FabSwingers.com forum: Which one are you?

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

They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group

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

Im in third group. Not because of finances but by choice. Last week I realised that I was running low on bog role. I went to my local supermarket (Aldi) and saw bog roll shelf was actually well stocked. The shelf label indicated a max of four packs per customer...I bought the 9 roll pack I would normally buy, together with a few other bits n bobs as I would.

I refuse to panic/bulk buy. There is simply no reason to become or join the morons in group one or two. We really do need to support each other in these strange times.

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By *ydrewMan
over a year ago

forest

Definitely the 3rd. Not been to a shop all week

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

Group 3, for me.

Just chillin buying what I need when I can get it. Actually started using the local bakery half a mile to get bread. Pre ordered 2 loaves for next week. Saves hunting for it in town. I feel like I’m winning.

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By *orty-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Leyland

Im in group 4.

Been to the shops twice this week, bought everything I needed in the normal amounts including bog roll. Then wondered what the mass hysteria is all about.

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

4. The look ahead smart buyer, who always keeps a good stock of all household goods so has no concern if bad times arise as already stocked up

I'm definitely in the 3rd group "

sorry had to add no.4

I am no.4

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

Like anyone is going to admit to being in Group 1 or 2.

If a family is self isolating then to a degree i have no problem with a bit of group 2 behaviour.

After a couple of weeks supplies should start returning as the group 1 and 2 will not be going regularly as they have everything, indeed on my way home from work yesterday there was a lot of fresh baked bread in Sainsbury's, the Ham and Pineapple pizzas were still there as well as were the Quorn products so its not got real panic buying yet.

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

I'm in the 4th group. I had the money and time but have not bought anything I don't need, and have not stockpiled on anything.

I have managed to find all I need for the weekly shop although had to visit more shops than usual.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

None of those groups.

I have been shopping but have bought what I can and not bought what is so old out.

We have got used to being able to buy exactly what we want when we want it. I’m not of a generation that went through rationing but my parents and grandparents were. It’s about adjusting to what is available and substituting. So for example I couldn’t get bread, so I bought rolls instead.

There is (was) so much choice that we became spoiled. One supermarket has announced that instead of having 27 lines of loaves of bread, they are cutting down to 7.

Panic buyers have been selfish yes. But can anyone honestly say that they have been to a shop with NO food in the major food groups?

I had a colleague come into work clutching a (non anti bac - which makes no difference anyway with a virus) handwash as if it were some precious prize. For hand washing, shower gel, washing up liquid, or good old fashioned bar soap will do exactly the same job of being a surfactant for hand washing.

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By *ad steMan
over a year ago

Southport

3 for me it's just me so tend to shop as I go I am quite fortunate I travel for work so can pick up what I need as I go I got toilet roll in Nottingham last Tuesday they had the big packs but the 4 pack was all I needed

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

4. The look ahead smart buyer, who always keeps a good stock of all household goods so has no concern if bad times arise as already stocked up

I'm definitely in the 3rd group

sorry had to add no.4

I am no.4"

I cant do number 4. I work away so by the time I get back, everything is ready for the bin

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By *inCity BluesMan
over a year ago

London

Panic buyers have been selfish yes. But can anyone honestly say that they have been to a shop with NO food in the major food groups?

Yes. I don't know what part of Scotland you're in, but here in East London the local supermarkets have been stripped bare.

Never mind toilet rolls and anti-bac handwash and kitchen towels, in the two local Tescos and the Sainsburys yesterday there was no bread, no milk, no fresh meat, no tinned fish or meat, no tinned soups, no tinned veg, no fresh fruit (unless you count the five cucumbers on display), no breakfast cereals or oatmeal, no biscuits, no eggs apart from Easter eggs, and it has been like that for three days.

The fact that there was plenty of ham and bacon left should give you an idea as to who the greedy bastards are. Doubtless Tesco branded items will start appearing in local corner shops soon with a 500% mark up.

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group "

We are in the 3rd group, but we have noticed that the panic/bulk buyers are still tight bastards, because all the expensive stuff is still on the shelfs

We had really posh pasta last night

It's all a bit sad really

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By *oppet22TV/TS
over a year ago

huddersfield

Am 3 had money no time but even if had time would just do normal shop if every one did same there would be no problem getting stuff you need shops would be able to restock better

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

"Im in group 4.

