[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by jdulej

In the end, any one of us has very little power. All we can do is maintain our integrity to ourselves and not be intimidated by others. I don't really care one way or the other if anyone else notices my action or not. I do think it's only fair to let the restaurant know, since any responsible establishment should be interested in why they have an unsatisfied customer. What they do with the info is their business.

Some individuals by luck or fate have had an enormous historic effect!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Lil GTO

He did the right thing. Just as it is your right to wear a mask that does nothing but make you breath stale air and fog glasses if you wear them he has the right not to wear one.

If you’re uncomfortable with it you should have left only to go elsewhere to find the same thing.

Masks are done I won’t go anywhere that requires them and put them on and take them off as soon as possible when I visit the doctors which I have suspended unless it’s a life or death emergency which will not be from Covid

One person's rights end when they interfere with another person's rights. Just as a general principle. So, laws and government must arbitrate these questions.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by nick demis

I feel disrespected by people waring mask in my presence. How do they like being on the receiving end? Time for them to get a life or go hide in the basement. Time to stand up against the sheep. Or they can let everyone do their own thing.

Some people have the nerve to wear a mask anywhere in TV Land. Do they not realize that we are "next to godly" and are perfect genetically so that we can never possibly carry disease. Never ever!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by flash4353

About 90% of us permanent residents enjoy being maskless because we have either had the virus, are fully vaccinated or both. If you are that concerned stay home and order take out. Better yet, get out of Dodge partner.

90 % is a little high. Probably about 60%.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by newgirl

Not true..if masks do nothing why didn't anyone get colds or flu while the mandate was in order? Masks do a lot of worn correctly.

Yes, good point to remember!

[FBH1224]

Had the same experience in Boca Raton this weekend.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Thank goodness they're never called "stupid, "ignorant' or "selfish"...

That would be a total lack of empathy towards them...

Oh, wait, does that only work one way?



Yet you just judged others... Color me confused...

"Let me 'splain it to you, Lucy".
First you asked about "stupid, selfish" and "ignorant". While that is also mean, it is used by both and does not imho, seem to carry with it the implied smug sneer of assumed superiority. To explain, imo using the expression "virtue signaling" is, in itself, virtue signaling. By the same token, imo, the use of "face diapers" or "covidiots" seems an attempt to show superiority by using supposedly clever or cute little quips. A "put down" rather than a rational statement.
To this point no one has changed their point of view, just become more imbedded in it.
Second, you are confused because I made a judgement. We all make judgements even while telling others and being told not to judge others. Our senses make it impossible not to judge everything around us. In my post I quoted the ancient phrase, "judge ye not lest ye yourself be judged". I never said I wouldn't judge for my self. We all judge and we are judged in return.
Ultimately, both sides of this issue are not going to change their minds and name calling makes both sides angry. A lose/lose situation. My suggestion is to ignore whether one wears a mark or not, like ignoring their socks, unless you are officially tasked with the job of making sure masks are or are not required.
How did I do?

[Reynoka]

I miss eating at restaurants but grub hub delivers from most restaurants I like. I eat in my car, outside, or at home. I have food delivered to the house when we have family over.

[Wyseguy]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I saw a lady smoking through a mask!
Do you reckon it's a safer way to smoke?
I only know that after 40 years of not smoking, the first thing I will do when the doctor tells me my time is up, is go and buy 200 cigs.and enjoy.
I still miss my morning cuppa, and that first smoke!

Or the feeling of a cigarette pack. Where else can you get 20 of anything for .65 . It has been awhile since I smoked. Still look longingly at the packs as I check out at the gas station. Back when I was 15 they sold them in vending machines.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

But look at the bright side.

COVID has just about totally cured the flu.

They found that the flu had decreased because of CV. Oh no! I forgot - that was in Australia and they determined that it was BECAUSE of mask-wearing. Sorry.

[waltwl]

He didn’t work for you. Be glad there is a waitress.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by banjobob

CDC guideline masks are voluntary , masks limit fluid from being spread by capturing it in the mask by the same token a mask protects from being infected . hence a mask is your choice you won't be infected nor will you infect anyone else
So what's the big deal you want one I don't, you won't infect me and I won't infect you

Sorry, but the usual paper or cloth masks do NEXT TO NOTHING TO PROTECT THE WEARER. This is old news. Empirically, one might think that it works both ways, but it doesn't. Which was sort of the point of the thread once someone posted they proudly walk through a restaurant with their masks on until they get to their table. Accomplishes nothing. So please, please, don't remain under the illusion that you are protected by your mask---get vaccinated, get boosted, socially distance and if still paranoid, stay out of crowds, but DON"T assume you are protected to any appreciable degree by your mask

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by newgirl

Not true..if masks do nothing why didn't anyone get colds or flu while the mandate was in order? Masks do a lot of worn correctly.

Some states (Washington) reported an unprecedented absolutely zero flu deaths. What are the chances that human nature kicked in? What if many flu deaths were wrapped up in COVID mortality numbers? Numbers, like it or not, result in resources - both priority for additional equipment requested and straight funding dollars.

Several states, over the last two years (NY, CA) went back and revised numbers downwards. Some speculate this is because of the rush to include any and all deaths, even motor vehicle deaths, as covid related if there was any covid positivity - even if that were not the cause of death.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sorry, but the usual paper or cloth masks do NEXT TO NOTHING TO PROTECT THE WEARER. This is old news. Empirically, one might think that it works both ways, but it doesn't. Which was sort of the point of the thread once someone posted they proudly walk through a restaurant with their masks on until they get to their table. Accomplishes nothing. So please, please, don't remain under the illusion that you are protected by your mask---get vaccinated, get boosted, socially distance and if still paranoid, stay out of crowds, but DON"T assume you are protected to any appreciable degree by your mask

^ This Is Absolute Gold.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

800,000 worldwide in two years from Covid per your stats.
500,000 to 1,000,000 worldwide in two years from influenza. (Source: Global mortality associated with seasonal influenza epidemics: New burden estimates and predictors from the GLaMOR Project)

Have you ever stayed home, in your decades walking this earth, paranoid you were going to die from the flu, while the media and government whipped that fear into a frenzy?
Asking for a friend...

Fear is the mindkiller. Clearly the fear is far more dangerous and economically devastating than the disease.

Disagree!