FabSwingers.com forum: From your observations who are the demographic flouting the rules

By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

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By *nlyIfItsWorthItMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

Only when it's impossible not too.

I've not witnessed anyone really breaking them.

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

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

Old people 40+

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By *xMFM3sumsxxWoman
over a year ago

SouthWest Lancashire

Not really anyone been breaking them the past 3 days. Seen a lot of teens out in twos but think that's ok?

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

"Not really anyone been breaking them the past 3 days. Seen a lot of teens out in twos but think that's ok?"

Probably out meeting more friends realistically tho

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

When people are allowed to be out for an hour a day. And also none of us knowing who is doing what because even small groups could be living together, then it’s very presumptuous to believe we know otherwise. I understand some may be blatantly ignoring guide lines. To make a post asking what demographic is a good way to create more divide. If there has ever been a time for unity it’s now. Take care

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

I’m quite rural but everyone I’ve seen is observing the rules. Even the oldies - 40+?

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

Genuinely haven’t seen anyone flouting the rules, thank God, but then again I don’t live in a high footfall area so that’s not reflective.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Older people, over 70. In our street they're going out several times daily and receiving visitors. I've been to the supermarket once in the past week, younger people kept their distance a lot of older ones using the well known protective device the floral chiffon scarf over their mouth, did not!

Maybe these people know something we don't

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Older people, over 70. In our street they're going out several times daily and receiving visitors. I've been to the supermarket once in the past week, younger people kept their distance a lot of older ones using the well known protective device the floral chiffon scarf over their mouth, did not!

Maybe these people know something we don't

Haha yes , I've seen that to , scarves save the world

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

I know one or two on fab are still advertising 'meet today'

I mean really??

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I know one or two on fab are still advertising 'meet today'

I mean really??

Fucks sake really ?? I despair

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

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

Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

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

I would say a mix of it, but I havent seen any doing it, but mostly it is the dog walkers that dont respect the rules we have.

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By *icplshropsCouple
over a year ago

Rock

Maybe these people know something we don't

I think this is the case. My next door neighbour who is over 70, keeps on having her grandchildren over (the latest was last Saturday). It might be that their parents are doing errands for her, but does the whole family need to go? Furthermore, my neighbour is still going out occasionally, so can’t be self isolating. She should know better, having family members in the police, so she has claimed.

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By *ownhouseTwosomeCouple
over a year ago

Birkenhead/Liverpool

I walk our dogs in our local park and the biggest rule breakers are teens in groups and young families with toddlers, kids on bikes. They are having picnics, sitting in large groups and generally think that this is an extended holiday.

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

Mostly teenagers, going around the village in big groups, also elderly people who don't keep their distance even when asked !

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

It's not something I've noticed

People seem to be actively maintaining social distancing

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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago

Longridge

Neighbours to a family member over 70 isolated had two cars filled with adults and kids arrive Thursday night.

The adult males around 5 of them were later seen in the conservatory passing a shisha pipe between each other.

Their parents visit them every two days and regulary see the guys car parked at his parents near where I live.

His wife is an optician currently working emergency appointments mainly on elderly patients.

Should I report it to the police or send annon letter to let them know it has been noticed or leave them to to face the consequences of their actions?

They are friendly and good to my relative and dont want awkward times later on.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

Everyone seems to be following the rules where i live.

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By *icplshropsCouple
over a year ago

Rock

I had to go out to the vets to get some medication for the 4-legged fiend...of the vehicles on the road (a little less than normal, that's all) I'd say a good 50% were 70. Also, the village shop, which I can see from my home office, is visited in the main by the same demographic. Also, I went out on my mountain bike (I live in a very rural area) and came across a man walking down a country lane - basically he leapt into the hedge on my approach!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Neighbours to a family member over 70 isolated had two cars filled with adults and kids arrive Thursday night.

The adult males around 5 of them were later seen in the conservatory passing a shisha pipe between each other.