Been to the shops twice this week, bought everything I needed in the normal amounts including bog roll. Then wondered what the mass hysteria is all about. "

Same for us and if everyone did the same we wouldn't be having this conversation

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

None of them. I did a normal shop last weekend, making sure the freezer is full and have my nirmal supply of long life foods if needed.

Then all through the week I have prepared meals from the foods nearest their use by date and topped up a little each day.

I have 2 weeks worth of food in the house and haven't stripped the shelves, leaving plenty for others.

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By *hyandtwistedCouple
over a year ago

loughborough

4. The regular buyer that keeps cupboards stocked and regularly buys perishables.

Once the bread and eggs are gone I won't be able to get those in this trying time I bet.

But I have the stuff that lasts tins pasta. Not a massive freezer so meals will just get basic.

Cream of chicken soup on pasta makes a simple sauce etc

We have always done it as when we are skint we know we can eat dinner no probs.

On a side note we have discovered in our town the one stops and londis places haven't been hit by the hoarders so got some bread and eggs yesterday (enough for us only as not to hoard)

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

Number 4 but i have bought LOTS of tea bags. Cant live without Yorkshire tea!

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

"4. The regular buyer that keeps cupboards stocked and regularly buys perishables.

Once the bread and eggs are gone I won't be able to get those in this trying time I bet.

But I have the stuff that lasts tins pasta. Not a massive freezer so meals will just get basic.

Cream of chicken soup on pasta makes a simple sauce etc

We have always done it as when we are skint we know we can eat dinner no probs.

On a side note we have discovered in our town the one stops and londis places haven't been hit by the hoarders so got some bread and eggs yesterday (enough for us only as not to hoard) "

I'm using smaller local stores too. They will probably need the custom more as well.

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By *hyandtwistedCouple
over a year ago

loughborough

"4. The regular buyer that keeps cupboards stocked and regularly buys perishables.

Once the bread and eggs are gone I won't be able to get those in this trying time I bet.

But I have the stuff that lasts tins pasta. Not a massive freezer so meals will just get basic.

Cream of chicken soup on pasta makes a simple sauce etc

We have always done it as when we are skint we know we can eat dinner no probs.

On a side note we have discovered in our town the one stops and londis places haven't been hit by the hoarders so got some bread and eggs yesterday (enough for us only as not to hoard)

I'm using smaller local stores too. They will probably need the custom more as well."

we are going to see if the farms around us are doing direct sales a few used to have eggs on the roadside with an honesty box if you bought them. Might even buy a couple of chickens

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By *hyandtwistedCouple
over a year ago

loughborough

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

None of thee really,just bought a little more than usual but not much,I am sure there will be plenty of food and ignore the selfish and ignorant to be honest

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

Group 2.5

Just picked up a little extra since it wasn’t there the first time I looked.

Instead of buying one tub of baby formula I bought two.

Also bought a bigger pack of nappies than usual.

There’s plenty of food available, it’s mostly the processed shit that’s been emptied out.....you can’t get a chicken nugget or a frozen burger, but the fresh stuff is plentiful.

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

Panic buyers have been selfish yes. But can anyone honestly say that they have been to a shop with NO food in the major food groups?

Yes. I don't know what part of Scotland you're in, but here in East London the local supermarkets have been stripped bare.

It's also like this in Teesside (Stockton, Middlesbrough etc)

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

I’ve been to approx 25 shops in the last 3 days just to get what I would normally buy in 3 in an hour.

It’s also cost me £70-£100 more because I’ve had to pay premium prices to get what I need for myself and my kids.

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Can I just add that I’m lucky to be able to do it because I’ve a car and can sort of afford to pay the extra.

A lot of people can’t afford the extra cost and don’t have the transport to do it

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By *andL1919Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

3 here. Since I'm at home now - just shopped local and all the butcher's and small local stores were fine!

Let's just see what happens.

We look like a bunch of right tits here - just look at the way some of the other countries are handling it... embarrassing to say the least.

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

Panic buyers have been selfish yes. But can anyone honestly say that they have been to a shop with NO food in the major food groups?

Yes. I don't know what part of Scotland you're in, but here in East London the local supermarkets have been stripped bare.

Atheist vegans?

Far worse sentiment coming out there than understandable frustration at panic buyers

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By *uriousMe2018Couple
over a year ago

Aldershot

We are definately in the 3rd group

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

I dont belong to any of the groups. I just go shopping as normal, if what I need I is there just get the same as always,if its not there then go without.Why someone needs 214 loo rolls I don't get it. This morning some much pushing for booze of any kind. What bloody madness.

