So will anyone comply now?

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These pages all seem to have been about how the rules make no sense, there's no point while schools are open and people saying they'll assess their own risk but they're not going to risk their MH etc etc

Will this make a difference? It Doesn't matter what the rules are if no one follows them.

Yes, we will. I don't want to, but we will.

I will not stop seeing my DM and dmil. They're both vulnerable, live on their own and we are their only bubble option so we've formed a family bubble. I won't not see them for weeks at a time again.

Apart from this we will comply. It's unlikely to affect us much as DC still at school and our working situations can't change as we're both essential workers.

In my local area few are complying .... it boils my blood. There’s nothing to make people comply, nothing is done to those who are flouting every rule.

Instead of another lockdown, how about actually enforcing and policing existing rules.

so we were doing child care but dh is over 70 with multiple (!!!!) health conditions which may/do affect his immunity
so we have to take the decision & stop child care for his sake as advised by Boris ( we do [part of the care at least the nursery is allowed to remain open)but I feel guilty still
I am not being unfair though am I?

I suspect you are representative of countless grandparents, or relatives up and down the country who are torn between the need to offer childcare, the desire to spend time with loved ones, and the fear of a very real threat of catching a killer virus for anybody elderly and with medical conditions.

People up and down the country are torn by fears of medical issues, or job losses, mental health and a government that tells us how serious the matter is, but doesn't appear to comply with it themselves, thus undermining faith in the process.

It is rather foolish of any government not to expect breaches of the rules in such circumstances.

Yes, I will be doing! But it's easy and practical for me to do so. I'm well aware these restrictions have incredibly severe implications for some people, as demonstrated by @user1471588124 and I wouldn't at all blame anyone who were able to exercise common sense to protect their mental health

I also think the meeting one other person for a walk or exercise will be our saving grace! It's so important but I do worry for those on their own and not able to go for walks easily, especially now the weather is wet and cold.

Yes I'll comply. Though I'll see the person in my support bubble every weekend. But I'll be a lot more careful and will be doing much less food shopping (bulk buying instead) and no deliveroo as I think it's probably quite risky.

Better get to Homebase tomorrow though. Compost is not something you can get online easily!!

Plus it's diet and exercise time this time. Instead of a corona (2) stone. It's just on a month so liveable, but omg so sick of it.

Sadly, healthcare and education are two environments that are quite conducive to spreading the virus.

I will to a point, hard not to as stuff will be closed.

I have friends with severe mental health problems. I will still be seeing them in their home, rules or no rules

@Whattodo1610

In my local area few are complying .... it boils my blood. There’s nothing to make people comply, nothing is done to those who are flouting every rule.

Instead of another lockdown, how about actually enforcing and policing existing rules.

How?

Nope my mental health cannot take another lockdown. I need to see my family

I shall be taking parcels off the Amazon man with the same degree of caution I always have - which has been not licking, snogging, hugging him. I shall be standing talking at the school gate with the same social distance I always have done, and if I happen upon another parent I know at the park with their kids - I am not going to run my kids away because there's 7 of us in total.

Not going out of my way to break rules - but I'm not going to tie myself up in knots getting het up about them.

Policy of no compliance for the ridiculous MN made up rules though - those ones can get to fuck, come back and then fuck off again.

!00% will comply

@wheresmymojo

We'll comply as we have been doing the whole time, as has everyone I know in real life 🤷🏻‍♀️

This absolutely

Policy of no compliance for the ridiculous MN made up rules though - those ones can get to fuck, come back and then fuck off again.

Is it wrong that I'm sort of excited to see what nonsense the dafter scions of MN can come up with this time?

We will but know many who won't. I don't know if some family members could take not seeing family as MH has declined. Have seen photos from a friend's night out online, about 100 people in Halloween costumes on the highstreet. I wonder if people will get a few more good night's out in before Thursday?

I do an outdoor hobby. Hiking. The Ramblers have been running group walks again, technically up to 30 in a group allowed but most local groups have been capping group sizes at 10-12 people. It’s classed as an organised sport, so has been allowed. I’ve felt quite safe doing it, as it’s outside and everyone stays a metre or more apart. Wondering if it’s still going to be allowed under the new stricter rules?

@Orcus

Policy of no compliance for the ridiculous MN made up rules though - those ones can get to fuck, come back and then fuck off again.

Is it wrong that I'm sort of excited to see what nonsense the dafter scions of MN can come up with this time?

We’ve explicitly been told we can sit on park benches and have picnics so that takes away that option! I’m excited to see what they come up with too (well there’s fuck all else to be excited about!)

No

Yes I will, as I don't want it to all be for nothing.

That. I've only rarely and barely stretched the rules (we invited some friends who live four hours away to join us for half an Ihour for a cup of tea after a long walk in the cold and rain, despite that making seven of us and not six, for example)

I intend to be extra cautious for the next four weeks, because I need it to work, and so that Christmas and the run up to it have a fighting chance of being pleasurable.

I think most peo;e will do their best to. Not really for the government as it were, or to avoid fines etc but because we understand that the virus is now pretty much out of control and any chance of a return to normal life demands it. And we know now just how bad contracting this disease can be, across all age groups, with long Covid etc. I read a story on line just now about a 50 year old radio presenter in England having died of it, she'd been seriously ill for 3 weeks. You can't make assumption about it, that you'll shrug it off.
I do think people are more responsible and more community minded than the government might think. There has to be financial support for those who can't work so they aren't placed in situations of taking risks so they don't end up in penury. But a govt that can squander 12 bn on a test and trace system that doesn't deliver will do that, no?

Im honesty torn.... I've sat at home and watched neighbours continually breaking rules during previous lockdowns. Im of the thought.... why should I continue to make sacrifices if theres no punishment apart from lockdown. Which im subjected to anyway. The lockdowns put our health systems, our mental health and our jobs at risks to say the least, why should I comply??? im very tempted to adopt the.... it'll not affect me attitude

We’ve explicitly been told we can sit on park benches and have picnics so that takes away that option!

O ye of little faith.

Nope.

I have to work in unclean, unsafe conditions. No chance Im not having a drink at a friends house after that.

@Titsywoo

I'll be complying yes - I'm not wasting another full lockdown which will affect so many lives negatively just to prove a point. If we lockdown it has to be worth it.

That is a good way of looking at it.