Their parents visit them every two days and regulary see the guys car parked at his parents near where I live.

His wife is an optician currently working emergency appointments mainly on elderly patients.

Should I report it to the police or send annon letter to let them know it has been noticed or leave them to to face the consequences of their actions?

They are friendly and good to my relative and dont want awkward times later on.

Do what you think is best and what you will be able to live with going forward. I would advise against sending anonymous letters though.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

Oldies 40+ cheeky fucker

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

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

Old people 40+"

Since when is over 40 old ffs

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By *wholeLotOfRosieWoman
over a year ago

Pontypridd

In my area we have groups of teens moving around the villages on foot.

And I believe two women here are still meeting guys.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I haven't seen anyone near me doing anything they shouldn't. I have heard of families with young children meeting up at parks in town though. And there were loads of cars parked outside a wooded area near mine over the weekend.

So young families

Dog walkers

GUILTY

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

Definitely young people, the only groups of people I have seen out were people in their teens or 20s

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

Teenagers mainly but 99% of people being very good and obeying

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"When people are allowed to be out for an hour a day. And also none of us knowing who is doing what because even small groups could be living together, then it’s very presumptuous to believe we know otherwise. I understand some may be blatantly ignoring guide lines. To make a post asking what demographic is a good way to create more divide. If there has ever been a time for unity it’s now. Take care

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it's not an hour a day though. That rule is in France not here.

I'm bending the rules I guess.. I wanted to be able to get out more.. and drive my car... so I volunteered... so I'm not stuck in and I get to drive daily... I'm not breaking any rules... but ...

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I haven't seen anyone near me doing anything they shouldn't. I have heard of families with young children meeting up at parks in town though. And there were loads of cars parked outside a wooded area near mine over the weekend.

So young families

Dog walkers

GUILTY

At least I stick to not driving my dog for a walk .

I had to shop at Tesco up the Favell yesterday and so many people ignoring the advice, made me angry !!

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

So young families

Dog walkers

GUILTY

At least I stick to not driving my dog for a walk .

I had to shop at Tesco up the Favell yesterday and so many people ignoring the advice, made me angry !!"

I've seen that in the local paper

There can't be many shops open there surely?

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

"Oldies 40+ cheeky fucker

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By *ess n BenCouple
over a year ago

Didcot

Jess walks the dog in the morning also that’s her exercise

I walk the dog win the afternoon and that’s my exercise

But have seen a couple of people walk past our house a few times every day

Not keeping to the rules !!

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Our dodgy neighbour going out about a dozen times a day on his bike.

Other than that just noticing some people (generally over 60s)not observing social distancing rules in the supermarket which is frustrating as they're really quiet now. I'm only shopping once a week though

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Can someone explain to me how the virus is transferred when folk are out doors and well spaced apart. What difference does it make if you go out once, twice or five times. There maybe a logical scientific explanation but really cannot see it.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

So young families

Dog walkers

GUILTY

At least I stick to not driving my dog for a walk .

I had to shop at Tesco up the Favell yesterday and so many people ignoring the advice, made me angry !!

I've seen that in the local paper

There can't be many shops open there surely? "

About half a dozen or so .

As 50% of the shops are bookies and hairdressers that doesnt leave many left

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

Lots

Gangs of youths loitering together

A couple about 45 years old actually knocked my 11 year old daughter onto the road as they stormed past full of self worth 3 days ago

On the same trip out two runners shouted for my daughter to go onto the road so they get past. One actually put his hand on her shoulder

We have changed the time we go out since then

It’s a bit rough in Wakefield to say the least

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By *reeman76Man
over a year ago

oldbury

I wouldn’t report them. This is Great Britain not North Korea

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

"Can someone explain to me how the virus is transferred when folk are out doors and well spaced apart. What difference does it make if you go out once, twice or five times. There maybe a logical scientific explanation but really cannot see it. "

Unless you are a bit dim then you should heed the warnings and go out just the once at the most

