When will this shit end?

[philipsteak]

17 minutes ago, Fuzzy Afro said:

Mask is problematic because you don’t need to wear a proper mask but you can choose to use a scarf/bandana/t-shirt etc instead.

 

 

 

Or just cover your mouth with your hand, as I've seen a worrying number of times

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

People need to get a grip and stop being pedantic arseholes. 
 

The message is blatantly clear in that tweet. 

I don't think in any universe would any version of me think someone would respond finding an issue like that with that tweet. Staggering levels of pedantry. 

[Quark]

Just now, Ozanne said:

I don't think in any universe would any version of me think someone would respond finding an issue like that with that tweet. Staggering levels of pedantry. 

Not really. See previous commentary on stupid people, loophooles and our ultimate futility as a functioning species.

He's not calling for Starmer to be shot or apologise or be put in stocks. Think we're all getting a little overheated on this.

Bloody internet.

[Fuzzy Afro]

10 minutes ago, zeppelin said:

Please forgive my ignorance but why is mask problematic? 

Do I need to stop using it? 

To put it simply, the rules/guidelines don’t suggest that “masks” need to be worn in certain scenarios in the UK, but they do suggest that people must cover their faces.

 

Masks are just one type (the most popular type) of face covering that can be used. You can also use a bandana, scarf, t-shirt and many other creative form of face covering.

 

There are plenty right wing weirdos that are happy to cover their face but hate the word mask. Using the much friendlier term will increase compliance.

 

There are also people that can not afford proper masks, or have hidden disabilities which prevent them using proper masks, but they can use makeshift face coverings like an old t-shirt.

 

This isn’t a huge issue and Starmer is absolutely the man to lead the party of which I am a card carrying member, and to lead the country after the next general election. I just wish the word mask would become a bit less prominent and replaced with the proper term “face covering” as per the law and guidance 

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, Quark said:

Not really. See previous commentary on stupid people, loophooles and our ultimate futility as a functioning species.

He's not calling for Starmer to be shot or apologise or be put in stocks. Think we're all getting a little overheated on this.

Bloody internet.

There was no need to point it out, all he said was ‘mask’. It comes across to me as pedantic, that’s all 🤷‍♂️

[squirrelarmy]

Starmer right now:

[Tommy101]

I'd say that's more of a face covering personally

[Quark]

Just now, Tommy101 said:

I'd say that's more of a face covering personally

Why must you be this way?

[steviewevie]

Thought it was muzzle?

[mazola]

Jesus Christ this thread does my head in, I'm only here for toiletduck and stats but the amount of bollocks I wade through every day is starting feel not worth it.

[shoptildrop]

3 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

Thought it was muzzle?

[steviewevie]

3 minutes ago, mazola said:

Jesus Christ this thread does my head in, I'm only here for toiletduck and stats but the amount of bollocks I wade through every day is starting feel not worth it.

I guess you could just not read it...

[steviewevie]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey pilot: England and Wales, 11 September 2020

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/conditionsanddiseases/bulletins/coronaviruscovid19infectionsurveypilot/11september2020

[Guest]

1 minute ago, steviewevie said:

I guess you could just not read it...

I thought this. Personally I really like this thread and have found it a big help through lockdown. Some highlights for me have been the daily briefing squad and the Cummings saga. 

[Crazyfool01]

50 minutes ago, zeppelin said:

Please forgive my ignorance but why is mask problematic? 

Do I need to stop using it? 

only if  you are happy to spread the virus and pay the fine  

[fatyeti24]

1 hour ago, shoptildrop said:

I'm sorry but that's just ridiculous!! 

Or, alternatively, that's just brilliant!!

Where is this pub again?

[Quark]

7 minutes ago, mazola said:

Jesus Christ this thread does my head in, I'm only here for toiletduck and stats but the amount of bollocks I wade through every day is starting feel not worth it.

You could always tag TD so that you get notifications when he posts?  Or just check his profile for content he posts and jump straight to it?

That's not intended as a pissy response, but you've definitely been around long enough to know that any thread will meander off on tangents.  And it is a general thread about all of the associated bollocks.

[Crazyfool01]

im here for the bollocks and the info .... thats ok isn't it ?  this thread makes me learn a bit more about other peoples thoughts on things 

[steviewevie]

 

[mazola]

3 minutes ago, Quark said:

You could always tag TD so that you get notifications when he posts?  Or just check his profile for content he posts and jump straight to it?

That's not intended as a pissy response, but you've definitely been around long enough to know that any thread will meander off on tangents.  And it is a general thread about all of the associated bollocks.

It's like smoking, have to pop in every few hours even though I know it's not good for me.

[Quark]

6 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said:

Or, alternatively, that's just brilliant!!

Where is this pub again?

Technically your favourite kind of pub is one with no customers in it, regardless of age. I'd just stay in the shed

[Crazyfool01]

1 minute ago, steviewevie said:

 

its these youngsters that are the problem ....  look at those 2 ... no distancing at all  

[Quark]

1 minute ago, mazola said:

It's like smoking, have to pop in every few hours even though I know it's not good for me.

Checking this thread is like internet crack, I agree.

[steviewevie]

 

[Crazyfool01]

what was the R rate at the peak ? was it 4 ?