yah, "mask test" as used here is most certainly a dog whistle for people who believe in masks religiously and righteously fight "anti-maskers". in reality both

yah, "mask test" as used here is most certainly a dog whistle for people who believe in masks religiously and righteously fight "anti-maskers". in reality both of these opposing factions have fallen for mediopolitical misinformation (i.e., propaganda), including from the CDC. but the passing criteria for a more rigorous mask test would be wearing one around non-household friends and family in tight quarters for prolonged periods of contact, and not wearing them in places where they do no good above and beyond distancing or environmental circumstances (like being outside or in low density/circulation areas indoors). an overwhelming majority of people fail this test, mostly because it defies our social instincts/conditioning promoting trust and closeness among the in-group and distrusting and distancing the out-group, but also because many have also fallen victim to pervasive and oft-repeated propaganda via social (and other) media.