[davem4616]

We've been on a number of cruises....but on the small ships, like Windstar

IMHO, the smaller ships are more to my liking for a number of reasons

- there's usually less than 300 passengers on board
- the ratio of staff to passenger is higher
- they dock at smaller ports, so you're not unloading with 5 other huge ships
- the food and the service

...okay, you don't get the big Broadway Shows, but the entertainment is always great

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

First of all, I didn't call ANYONE incredibly stupid. I posed a question, of which that was one possible answer.

"Are you so incredibly altruistic that you believe you are protecting the other 99% from yourself, or are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself? I think 99% of us know that answer."

So did you mean that the 99% of people who "know that answer" believe that those wearing a mask at the Sharon are incredibly altruistic? If not, then you are saying that they are incredibly stupid.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when our intent is to deceive."

It's never too late to apologize.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

"Are you so incredibly altruistic that you believe you are protecting the other 99% from yourself, or are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself? I think 99% of us know that answer."

So did you mean that the 99% of people who "know that answer" believe that those wearing a mask at the Sharon are incredibly altruistic? If not, then you are saying that they are incredibly stupid.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when our intent is to deceive."

It's never too late to apologize.

I'm not saying it, it would be the 99% IF that was the reason. You know what they say when you ASSUME. Nevertheless, please have a great time on your voyage!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

We've been on a number of cruises....but on the small ships, like Windstar

IMHO, the smaller ships are more to my liking for a number of reasons

- there's usually less than 300 passengers on board
- the ratio of staff to passenger is higher
- they dock at smaller ports, so you're not unloading with 5 other huge ships
- the food and the service

...okay, you don't get the big Broadway Shows, but the entertainment is always great

My understanding on smaller ships you get one choice of entertainment each night. On larger ships you have a number of choices. For example on our last cruise which was on Carnival we saw a show in main theatre or you have a choice of cover band, piano bar entertainer or comedy show each night.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

First of all, I didn't call ANYONE incredibly stupid. I posed a question, of which that was one possible answer. That answer ONLY applies to those that go into a crowded venue with a paper mask and believe/think/feel that they are protecting themselves. BTW, the "medical professionals" that would disagree with me are WRONG. As far as your cruise goes, of course you have to follow the rules of the cruise line, no one would suggest that you shouldn't (of course, when you get there, you will probably run into quite a few that will ignore that rule. Too bad, since a recent cruise that required 2 shots, a booster, and a negative test 72 hours prior STILL had 100+ passengers come down with COVID. I have no idea if any of them were sick and no idea why they would test anyone during the cruise that wasn't sick, but it goes to show nothing is 100% safe) Finally, have a great time on your cruise!!!! Bon Voyage!!!!

Since many or most Villagers never believed that Covid existed and refused to protect themselves or others from day 1 I can understand a comment like this.

What ever the case may be ever week when I walk into the hospital I am handed a new mask and asked to toss my old mask in the trash. Every employee and patient must wear a mask if in the building. I guess if you refuse you will be sent outside to remain sick or possibly die. Your choice.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Since many or most Villagers never believed that Covid existed and refused to protect themselves or others from day 1 I can understand a comment like this.

What ever the case may be ever week when I walk into the hospital I am handed a new mask and asked to toss my old mask in the trash. Every employee and patient must wear a mask if in the building. I guess if you refuse you will be sent outside to remain sick or possibly die. Your choice.

You did ask if people are incredibly stupid which I guess makes you incredible brilliant but we know that is not correct.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Garywt

You did ask if people are incredibly stupid which I guess makes you incredible brilliant but we know that is not correct.

All I can say is that some people lack reading comprehension and clearly don't know when they are comparing apples to oranges. Also, since you do not know me you can't possibly know if I'm incredibly brilliant or not. Other than that, you two comments, well, res ipsa loquitur

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

All I can say is that some people lack reading comprehension and clearly don't know when they are comparing apples to oranges. Also, since you do not know me you can't possibly know if I'm incredibly brilliant or not. Other than that, you two comments, well, res ipsa loquitur

First I have read previous comments from you so I know brilliant is not the word to use

Also good for you to admit you have been shown negligence in your comments here.

Finally, here is the comment you made that you claim you didn’t: are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself?

So believe what you want but we all know what the problem is.

