Will you continue to wear a mask?

[Bazoo23]

I absolutely will NOT.

I'm counting the days until I can ditch the horrible things.

Because unless all five are naturally immune common sense says it’s wearing a mask and hand washing (in preproduction for removing the mask) that has prevented them catching it

Oh it’s just so easy, I don’t know why millions of people all across the world have caught it when these five people haven’t! Why didn’t anyone tell them to wash their hands and wear some porous cloth? Just common sense 🤪🤡

I will. I actually like wearing them. With dark glasses and a mask I can avoid people I don't want to talk to. I have also enjoyed not being hassled by men and I like being protected from germs. I'll miss them when they go.

And yet here you are arguing over a subject you said you don’t give a fuck about on a thread debating face masks on Mumsnet

A thread. Singular.

Unlike other posters who appear on every single fucking thread on this board.

@JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn

I will. I actually like wearing them. With dark glasses and a mask I can avoid people I don't want to talk to. I have also enjoyed not being hassled by men and I like being protected from germs. I'll miss them when they go.

So keep wearing one They aren't making masks illegal.

No!!

@LucilleTheVampireBat I will thank you. But I'd probably look a bit stupid wearing one if absolutely no one else is 🤣 I've enjoyed going incognito but I guess all good things have to come to an end.

I will continue to wear one as long as it is required /requested for the activities I like. The moment it isn't, the mask is off!

@Whatever9999

My child is in the asd spectrum, and I know plenty of others too. And guess what, all of the children are capable of managing masks. Who aren't? The parents and 2 adults with autism that from the outset "took the exemption". Coincidence?

Your ASD child can wear the mask and therefore is not exempt. I cannot wear one, I tried and tried, had overload and meltdown after overload and meltdown, therefore I am exempt. My son puts everything in his mouth (except food, god I wish he'd eat even a slightly more varies diet), if he wore a mask it would be sodden within seconds, so guess what? He's exempt.

And how fucking dare you just shrug off the idea that we should be excluded from society as just one of those things. If anyone suggests that that CEV should simply stay at home to protect themselves then they're decried as "ableist", well guess what, what you're saying is exactly the same.

I have as much right as you to choose my own shopping (not once in the last year have I had a complete online order without substitutions), I have a right to go to the library, the zoo etc. I have a right to take my children out and enrich their lives, whether that's a meal out or the cinema.

I wear my lanyard (fecking hate that thing too), I keep my distance, don't like people.getting in my personal.space anyway, would be nice if others didn't get in my space tbh. I test twice a week, I'm double jabbed. What more can I do??

You do not have the right to out others, who are following the law, making the effort and protecting others, to risk others, which is what you're doing.

I was shielding as I am CEV and have received, many times, the whole diatribe of how you're all protecting me etc etc. Well you're not protecting anyone. And as such, no you shouldn't have that right to do as you wish. If you wish to be a party of those activities of choice, protect others the same way you're protected!

If wearing a mask and washing your hands magically stopped you from getting covid than absolutely no one would get it except for us "selfish non mask wearers"

Of course it won’t stop you catching Covid it will only help . My dd caught Covid early this year in lockdown and the only place she’d gone was work or the supermarket both places masks are worn . So no it doesn’t eliminate the risk it only helps reduce the risk .
It actually really annoys me those that are so hateful and suspicious of those that are exempt from masks . The best think is social distancing so if you are so worried don’t stand so close to a non mask wearer . Hopefully in a few weeks it won’t be a issue any more but honestly I don’t get why people get upset about it wear one or don’t . I personally think testing regularly is more beneficial to people than a bit of cloth that for some is never even washed .

I'm glad we're in a place where if people can't wear masks they are not locked away!! If you can't wear one..you can't wear one.

Though did go cinema yesterday and vast majority of people in the foyer area were without masks..which felt odd..probably not meant to be..

@busyLizzie61

But I am following the law, the law states most specifically that those with exemptions do not have to wear a mask.

Tell you what, you ever see me, with my very visible lanyard, you stay away from me, just like I'm trying to stay away from you.

I have done everything asked of me, I stayed isolated from my support network during the first lockdown, even though once that finished we were nicely informed that I actually could have had support.

I kept my distance from anyone not in my household/support bubble right up until the time we were told that I was a personal choice. I still don't hug/touch anyone outside my household, but thats a personal choice due to my autism. I ask people if they're alright with me getting closer than 2m. If I need to make an appointment (optician etc) I inform them that I am mask exempt before making the appointment. Thank goodness, none of them have your attitude that I should be locked away.

