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How many of you will comply?

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LifesTooShortYOLO · 21/10/2021 10:34

I am interested to know if people will comply or not if they bring in Restrictions again about not mixing households, not seeing family or lockdowns etc again.
So many people I've spoken to are pretty much all of the same mindset of 'Fu#k that I'm not not seeing my family again, enough is enough and we have to get on with our lives now'
I also read this a lot on comments of articles where people are saying no they won't do it again and not see their loved ones or be told what to do over Christmas etc.

What are everyone's overall feelings as things stand right now?

OP posts:
Reallyimeanreally2022 · 23/10/2021 17:42

But seriously

If you’re double jabbed

Why wouldn’t you get the booster?!

Anothermuddywalk · 23/10/2021 17:45

@Reallyimeanreally2022

But seriously

If you’re double jabbed

Why wouldn’t you get the booster?!

Because not everyone will be eligible to? We can't just "get it"?!
Reallyimeanreally2022 · 23/10/2021 17:46

We ALL will be eligible eventually

That poster was saying she’s not going to get it despite being double jabbed

HesterShaw1 · 23/10/2021 17:46

@Burynan

Totally agree...the message about staff shortages were obviously missed by most people as the reason why not just the nightingale hospitals failed to operate but also why large areas of our normal hospitals has to close. Not only was It was taking four staff to turn the intubated patients on the ICUnits every few hours but the number of ICU beds doubled. Were did all these extra staff come from......yes the other wards/depts.
Why the hell was the money even wasted on them? Why were they opened with such a fanfare? Why did no one ask at the time "Who is going to staff them?" Why did the bloody government get away with it?
PinkSparklyPussyCat · 23/10/2021 18:22

@Reallyimeanreally2022

But seriously

If you’re double jabbed

Why wouldn’t you get the booster?!

I have a needle phobia. It was traumatic enough for me to have 2 vaccinations, I did not sign up to having something every 6 months! I may have the booster, I don’t know yet. I will not be having injections repeatedly though, I just can’t do it.
jgw1 · 23/10/2021 18:52

@Anothermuddywalk

What a ridiculous statement 😂 the vaccine doesn't just stop working at 6 months. It reduces effectiveness slightly. That's what "waning" means. It's unbelievable to me how many people seem to think that means "immediately stops working". And as for why people aren't getting a booster, that will be because only those in the groups 1-9 are eligible in the UK, so most people under 50 won't be getting one. And since our immune systems weaken as we get older, it makes sense to give those groups the booster over younger healthy people who's immune systems will likely have responded better the vaccine.
No, it definetely stops having any effect after exactly 6 months. Which is why you the protection offered if your jab was in January is less than if it is in March, because of course February is a short month, but that doesn't change the 6months. After 6months that's it.

Now about shoes.

jgw1 · 23/10/2021 18:55

Why the hell was the money even wasted on them? Why were they opened with such a fanfare? Why did no one ask at the time "Who is going to staff them?" Why did the bloody government get away with it?

The Chinese built hospitals in Wuhan in 2 hours or whatever it was so Boris had to be seen to be doing something. It is a key part of crisis management in government that something has to be done. Whether that something actually has any merit is irrelevant, as long as the next day's headlines are about something being done.

Arrowheart · 23/10/2021 18:58

@Worldgonecrazy

I will Comply at the same level of compliance as those making the rules. Grin
Same here!
TheSunIsStillShining · 23/10/2021 19:29

I wanted to let it go, but can't, because it makes no sense.....
I smoke. In a desolate area, where no living thing breathes in my fumes. I don't smoke in public places, in pubs, restaurants, buses.
Who the fuck am I endangering anyone apart from myself? And how would this fact affect your health? But if I have asymptomatic covid and don't wear a mask, go into the same pub, shop, indoor space as you I am endangering you and everyone around me actively. This is why everyone should be wearing a mask. To protect each other and make sure -as much as possible- that society cn function on a normal(ish) level. Is this so hard to understand?
I still think that there is a world of difference between the 2.

I don't recall having ever towed the line of "save the NHS". It's way more complex than this oversimplified and stupid line.

jgw1 · 23/10/2021 20:08

@TheSunIsStillShining

I wanted to let it go, but can't, because it makes no sense..... I smoke. In a desolate area, where no living thing breathes in my fumes. I don't smoke in public places, in pubs, restaurants, buses. Who the fuck am I endangering anyone apart from myself? And how would this fact affect your health? But if I have asymptomatic covid and don't wear a mask, go into the same pub, shop, indoor space as you I am endangering you and everyone around me actively. This is why everyone should be wearing a mask. To protect each other and make sure -as much as possible- that society cn function on a normal(ish) level. Is this so hard to understand? I still think that there is a world of difference between the 2.

I don't recall having ever towed the line of "save the NHS". It's way more complex than this oversimplified and stupid line.

Who made your cigarette?
Warhertisuff · 23/10/2021 20:13

No, it definetely stops having any effect after exactly 6 months .Which is why you the protection offered if your jab was in January is less than if it is in March, because of course February is a short month, but that doesn't change the 6months. After 6months that's it.

