Coronavirus

[DJStarstryker]

I've been seeing a lot of people complaining that major conventions are getting canceled. I know you're disappointed, but doesn't it make sense? I have been going to 1-2 conventions a year for about 20 years now. Nearly every time I end up getting "con crud", aka a minor cold thanks to people who are sick going to conventions when they should be staying home. But with this super contagious, more serious coronavirus that can also be spread asymptommatically? Of course they should cancel these big conventions that have 50,000 or 100,000 or more people going to! And even if they were running, I would not want to go. Right now it's too risky. It's probably not worth going to these things until at least 2021, when hopefully things have settled down.

I know people want things to be normal again. So do I. But you can't just decide on your own that things are back to normal. Coronavirus doesn't care if you want to have fun. We don't have any cures or vaccines or even enough herd immunity yet.

 

[LuchaSloth]

When it comes to things like sports, movies, conventions, etc...it would seem like too many people have a problem differentiating between frustration and anger. I mean...we're all frustrated that we can't have those things back. But, too many people seem to feel like they're being personally slighted by the situation. I don't know how people can exist in such a way, where they can't accept the things that they can't change. I mean...it's a bummer, for sure...but, why do these people need to be so aggressive about it? And don't get me started on the conspiracy theories, or the "this is America" people. Sheesh.

 

[-Apples-]

I approve of Greg Abbott’s handling of the lockdown in my state. He knows Texas better than Trump does. There were a few things I do not approve of what Abbott did since he became governor, but he did more good than bad for Texas.

BUT...

I don’t want Abbott running for president. Remember George W Bush and what he did? George Bush was a nice man and a good governor for Texas, but as president, he did a lot of damage for the world. Trump’s election, his handling of COVID-19, and the polarization in our country, are the many effects of the Bush Administration (no typo intended).

 

[necrofantasia]

update: my mom won't take me to the hospital
breathing and pain is even worse

 

[Mariah]

I don't know if there's anything like that in my area, but I can check
this feels so terrible that I haven't slept all night and honestly want to cry

You can do a virtual doctor visit.

 

[Blood Eclipse]

update: my mom won't take me to the hospital and is screaming at me and saying that i'm making it up
breathing and pain is even worse, you know what i give up. i don't care anymore.
if anything happens to me, i love you guys.

Hi, I'm not sure what country or state you're living in, but you can try calling the hospital and letting them know your situation. Let them know that you think you're positive, but your parents are not willing to take you to a hospital. You can also look up free nurse hotlines and calling them for advice. Please don't give up so easily.

 

[Antonio]

This **** still going on because old people don't got the patience to wait. Like Karen, your terrible haircut can wait, people are dying.

 

[necrofantasia]

still in a lot of pain but slightly improving
i just hope that i am actually getting better and that this isn't just going to get worse

 

[Luxsama]

This **** still going on because old people don't got the patience to wait. Like Karen, your terrible haircut can wait, people are dying.

Not old people for my area, people I know are going out and having parties of 10 people and its all over their social media. Me and my friend confronted them about it but they said "iTs jUst fOr tHe gRaM" like coronavirus stops and waits till you're done huddling up together taking a bunch of group photos lol

 

[Fye]

Not old people for my area, people I know are going out and having parties of 10 people and its all over their social media. Me and my friend confronted them about it but they said "iTs jUst fOr tHe gRaM" like coronavirus stops and waits till you're done huddling up together taking a bunch of group photos lol

I hate this. I'm in a health graduate program and we were literally studying infectious diseases in March when our school went online so that we could practice social distancing. Our school even threw in a few COVID-19 related questions in the exams (how did it start, how does it spread, what qualifies as social distancing, etc). And I still see so many of my classmates throwing parties and going to the beach in groups, its ridiculous

 

[Fey]

Tired of seeing people say they want things to return back to normal again, as if that’s not what everyone wants. The truth is that things aren’t normal right now. You can go back to what you were doing before, but that won’t make things normal again. This is a public health crisis goddamnit.

EDIT: to be clear, this isn’t in response to anyone in this thread. Just a general frustration with people / the situation

 

[Kaiaa]

This is a world wide pandemic, and regardless of your political views please remember that this is not a thread to argue politics or your belief or disbelief in the systems that strive to hold communities together. Keep in mind that this forum is not only seen by citizens of the USA. I understand that in the discussion of how we believe Covid-19 has been handled, politics may get involved — and that is fine — but please refrain from attacking others or preaching for your affiliated parties beliefs by attacking another parties belief.

