Poll: Have you broken the rules? (and WYBU)

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Inspired by a suggestion on another post (about whether more people are breaking the rules than MN discussion suggests), here is a poll:

YABU: I have never broken the covid rules
YANBU: I have broken the covid rules at least once (even if it was in a tiny way).

Honest anonymous answers!

I know it should be in the Coronavirus area but there is no voting facility there. Feel free to discuss if the results show people are BU or NBU.

We let our son's girlfriend come in our house. Not during the lock down they didn't see each other for 6 mths. But when the full lock down finished and single people were allowed support bubbles we made the decision to let her come round they have been together 6 years. She goes straight up to his room so only he is mixing with her. But it's ridiculous that the government expect couples who live apart to never see each other.

I liken the rule breaking to that of speeding, most people would do it slightly at some point (say 31-35 in a 30), most people turn a blind eye to people doing it at this level, but we all know the rules, we know it's 30 for a reason, we know it's dangerous above that, and we get caught, (although we know we can't really moan), we'd probably label the cop as a bit of an arse, or jobsworth.

Occasionally, some might do more than this, say 40/45 in a 30, most people would still turn a blind eye, maybe with a tut this time, but you wouldn't necessarily call the cop an arse if they gave you a ticket.

If someone was doing 50/60 in a 30, very few people would turn a blind eye and most would say its a good thing they got caught.

It's a similar thing to Covid rule breaking, as you can see on here, most people have done it at some point, and most people wouldn't report at the levels that have been admitted to on here, but if someone were to have a party of 50 people over, or start coughing on people for a joke, that might be a different story.

Everyone has their own moral standards, and those who call others 'selfish arses' for breaking the rules, I'd love to know you are as puritanical in all aspects of your life, I'd wager not! (hmm)

No I haven’t broken them. Perhaps it’s easier not to when only two people and no children at home. It’s tedious but I want this to be over as soon as possible which makes me stick to the rules.

Yes I have broken the rules.

Daily law-breaking in March-May. I went out more than 1x/day for exercise and drove places to get exercise & met up with a friend a handful of times for SD'd walks. The police called to say these things were illegal in England but they "wouldn't fine me this time".

I still do the same things since they became legal in late May. So almost perfect since May apart from... I stopped indoors with an elderly neighbour & his ladyfriend for a cup of tea about a month ago.

Recently I finally met (on Zoom) a person in Uk who has had covid diagnosed. DC/DH seem to barely know any covid+ persons, too.

I have, due to devastating news in our family my parents needed me and I needed them. I will not be controlled and told I can not see my parents. Do one BoJo 🤘🏽

I've been into my in-laws' house when dropping DS off for childcare. I'm not sure that him for 8 hours or him for 8 hours plus me for 10 minutes massively increases the risk because if I got it I'd give it to DS anyway.

When the likes of Cummings and Sturgeon break the rules, did they expect us mete peasants to abide?

Only on a very few occasions. We sat in a friends’ garage (at opposite ends with the door open) when we were only supposed to meet outside, just done because of the rain (torrential) otherwise we would just be in the garden. We try to stick to the rules as much as possible.

I’ve not been aware of breaking any (As in, I imagine I’ve accidentally got too close to someone or whatever, but not done any of the Big Bad Stuff on purpose).

But that’s relatively easy for me, as I’ve family at home, a happy home life, a garden, enjoy my own company, and no great tragedy or disaster has befallen me or anyone I love this year (yet...).

I have. But not during the initial lockdown. Since July-ish, when the rules were relaxed a little. Both my mum and mil are single and they are both in our bubble, technically my mil is my childcare though. I’ve had a friend over who has very small children, to play with my toddler. My sister has been over again with her toddler. My husband is a (non health related) key worker and so has worked throughout the lockdowns, in other people’s houses.
we are back in lockdown now (Scotland) and i still have my children’s friends over to play.

When the likes of Cummings and Sturgeon break the rules, did they expect us mete peasants to abide?

