I've had enough

[Comicshadows]

Today I've had enough.

I've had enough of watching my neighbours go out every morning for an hour on their moped. Two of them together, no room for shopping, appear to just be going out for a jolly.

I've had enough of my other neighbours having their adult children over every few days. They definitely aren't living there.

I've had enough of hearing that my son's friend's mum and her boyfriend are coming and going between each other's houses.

I've had enough of hearing that my boyfriend thinks it's acceptable to go the local shop whenever it takes his fancy.

My son and I are at home together. We are going out in the garden every day, and occasionally take a walk around the village for a change. We haven't seen my mum or my boyfriend since before Mother's Day. I've been to the supermarket once, and won't go again for another 10 days. Why can't other people follow the guidelines?

Disclaimer: I know this is one of many posts complaining about the same thing!

1. The government is failing on its messaging. Dominic Cummings is supposed to be good at this stuff - why isn't he bombarding social media - and every other channel - with targeted memes which will actually get through to different cohorts of people?

1. Why don't people report persistent offenders to the non-emergency police number? Police have been given powers to enforce the rules.

We can only be the example for others in theory to follow. Many won't lead a good example but what can you do, short of reporting people to the police. Which is a bit extreme unless it was an exceptionally criminal act. As the police have enough on their plates at the best of times.

IT'S THOSE BLOODY TWITCHING CURTAINS AGAIN as a kid the common phrase use was nosey parker or beaky

All of my neighbours are taking this seriously. From what I can see we're all doing what we've been asked to do.

Especially with the low traffic levels the risks posed by going out for a drive are negligible

Exactly what I mean about people who think they are the exception. Traffic levels are low because most people have cut out unnecessary journeys. You think they are doing this so you can go out on your pleasure jaunt?

I'm lucky in that in my town everyone appears to be taking it seriously.

At the end of the day, what other people do is beyond your control. You can only control your own behaviour.

oh and before people start having a go at me I am disabled and in high risk group, have severe trouble going out if I wanted to, beside those nasty unhelpful staff at Sainsbury's have made me want to shoot the whole bloody world.

I hear you! I can't help but see my neighbours coming and going as I'm working at a desk in the window overlooking the car park. One went out in the car 3 times yesterday (she's not working so I sure hope she's doing some useful volunteering!), kids are playing out together, boyfriends who don't live here coming and going, and then they're all out clapping the nhs last night ffs.

As others have said it's pointless and changes nothing if you get wound up by others who don't follow the rules. Do you get angry because people smoke / eat too much and don't exercise so they become overweight / are addicted to alcohol or drugs? Because their 'reckless' behaviour also costs NHS money and resources and therefore impacts indirectly on others who are more responsible.

Although my neighbours are all complying I do have a friend who is going out every afternoon to different shops as she likes to get out and about. She says the buses are lovely and quiet! She also says that when this is over she'll never eat in a Chinese restaurant again, but that she can't wait for Primark to reopen so she can look at the summer stuff.....

You do realise that those few people breaking the guidelines are actually taken in to consideration with the "big plan" don't you?
The plan isn't and never has been to eradicate the virus, just to slow it's spread so as not to overwhelm the nhs. If everyone follows the rules then there when we come out we'll be back to square one as far as being back at the bottom of the spike. Pretty sure that they knew there wouldn't be 100% compliance and factored that in to their plans.

*shouldn't have to do this but disclaimer, I am sticking to the guidance as I understand it, I just can see the bigger picture

We are all monitoring what's going on, we are all seeing people's true colours and we will remember who stuck to the rules and considered others and who didn't.
Now we have more detailed information about who the conscientious people are, who does the right thing and who looks for loopholes and tries to take the piss, we will use this to inform our decisions in the future.

We are all monitoring what's going on, we are all seeing people's true colours and we will remember who stuck to the rules and considered others and who didn't. Now we have more detailed information about who the conscientious people are, who does the right thing and who looks for loopholes and tries to take the piss, we will use this to inform our decisions in the future

Christ.

You sound nice UYscuti. I bet your behaviour is always impeccable.

I really despair when people complain about people breaking the rules and then shriek "THIS IS WHY WE NEED A TIGHTER LOCKDOWN".

It might be a good reason for stricter enforcement of the existing rules. It's really dumb to say that because a minority of people flout the rules it would be a good thing to tighten up restrictions on everyone.

Most likely what would happen is that minority of people would continue to break the rules, the rule-abiding majority would struggle needlessly (+ unnecessary negative impacts on mental health, the economy) and it would probably be counterproductive as it would make it harder to maintain lockdown for as long without people rebelling.

I personally don't see any use in getting annoyed about what other people are doing, we've got enough to worry about. Most people seem to be complying with the rules as far as I can see, other than one group of wild teenagers.

My opposite neighbour goes for two (!) 20minute strolls up and down our deserted street each day and cheerily waves hi from a distance if we're in the garden. Should I report him? I wouldn't dream of it because he isn't logically hurting anyone and I don't begrudge him it if it makes it a bit easier for him to get through this sh*tty time.

You sound nice
Oh thank you so much Toogood
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Going out on a moped isn’t going to spread the virus

Unless the moped runs on fresh air, I'm assuming it needs fuel, which requires a visit to a petrol station.

We have already had a topic from a cashier in a petrol station asking people not to make unnecessary journeys and to stop browsing their overcrowded shop

@Comicshadows

Dump your boyfriend and stop staring at your neighbours.

Then get out for a walk. A good long walk in the fresh air. You’ll feel much better for it.

I go out for a walk , as per government guidelines. Then stay home.
Your allowed out for a while.

When I filled my car up a month ago I specifically went to our biggest supermarket and PAID AT PUMP. Handled the pump etc with disposable gloves on. Gave my card a quick wipe over with alcohol spray. The nearest person was several yards away. There's absolutely no need to breathe over cashier staff!
I'm in the so-called 'shielded' group (not noticed any favours coming my way yet, though) and was in self imposed isolation 2 wks before I was asked by the NHS. I think that's me taking responsibility for myself.
I believe that in general there's a 20/80 rule that governments, fiscal authorities, organisations and so on bear in mind. That's roughly 20% of any population will behave like the rules, whether they be paying taxes, keeping clear of criminal behaviour or being civic minded, don't apply to them, while the roughly 80% will comply.

I'm being shielded. I kinda agree with @MintyMabel

At first I was like. Jeez. No one is listening (honestly. I've been a runner for many years. Never saw one person ever!). Since lockdown. I see about 11 a day.

But now I'm just like. Meh. It's them putting themselves at risk. Not me. We can't go out. We can't get food. Can't get a slot. Waiting for the nhs to let the supermarkets know so I can get out on vulnerable. It's a nightmare.

They will understand if they get sick. I also think due to them. We're going to go into tighter lockdown.

To the poster who said about her mum looking after her child. Whilst it's not a great idea. Needs must. It's hard being a parent. Don't make life harder. When this is over. Being a key worker will be thought of as a very brave good thing

Be kind peeps.

Flaxmeadow, most people taking payments in petrol stations are behind a screen, there's no need to get up close and personal with anybody. I get what you say about 'garage shops' but surely customers should be made to keep a distance whilst shopping in the same way as they are in a supermarket.

I kind of get where your coming from OP. When I’m out for my once a day, solo dog walk I pass by our local shop (across the road from it). It’s always busy people hanging about outside, dogs waiting outside (there’s always a dog outside for some reason). I see the same people walking up and down from the shop with a packet of crisps or a paper. And you’ve got those idiots on the quad and scrambler bikes flying up and down the road (illegally).