People who aren’t quite getting it...

[MadameBee]

I wouldn’t comment IRL and am not part of the Stasi post on FB with “reported to police” written in capitals which I am quietly finding quite amusing.

But a few people are posting are posting stuff on SM with “and before you judge me XYZ”

Friend who posted last weekend “having a bonfire this afternoon so just letting all my neighbours on here no so you can shut your windows” erm - you aren’t supposed to be having bonfires because of the risk of added pressure on the emergency services if something goes wrong, everyone is cooped up inside and it’s foul and some of those people might be shielding because of impaired lung capacity.

Photos of children on a bouncy castle in the back yard, “before you judge me there was no contact and the guy cleaned it all” yes but the point is it’s not exactly an essential fucking journey is it?!

And the people moaning about traffic on the roads - erm you were there too but your reason is “justified” because you are a key worker? “The park/beach was so crowded” so I came home - BUT YOU WERE THERE TOO!!!!

Please don’t gaslight me.

There is no enjoyment for me. My children are not here and neither is my husband- because we are FOLLOWING THE FUCKING GUIDELINES.

*It’s actually pissing me off because it is affecting me.

I can’t see my own kids/family and am alone a lot of the time because my husband is away*

Im not sure if this has already been asked because I skipped to page 6, but not sure how it affects you personally?

How am I gaslighting you? Crikey!

How it affects me personally not seeing my own kids and my husband?

Do you actually have to ask how that would affect me,?

“You seem quite overwrought”

No I’m not.

There is no enjoyment for me. My children are not here and neither is my husband- because we are FOLLOWING THE FUCKING GUIDELINES.

Then I suggest you follow the actual legislation and find some enjoyment.

Or could it be that you actually enjoy the martyrdom and the feeling of being superior?

Personal attacks on other people, wishing people get the virus etc. You don’t seem very happy and seem quite wound up. Hence my suggestion to take a break.

Sorry if I’m “gaslighting” you by saying that. As I don’t actually know you I have no idea how I’m gaslighting you.

Fuck me that’s pretty insulting to those of us following the guidelines isn’t it?

We are martyrs and we all feel superior.

Shouting and swearing in block capitals but - not overwrought. Right.

*How it affects me personally not seeing my own kids and my husband?

Do you actually have to ask how that would affect me,?*

Again sorry, how does other people seeing their family and friends actually affect you?

If I am concerned about someone on a thread I PM them.

Im flowing guidelines. Won't go into detail about personal circumstance, but my poor mum who has been forced into a new home a fortnight before lockdown, hasn't seen family or friends in 7 weeks. My neighbour has her dd round every single day, but it doest affect me personally

Another dementor thread. Some people won’t be happy until we’ve all had our front doors nailed shut.

I know, the people out partying. I can only assume that's their goal.

I do that because I would never openly question the state of someone’s mental health.

That is gaslighting - you are saying what you say because you are in some way impaired.

Fuck me that’s pretty insulting to those of us following the guidelines isn’t it?

The people in your post are following the guidelines.

You seem to have taken it upon yourself to invoke lockdown + + and then resort to namecalling anyone who doesn't want to do that

Children are allowed to move between homes so unless there is a reason you're not doing that...?

Hey guys, this has probably gone far enough, don’t you think?

@freddiefox it's not really messy is it the guidelines are simple people are just trying to find ways around to justify
No paint is not essential but the shops selling them sell other diy parts that may be essential if you have say a toilet leak
The message was if you can work from home then please do but if that is not possible ie an emergency plumber then that is ok but to still folllow social distancing
Lots of companies have allowed office staff to work at home
The newspapers and people choosing to interpret what they want is all that's caused it to be messy
There grown adults it's not that hard to comprehend

The message was if you can work from home then please do but if that is not possible ie an emergency plumber then that is ok but to still folllow social distancing

Again, where are the rules, guidance or polite requests even, that it must only be emergency work that should be done outside of the home? ANY work that cannot be done at home is the guide!

Fuck me that’s pretty insulting to those of us following the guidelines isn’t it?

Except it’s been pretty well established that your interpretation of the guidelines is actually way more strict than the guidelines allow for. The transgressions you describe are very low risk, and allowed within the guidelines. If the government had required everyone to follow a much stricter lockdown, they would have put one in place.

And yes, it comes across as superior when you keep insisting yours is the only way to do it, especially when you actually have no idea what lockdown is like for those stuck at home 24/7.

I only hope as a social worker, you can be a little more understanding of people’s individual circumstances and aren’t the type of jobsworth people often complain about coming up against in the SW system.

I’m following the guidelines, actually, I’m following them more strictly than you and honestly, I’m not offended.
I don’t condone hosting big parties in a house but I can’t get overwrought if Jane from the next street walks over to stand at the front of Sue’s drive and have a natter.

My whole road has been awful at it, not many have been social distancing almost everyone has had random people in and out their houses most days. Next door had a garden party today i counted 8 people (not including them) sat in their back garden. Across the road have people visiting still. Next door to them has her mum pop round. The lady a few doors down has had a load of people in and out. I have been social distancing so find this very strange. I also don't stare out the window all day so can only assume I've not seen the half of it!

I'm afraid with that comment saying that someone deserves to catch the virus for not following your personal version of the rules, you have lost any remaining credibility.

You seem dogmatic and intent on trying to force your roolz as a martyr on everyone else no matter what.

It might not be just that particular post you made that needs to go. It might be the whole thread.

@midnightstar66 I was just using plumber as an example as I could t think of anything else of the top of my head and I meant guidelines
It’s not possible for all to work at home there are lots of jobs where you can’t

Aside from the air pollution bonfires mooare so dangerous for hedgehogs. They often go to sleep in one someone's made up and then of course there's horrible consequences when it's lit.