If others don't want to wear a mask just take precautions to work around it. Going into stores trying to make a point and essentially making a fool of themselves isn't the way to go about things. It's the mindset of while they think they're right, there's also the chance they're wrong and they're not only putting themselves at risk but others as well. I don't agree with those who refuse to wear masks, but I respect their decision not to do so. Businesses are fully within their rights to refuse service if someone is lacking a mask as well though. In that instance it doesn't matter if you believe masks work or not, even the individual workers in said store. The latter are doing as they're told from the higher ups, it's just how it is. Just shop somewhere else, order from home, or wear a mask.
Your stance on wearing masks?
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Damniel
Openly Wolfing
i wear a mask all the time and avoid people who don't. i will say that wearing a mask with glasses is super annoying, so I always wear contacts when I go out. Wearing a piece of cloth on your face isn't the hardest thing to do (unless you actually cannot of course)
I'm glad your grandmother is fully vaccinated now! Indeed, it has been a very scary time.
I am due for my second shot in ten days. Here's to hoping I can get scheduled for that day.
Imbri
Resident Night Mare
For those of us who wear glasses and have trouble with them fogging up because of our masks, I've discovered that wig tape works nicely to make a seal. It also doesn't tear up the skin on your nose/cheeks, which is nice.
My BIL has been someone who claimed the mask mandate is a conspiracy, government control, and similar things. He was angry with my mother, step-father, and me when we opted out of holiday gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. I spoke with my mother last night and she said that he has contracted the virus, and apparently gave it to another couple when they were out to dinner. Fortunately, he hasn't had to be hospitalized, and it looks like he will make a full recovery, but it is going to be a while.
My BIL has been someone who claimed the mask mandate is a conspiracy, government control, and similar things. He was angry with my mother, step-father, and me when we opted out of holiday gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. I spoke with my mother last night and she said that he has contracted the virus, and apparently gave it to another couple when they were out to dinner. Fortunately, he hasn't had to be hospitalized, and it looks like he will make a full recovery, but it is going to be a while.
k e r f u f f l e
Proverbs 15:19
I wear a mask in public/around strangers. I immediately take it off when I leave the store or gathering.
Personally, I don't mind wearing a mask. I 100% understand. But I believe my government went too far with the mandates. It started to become an us VS them, citizens VS dangers mentality. It was disgusting. Even the propaganda became offputting.
Just let people make their own decisions and most of them will go with the common sense answer. As soon as you start enforcing, people will buck. You can't blame them!
Personally, I don't mind wearing a mask. I 100% understand. But I believe my government went too far with the mandates. It started to become an us VS them, citizens VS dangers mentality. It was disgusting. Even the propaganda became offputting.
Just let people make their own decisions and most of them will go with the common sense answer. As soon as you start enforcing, people will buck. You can't blame them!
Fridaynightcatlady
Sex ed advocate
Always wear my mask! Everywhere. Inside closed spaces with other people I actually wear 2 (which is the new recommendation by CDC). I also wear a face shield in the subway and carry hand sanitizer as well 
Can't wait to not do it anymore. No my character doesn't wear one. Just because I do it doesn't mean I like it. And I really don't like romanticizing it in any way. I'm not going to wear it in my car or make my collection pixels on a screen do so. Animal Crossing is my escape from all the B.S. going on right now lol. Still salty about the dumb pandemic happening at all, as I feel it could've been prevented.
It's 8 days since my second shot, and I'm still always wearing a mask around anyone except my parents when I visit. I work in education so I always have my mask on at work of course, but always wear them in stores. My area requires them, so it isn't an issue. I don't understand the Karens I see on Youtube videos.
With that being said, I can’t wait for the day I can work and live without a mask!
With that being said, I can’t wait for the day I can work and live without a mask!
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I'm neutral. If I'm in an area with a mask requirement or someone asks me to wear one, I'll do it. Because it does help slow spread and it's really not too big of a deal to wear it while we're still getting people vaccinated.
I saw this posted here though and wanted to really emphasize it: masks vs. no masks has definitely become more "let's fight the other side" than anything else, and it's quite disturbing on both sides. I also don't think it's the government's place to decide whether masks are required or not. I'm not going to dramatically get up on a soapbox and announce our fundamental rights as humans are being taken away, because that's silly drama. I just believe it should be a personal choice; no one should be forced to wear a mask, and no one should be forced not to wear a mask (both situations having had happened before in the world, both types of situations are equally as bizarre in my opinion)
At the end of the day, is it that big of a deal whether masks are worn or not? Not really; despite slowing spread, it's not nearly enough to stop people from becoming infected, i.e. they aren't the savior of the pandemic by any means whatsoever. It's much more serious when you have people refusing vaccines.
I saw this posted here though and wanted to really emphasize it: masks vs. no masks has definitely become more "let's fight the other side" than anything else, and it's quite disturbing on both sides. I also don't think it's the government's place to decide whether masks are required or not. I'm not going to dramatically get up on a soapbox and announce our fundamental rights as humans are being taken away, because that's silly drama. I just believe it should be a personal choice; no one should be forced to wear a mask, and no one should be forced not to wear a mask (both situations having had happened before in the world, both types of situations are equally as bizarre in my opinion)
At the end of the day, is it that big of a deal whether masks are worn or not? Not really; despite slowing spread, it's not nearly enough to stop people from becoming infected, i.e. they aren't the savior of the pandemic by any means whatsoever. It's much more serious when you have people refusing vaccines.
Maymeows16
Senior Member
I wear it all the time and I've gotten used to it at this point plus my Aunt got Pneumonia and ended up in the hospital with a bad aftermath and my uncle unfortunately passed away a few days ago because of it. I probably had it since I had contact with my aunt but I ended up having Pneumonia instead which was absolutely horrible. <~<
I personally think wearing one isn't a big deal and or uncomfortable so I will wear until I'm not paranoid anymore due to the incidents that happened in my family and myself.
I personally think wearing one isn't a big deal and or uncomfortable so I will wear until I'm not paranoid anymore due to the incidents that happened in my family and myself.
I VERY STRONGLY agree with you on the parts that I bolded.
Millysaurusrexjr
hello everynyan
I voted 'Other' as I'm in Australia where COVID hasn't really been much of a threat. I only wear a mask when the government orders us to do so; at that point I wear a mask whenever I go in stores/am around other people and can't social distance
If I were in the USA right now though... I'd wear a mask everywhere, all the time
If I were in the USA right now though... I'd wear a mask everywhere, all the time
I wear a mask when I'm out, but I don't actually go out much. 
During the onset of things, I wore a mask, which was difficult because my baby was taking up some of my lung space. I had to leave my job a little earlier than I meant to because of all the stuff relating to pregnancy, but I wore a mask until I was done with my workday.
Whenever I am able to get vaccinated (it's limited in my area to essential workers right now), I will. What sucks is that it's not yet known whether vaccines stop transmission. So, I'll still continue to wear a mask, since that is for the benefit of others rather than myself, and I will definitely social distance (as much as is up to me) to prevent being a potential carrier. And because personal space is fantastic. Everyone should try it.
During the onset of things, I wore a mask, which was difficult because my baby was taking up some of my lung space. I had to leave my job a little earlier than I meant to because of all the stuff relating to pregnancy, but I wore a mask until I was done with my workday.
Whenever I am able to get vaccinated (it's limited in my area to essential workers right now), I will. What sucks is that it's not yet known whether vaccines stop transmission. So, I'll still continue to wear a mask, since that is for the benefit of others rather than myself, and I will definitely social distance (as much as is up to me) to prevent being a potential carrier. And because personal space is fantastic. Everyone should try it.
i wear my mask when im out of the house and all day at work even though we arent asked to
i really like the masks as people can transfer plenty of germs easily in groups, and ive always felt a little gross being right next to people in a crowd like my college classes were.. i have a sensitive nose and a mask would have helped me to not be so bothered by everyones smells. and they cover a lot of your face, so i feel less socially anxious with people not being able to see my mouth (sometimes i just kind of panic when i make eye contact with others and i always have such an awkward freaked out expression ;-; ). the mask is great, and im going to keep wearing it when i go out even when the pandemic ends
i really like the masks as people can transfer plenty of germs easily in groups, and ive always felt a little gross being right next to people in a crowd like my college classes were.. i have a sensitive nose and a mask would have helped me to not be so bothered by everyones smells. and they cover a lot of your face, so i feel less socially anxious with people not being able to see my mouth (sometimes i just kind of panic when i make eye contact with others and i always have such an awkward freaked out expression ;-; ). the mask is great, and im going to keep wearing it when i go out even when the pandemic ends
I still haven't figured out how to properly wear a mask without my glasses fogging up so I don't really wear them when it's not required.
wearing cloth masks was a lot easier tbh, I was wearing them basically every time I wasn't at home but ever since the ffp2/n95/kn95 ones have been mandatory where I live, I haven't left them on when I didn't need to (except the few times were they somehow sat perfectly and didn't fog up my glasses)
wearing cloth masks was a lot easier tbh, I was wearing them basically every time I wasn't at home but ever since the ffp2/n95/kn95 ones have been mandatory where I live, I haven't left them on when I didn't need to (except the few times were they somehow sat perfectly and didn't fog up my glasses)
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