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um Feb 2021 5:43pm, 5 Feb 2021 4,230 posts	Quote Pin um Fopp - before you discount masks, why do you think there's so much uptake WW? You cite the number of infections as masks not working. What if masks have blocked (eg) 60-70% of infections? How bad would it be without them?
Non-runner Feb 2021 5:44pm, 5 Feb 2021 925 posts	Quote Pin Non-runner Fopp, me too. I follow the rules of course but hate the things, I miss seeing smiles. My learning disabled cousin is totally traumatised by seeing people in them.
Fopp Feb 2021 5:46pm, 5 Feb 2021 36 posts	Quote Pin Fopp Rosehip, I suppose the stupidity of continuing to do something that hasn't worked rankles me more than most but more so the psychological effect it has on people I think is damaging. It engenders fear and I don't think this is a healthy mindset. I prefer a bit more stiff upper lip and crack on with life because it's too short for all this whining and worrying.
HellsBells Feb 2021 5:48pm, 5 Feb 2021 27,683 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells Stiff upper lips tend to wilt when hooked up to ventilators in ITU
HellsBells Feb 2021 5:48pm, 5 Feb 2021 27,684 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells And I’m now out of this thread - yet again
Fopp Feb 2021 5:50pm, 5 Feb 2021 37 posts	Quote Pin Fopp UM, the uptake is partly to do wish it being legislated and the legislation is due to countries just copying each other for fear of being the ones caught out by not doing it. It's a just in case mentality rather than a scientific one. I blame globalisation and social media, it's just created a global group think.
Ultracat Feb 2021 5:50pm, 5 Feb 2021 13,437 posts	Quote Pin Ultracat Why do you think mask wearing hasn’t worked, I personally believe if only one less person gets infected then it’s worth it. Surely wearing something that maybe uncomfortable but May save a life is worth it.
anthonyj89 Feb 2021 5:51pm, 5 Feb 2021 163 posts	Quote Pin anthonyj89 Fopp, I think that is part of masks effectiveness. Their psychological effect is absolutely intended. I have no problem wearing them, but what scares me is now some people advocate their use post pandemic.
MH Feb 2021 5:54pm, 5 Feb 2021 807 posts	Quote Pin MH ...'stiff upper lip and crack on with life because it's too short for all this whining and worrying'... I guess you don't work in the healthcare sector or care about those who do.
Tim of Fife Feb 2021 6:04pm, 5 Feb 2021 3,283 posts	Quote Pin Tim of Fife Personally, I will now happily wear a buff in shops etc. They're comfy, warm and stay up (meaning that I don't have to endlessly fiddle with them). Wouldn't really be keen on a medical mask.