Your stance on wearing masks?

[nightglow]

Maybe for most people, being forced to wear a mask for hours isn't life threatening but for some people, like me, it is.
Of course people like me shouldnt be out and about but the world and reality still carries on. Still gotta bring in paychecks, and having help with errands isn't always an option sometimes.
I have a much larger chance of survival from a virus than a bacterial infection because of how many antibotics i am very allergic too or how the ones im not allergic too often don't work. Ive almost died one time because they only had one left to try and it was a black boxed one.
I think people are way to quick to jump to conclusions when they go on appearance alone or try compare thier condition to others. Just like those people who harass disabled parking parkers in the parking lot as being fakers or using granny's tag because they dont have a cane or wheel chair or look young even though they have a medical condition that applies.

And, PTSD isn't something you can usually point at in the public and say that person has it or doesn't.
There are very real variables out there.

 

[Stella-Io]

I always wear a mask going out shopping and while at work, thou most of my coworkers don't Some I can understand cause their mask will constantly get wet but others, not so much. Back at my old job I actually wanted to wear a mask before it was 'mandated legal' (quotes cause its not enforced like it should be) but I was strictly not allowed too for a good like, month. If I did wear a mask to work before it was legal, I would have been sent home, despite literally over half of the customers coming in wearing masks already.
I do take it off when I eat my lunch at work, but I'm also outside away from any people. I WOULD just eat in my car if I could. But I can't. I don't have insurance on it so legally I can't drive it, so I eat outside away from others.

As for mask wearing in NH, if anyone here trades with me and is reading this, I only dress my character up like that for fashion I have them wear the privacy mask and not the doctors mask cause I like darker clothes and the privacy mask is black, compared to the starch white doctors mask. I really hope anyone who traded with me doesn't think my character wearing a mask is offensive to them, I just like how it looks. I've had my characters back in NL wear the doctors mask but always wish there was a black version.
And also no I don't require people to wear a mask coming over to my island, that's just extreme.

 

[Bcat]

I wear it in public areas where it’s required, but it’s off my face the second get in my car.

 

[ChocoPie22]

Both irl and in Animal Crossing, I wear it around most of my friends too irl, although I do find it annoying especially in humid conditions (I wear a semi-thick cloth mask) it does get a little hard to breath. I wear one in Animal Crossing, cause I just don't like how my character's mouth and nose look, and now they look so weird without one.

 

[trashpedia]

Always worn one when I go to stores and stuff because I want to protect myself and other people. The only time I don't wear one outside is when I'm outside walking around my neighborhood.

 

[sushicatlikesart]

Yep I wear a mask whenever I'm around others, even my extended family (not in my house ofc). Better safe than sorry...
As for in-game I only wear one for fashion sense.

 

[Cinderoflibertine]

I think putting masks on my character is cute lol occasionally I’ll rock that black leather one with the visual punk outfit or something else punky we’re styling them in real life why not accessorize in the game too? Usually I don’t put it on her but I don’t see anything wrong with normalizing masks in this way

 

[magicalgrrrlz]

Glad this thread exist, shows me all the anti masters that I'm just not going to interact with on here

 

[Croconaw]

You wouldn’t want to interact with someone just because of their decision to not wear a mask?

 

[LuchaSloth]

As a side note...I'm seeing way more people not wearing masks in public places now.

Just because the vaccine is more available, I think people are acting like they don't need to keep doing it. The vaccine is going to work in conjunction with the masks. We can be rid of this by the end of the year if people stop botching things in the final act. We saw this last time. You all made the spread so much worse than it needed to be in the first place. Now you're going to prolong things even more just because you're stubborn. Why is it so hard to follow through with this? Get your shot, keep wearing your mask until everyone else has their shot. We'll be rid of this. Don't botch it again. This is like riding to the finish in a bicycle race and then taking your hands off the handle bars in the last 50 feet and crashing. Just keep doing it. We're all tired of the restrictions. That is exactly why it's worth doing right.

 

[magicalgrrrlz]

You wouldn’t want to interact with someone just because of their decision to not wear a mask?

Yes pandemic still going on, I know masks can be a pain to wear but putting yourself and others at risk is kinda cringe

 

[Blood Eclipse]

Whenever I'm required to go out I absolutely always wear a mask. I even wear double. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I know people close to me who have already passed away from covid and it's not pretty. It bothers me to see how many people in my state are so casual about the pandemic. The last time I went out I saw so many people in close quarters none with mask on.

 

[Plainbluetees]

The thing with masks is they are meant to protect others so I always feel better wearing one whenever I’m around people. I’m always scared I’ll spread it to someone since a family member works in the ER so I’m wearing it most of the time, but it does get annoying sometimes. I’d just rather prevent the spread.

If somebody isn’t wearing a mask for a health reason, I understand. But I just won’t physically go near people who aren’t to try and prevent the spread.

