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A significant number are now ok with restrictions remaining indefinitely

171 replies

Delphinet · 04/02/2021 13:08

Firstly, this is NOT making any judgement either way, simply an observation. It seems to me from reactions on here and publically in general that there are a significant and possibly growing number of people who would not be discontent with restrictions at the level they are in place at the moment continuing indefinitely.

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Suamino · 04/02/2021 14:48

@Hardbackwriter

They could have stopped doing Christmas in the way they disliked at any previous point in their adult life, but no, they were apparently waiting for a pandemic to come along and sort it for them.

PicsInRed · 04/02/2021 14:48

OP, are you one of the behavioural "scientists" manipulating us taking a poll?

That sun comes out, opinions are going to get real clear, real fast.

DareIask · 04/02/2021 14:49

@MaxNormal

You seem to be suggesting that because others die unnecessarily it's ok for hundreds more to

No, i just don't understand why people are prepared to sacrifice so much to prevent covid deaths but not other (arguably more) preventable deaths.
Actually I do understand. Because it affects them personally.
That's fine but please stop trying to pass it off as altruism.

Altruism no... being a decent citizen yes.

AuntyClementine · 04/02/2021 14:50

Interesting, as I don’t know a single person who can’t wait for this shit show to be over.

x2boys · 04/02/2021 14:50

I don't know anyone who wants restrictions long term ,I personally would be ok with much harsher restrictions for a shorter period of time ,to give time to get people vaccinated and for the rates of infection to come right down ,all this in and out of lockdown ,and schools closing is very disruptive .

Dentistlakes · 04/02/2021 14:50

I’m an introvert by nature, but the current situation is torture even for me, so I hate to think what it’s like for those who thrive in social interaction.

I think it depends on your personal experience. If you are in a comfortable work from home job or retired, don’t have school age kids to home school then perhaps you mind less. Those whose jobs and businesses are on the line and those who are at breaking point with home schooling certainly do! This cannot go on for much longer and we need to have a degree of acceptance in terms of cases and deaths, just like we do with other conditions. The tipping point is of course the ability of the NHS to cope and have capacity to treat other conditions. Until we reach that point then restrictions will need it remain unfortunately.

peak2021 · 04/02/2021 14:52

I don't know anyone who wants restrictions long term. I know people who want to wfh for good, mainly to save commuting costs and time. I would like to see face coverings in a few places continue, mostly GP surgeries and health care settings. I'd also like some remote/virtual things to continue to be available.

marshmallowfluffy · 04/02/2021 14:54

Nobody I know in real life.
The main restrictions that I don't mind staying permanent are shop related-queuing socially distanced , hand sanitiser stations at entrances and Perspex screens if employees feel more confident. (I've heard retail staff behind tills say that it's not uncommon for people to cough, sneeze or spit on them)
I'm fully expecting a lot of restrictions to be lifted by the time the weather is warmer like it was last year in non local lockdown areas. Businesses should be open with ample outside seating for restaurants and cafes. We need to stop having to worry if a 5 mile journey is essential or fear that the police will fine us for normal stuff like going to the beach.

marshmallowfluffy · 04/02/2021 14:57

I'd also like some remote/virtual things to continue to be available.

I used a virtual GP appointment during lockdown 1.0 for my child and it was great not having the hassle of traveling to the surgery, waiting for the appointment etc. Obviously some appointments have to be in person but it was great and efficient in my case. It's obviously much medically safer for others if we didn't sit in the waiting room etc

Cpl654321 · 04/02/2021 15:00

FFS why do I always reply to threads where the OP never comes back. I'm cursed!

rhowton · 04/02/2021 15:01

I've already started seeing my parents! They look after my DDs twice a week and i work with my DF.

Once they've vaccinated the over 65s, lockdown should be lifted!

It's not about people catching it, it's about people not going in to hospital and not dying!! Once that is sorted, i think they should open schools and go back to tiers.

LolaSmiles · 04/02/2021 15:05

I don't want restrictions indefinitely.