I've not had my haircut in over a year, because I don't want to make any hairdresser feel uncomfortable.

If I see someone wearing a mask outdoors I give them extra space as they are obviously feeling more vulnerable.

I'm double jabbed, I test twice away (despite it making me gag for at least an hour after).

I mostly get my shopping delivered, but occasionally go in my local shops, as it is nice to pick my own food occasionally.

Yes I also go to the gym (my lifeline), I've eaten out twice in the last year and been to the zoo twice, with both of these I struggled with the people who were in masks but not respecting personal space...

Yes you have annoyed me with your idea that because I can't wear a mask I should be locked up at home and never be seen in public. That is what is commonly known as disability discrimination something that we have fought for years and are still fighting.

When I'm in crowds, yes.

Was talking about this with a friend today. I’ll probably not wear one like I do now. In busy spaces, possibly. If I’m unwell and can’t keep away from others out of courtesy I might.

No, I won’t.

@Whatever9999 don’t let someone on the internet upset you with comments they know nothing about . You don’t need to defend yourself and they mean nothing to you .

@busylizzie6

In a couple of weeks when masks are no longer mandatory maybe YOU should stay at home if you're that terrified of fellow human beings. It's actually very sad.

@wha
I would happily stand with you, mask or not

@UsedUpUsername

Because unless all five are naturally immune common sense says it’s wearing a mask and hand washing (in preproduction for removing the mask) that has prevented them catching it

Oh it’s just so easy, I don’t know why millions of people all across the world have caught it when these five people haven’t! Why didn’t anyone tell them to wash their hands and wear some porous cloth? Just common sense 🤪🤡

Because most people don’t wear masks with filter, and don’t wear their masks correctly 100% of the time, they also don’t wear clean fresh masks every time they change them and wash or sanitise their hands before they touch their face or remove their mask.

They are simple things but I’ve read plenty or research and polls done that suggests the average person doesn’t use a filter, will wear one mask for the entire day, taking it on and off several times, often putting it on and taking it off as entering shops, even when they plan to visit another shop.
They don’t wash or sanitise their hands regularly and touch their face and hair, adjust their mask etc.

They seem like small things but they are massive when it comes to preventing exposure to a virus.

Every time I read mumsnet these days I am shocked by how nasty and how much empathy is lacking.

But today I read @BusyLizzie61 comments to @Whatever9999 and I am even more shocked. What a nasty piece of work you are Busy. Maybe you should shut yourself at home 24/7, keeping safe and do the rest of the world a favour. Nobody needs someone with your level of disability discrimination in society.

Utterly disgusting attitude, you should be ashamed of yourself. @Whatever9999 ignore horrible people like Busy. You have every right to live within the exemptions.

@JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn

I will. I actually like wearing them. With dark glasses and a mask I can avoid people I don't want to talk to. I have also enjoyed not being hassled by men and I like being protected from germs. I'll miss them when they go.

I think a lot of people have overlooked just how much masks have been a godsend for so many women.

No longer any pressure to have a full face of makeup for a nip to the supermarket, easier to avoid the male gaze, being able to do what you need to do without feeling exposed.

Plus, you know, the protection from Covid and all that.

Does it provide protection though? Really?

Maybe if they were medical grade masks regularly changed 🤷‍♀️

Probably not, although I think if I were going on the underground or somewhere extremely crowded I might. I have to say I've enjoyed there being less Norovirus around last winter. I will look forward to seeing people's expressions again.

.@^*TheClaws
Sorry, what was it I said there that you’re seeing as an example of ‘Covid minimising’?

It's not this post particularly, @GoldenOmber, but your posting history. If it's a mask thread, I know who'll pop up on it - and I wasn't surprised this time at all.*^

I’m going to politely assume you have mixed me up with another poster there, and will of course I’m sure be right back to apologise.

I’m going to politely assume you have mixed me up with another poster there, and will of course I’m sure be right back to apologise.

No, not mixed up at all. I'm good, thanks.

No, not mixed up at all. I'm good, thanks.

You’re either genuinely mistaken or you’re making shit up. Or, outside option, I have a whole posting history of denying covid and being anti-masks, which I’ve somehow totally forgotten about. In which case I’m sure you can show me lots of examples of all these things you’re so sure I’ve said?