 

[ting1984]

I'm fine with the mask mandates and will continue to abide by them. And yes my AC character usually wears one, lol.

 

[Shawna]

You wouldn’t want to interact with someone just because of their decision to not wear a mask?

I agree with this. Cutting off communication from some just for not wearing a mask or for disagreeing with the mandates is going a bit far, in my opinion. :/
You wouldn't unfriend a person just for having a different religion, would you? I wouldn't think so.

. . .

I also think it is going a bit far to blame someone for the death of another person just because they had know idea they have the virus and understandably not wear a mask. Now, if a person knew they had the virus, but they willingly went out anyway, that is a different story. STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL SICK!!!

You also have to keep in mind that that face masks are not 100% reliable and the virus can be spread in other ways.
(e.g. let's say a MASKED person went out to eat, they had the virus, but didn't have symptoms at the time, they sat at a table, so the table becomes cantaminated, the next person comes in and sits at that table after they are done and they end up getting the virus.)

. . .

Now, I am not that anti-masker who doesn't wear one (not that I blame them). I DO wear one when told or required, but I just don't see the proof that they work.

I will say this: I have gotten to the point where it is not that big of a deal if it's just for a little bit, but if it extends an 1-2 hours or over, it starts to really make me feel nervous, uncomfortable, etc.

 

[-Lumi-]

I agree with this. Cutting off communication from some just for not wearing a mask or for disagreeing with the mandates is going a bit far, in my opinion. :/
You wouldn't unfriend a person just for having a different religion, would you? I wouldn't think so.

I think it is perfectly reasonably to decide to no longer be friends with somebody over this. It carries the same or at least a comparable weight, as somebody who actively chooses to rally against vaccinations and refuses to get their children vaccinated.

Those decisions are not harmless. Those decisions are not self contained. If choosing to not wear a mask only harmed yourself maybe it would be different but we know that wearing masks is for the benefit of others. Hell, making sure that you stay healthy is also a benefit to others. Because if you end up sick because you’re actively choosing to go without a mask you might end up in the ICU and we are constantly hearing about how we don’t have enough beds in the hospitals.

Getting vaccinated is for your benefit and the benefit of others. By choosing to not wear a mask or not get vaccinated you are willingly allowing yourself to not only get yourself sick but potentially pass on the virus to others.

The fact that you can carry covid without displaying symptoms is an even stronger reason to wear one every time you go out. If you can’t tell when you’re potentially infected you need to take the same precautions as if you know you are.

In regards to the religion comparison I also have every right to break off friendships with people if their religious views affect our friendship. If I can’t be friends with a devout Christian or somebody devout in another faith without them constantly talking about how being a lesbian is a sin, how I’m going to hell, or how I need help then I will break off the friendship.

Heck, it doesn’t even need to be sexuality based. I will break off the friendship if the religious person in question is using their religion to make me feel bad or lesser than in anyway. And that is well within my right.

I can and I am happily friends with religious people who don’t think that their views are the be all and end all. If they want to tell me about a special holiday or something religious going on in their lives they’re more than welcome to! But when they try and tell me that I’m wrong for not being religious our friendship stops. And that’s okay.

 

[tiffanistarr]

Yes to everything @-Lumi- just said!

When people willfully choose not to wear a mask because they feel it's some mark of oppression or brainwash'sim then it says A LOT about them. Like how selfish do you have to be to not want to keep others safe? Like you shouldn't be going out to begin with so the absolute least you could do while you're out shopping at Kohls is wear the dang mask. Like you're not going to stay home and avoid unnecessary trips so the very least you can do is wear a mask to make sure you don't infect anybody else.

And just yes to all the religious stuff you mentioned as well! Overly pushy religious people are quick to get the boot from me. It's just too much and so hateful, I can't waste my energy on those people.

But all in all, virus is still going on folks, we're almost there, but we can't get there if people just stop wearing masks and stop social distancing because vaccines are becoming more and more available. When they give us the all clear it will be great, until then just wear your freaking mask or i don't know, don't go out for unnecessary crap like meaningless shopping and going out to eat and all that.

 

[cherrysmilesonice]

I think better safe then sorry in all honestly. With the numbers rising around here it should be mandatory.

 

[Licorice]

I wear one if I’m in public but I’ve never been a fan of the mask in animal crossing. The mask at first was annoying but now I’m used to it. Working while wearing one sucks though. It’s already hot because I’m doing physical work and then the mask makes it 10x hotter. Lately I’ve been wearing my new mask. It’s black with the Bratz logo in gold glitter haha.

 

[Shawna]

I think it is perfectly reasonably to decide to no longer be friends with somebody over this. It carries the same or at least a comparable weight, as somebody who actively chooses to rally against vaccinations and refuses to get their children vaccinated.