The more times you go out then the more chances you have of catching it as someone goes past etc or you in fact giving it to others

Simple maths and simple looking after not just yourself

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

It doesn’t seem to affect the immigrant population in Doncaster , they are still walking about in groups ,, obviously key workers collecting their giros ,,,

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

The only one flouting what we have been told is the Nurse next door to us . She had her sister pop round to visit her for a few hours last week.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Unless you are a bit dim then you should heed the warnings and go out just the once at the most

The more times you go out then the more chances you have of catching it as someone goes past etc or you in fact giving it to others

Simple maths and simple looking after not just yourself "

Have read what you have written and understand it but it is not an explanation of how the virus transfers in those circumstances. Remember I said out doors ate safe distances, no contact with other objects.

If you go out for an hour or you go out for 4 x 15 minute sessions to my the chance/probability remains the same.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Oh, bye the way, I do not consider myself "dim". Not a member of MENSA but enough nouse to run my own business successfully for 30 years.

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

I think it’s more to do with limiting the number of people outside at any given time which makes it easier to keep your distance.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I certainly think all this reporting neighbours is rubbish...

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Totally agree with that

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"It doesn’t seem to affect the immigrant population in Doncaster , they are still walking about in groups ,, obviously key workers collecting their giros ,,, "

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

I'm a keyworker. I drive to work and at 7 am on Sunday morning, most of the cars i drive past or get stuck behind are single or couples who have totally white hair and wrinkles... Hummm

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I think it’s more to do with limiting the number of people outside at any given time which makes it easier to keep your distance. "

Yes, I can see that. Therefore a much higher probability of staying separated if you are out in open country... Just being out, in itself, poses no risk...

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"It doesn’t seem to affect the immigrant population in Doncaster , they are still walking about in groups ,, obviously key workers collecting their giros ,,, "

...and here it is folks, just what we were waiting for!

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

If everyone went out 4 times then everyone in those 4 times could catch a breath of someone coughing etc

More likely to bump into the same people on those 4 times (if everyone took that selfish view) and hence risks are expanded as it is all about probability which increases on quantity

Take a sheet of paper and work it out. It does not take my BSc or MBA to be be able to work it out.

Also not everyone respects the distances

Where I live people ignore it.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

Also I keep seeing people saying an hour a day there is no time limit on how long you can exercise for.

Just that its once a day. You can also leave the house for food..and medicine and to care for people.

Those people that some are reporting.. could well be going out to help people.

You can also if you wanted to... take the dog out and then go for exercise.its only been recommended that you combine the two..

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"I certainly think all this reporting neighbours is rubbish... "

Would NEVER, NEVER, ever do it....

Live and let live. Authority has enough allies as it is, I won't be adding to them... You never know when you might said neighbours...

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

It's minimal at the moment although there is still a risk, the transfers that are sadly killing people today will more than likely taken place several weeks ago..

Post transfer there is incubation them the period where the symptoms are there then if those symptoms worsen then hospitalisation and either recovery or sadly death..

And there's so many differences in each of those periods with different people depending on their individual health etc..

Hence the current lockdown which will continue for several weeks yet..

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

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running? "

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

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

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

Here . Older dog walkers going out in groups

Few boy racers and cannabis crowd in town

Builders still working on a new housing estate

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"If everyone went out 4 times then everyone in those 4 times could catch a breath of someone coughing etc

More likely to bump into the same people on those 4 times (if everyone took that selfish view) and hence risks are expanded as it is all about probability which increases on quantity

Take a sheet of paper and work it out. It does not take my BSc or MBA to be be able to work it out.

Also not everyone respects the distances

Where I live people ignore it. "

Yep see what you say. You COULD be right but the probabilities seem incredibly LOW...

Hse being struck by lightening and winning the jackpot on the lottery spring to mind.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness. "

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

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

Tell that to the 1200 already dead in the Uk

If everyone took your approach then might as well switch the lights out

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

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple."

