearing one at home and get over it. People are dying.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed.

Can tell you've never suffered with asthma at all. It's not the air getting through at all, it's the feeling of being restricted with having your mouth covered, can set off an asthma attack.

. Having lived with someone who had chronic asthma and was in intensive care from an attack, I understand what you are saying

Exactly that, suppose if you've never suffered or seen it first hand you may not get it. Been admitted myself once with an attack, wasn't pretty.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Thats simply nonsense. What you are describing has nothing to do with asthma and is patronising to people who suffer with asthma. Asthma isnt a psychological condition. If stress is a trigger fine but the fact you are panicking because a medical grade mask is over your mouth even though you know it has 0 affect on your ability to breath isnt justification for spraying covid19 all around you. Practice wearing one at home and get over it. People are dying."

Stress is a trigger. Panic attacks can happen for lots of different reasons.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow, ignorance is bliss. Think you need to gen up on asthma mate, seriously misguided views.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

Never heard of online shopping or people getting food for you? If you can't follow the rules of wearing a mask then find alternatives. It's harsh I know it is. But it's for everyone's safety not just the individuals with asthma.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

They dont restrict breathing. At all. Air particles arent obstructed.

Can tell you've never suffered with asthma at all. It's not the air getting through at all, it's the feeling of being restricted with having your mouth covered, can set off an asthma attack.

. Having lived with someone who had chronic asthma and was in intensive care from an attack, I understand what you are saying

Exactly that, suppose if you've never suffered or seen it first hand you may not get it. Been admitted myself once with an attack, wasn't pretty."

you have to have experienced it to understand it. It's scary for the carer as well as the sufferer

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

People with disabilities are allowed to be independent. The shop workers don't have to wear masks, so why should exempt people have to?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

The guidelines state I'm exempt with asthma, so I am following the rules as you put it

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

The guidelines state I'm exempt with asthma, so I am following the rules as you put it

You are

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

The guidelines state I'm exempt with asthma, so I am following the rules as you put it

You are

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

The guidelines state I'm exempt with asthma, so I am following the rules as you put it

You are

The government have allowed exemptions to avoid lawsuits. Has nothing to do with clinical risk.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

People with breathing difficulties are exempt

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

People with ASD and sensory issues, children, etc... will be exempted too. Saying "i have anxiety about wearing a mask" is not on the same level. Its a lil bit pathetic tbh.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *bi_AstrayTV/TS
over a year ago

Plymouth

"So is it true what I am hearing on social media about having to wear a mask compulsory when people in sports and not wearing masks 22 footballers running around close to one another ? At the end of the day day if you've got it you'll get it a horrible way to look at it but surely. I dont get why they have to pick a certain day to make it compulsory. Why not from today or even better from the begining

are we at more risk from next week? Strange government

Before washable masks became a thing. Lots of places do washable masks now, usually £5-10 each. Do you know who sells the washable ones? Xx

Ebay cheers x"

If you're going to pay £10 for a piece of cloth from ebay, you may as well spend £20 and get a virustatic shield (remove space and add .com for their website)

They're a company in Manchester who have spent the last 10 years developing it for 10 years, since sars, and it's a biotech coating that replicates the throat lining and captures viruses, well 96% of them... It's been tested as effective against covid in a independent lab. Good for 50 hours before hand washing up to 3 times giving 200 hours of use. It's a snood more than a mask.

They're actually now testing the protein they're using for use in humans as a inhaler to protect the lungs from covid.

Just googled it a bit and there seems to be pages of results from other places on the success of the protein so far.

I've got one, been forgetting to wear it as often as I've been wearing it, I have worn it to the shop the last few times I've been since lockdown has been relaxed. If we wear them and they work, it's a bonus, if we wear them and they don't work, we've lost a few £, if we don't wear them when we could and it's proved they worked, we're going to look like utter cnuts...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I'm asthmatic, not a chance am I restricting my breathing for shopping.

If your asthmatic you probably wouldn’t want to go shopping anyway as your at high risk???

Harsh as I sound hopefully supermarkets will refuse entry or to serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.

So asthma sufferers don't get to eat then?

The guidelines state I'm exempt with asthma, so I am following the rules as you put it

You are

The government have allowed exemptions to avoid lawsuits. Has nothing to do with clinical risk. "

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"People with ASD and sensory issues, children, etc... will be exempted too. Saying "i have anxiety about wearing a mask" is not on the same level. Its a lil bit pathetic tbh."

Maybe you are lucky enough not to have experienced panic attacks.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.

The list of exemptions has not yet been published, but the rules for face masks on public transport exempt anyone who cannot wear one "because of any physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability", who would experience "severe distress" from doing so, or relies on lip reading, among other reasons.

From BBC.co.uk

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.

From BBC.co.uk"

And they are expected to be similar

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

"People with ASD and sensory issues, children, etc... will be exempted too. Saying "i have anxiety about wearing a mask" is not on the same level. Its a lil bit pathetic tbh.

Maybe you are lucky enough not to have experienced panic attacks."

Ive had 2 panic attacks in my life. They were horrid. They werent irrational phobia driven though. Severe mental health issue is unlikely to be "oh no a mask". Its a simple phobia to tackle. If i was told hold a spider or people woukd die then id get on with the spider holding.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"People with ASD and sensory issues, children, etc... will be exempted too. Saying "i have anxiety about wearing a mask" is not on the same level. Its a lil bit pathetic tbh.

Maybe you are lucky enough not to have experienced panic attacks.

Ok...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience"

Absolute rubbish! I have tested this out by way of a face covering and saturation monitor. Saturation’s of oxygen in the blood remained the same with and without the face covering on. It’s just another excuse people are using to get out of wearing one.