What I want to know is how the jab know to work for an extra day in a leap year?

CoffeeWithCheese · 23/10/2021 21:58

I'm no longer complying. I can't go to places that are closed - but I'm not restricting my kids' lives more than that - their mental health matters and mine is so fragile it wouldn't take doing it again.

As for not wanting the booster jab - I've had invites for mine - I'm not taking it up. I've had horrible and on-going issues after the first two jabs, which I sucked up and took to get my kids their lives back... not falling for that lie again. I'm not prepared to take the risk of making my issues worse with another different jab.

DeborahAnnabel · 23/10/2021 23:19

I haven't complied since April 2020 and won't start now.
Although that said if I had to wear a mask, I wouldn't care too much. But the socially distancing thing is what starts to affect the economy so hope they don't start that sh1t.

I'm starting to think vaccine passports aren't a bad idea..

nopuppiesallowed · 23/10/2021 23:22

I still wear a mask and take reasonable precautions because I have a 93 year old father I care for. He lives close by and we are his only family in the country. I would take a LFT and encourage him to take one and then spend Christmas with him because he's not happy on his own. But it would mean not seeing our adult children and grandchildren because of the risk of infection and that would be hard.

SapereAude · 23/10/2021 23:33

@DeborahAnnabel

I haven't complied since April 2020 and won't start now. Although that said if I had to wear a mask, I wouldn't care too much. But the socially distancing thing is what starts to affect the economy so hope they don't start that sh1t.

I'm starting to think vaccine passports aren't a bad idea..

But you'll refuse to have one presumably? As you haven't complied with restrictions since April 2020.
KitchenKrisis · 23/10/2021 23:35

I can't comply, my work won't let me, I'll be mixing with about 70 people every day in close quarters anyway as I am now.

MercyBooth · 23/10/2021 23:53

@bluejelly Dont you mean "i want you to stop seeing your parents to protect meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

vickyc90 · 24/10/2021 08:49

@wantanotherdog

I still wear a mask and take reasonable precautions because I have a 93 year old father I care for. He lives close by and we are his only family in the country. I would take a LFT and encourage him to take one and then spend Christmas with him because he's not happy on his own. But it would mean not seeing our adult children and grandchildren because of the risk of infection and that would be hard.
If he is triple vaccinated and you are all double why not all do LFT and have a family Christmas. Did you not see half your family before now because of flu?
SapereAude · 24/10/2021 09:20

[quote MercyBooth]@bluejelly Dont you mean "i want you to stop seeing your parents to protect meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"[/quote]
That's not what the poster has said at all.
And you know it.
From someone who has said their elderly husband and parents aren't vaccinated, I'd be fucking grateful that other people at least have the humanity in them to think it might be a good idea to help stop the NHS getting overwhelmed
But as ever, it's all about youuuuuu (sic)

Starlightstarbright1 · 24/10/2021 09:24

I speak to a lot of people in my job.

I have definitely seen an increase in mask wearing and a lot of people do want it brought back. People who have visited overseasor are from overseas feel safer with them.

TheSunIsStillShining · 24/10/2021 12:03

today from R.Sunak:

"The government guidance is for people to make decisions based on what they think is appropriate based on the circumstances they are in,” he said. “Every workplace is going to be different depending on how many people are there, how long you’re there for, whether you know the people or not."

Really?

Oftenithinkaboutit · 24/10/2021 12:17

@TheSunIsStillShining

today from R.Sunak:

"The government guidance is for people to make decisions based on what they think is appropriate based on the circumstances they are in,” he said. “Every workplace is going to be different depending on how many people are there, how long you’re there for, whether you know the people or not."

Really?

Why is that so intriguing

If I had a health condition that made me particularly vulnerable and I knew someone is an anti vaccer - I would give them a wide berth

If I knew someone at work would likely still come in to work even if they had a positive, I’d give them a wide berth

bluejelly · 24/10/2021 12:28

Thank you @SapereAude
To the other poster - I promise you it is not about me. I'm fit and well and reasonably young, have had two jabs (thank you NHS) and a mild dose of Covid so reckon I'm pretty low risk.
I just don't want this awful disease spreading through the country again and if I have to limit my life to help then I'm ok with that.
I get that people's personal circumstances are different and it's easier for some than others to live with restrictions. I'm just explaining why I am happy to comply.

Oftenithinkaboutit · 24/10/2021 12:29

@bluejelly

Thank you *@SapereAude* To the other poster - I promise you it is not about me. I'm fit and well and reasonably young, have had two jabs (thank you NHS) and a mild dose of Covid so reckon I'm pretty low risk. I just don't want this awful disease spreading through the country again and if I have to limit my life to help then I'm ok with that. I get that people's personal circumstances are different and it's easier for some than others to live with restrictions. I'm just explaining why I am happy to comply.
Do you have children?
Oftenithinkaboutit · 24/10/2021 12:29

Because what I’m willing to do
I’d rather different to what I’m willing to subject my children to

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