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

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

There is a bit of everyone doing it, a lot of the time probably not even consious of it.

Everyone likes to think their a paragon of virtue.

I have witnessed a Health and Safety course going on for insurance purposes that had four people in close proximity around a desk and then all around a piece of machinery which quite beggars belief.

Who do you report Health and Safety to?

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By *ear in the chairMan
over a year ago

yeah there

Hoping my meat status catches the attention of the wife

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By *aldyman500Man
over a year ago

Enfield

It sounds racist but I promise it isn’t as I work part time in the education system it seems to be foreign people who don’t understand the English language

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

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

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about..."

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"If everyone went out 4 times then everyone in those 4 times could catch a breath of someone coughing etc

More likely to bump into the same people on those 4 times (if everyone took that selfish view) and hence risks are expanded as it is all about probability which increases on quantity

Take a sheet of paper and work it out. It does not take my BSc or MBA to be be able to work it out.

Also not everyone respects the distances

Where I live people ignore it. "
but if they are going where there arent other people

. I think that is the point the other gent is making...

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Tell that to the 1200 already dead in the Uk

If everyone took your approach then might as well switch the lights out"

Not sure if that was aimed at me. Obviously condolences to them all and their families. No requirement to switch any lights out. Most folk are acting very responsibly. Try being a little more positive, if I may suggest.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

Yes...

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By *oirinMarkusCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands and West London

"It sounds racist but I promise it isn’t as I work part time in the education system it seems to be foreign people who don’t understand the English language "

It does. I work full time in the education system.

And funnily enough, it's white men who are asking to meet me during this time.

But I haven't used that to invite silly racist comments on the Fab forums.

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

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

Yes..."

There's something very arrogant and school bully ish about you.

Stay safe...

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

Yes...

There's something very arrogant and school bully ish about you.

Stay safe..."

I consider my neither arrogant or a bully. Just feel should mind their own business in the sort of circumstance you describe.... We do not (yet) live in a police state where it is OK to denounce people.

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By *ax777Man
over a year ago

Not here

Older teenage kids on bikes, who despite the endless cycle lanes that have been built in this city and the roads being as quiet as they probably ever will be short of a complete lockdown, still insist on cycling on the pavement, making you give way to them. I’ve decided it’s easier and safer to walk in the cycle lanes!

Oh and the brain dead who no message will ever get through to!

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

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

Yes...

There's something very arrogant and school bully ish about you.

Stay safe...

If I had actually named the individual, you might have had an argument... But I didn't.

Now I don't know if you have noticed, but the chaps at Fab hold a very dim view of people who are actively trying to meet during this time.

Fab has taken the very responsible and appropriate action of actively discouraging people to meet at this time. In fact it's seen as a violation of Fabs current terms and is a reportable offence, something of which I have done simply to save the individual from them self. As you have seen on this thread, my sentiment for this persons well-being and naivety is shared by a few other members. So for you to come along and tell me to mind my own business is both ignorant of Fabs current take on things and arrogant in that you think you can just dictate to people what they can and can't say. You may have been a boss of your own company, but you're not a boss here. Curb your ego fella.

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By *wholeLotOfRosieWoman
over a year ago

Pontypridd

I think it’s more to do with limiting the number of people outside at any given time which makes it easier to keep your distance.

Yes, I can see that. Therefore a much higher probability of staying separated if you are out in open country... Just being out, in itself, poses no risk..."

It lives on shoe soles for up to five days.

You walk through a gate and touch the top. You’re infected. I walk through and touch the same spot. I’m now carrying it on my hand. I go to Asda. I keep my distance and play safe. I touch a shelf as I reach for something. Two days later the virus is still alive on the shelf when someone else accidentally touches it. They carry the virus home and have contact with their essential worker partner who then carries it to work on their clothing. The Asda staff touch the dirty shelf. They carry the virus home to their family.

Look up the glitter analogy.

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

I think it’s more to do with limiting the number of people outside at any given time which makes it easier to keep your distance.