I do want proper restrictions and a proper plan instead of this ridiculous stop start, on off tinkering that does nothing but prolong the chaos.

LindainLockdown · 04/02/2021 15:13

Never met anyone who thinks like this, is this what is called Fake News?

Hardbackwriter · 04/02/2021 15:14

[quote Suamino]@Hardbackwriter

They could have stopped doing Christmas in the way they disliked at any previous point in their adult life, but no, they were apparently waiting for a pandemic to come along and sort it for them.

This was me. I've spent years traipsing around relatives' houses at Christmas without the bravery to tell them that no, I'd prefer to stay at home. I did indeed wait for a pandemic to come along so that I could have a nice "home" Christmas. And it was lovely.[/quote]
Hopefully, though, the lesson you took from it was that you should have a bit more backbone rather than it would be great if everyone else is banned from seeing their family indefinitely because you don't like yours?

RosesAndLemonade · 04/02/2021 15:17

@Cpl654321

FFS why do I always reply to threads where the OP never comes back. I'm cursed!

Because they're busy writing it all up for the daily fail.....

notalwaysalondoner · 04/02/2021 15:20

My worry is that once all at risk people are vaccinated people will still be campaigning for restrictions. For myself and the vast majority of my friends and family we can’t wait to go back to normal and would be happy with the risk, but I do worry that people will have forgotten that there is risk in life and that statistically once the over 60s and those with health conditions are vaccinated the risk is insignificant and will refuse to eg go back to teach in schools, let the pubs open etc. I hope I’m wrong but it does worry me. Personally the second those groups are vaccinated I’m going back to normal and will lobby for all restrictions to be lifted.

TangoWhiskyAlphaTango · 04/02/2021 15:21

@afternooncuppa

No chance. The hysterical germophobic Covid zealots the reaction to this virus has created can go and seal themselves into an airtight box and exist in it until they die if they so wish.

The logical and sane people wish to return to humanity and "living" their lives without existing in a totalitarian environment which is destroying so much.

Amen!

Neversleepingever · 04/02/2021 15:24

I love 2m+ from strangers. It's bliss queuing up and not have some smelly man in my personal space. Would love to keep that.

Also love facemasks and would be happy to adopt the Japanese approach where if you're feeling unwell, you wear a mask so not to spread your germs to the community. I'd happily wear a mask whilst having the sniffles while I'm getting on with normal life.

Suamino · 04/02/2021 15:28

@Hardbackwriter

Hopefully, though, the lesson you took from it was that you should have a bit more backbone rather than it would be great if everyone else is banned from seeing their family indefinitely because you don't like yours?

I never said I don't like my family. It's the expectation of trying to see lots of relatives at Christmas which can be hard. My family are big (and close) so it's a busy time and it does get exhausting. You sound a bit edgy about this issue! I assumed the thread was somewhat lighthearted.................

costco · 04/02/2021 15:29

National interest

Xenia · 04/02/2021 15:30

No one I know. I have been against mandatory measures since March 2020 actually although I follow them. They are a gross breach of our human rights and I would rather my risk of death were 100x what it is and that of my children than we had the measures in place a day longer. It is also kiiling people - suicides, domestic violence, untreated cancers and the fact people are losing businesses they spent a life time building up with no compensation. Children are not being exposed to protective cold viruses and missing education.

LetItGoGo · 04/02/2021 15:31

I think you are making stuff up.

KatherineJaneway · 04/02/2021 15:31

That's not my experience.

People I know and work with want to get back to normal but understand we have to be in lockdown now, we have to vaccinate and that restrictions will be lifted with more caution this time. No one wants to live with this permanently.

VettiyaIruken · 04/02/2021 15:33

Ok with it as in happy about it or ok with it as in being stoical about it?

Brighterthansunflowers · 04/02/2021 15:34

I have never seen anyone say they would be happy with restrictions indefinitely. The only time I see this claim is from people who are anti-lockdown and what they are actually seeing is people who understand that some form of restrictions need to stay in place for some time yet. But they twist that to use in their civil liberties argument.

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