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By *mberWoman
over a year ago

Preston

"Im in group 4.

Been to the shops twice this week, bought everything I needed in the normal amounts including bog roll. Then wondered what the mass hysteria is all about. "

This is me as well.

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group "

I am a 3, but I am the richest fucker in the country for it.

I’d book a holiday, can’t even do that. ffs

Who needs toilet rolll. Use your hand like any good 3rd world country ... environmentally friendly

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'm in group 3 and highly pissed off. Not for me, I'm not exactly going to waste away, but for my daughter x

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By *andlingswingersCouple
over a year ago

Woodbridge

4. The look ahead smart buyer, who always keeps a good stock of all household goods so has no concern if bad times arise as already stocked up

sorry had to add no.4

I am no.4"

Us too. We rem_mber rubbish times in the past, and where we are we've had power outages (60 hours this year) and been snowed in, so it just makes sense to keep a stock of stuff you're going to need anyway.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

My own group, the one carrying on as normal but avoiding supermarkets wherever possible.

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By *inCity BluesMan
over a year ago

London

Atheist vegans?

Far worse sentiment coming out there than understandable frustration at panic buyers

LOL. No matter how bad the situation gets the politically correct still stand ready to safeguard public morals.

So let me see, it's wrong to criticise cuntish behaviour, even at a time like this, if the person behaving that way is from a protected minority group, is what you're saying?

So the Asian woman that I saw earlier this week leaving our local Tesco with the shopping trolley loaded above with the brim just with sugar ( well over 100 packs for sure, she could barely push the trolley) is probably just an enthusiastic baker? Or is she looking to make a profit when the shops sell out? (Which that Tesco branch has done today. Sugar - which is usually piled waist high on three pallets in the store - all sold out).

But we can't criticise her because... well, you know.

How about this one. NHS workers report having to buy surgical masks online because they are running out at work. Meanwhile, nearly every little shop in our High Street has surgical masks for sale, at vastly inflated prices, even if it's way outside their normal product range ie a travel agency and a printers.

Is that OK with with you?

Like I wrote in another thread, once people get to see the hoarding and profiteering that some people are doing, there is going to be anger and probably violence.

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Visiting Yeovil

As a firefighter and nurse working well over and above our normal routines we are definitely in group 3.

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By *ewbies7Couple
over a year ago

north west

What about the people who have the time and resourses to buy what they want but choose not to because they are decent people and have morals.

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By *inCity BluesMan
over a year ago

London

"What about the people who have the time and resourses to buy what they want but choose not to because they are decent people and have morals."

You'd like to think that they were the majority, but I'm not so sure. Went to nearby Tesco Express just after 8am this morning to hopefully get rolls (none available) but was pleasantly surprised to find a full newly stocked and untouched shelf of 4 pint milks. So I got one.

Went back about an hour later to get something I'd forgotten and they were all gone.

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

None of those groups. Been getting my normal shop once a week.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

2 and a bit. Had some supply anyway. Want to make sure that if I get sick no one comes anywhere near me. Trying to get myself two weeks ahead for that reason. Thinking outside the box and cooking weirdly to make sure I'm not rushing too much on popular things.

So far have purchased no toilet paper, no hand sanitiser, one packet of soap.

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

"Im in third group. Not because of finances but by choice. Last week I realised that I was running low on bog role. I went to my local supermarket (Aldi) and saw bog roll shelf was actually well stocked. The shelf label indicated a max of four packs per customer...I bought the 9 roll pack I would normally buy, together with a few other bits n bobs as I would.

I refuse to panic/bulk buy. There is simply no reason to become or join the morons in group one or two. We really do need to support each other in these strange times."

Exactly this for me, I shop most days & haven't struggled to find anything in my local shops X

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group "

I'm not in any of those groups x

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group

I'm not in any of those groups x"

Number 3

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

"They are three kinds of people in this epidemic

1. The panic buyers - the ones who have bought as much as possible and a lot more than they need

2. The bulk buyers - ones that have gone and bought more than they need because they're worried the panic buyers are going to take everything

3. The none buyers - people who haven't had the time or the money to get their regular shop and are now struggling to get what they need because of group 1 and 2.

I'm definitely in the 3rd group "

I'm in none of these unless you count 2 packs of choc biscuits instead of one, therefore I'm a guilty bulk buyer.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

FAB Forum m_mbers are like angels, no one in groups 1 & 2 and no one meeting.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"FAB Forum m_mbers are like angels, no one in groups 1 & 2 and no one meeting.