[skippy05]

Cruises are an actual incubator and breeding ground for all kinds of illnesses. Anyone who hasn't figured this out by now is wearing rose-colored glasses 24/7.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

First of all, I didn't call ANYONE incredibly stupid. I posed a question, of which that was one possible answer. That answer ONLY applies to those that go into a crowded venue with a paper mask and believe/think/feel that they are protecting themselves. BTW, the "medical professionals" that would disagree with me are WRONG. As far as your cruise goes, of course you have to follow the rules of the cruise line, no one would suggest that you shouldn't (of course, when you get there, you will probably run into quite a few that will ignore that rule. Too bad, since a recent cruise that required 2 shots, a booster, and a negative test 72 hours prior STILL had 100+ passengers come down with COVID. I have no idea if any of them were sick and no idea why they would test anyone during the cruise that wasn't sick, but it goes to show nothing is 100% safe) Finally, have a great time on your cruise!!!! Bon Voyage!!!!

Glad to know you are such an expert on medical issues. If you don't agree with something going on that is not hurting you or anyone else, why attack others for their beliefs. You must be miserable to live with...

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sounds a bit high, but may be in the ballpark for a cruise. I was at the Sharon last week and out of 900+ attendees, I could only spot 5 with a mask, although there could have been more. So my question to these 1-20% minority who are wearing the paper masks is this: Are you so incredibly altruistic that you believe you are protecting the other 99% from yourself, or are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself? I think 99% of us know that answer. And please, no idiotic responses such as "any protection is better than none" or "I feel safer wearing one" , you would just be making the point. People with legitimate medical concerns are exempt.

Thanks for speaking the truth!

[wayneman]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Sounds a bit high, but may be in the ballpark for a cruise. I was at the Sharon last week and out of 900+ attendees, I could only spot 5 with a mask, although there could have been more. So my question to these 1-20% minority who are wearing the paper masks is this: Are you so incredibly altruistic that you believe you are protecting the other 99% from yourself, or are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself? I think 99% of us know that answer. And please, no idiotic responses such as "any protection is better than none" or "I feel safer wearing one" , you would just be making the point. People with legitimate medical concerns are exempt.

As a UF Health employee it is MANDATORY to wear a mask at every moment you are in the hosp. They only exception is while eating in cafeteria.
I will forward your response to them about your opinion that masks are ridiculous. Oh, and not all masks are N 95. The majority of masks are Just plain
Low grade “medical” masks. So maybe you could help us get this ridiculous policy reversed.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Garywt

Since many or most Villagers never believed that Covid existed and refused to protect themselves or others from day 1 I can understand a comment like this.

What ever the case may be ever week when I walk into the hospital I am handed a new mask and asked to toss my old mask in the trash. Every employee and patient must wear a mask if in the building. I guess if you refuse you will be sent outside to remain sick or possibly die. Your choice.

Originally Posted by Garywt

First I have read previous comments from you so I know brilliant is not the word to use

Also good for you to admit you have been shown negligence in your comments here.

Finally, here is the comment you made that you claim you didn’t: are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself?

So believe what you want but we all know what the problem is.

Alex, I'll take partial quotes out of context for $400 please. Or do you work for the news media that does that all the time? So here is the WHOLE question posed: "So my question to these 1-20% minority who are wearing the paper masks is this: Are you so incredibly altruistic that you believe you are protecting the other 99% from yourself, or are you so incredibly stupid that you still believe a paper mask is protecting yourself?"
Note the word "OR", it really isn't that hard to understand.

As far as the hospital mask policy goes, what does that have to do with cruising or a performance at the Sharon???? Answer----NOTHING (unless it is a cruise of immunocompromised patients).

So yes, we do know what the problem is, and you stayed up to 2:15 to post that nonsense.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by wayneman

As a UF Health employee it is MANDATORY to wear a mask at every moment you are in the hosp. They only exception is while eating in cafeteria.
I will forward your response to them about your opinion that masks are ridiculous. Oh, and not all masks are N 95. The majority of masks are Just plain
Low grade “medical” masks. So maybe you could help us get this ridiculous policy reversed.

Wow---yet another poster that wants to equate the hospital setting with a cruise or show. Amazing. Let's try this a different way. Could you please list the differences between an inpatient setting with hospital employees in direct contact with potentially immunocompromised patients and a cruise ship. If you can't, please refrain from posting garbage.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Professor

Glad to know you are such an expert on medical issues. If you don't agree with something going on that is not hurting you or anyone else, why attack others for their beliefs. You must be miserable to live with...

Another who wants to state it is a "belief", as if masks were Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. It is a fact, not a "belief", so follow the science. There are people who belong to the Flat Earth Society who "believe" the world is flat. That "belief" isn't hurting anyone else either, but everyone retains the right to ridicule it. Just because there are more misguided people who "believe" a paper mask protects them doesn't make it any different. And BTW , I AM an expert on medical issues.