No one is officially in trouble at this time. I will unlock this thread under the condition that we keep civil and don’t attack others.

Posts after this that become argumentative may receive an official warning.

 

[Antonio]

Thank you, @Kaiaa. Love your avatar!!! ^-^

Anyways, I understand why this pandemic is messing with people. As in introvert, i don't mind staying inside. However, there are tons of people who can't handle staying inside for weeks on end. I understand the struggle but you shouldn't be protesting the lockdown due to your own personal reason, the virus is still around and could harm people the most. Be patient and maybe the virus won't kill us all if you learn to wait. An out of date haircut is not essential to your life.

We should also compensate essential workers due to the pandemic.

 

[Luxsama]

I hate this. I'm in a health graduate program and we were literally studying infectious diseases in March when our school went online so that we could practice social distancing. Our school even threw in a few COVID-19 related questions in the exams (how did it start, how does it spread, what qualifies as social distancing, etc). And I still see so many of my classmates throwing parties and going to the beach in groups, its ridiculous

Forgot to mention the one we confronted is a nursing student so she knows but just doesn't care

 

[LadyDestani]

I hate this. I'm in a health graduate program and we were literally studying infectious diseases in March when our school went online so that we could practice social distancing. Our school even threw in a few COVID-19 related questions in the exams (how did it start, how does it spread, what qualifies as social distancing, etc). And I still see so many of my classmates throwing parties and going to the beach in groups, its ridiculous

Exactly! It's ridiculous how little people care. My neighbors have been having parties with at least 10 people over every weekend since all of this started and sometimes during the week too. I just don't understand it. I'm waiting for them to have a blowout party this weekend since Monday is Memorial Day here in the US. I thought maybe I'd get a reprieve from their loud parties when the governor asked us to practice social distancing and limit gatherings, but they've only picked up the pace as the weather has gotten better.

 

[Fye]

Forgot to mention the one we confronted is a nursing student so she knows but just doesn't care

Exactly! It's ridiculous how little people care. My neighbors have been having parties with at least 10 people over every weekend since all of this started and sometimes during the week too. I just don't understand it. I'm waiting for them to have a blowout party this weekend since Monday is Memorial Day here in the US. I thought maybe I'd get a reprieve from their loud parties when the governor asked us to practice social distancing and limit gatherings, but they've only picked up the pace as the weather has gotten better.

It's incredibly frustrating to see people being so inconsiderate. I already used apps like instagram only a few times a week, but now I've stopped altogether because its so disheartening to see people who definitely know better continue to think of only themselves while everyone else is making sacrifices.

 

[brockbrock]

It's incredibly frustrating to see people being so inconsiderate. I already used apps like instagram only a few times a week, but now I've stopped altogether because its so disheartening to see people who definitely know better continue to think of only themselves while everyone else is making sacrifices.

I totally relate to this. I've already been isolated the past 2 months, but since I have no choice in the matter as it is likely a matter of life and death for me and my loved ones, I figure I should just log off social media and the news for a while. I'm certain cases are going to spike in my area as people hear "easing" and "re-opening" and think it's all over and everything's back to normal. I'm really worried about what could happen in the next month.

 

[Saikarie]

It's kinda a half and half situation for me. I tend to adopt the mantra of "out of sight, out of mind" (which is a horrible way of dealing with issues, dont do it). I'm lucky, or unlucky whichever way you view in that I'm very reclusive anyway so mentally I'm pretty chill.

My concern comes more for my family. Both of my parents are higher risk of serious complications (both are in remission from cancer, mother also has other issues including diabetes), whilst my sister works hands on at a nursing home. I'm not really the type to talk about worries but typing here now I dont think I realised just how worried I am about the potential of them getting it. Luckily they all are safe but really you never know, my mother tends to use the essential shopping as an excuse to leave the house for abit and even though i tell her to go less I mean...shes high risk. My sister has literally told her that the elderly with conditions like hers were all dying or dead at her nursing home. Someone on our street tested positive and died last week. The thought of losing my mother...I dont think I could ever handle that becoming a reality, now or years down the line.

 

[Seastar]

I too, am worried about my parents. I'm 100% certain they are in the high risk group. I think they are doing their best to stay safe, but I still worry because some other people aren't and my parents of course need to go shopping for groceries every now and then. If they end up exposed to it because of all the selfish impatient people out there... Aaaaaaaagh.

 

[Reginald Fairfield]