'Snitch on your neighbours '

[Namechanger20183110]

Lots of sound bites in today's MSM from the policing minister suggesting pretty clearly that if you see your neighbours in groups of more than 6, ring the police.

The government are not even trying to hide their blatant tactics anymore to create divisions and animosity so that we stop focusing on the fact that they are a complete fuck up. There is already so much negativity out there. When I venture out, I'm more intimidated by somebody saying something to me about me unknowingly breaching a rule than I am of covid itself!

Will you snitch on your neighbour? I certainly won't be.

No chance I will be ‘snitching’ on anyone

@dementedma

You are no longer allowed to gather at home You must report your neighbours who do so You must download a state app to track your whereabouts We are considering a curfew Police action will be taken if you do not comply . . any of this bothering anyone? Is it me?

It’s very dystopian

Avoiding real humansNo I wouldn't and I would rethink my friendships with people who are happy to do that.
It's pathetic
^THIS^

Hell would freeze over first.

Read Anna Funders Stasiland brilliant true account of the East German regime where one in 3 of the population were working for the state spying on friends and neighbors. When the regime were dismantled they found warehouse after warehouse of “files” on pretty much everyone. Truly mental.

@WanderingMilly

Only in the UK would reporting wrong-doing be termed as "snitching". Why? If someone is putting others at risk, why wouldn't you alert the authorities who can do something about it?

This is perfectly normal in Scandinavian countries, where I have experience of living for a while. Scandinavian societies are generally more compliant with regulations anyway; however, they also report those who do not comply. This isn't just in relation to the current crisis but things like tax evasion, non-payments and so on. In fact it is considered as part of an "open and transparent society", everyone can see what everyone else is doing and will say something if regulations aren't complied with. They have a high regard for each other and a good standard of living, and are not considered as repressive states or dictatorships because of it. In fact they consider themselves to have higher moral values and a high regard for the good of society as a whole.

Perhaps we should change our own perspective and values??

I am Scandinavian and I have to say I'm very curious as to where you lived where snitching apparently is normal - I don't know anyone who would report their neighbours for having "too many" people over according to the government. Your post honestly doesn't sound anything like my home country, where most people mind their own business and are happy about it.

All this does is drive socialising inside. Which is a much higher risk - seems like they are going for her immunity after all!

I will LOL! Not my neighbour, but I bet you that if I get a look into Mr Cummnings whereabouts, I will the chance of reporting him pronto.
I am off to test my eyesight, just in case it fails me!

Now seriously, I have yet to spot anyone blatantly ignoring rules. I have seen some people walking a bit too close, less than 2 m, but not on top of each other. So I cannot be on the phone for that
I do hope that all of us stick to the rules and keep gatherings small. We cannot afford a second lockdown neither on the NHS or the economy.

I would if there was a huge party with say over 60 people. Or if Dominic Cummings is there. But if it's, for example, a child's birthday party in a garden with 4 kids and 4 adults, no way. Or a family of five with grandparents sitting in the garden, no.

Rachel Cunliffe
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I’m old enough to remember the days (last year) when the neighbours who reported “smashing” and “loud screams” at the home of Boris and Carrie were branded shameless curtain-twitching busy-bodies by Johnson fans. Guess reporting on your neighbours is cool now

I wouldn't snitch and I am appalled that the government is encouraging this.

I voted for the conservatives last time but honestly I never imagined they would stoop so low. Very concerned about the erosion of our rights.

I wouldn't 'snitch' unless there was something really atrocious and irresponsible going on, like a massive orgy or something.

These are such horrible times. I know there are rules, I know some lives may be at risk, but at the same time I think people need to use their own initiative regarding how best to take care of themselves and their families. People should be equipped with the knowledge of how to protect themselves (i.e. only meeting in smaller groups, distancing, masks, hand washing etc) and should then put it into action themselves.

There should be rules in public places, but when it comes to socialising in our own homes we should make the rules.

Horrible. No, I would never do this.

@Namechanger20183110

There won't be another lockdown. This is exactly what they want people to think - to encourage the snitching!

Okay, mystic meg

@Limeavocado Provided your 7th guest self identify as a non human, there is no issue.

Definitely not.

I saw this on the news and my heart sank. All the blaming, encouragement to snitch on neighbours etc. Total deflection of responsibility and a far cry from the feeling of community that was felt at the start of lockdown.
I will be sticking to the rules but I won't be reporting neighbours with a few extra family members visiting. It just feels so wrong. Businesses being careless or situations where vulnerable are put at risk etc is different - or huge parties, I would report those. But I do worry about the impact of this request at a time when we should all be pulling together again (whilst staying apart )

It took the police 2 hours to arrive when I got caught up in a domestic between the mother and daughter who live next door to me (daughter assaulted mother and mother asked me to call the police it’s a long story) but 2 hours for an assault!! I don’t think they will be coming to break up small family bbqs etc!! It’s laughable and no I won’t be snitching!

@Flowersupnorth

I saw this on the news and my heart sank. All the blaming, encouragement to snitch on neighbours etc. Total deflection of responsibility and a far cry from the feeling of community that was felt at the start of lockdown. I will be sticking to the rules but I won't be reporting neighbours with a few extra family members visiting. It just feels so wrong. Businesses being careless or situations where vulnerable are put at risk etc is different - or huge parties, I would report those. But I do worry about the impact of this request at a time when we should all be pulling together again (whilst staying apart )

Could it be the government want us at each others throats and blaming each other so we're not blaming them? Could be a classic Cummings deflection tactic.

Definitely not snitching on neighbours. Why would you? The police have enough to do dealing with real crime without investigating a family of 5 who have 2 grandparents visiting to help out with childcare.

I saw a post from another MNer that said "they dont want to manage the spread of the virus, they want to manage the blame for the spread of the virus.

No I wouldnt even know what my neighbours were doing let alone report them.

I have reported a business that wasnt following covid safety requirements though, so I'm slightly snitchy.

@annabel85 Absolutely without a doubt. These past few weeks I have felt really uncomfortable with the handling of Covid messaging. The blame on younger people, saying that people aren't sticking to the rules any more. Whilst ramming 'eat out to help out' at us as almost our duty to sort things out. And that 'don't kill your granny' stuff - horrific. Maybe if we are all snooping on our neighbours we won't be watching the colossal hash they are making of Brexit too.

@Snooper22

I was reported to the police by our neighbours for not self isolating after we came back from France. The fact of the matter was that we had to go food shopping. I didn't expect 2 police officers to turn up asking us if we knew the rules as we did! We even told the officers we had been shopping. We work from home so it wasn't an issue for us. To say it has left us very bitter about them is an understatement. Next time they're kids are screaming I shall be calling social services and see how they like being questioned...!

You should only shop during quarantine if you can't get home delivery.

FWIW its worth if my neighbours have a large party i would report them. In fact the other neighbours would too. They've made our lives a nightmare so i don't care if their birthday party or whatever is gets spoilt.

@torvean32 you are actually allowed out to buy essentials!! I wasn't having a party!

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