I think this was my point regarding our own personal morals, in that I really don’t think the two things are comparable, Cummings absolutely broke the rules, Sturgeon forgot to put her mask back on whilst having a conversation which is very easily done, especially if you think you’re just saying ‘bye’ to someone.

And I say this as someone who would never vote for Sturgeon in a million years as I disagree with pretty much everything she says.

Yes. Tier 4 met our couple friends in house Xmas eve. He's had an appalling year, lost mum and brother (1 dead, 1 estranged) job losses, suicide attempts you could not make it up. No regrets.

@LittleMissBrainy

When the likes of Cummings and Sturgeon break the rules, did they expect us mete peasants to abide?

I think this was my point regarding our own personal morals, in that I really don’t think the two things are comparable, Cummings absolutely broke the rules, Sturgeon forgot to put her mask back on whilst having a conversation which is very easily done, especially if you think you’re just saying ‘bye’ to someone.

And I say this as someone who would never vote for Sturgeon in a million years as I disagree with pretty much everything she says.

Whether we believe Sturgeons forgetfulness or Cummings diy eyesight test, these and others in power have clearly broken the rules, and only apologise once caught . Only difference is, they state the rules and have paid aides to spin an excuse.

Yes - I have visited my grandmother inside twice since March as she lives alone and as I WFH we decided it was safer for me to isolate beforehand and then visit her than to meet in a public place.

Other than that, no. Know plenty who have been breaking the rules left right and centre though

Yes, I saw my friend indoors several times during the nov lockdown and whilst our area has been under stricter restrictions.
We are both married, but in terrible marriages, we're both essentially alone with only each other as confidante.

Different rules as I'm in Ireland but I've regularly broken the house visit rule and the travel radius rule too see my family.

Was extremely dillingent during first phase of lockdown (March to July) but just couldn't keep it up. Wouldn't try and argue with anyone who thinks I'm hypocritical or wrong for my actions, I accept I am.

I'm in tier 4 in Scotland. I've stuck to all the rules. My dh and I both work with physically vulnerable children and I take shopping to my parents. Our 2 eldest attend a school thats had a lot of cases.

However I do put my chair half in my parents kitchen and half outside as it's freezing at the moment. Its the only rule I break.

@nicky7654

Yes I have and will carry on doing it as I'm not gullible to believe the rubbish regarding Covid. The rules make no sense and the figures of those dying are lies. They admitted it themselves. Our hospitals arnt swamped either but people needing life saving treatment are being refused it. I am sorry for the families whose loved ones are dying of untreated conditions especially cancer and heart issues!!!!

You mean you're not intelligent enough to believe what's documented re Covid

The rules make sense IF you a) understand the science & b) understand the concept of limiting risk involves permitting some things and not others ie retail & hospitality get closed so we can better absorb the risk of keeping schools open.

I'm sorry you're unable to comprehend admission numbers,staffing shortages & high transmission rates.

If you really were sorry about people dying if other things, you wouldn't be ignoring Covid & the restrictions to help the NHS have available beds for other illnesses/accidents.

@TammyTwoSwanson

I haven't broken the rules. I also don't think the rules even go far enough - we didn't mix with anyone over Xmas because it seemed like insanity to do so.

I'm sure I'll be called a nazi by some covidiot in a minute

I'll call you sensible 👍🏻

This is definitely a journalist

The results of this poll quite clearly show why this shitshow is dragging out so long.

Absolutely fucking shameful.

Visited a relative in their house back in July as part of a (legal) mini-break when both they and we were in extremely low prevalence areas and we hadn’t been working or studying outside the home.

It would now be legal because you’re now allowed to switch support bubbles after a gap, but wasn’t at the time. It was however extremely low risk and we believed it justified - if challenged we’d have played the supporting the vulnerable card. Apart from that I think I’m in the clear.

We're in a support bubble with my (single) dad but know that he's still seeing my sister and BIL, and we sometimes visit him at the same time. DSis and BIL also in a support bubble with his (single) mum. Definitely against the rules I know, but it feels controlled and other than that, and especially since around September onwards, we have all been as careful as possible (whilst most of us are still going out to work) otherwise