Who is planning to ditch masks as soon as we are legally allowed?

[polar81]

Is anyone else planning to ditch the masks asap? The only reason I wear one atm is because of the legal mandate and it will go as soon as that's dropped.

If you are staunchly pro-mask then this is probably not the thread for you! I know all the arguments on both side and they have been fully rehearsed on this board for the last 2 years. I am simply interested to gauge how many people also want to ditch masks asap, when the law allows.

It would be fab if we could have a thread on this topic that didn't include the words- selfish, it's no hardship, why wouldn't you?, we're in a pandemic ffs, I wear my mask to protect others etc.... that's lovely, and we already know!

I stopped wearing one many months ago op - join me and be happy!

I read they are planning to keep masks when the drop the rest of plan b

Can't wait to ditch them and smile at babies again!!! 💓

I stopped following the rules in September when the House decided it was not minded to vote on the extension of the Coronavirus Act.

Since my MP was denied a vote on it, I don't feel minded to comply.

I’ll keep wearing them. I’ve had far fewer colds and other sniffles since I started wearing them in March 2020 (and before if I’m honest) as any virus that causes congestion is a real ball ache as I have trigeminal neuralgia & easily triggers an attack (I’ve worn masks & used mouth covering scarves in cold weather to prevent an attack for years).

Yes, can't wait! Already only wear if absolutely have to (i e. where it is a legal requirement, not just a request).

Cannot bloody stand the things.

i will be wearing one indoors/busy indoor spaces but not outside - never have either and i dont get why people do?

i think its polite with colds and flu now to wear one even normal flu

I shall continue to wear one until spring at least in shops, on public transport and in crowded places,and obviously in medical settings and other places requesting it. I don't use public transport much but would avoid sitting near an unmasked person if possible at this time of year.

I think they'll be required for the foreseeable future in airports and on flights.

I think I've also read that masks will continue when Plan B is removed.

I certainly won't be wearing one outside!

I don't enjoy wearing a mask, especially for extended periods, but I was infectious before I was symptomatic so hopefully the fact I wore a mask at work has protected my colleagues from Covid.

@polar81

Also meant to add- 'Only Brits complain about wearing masks', 'I live in [insert any country] and we not only wear them, we love it too!'

"I am a smug ex-pat and like to come onto MN to make sure everyone knows how smug I am that I had the opportunity to leave Brexit Island and live elsewhere where I have to convince myself that EVERYTHING is better, especially the pointless outside mask wearing"

I will continue to wear masks OP - at least in public transport and where the business concerned wants me to eg hairdresser and dentist.

Love the angle of ‘let’s work out how many want to get rid of masks, but don’t post if you want to keep wearing a mask’

Yes, I will stop wearing one as soon as there’s no legal requirement. Tbh it isn’t even the legal requirement that compels me to wear a mask, it’s the risk of being shouted at by strangers in the street. Quite happy to be considered a pleb - I despise masks and the evidence that they do much to help is extremely patchy.

Just ditch them and walk proud. I even walked into my GP without a mask last week. Never put one in shops, trains or tube.

Mine will be gone!!!!!

As a glasses wearer it has been horrendous. I literally cant see anything when I shop!

Can't wait until the pointless virtue signalling wastes of time are consigned the bin. They're a hideous waste of money and a massive burden on the environment.

Yes. Will stop wearing as soon as we are not required to.

Yet another goady thread. round of applause for your twatish behaviour

@7Worfs

Just ditch them and walk proud. I even walked into my GP without a mask last week. Never put one in shops, trains or tube.

My GP would have insisted on you walking straight out again until the doctor was ready to see you.

I can't wait for everyone to stop wearing masks - I'm autistic and they are such a barrier to communication for me.

Nope will keep wearing if close to others. I don't find it arduous and it could help protect the spread. No reason not to for me.

I’m sick of the blackheads on my cheeks, struggling to hear/understand people (turns out I lip read a lot as I can’t filter background noise), and suddenly getting hot and dizzy.

Probably going to have to wear one for work forever though (nhs) 😒

Medical exemption, bitches!
Even GPs can’t discriminate patients

I feel people have completely forgotten we have rights.

I will wear one in shops but not for social events like a meal in the pub. To my mind, going out socially is a choice, and people can make the decision what is best for them. Shopping is different, people need food and essentials so I think it would be the right thing to do.

I was surprised when there was no mask mandate how many people didn’t wear them in shops.

I can’t wait to ditch the lanyard.