Yes, I can see that. Therefore a much higher probability of staying separated if you are out in open country... Just being out, in itself, poses no risk...

It lives on shoe soles for up to five days.

Look up the glitter analogy. "

Brilliant and clear explanation.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I think it’s more to do with limiting the number of people outside at any given time which makes it easier to keep your distance.

Yes, I can see that. Therefore a much higher probability of staying separated if you are out in open country... Just being out, in itself, poses no risk...

It lives on shoe soles for up to five days.

Look up the glitter analogy. "
all well and good.. but what chance if I'm going somewhere that I'm not seeing anyone else.. I'm walking remotely... there is little chance of me passing it.... and if I'm in my car by myself. There is about zero chance of me passing or catching anything.

Yet as you have just pointed out. I'm most at risk at the supermarket... yet till a manager allowed me to do all my shopping in one go. I was having to go 8 times a day to 8 different shops

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Really have no desire to have a disagreement with or you anyone else on FAB (or for that matter IRL). I am very much a "live a let live" kind of guy.

I do not have much of an ego. My business was a one man affair.

Clearly this is Fab forum, their show, their rules and if we wish to be a on here we stick by them or we may receive our marching orders. When it comes to two individuals deciding they wish to meet one another, that is their affair and, with respect, nothing to do with you or I. Be assured what ever you or I think, there will be individuals who decide they wish to meet. Their business not ours. Would I do in in the present circumstances...NO !! What others decide to do not my business which is about where we came it.

I wish you and yours well. Stay safe..

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"It lives on shoe soles for up to five days.

Look up the glitter analogy. "

Yes, see what you say and it is possible, worst case scenario. Lots of ifs in there. To me it just a case of being cautious and staying safe. Thanks for the thoughts. Stay healthy, happy and sane...

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"I certainly think all this reporting neighbours is rubbish...

Would NEVER, NEVER, ever do it....

Live and let live. Authority has enough allies as it is, I won't be adding to them... You never know when you might said neighbours..."

Even if your neighbours were having bbqs in their garden?

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

No problems with you asking and to be honest I am not sure what I would do.

Who would I report them to ?? After all this, I would still be living next to them... I know the odd few people are doing it but I take a positive view and look at the millions who are doing what has be suggested. There will always be the "outliers" in any society who do not conform to the rules.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"I certainly think all this reporting neighbours is rubbish...

Would NEVER, NEVER, ever do it....

Live and let live. Authority has enough allies as it is, I won't be adding to them... You never know when you might said neighbours...

Even if your neighbours were having bbqs in their garden?"

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"No problems with you asking and to be honest I am not sure what I would do.

Broadly agree but the outliers influence the conformers-the consequences of the herd mentality.

In this instance where the objective is to control the spread of a deadly virus we can't tolerate deviation from the issued advice, at least not at the present time.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Mostly the 30 somethings with young children. I've not left the house but can see and hear them on the street.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Mostly the 30 somethings with young children. I've not left the house but can see and hear them on the street.

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you can leave the house. I'd imagine with young children you would need to do so more than if you dont have small children.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Ppl in their thirties.. Taling a whole tray of oatmilk in lidl as its restricted in sainsburys... Quite a drive too.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

It depends which rules you mean, the official goverment rules or the various interpretationa and opinions here.

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

I’d absolutely phone the police on people showing no regard for the lockdown restrictions in place.

My reasoning? It’s bloody selfish and endangers others besides potentially increasing the strain on and doubly jeopardising already strained emergency service resources.

Just stay at home for God’s sake - you’re not invincible and even if you get the virus but don’t succumb to illness you may pass it on to others who are less able to fight it off.

How many bloody times do people need telling?

Will it take people’s own relatives being victims for the message to hit home?!