Shhh never point out obvious statistical flaws in fab posts x

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

"FAB Forum m_mbers are like angels, no one in groups 1 & 2 and no one meeting.

Yep

I had considered meeting but now pubs and restaurants are all closed, no. I'm an advocate for public meetings. So my 2020 virginity will continue.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Not really in any of these groups, well, maybe partially in No 4.

I've just planned ahead each week for work, I cook daily meals in batches, freeze, then defrost and reheat as required during my Night shifts.

I get a food allowance at work anyway, so Fruit Juice, Bread, Eggs, Cereals and Milk are sourced in-house. Plus other misc items as & when I want.

Any other shopping items I want have been bought up in weekly shopping trips, all in advance, leaving me to shop for odds and ends as required.

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire

Ive tried to do a normal shop with limited funds and very limited results :/

Couldn't get any cartoned milk

Couldn't get any wood pellet cat litter for my indoor cat - though could buy her food

Still to go out for some frozen mice

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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago

norwich

I'm in group 7, went to the shops, couldn't get enough to do a meal so i Had 5 takeaways this week x

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By *ptimus758Man
over a year ago

brentwood

I'd say more number 4

I went to Makro and Costco and just stocked up my freezer and other items that I would normally buy, and then I've just done little top up shops as when I've needed to, I haven't bought anything in bulk that I wouldn't have normally bought, apart from bread flour I did but a big 16kg bag last time I was in Costco but I've always baked fresh bread on the weekends anyway

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By *etLikeMan
over a year ago

most fundamental aspects

LOL. No matter how bad the situation gets the politically correct still stand ready to safeguard public morals. "

It’s not political correctness to call out clear prejudice. It’s not acceptable however bad a “situation” gets.

" So let me see, it's wrong to criticise cuntish behaviour, even at a time like this, if the person behaving that way is from a protected minority group, is what you're saying? "

Cuntish behaviour is being shown regardless of race, gender or religious belief.

" So the Asian woman that I saw earlier this week leaving our local Tesco with the shopping trolley loaded above with the brim just with sugar ( well over 100 packs for sure, she could barely push the trolley) is probably just an enthusiastic baker? Or is she looking to make a profit when the shops sell out? (Which that Tesco branch has done today. Sugar - which is usually piled waist high on three pallets in the store - all sold out).

But we can't criticise her because... well, you know. "

We can criticise the person of course. Feel free to criticise those who have small independent shops Where do you think, incidentally that small independents get their supplies any other time? Supermarkets are often cheaper and closer than cash and carrys ; I’ve regularly seen trolley loads of multiple items presumably destined for shelves elsewhere. You saw an Asian woman, fine; but to conflate that with what you have seen and somehow single her out is wrong. It’s not un pc, it’s wrong and it’s dangerous.

" How about this one. NHS workers report having to buy surgical masks online because they are running out at work. Meanwhile, nearly every little shop in our High Street has surgical masks for sale, at vastly inflated prices, even if it's way outside their normal product range ie a travel agency and a printers.

Is that OK with with you?

Well I haven’t seen those masks, so I don’t know if they’re approved for virus protection. People (including NHS staff) are being told by all official sources, that dust masks are not suitable and could make infection more likely. Why are these small shops stocking them? Because people don’t listen to official advice - like panic buying for example.

" Like I wrote in another thread, once people get to see the hoarding and profiteering that some people are doing, there is going to be anger and probably violence. "

I’ve resisted this up until now so as not to become an online cliche; however those cliches were not as obviously relatable to what’s starting now. When people perceive another group to have more than them and are whipped up into a panic by the right wing, they do things that any other time would be out of character. Before long, those groups are targeted simply because of who they are, not what they have got. That’s another group that don’t eat pork, so was it them who were “hoarding all the gold”?

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

I refuse to panic/bulk buy. There is simply no reason to become or join the morons in group one or two. We really do need to support each other in these strange times."

And as we are seeing there is loads of every thing its just it cant get into the supermarkets quick enough

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

Yesterday I had to go to 3 different shops to get what I needed because my sons wanted to make truffles and banana bread today.

All of the shops were packed with people but empty shelves

I've not panic bought or stockpiled anything

As it stands though having an excuse to need to leave the house has definitely helped me this weekend. I think it will in the coming weeks too

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