Coronavirus meme/panic/fear mongering general thread

[lizzieloo]

Anyway, sorry to be a massive killjoy. As you were (ish)

 

[two sheds]

Nah is important distinction, as I say my neighbour feels similar.

 

[frogwoman]

Sorry to hear this lizzieloo. I don't know whether you could wear a visor or similar? Sorry if that seems massively patronising and you've probably already thought of it. I hope you find a solution soon x

 

[cupid_stunt]

How to look like a right tit.

 

[Badgers]

 

[skyscraper101]

I even wear a lanyard, people still presume you’re just one of them, I got shit from a cashier at a pharmacy the other day while wearing it.

That's bullshit. If you wear a lanyard specifically explaining your exemption then nobody should have the right to challenge you. There should be way more public education about this.

That said, should it be mandatory for all exempted people have to display or carry something to qualify exemption? My gut feeling is yes. And also a bit no because maybe I haven't considered everything here (disabilities etc).

But then how do you effectively police and fine the idiots who refuse to wear a face covering in shops/transport without medical reason unless they wear something to prove this? It seems like a fair compromise.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

That's bullshit. If you wear a lanyard specifically explaining your exemption then nobody should have the right to challenge you. There should be way more public education about this.

That said, should it be mandatory for all exempted people have to display or carry something to qualify exemption? My gut feeling is yes. And also a bit no because maybe I haven't considered everything here (disabilities etc).

But then how do you effectively police and fine the idiots who refuse to wear a face covering in shops/transport without medical reason unless they wear something to prove this? It seems like a fair compromise.

I suppose if the police were to fine someone with a medical exemption to wearing a mask, the individual could provide medical evidence although there is likely to be a cost to that as GPs charge for letters and stuff. One way could be for the government to provide, via GPs perhaps, official letters verifying that the individuals are exempt. But that sounds far too sensible with the current crop of idiots in charge.

 

[skyscraper101]

I suppose if the police were to fine someone with a medical exemption to wearing a mask, the individual could provide medical evidence although there is likely to be a cost to that as GPs charge for letters and stuff. One way could be for the government to provide, via GPs perhaps, official letters verifying that the individuals are exempt. But that sounds far too sensible with the current crop of idiots in charge.

Just something which puts the onus on individuals to qualify their reason for not wearing a face covering. Even if it's a simple download and print thing. As much for their benefit not to get harassed as anything else. It seems like a fair and not that complex way to ensure that the right people are fined/removed/refused service.

But yeah, then again...this government.

 

[two sheds]

Just something which puts the onus on individuals to qualify their reason for not wearing a face covering. Even if it's a simple download and print thing. As much for their benefit not to get harassed as anything else. It seems like a fair and not that complex way to ensure that the right people are fined/removed/refused service.

But yeah, then again...this government.

Said elsewhere but Lung Foundation UK do a simple download and print for a card you can hang round your neck with your name and reason for not being able to wear a mask. Came next day I think my neighbour said.

 

[MrSki]

 

[MrSki]

 

[dessiato]

Although I can understand why people need exemption from mask wearing, and something to explain this, I worry about them having to have a badge or papers to mean they don’t get fined etc. I remember the stories Aunt Marta used to tell about being Jewish in Germany before the war and how the badge wearing started.

 

[ruffneck23]

 

[platinumsage]

 

[crossthebreeze]

 

[Orang Utan]

That's bullshit. If you wear a lanyard specifically explaining your exemption then nobody should have the right to challenge you. There should be way more public education about this.

That said, should it be mandatory for all exempted people have to display or carry something to qualify exemption? My gut feeling is yes. And also a bit no because maybe I haven't considered everything here (disabilities etc).

But then how do you effectively police and fine the idiots who refuse to wear a face covering in shops/transport without medical reason unless they wear something to prove this? It seems like a fair compromise.

We’re told to take people on face value if they say they are exempt. Not ideal, but better than making them wear a black triangle or to explain just exactly why they are exempt

 

[Yossarian]

 

[cupid_stunt]

 

[dessiato]

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[mx wcfc]

I didn't check the account this came from or the poster, so no idea whether it's a pisstake or a genuine conspiraloon. I hope the former./



ETA - I've had a look now - it's a pisstake.

 

[Yossarian]

That's the "Room Next Door" guy, so definitely a pisstake.

 

[Epona]

I didn't check the account this came from or the poster, so no idea whether it's a pisstake or a genuine conspiraloon. I hope the former./



ETA - I've had a look now - it's a pisstake.

EDIT: Sorry, reading comprehension is poor today, it has been one of those days.

 

[two sheds]

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[Epona]

i can understand the need to check - there are some batshit silly conspiracy theorists out there

I already edited, I misread the post, my fault entirely! Was really hoping someone wouldn't uncover my own idiocy before I edited

 

[two sheds]

edited if you want to delete, then I'll delete this one, then you can delete yours quoting this one, then I can ...

 

[Epona]

Nah no worries, not too bothered

 

[A380]

 

[two sheds]

Nah no worries, not too bothered

you realize we could have gone into an infinite loop there - urban might not have survived

 

[Badgers]

 

[dessiato]