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

Unless you are a bit dim then you should heed the warnings and go out just the once at the most

The more times you go out then the more chances you have of catching it as someone goes past etc or you in fact giving it to others

Simple maths and simple looking after not just yourself "

It depends where you go out... very difficult to truly isolate in an urban environment... meanwhile I have been outside all day and haven’t seen another person except the postman from a distance

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

Unless you are a bit dim then you should heed the warnings and go out just the once at the most

The more times you go out then the more chances you have of catching it as someone goes past etc or you in fact giving it to others

Simple maths and simple looking after not just yourself

If you go out for an hour or you go out for 4 x 15 minute sessions to my the chance/probability remains the same. "

Think it's just to cut the number of people outside at any one time.

In my area it does tend to be the older 70+ folks who just seem to ignore the rules.

In supermarkets, they are a nightmare, ignoring the one way system, one chap had to be shouted at by a young couple for turning back and almost pushing them out of the way to get some sweets.

If I was a pensioner I'd keep well away from pensioners only hour in supermarkets.

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

"Really?

Is the 'meet today' feature still up and running?

No the individual has it as a status update. Madness.

You can choose not to meet him...simple.

Huh? I wasn't planning to.

Guarantee you will be safe then, nothing to concern yourself about...

So basically I'm being told to mind my own business?

Yes...

There's something very arrogant and school bully ish about you.

Stay safe...

Mike, you seem not to like rules if applied by the state.

Would that be a fair assumption.

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

Burglars appear to be flouting the rules as it’s not classed as key work!

Commercial Burglary has increased!

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

"I know one or two on fab are still advertising 'meet today'

I mean really??

Selfish!!!!

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

Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

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

dunno, haven't been out. Too busy minding me own business.

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Maybe not. But what is the risk? He is helping to keep the economy going, earning his own living and not looking the Govt for help which he may not be entitled to anyway...

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

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Was he one of those Covid-19 virus friendly window cleaners with a 30 foot long brush and non cash payment eh eh eh ???

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

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Maybe not. But what is the risk? He is helping to keep the economy going, earning his own living and not looking the Govt for help which he may not be entitled to anyway..."

Great I'll grab a bucket and sponge then and grab some fresh air.

Not sure what economy he's keeping going apart from his own either.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

All ages from what I've seen.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Was he one of those Covid-19 virus friendly window cleaners with a 30 foot long brush and non cash payment eh eh eh ???"

There's no rule saying you can use cash.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Probably self employed and therefore can choose to work or not?

Of course choosing the not option probably only leaves them with basic Universal Credit and still bills to pay and mouths to feed

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

"I know one or two on fab are still advertising 'meet today'

I mean really??

Report their stupid asses, they’re banned for it. Absolute idiots! Stay safe you lovely lot xx

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By *lanemikeMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Maybe not. But what is the risk? He is helping to keep the economy going, earning his own living and not looking the Govt for help which he may not be entitled to anyway...

Great I'll grab a bucket and sponge then and grab some fresh air.

Not sure what economy he's keeping going apart from his own either. "

We are all part of the "Economy". As I said above he is earning his own cash and not dependent up any Govt handout.

Some people want to be independent and take care of their own needs. To my mind the risks he is taking are relatively low. We all have some degree of risk. I take some risk I go out to shop.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Probably self employed and therefore can choose to work or not?

Of course choosing the not option probably only leaves them with basic Universal Credit and still bills to pay and mouths to feed"

True some need to wind their neck in.

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Police, they always in pairs and never 2 metres apart.

Bet they don’t arrest themselves.

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

Weed smokers, the local chavs and chavlets. Their also seems to be a lot of police walking around too - like they are above the law or something!

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

There's nothing to stop him working.

There are Goverment guidelines on how work should be conducted. As long as he adheres to those, then he's doing nothing wrong.

My window cleaner has no contact with anyone when he's about his business, and is paid online.

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

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Maybe not. But what is the risk? He is helping to keep the economy going, earning his own living and not looking the Govt for help which he may not be entitled to anyway...

Great I'll grab a bucket and sponge then and grab some fresh air.

Not sure what economy he's keeping going apart from his own either. "

He earns money and subsequently spends some of that money at other business's e.g the supermarket, online shopping companies who are trading, the corner shop etc that's the definition of "the economy - the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.

Like another poster said those working currently are not just Key Workers!

People are still having to / are able to work in none key worker roles as long as social distancing rules can be observed at all times e.g 2 meters apart and the work done is such that it cannot be completed from home. This guys job could easily fall into those parameters.

People have bills and commitments this guy is doing what he can to survive during unprecedented times, he is not relying on benefits (which is absolutely fine if that's the only option to you atm as that's what the system is for).

Some people are getting way way to judgmental, what's worse is when they judge others without properly understanding the very rules which they are trying to apply and judging others by!

KJ x

Stay safe peeps

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Was he one of those Covid-19 virus friendly window cleaners with a 30 foot long brush and non cash payment eh eh eh ???

There's no rule saying you can use cash.

*cant

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

I was on fabguys this morning got asked for a meet went mad was going report it but didn't want to be a grass

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

"Weed smokers, the local chavs and chavlets. Their also seems to be a lot of police walking around too - like they are above the law or something!

Yep, deffo the local skunk junkies, teens to early 20's hanging out in groups and don't even bother moving for the cops.

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By *xMFM3sumsxxWoman
over a year ago

SouthWest Lancashire

"Spotted a window cleaner out earlier. Surely not considered a keyworker?

Could be one under public health?

I seen someone over middle aged but not ancient walking round with a spray backpack and a mask, not sure what he is but he was looking in my bin.

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

"I'm a keyworker. I drive to work and at 7 am on Sunday morning, most of the cars i drive past or get stuck behind are single or couples who have totally white hair and wrinkles... Hummm"

Fuck me your eyesight must be amazing if you can see inside moving cars from your moving car, and make out people's wrinkles

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

Older people I have noticed 40 years plus + and also all the goddam kids up to their no good medalling

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

"I was on fabguys this morning got asked for a meet went mad was going report it but didn't want to be a grass"

Snitches get stitches

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

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

"I was on fabguys this morning got asked for a meet went mad was going report it but didn't want to be a grass"

Here’s why you should report this person: collateral damage.

Imagine for a second he was to flout social distancing guidance during the lockdown and then go on to accidentally and unknowingly infect another 2 people before he realised he was ill.

That’s now 3 people who might well take up very precious beds in intensive care units across the UK.

Nip it in the bud now.

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

Had a guy this morning asking for a meet said he would provide masks to add to the fun . Reported sick bastard.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Round your way , have you noticed that a particular group or demographic are flouting the rules , or is it a bit of everyone??

Just curious to see

Yup it's the arrogant cunts who are the same regardless you know the one's that think speeding,parking and noise rules don't apply to them and the one's who generally don't give a flying fuck about anyone at the best of times.

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By *pmsldCouple
over a year ago

kettering

We both work in food retail and can honestly say that all ages are going against the advice and rules. Alot of OAPs are going against the advice of isolating, many will come in just for a paper or lottery (not essentials) and the younger to middle age groups are the ones who are breaking social distancing rules and pehaps stretching the rules for their own benefit or just straight up not listening.

At the moment there isnt very many actual rules but there is alot of government advice on what to do/not to do, the more People go against the advice the more likely they are to turn them into rules with fines etc.

Remember the virus can linger in the air so you may be 2 metres away from someone but if they sneezed into the air and then you walk through it you could potentially catch it. The amount of people still using cash is awful aswell, cashiers can sanitise their hands but not every coin and note which then means your pocket/wallet etc is now contaminated. Gloves are one thing that makes me laugh as I swear people think they make them invincible however most seem to happily touch things in them, then touch phones which they then put against their face.. if the numbers keep rising there is a good chance that NHS staff will need to make a decision between who gets the life saving equipment and who doesnt. There is no guarantee you will be the one they decide gets to live.

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