Those decisions are not harmless. Those decisions are not self contained. If choosing to not wear a mask only harmed yourself maybe it would be different but we know that wearing masks is for the benefit of others. Hell, making sure that you stay healthy is also a benefit to others. Because if you end up sick because you’re actively choosing to go without a mask you might end up in the ICU and we are constantly hearing about how we don’t have enough beds in the hospitals.

Getting vaccinated is for your benefit and the benefit of others. By choosing to not wear a mask or not get vaccinated you are willingly allowing yourself to not only get yourself sick but potentially pass on the virus to others.

The fact that you can carry covid without displaying symptoms is an even stronger reason to wear one every time you go out. If you can’t tell when you’re potentially infected you need to take the same precautions as if you know you are.

In regards to the religion comparison I also have every right to break off friendships with people if their religious views affect our friendship. If I can’t be friends with a devout Christian or somebody devout in another faith without them constantly talking about how being a lesbian is a sin, how I’m going to hell, or how I need help then I will break off the friendship.

Heck, it doesn’t even need to be sexuality based. I will break off the friendship if the religious person in question is using their religion to make me feel bad or lesser than in anyway. And that is well within my right.

I can and I am happily friends with religious people who don’t think that their views are the be all and end all. If they want to tell me about a special holiday or something religious going on in their lives they’re more than welcome to! But when they try and tell me that I’m wrong for not being religious our friendship stops. And that’s okay.

Yes to everything @-Lumi- just said!

When people willfully choose not to wear a mask because they feel it's some mark of oppression or brainwash'sim then it says A LOT about them. Like how selfish do you have to be to not want to keep others safe? Like you shouldn't be going out to begin with so the absolute least you could do while you're out shopping at Kohls is wear the dang mask. Like you're not going to stay home and avoid unnecessary trips so the very least you can do is wear a mask to make sure you don't infect anybody else.

And just yes to all the religious stuff you mentioned as well! Overly pushy religious people are quick to get the boot from me. It's just too much and so hateful, I can't waste my energy on those people.

But all in all, virus is still going on folks, we're almost there, but we can't get there if people just stop wearing masks and stop social distancing because vaccines are becoming more and more available. When they give us the all clear it will be great, until then just wear your freaking mask or i don't know, don't go out for unnecessary crap like meaningless shopping and going out to eat and all that.

I am just going to put this in one reply, since these are connected to each other.

But first, I would like to address something to tiffanistarr personally. What did you mean by "How selfish could you be to not want to keep others safe"? Was this addressed to me personally, or where you referring to anyone in general who chooses to not wear a face mask? Because I did say that I DO wear them in public, as much as it can be a pain. Doing something that makes a yourself uncomfortable is selfless, whether you agree with the mandates or not. And I am almost 100% sure people have their reasons other than just "Oh, I don't want to keep people safe!" -- if people like that really exist, then I am concerned for humanity. Of course, we want to try our hardest to keep others safe and end this pandemic as soon as possible.

This actually takes me to the mention of vaccines by -Lumi-. Yes, my household will be getting ours in a month or so (they not quite yet available at our CVS store yet, and my dad plans on waiting a bit before taking us, so we don't have to deal with jampacked).

While I don't have a problem with anti-maskers, I will admit anti-vaxxers do made me angry. Vaccines are the main key to stopping this virus, and I hate it when I see/read a complaint from someone saying that vaccines will causes certain health conditions. Not only does it make everyone worry and spread falsely harmful information, but these people are driving others away from getting vaccinated. The faster people get vaccinated, the sooner all of this will end.

I know you two guys who I quoted haven't done anything to discourage people from getting vaccines, so I apologize if it comes of as so. I just wanted to clarify that I am pro-vaccination, and I didn't want you guys to think that I am anti-vaccination, just because I don't agree with mask mandates.

Please also understand that just because I and certain people don't agree with the mandates, this does not mean that we don't follow them -- a lot of us DO follow them.

As for the religious comparison, I apologize for not being clear enough on that. If someone is pushing their beliefs on you, saying your lifestyle is a sin, etc., then yes, that is 100% a valid reason to unfriend someone. I just meant unfriending someone MERELY for having a different religion. Like if a person minds there own business about their religion, and let's a person live their life and accepts and loves them for they you are -- yet they still unfriends them, THAT is what I meant.

I know religion is a very touchy subject, and I will admit, it probably wasn't the best thing to compare mask mandate stances to, but it was the first one (and only) thing that popped into my head, as the thing they have in common is you are unfriending someone for a certain belief. Please note that I am not talking about hateful beliefs (e.g. LGBT is a sin) -- I just mean simple ones that don't discriminate against against a group.

I completely understand these passionate pro-maskers want people do what they can to slow/stop the virus, I do. We all want this to be over ASAP, weather we agree with the mask mandates or not. I just wish they understand the inconvenience of wearing a mask for an extended period of time can be like for some of us.