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> I would love it if after this is over, masks were required in public from say Nov 1 to Mar 1. This is exactly why there are anti-mask protests -- people worr

> I would love it if after this is over, masks were required in public from say Nov 1 to Mar 1. This is exactly why there are anti-mask protests -- people worried that temporary measures turn into permanent restrictions and security theater a la TSA. By proving them right -- that you'd love to gently normalize new restrictions -- you're making it a lot harder to get people onto the same page about truly temporary worthwhile measures.

maxerickson 6y ago
You are giving anti mask folks a lot of credit here.
whateveracct 6y ago
I think plenty of people will just wear masks in public in general going forward. There's really barely any downside. If anything, hiding my face in public & making me less approachable is worth it without the health benefits!
- potta_coffee 6y ago
  That's great for you. Other people have a problem with being forced to do something that's not great for them.
  - whateveracct 6y ago
    My hope is that a plurality of people do masks permanently so it's socially acceptable and people who don't wear them have to see mask usage everywhere for a little bit of social pressure.
- neither_color 6y ago
  Downsides: Humidity Staleness after a few hours Face ID is now useless Fogs up glasses Having to speak louder Having to repeat things for people who cant read lips Increased difficulty reading facial cues Having a harder time remembering people you met while they were wearing a mask(not people you already knew last year) Imprint + tan lines on your face There's no substitute for taking a deep breath of fresh air outside. These are all downsides Ive experienced and Ive tried a variety of masks including fitted premium ones(under armor sportsmask w/face measurements taken, Tommie Copper, etc). I follow the law, I wear a mask every day to prevent spreading this thing, but dont try to make this a permanent thing and dont say "just wear a mask it's nothing"

maxerickson 6y ago

You are giving anti mask folks a lot of credit here.

whateveracct 6y ago

I think plenty of people will just wear masks in public in general going forward. There's really barely any downside. If anything, hiding my face in public & making me less approachable is worth it without the health benefits!

potta_coffee 6y ago
That's great for you. Other people have a problem with being forced to do something that's not great for them.
- whateveracct 6y ago
  My hope is that a plurality of people do masks permanently so it's socially acceptable and people who don't wear them have to see mask usage everywhere for a little bit of social pressure.
neither_color 6y ago
Downsides: Humidity Staleness after a few hours Face ID is now useless Fogs up glasses Having to speak louder Having to repeat things for people who cant read lips Increased difficulty reading facial cues Having a harder time remembering people you met while they were wearing a mask(not people you already knew last year) Imprint + tan lines on your face There's no substitute for taking a deep breath of fresh air outside. These are all downsides Ive experienced and Ive tried a variety of masks including fitted premium ones(under armor sportsmask w/face measurements taken, Tommie Copper, etc). I follow the law, I wear a mask every day to prevent spreading this thing, but dont try to make this a permanent thing and dont say "just wear a mask it's nothing"