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

"
,

Agreed, so why aren't shop workers wearing them to protect their customers?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

Just as a matter of interest, how long had you been wearing the mask before measuring with an oximeter?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

Just as a matter of interest, how long had you been wearing the mask before measuring with an oximeter? "

The shift was 12 hours long mask was in the whole time at no point did my saturation’s go below 96%.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

Agreed, so why aren't shop workers wearing them to protect their customers?"

They should be, I’ve seen some in my local supermarket wearing them. My understanding from the 24th they will all have too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

Just as a matter of interest, how long had you been wearing the mask before measuring with an oximeter?

The shift was 12 hours long mask was in the whole time at no point did my saturation’s go below 96%.

Thanks

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

End of the day as adults we have the mental capacity to make our own choices I don’t buy excuses or reasoning for not wearing them they are a dam site more comfy than a ventilator.

Agreed, so why aren't shop workers wearing them to protect their customers?

They should be, I’ve seen some in my local supermarket wearing them. My understanding from the 24th they will all have too.

It's been announced today,that they won't have to

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow, ignorance is bliss. Think you need to gen up on asthma mate, seriously misguided views. "

Asthma suffers are not exempt unless your GP has advised you not to wear one so if you chose not to you get fined.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Wow, ignorance is bliss. Think you need to gen up on asthma mate, seriously misguided views.

Asthma suffers are not exempt unless your GP has advised you not to wear one so if you chose not to you get fined. "

Anyone with breathing difficulties are exempt, that will include asthma sufferers Lorna

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

Look up 'mask ear savers'.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow, ignorance is bliss. Think you need to gen up on asthma mate, seriously misguided views.

Asthma suffers are not exempt unless your GP has advised you not to wear one so if you chose not to you get fined.

Anyone with breathing difficulties are exempt, that will include asthma sufferers Lorna"

No it doesn't you need to look it up.

It has to be severe asthma and you are going to need a letter from your doctor. If you do not wear one you are risking a fine.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

Look up 'mask ear savers'.

I do a manual job in a hospital. As do the porters and the cleaning staff. I have wear a mask all day. They reckon your breathing is restricted by 30%. They make you hot and tired.

People have been fired for not wearing a mask while in the hospital. I've seen people abusing security staff because they have to wear a mask. In the hospital.

I'm not happy wearing a mask but I understand the nessecity. So I do it without complaint.

At some points I'm so used to it that I forget it's on.

Not wearing a mask is like fucking a stranger without a condom. Aids is also a virus.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its simple my mask protects you your mask protects me. So hopefully the more people wear them together we hopefully save lives.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wearing a mask is incredibly draining and massively slows down your ability to function ‘normally’ as it is.

If anyone disputes that feel free to dm me to discuss why your social media generated opinion is more correct that actual real world experience

Look up 'mask ear savers'.

I do a manual job in a hospital. As do the porters and the cleaning staff. I have wear a mask all day. They reckon your breathing is restricted by 30%. They make you hot and tired.

People have been fired for not wearing a mask while in the hospital. I've seen people abusing security staff because they have to wear a mask. In the hospital.

I'm not happy wearing a mask but I understand the nessecity. So I do it without complaint.

At some points I'm so used to it that I forget it's on.

Not wearing a mask is like fucking a stranger without a condom. Aids is also a virus.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On breakfast TV, it's been said that simply saying you're exempt should be enough.

If this is true, I imagine more people than just those actually exempt, saying they are.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On breakfast TV, it's been said that simply saying you're exempt should be enough.

If this is true, I imagine more people than just those actually exempt, saying they are. "

Yep seen that...so it's going to be neigh impossible to police.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would just like to say that I have worked in operating theatres for 37 years so have worn face masks regularly. You do not restrict your breathing or breath in carbon dioxide if you are wearing a cloth or simple face mask. We have had to wear FPP3 respirator masks during the crisis and yes these are horrible to wear but these are only recommended in a clinical setting when aerosol generating procedures are happening. Members of the public should not be using these as they will make you feel claustrophobic. Please if everyone wears a face covering it will reduce the spread of this awful virus massively.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *plpxp2Couple
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

This is now reaching the point of being a farce. Hancock has just said no plans for offices as you spend a long time with people and masks don't work the way they do for a quick contact in a shop. Despite the fact that this contradicts the science that proximity v time increases risk and is the basis for all other advice and mitigations.

Just so I have this right:

Needed in a shop, but not in a bar, restaurant, gym or cinema where I spend far longer and now no need in the workplace.

Following the science?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The reason it is going to be compulsory in shops and public transport, Hospitals ect is because a lot of people don't have a choice but to use these places.

Nobody needs to go to the pub or play football if they don't feel safe but you do need to be able to access basic goods and medical treatment."

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wearing a mask is a controll ,, also more peeps will get sick as they wear the same mask all the time that has been infected by this so called virus , we notice that people that wear a mask are not sanitising there hands ,,"

Thats rubbish. I wear a mask once and always wash and sanitise my hands. You shouldn't make sweeping statements

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would just like to say that I have worked in operating theatres for 37 years so have worn face masks regularly. You do not restrict your breathing or breath in carbon dioxide if you are wearing a cloth or simple face mask. We have had to wear FPP3 respirator masks during the crisis and yes these are horrible to wear but these are only recommended in a clinical setting when aerosol generating procedures are happening. Members of the public should not be using these as they will make you feel claustrophobic. Please if everyone wears a face covering it will reduce the spread of this awful virus massively. "

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"On breakfast TV, it's been said that simply saying you're exempt should be enough.

If this is true, I imagine more people than just those actually exempt, saying they are. "

Yes there will always be those who abuse the system, unfortunately.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *usie pTV/TS
over a year ago

taunton

Are the folks who refuse to wear masks the same ones who refuse to wear condoms.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately