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Sure, but being able to say that the mask protects you too will appeal to some people. If people's reasons are selfish but the outcome is the same it's fine wit
by neltnerb 6y ago
Sure, but being able to say that the mask protects you too will appeal to some people. If people's reasons are selfish but the outcome is the same it's fine with me... I do suspect that it protects the wearer as well though.
I don't know why that was even in serious question unless the only transmission method was putting your fingers in your mouth or something. Of course more filtering will be better.
- sukilot 6y agoIt's a serious question because theoretically a mask can trap viral particles for later introduction into your membranes, instead of them just passing by in the air.
- neltnerb 6y agoI've heard that, but where do these viral particles come from? The mask wearer? If so, that's the goal isn't it? And if it's from outside and gets trapped in the fabric... isn't that also a win? The arguments against wearing a mask have always been weak, the arguments for wearing a mask didn't start so strong but were well established in March/April. Anyone arguing against them after that point was either parroting stuff they heard without understanding, or was making disingenuous arguments that have contributed to a lot of misery and death for no benefit. I don't think I heard anyone with actual medical training suggest that wearing a mask might be worse than nothing -- except for one scenario, that it might cause a false sense of security. Never once have I heard another reason from someone with actual medical training for why masks might make things worse, at least when it comes to COVID.