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    800 dude

    Member since 04/07/2007.

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    3 years ago 03/09/2023 11:00am EST
    re: ingeneralingeneral

    ingeneralingeneral wrote:

    I have NEVER seen a private business mandate masks in the absence of a government mandates. I know they exist, but they are so rare as to be inconsequential.

    I've seen plenty of businesses still requiring it. They're typically independent and overtly progressive. I don't patronize them. Not out of any desire to punish them for their wokeness (I really don't care), but because I don't like wearing a mask, I rarely have one on my these days, and there are plenty of alternatives.

    In any event, don't blame Des. This is the bookstore's policy. Cambridge and Harvard are really another world. I'm so glad I graduated over a decade ago.

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    jecht

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    3 years ago 03/09/2023 11:13am EST
    re: 800 dude

    800 dude wrote:

    ingeneralingeneral wrote:

    I have NEVER seen a private business mandate masks in the absence of a government mandates. I know they exist, but they are so rare as to be inconsequential.

    I've seen plenty of businesses still requiring it. They're typically independent and overtly progressive. I don't patronize them. Not out of any desire to punish them for their wokeness (I really don't care), but because I don't like wearing a mask, I rarely have one on my these days, and there are plenty of alternatives.

    In any event, don't blame Des. This is the bookstore's policy. Cambridge and Harvard are really another world. I'm so glad I graduated over a decade ago.

    I was in Boston and a bakery in Medford was very pissy about it regarding signs requiring masking (their own requirements). I get no shoes, no mask, no service and private biz can do what they want--but it's an easy thing to just go to a competitor that's not pissy about it. There's even a spice company in Columbus that used to be political about it.

  • American ignorance

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 03/09/2023 1:14pm EST
    re: Bob Sack

    Bob Sack wrote:

    Novel idea: How about, if you’re sick, you just don’t go to public events so the rest of us don’t have to wear stupid masks?

    News flash: you can be asymptomatic while shedding the virus for days

  • Science Says

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 03/09/2023 2:18pm EST
    re: Makes Paper

    A lamb skin condom will not protect against viruses, but these masks people wear will stop viruses. Have you ever tried to breathe through a lamb skin condom? I have asked so many people over the past few years to explain why a face mask "works" but not a lamb skin condom. People get VERY angry when I bring this up, but I have yet to hear an actual response.

  • feef

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    3 years ago 03/09/2023 2:25pm EST
    re: Safety Theater Connoisseur

    Wearing a mask to trigger the gqp is its own reward.

  • Brishen

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    3 years ago 04/03/2023 10:25pm EDT
    re: Safety Theater Connoisseur

    Update - the event was packed, despite those triggered about it. Apparently still put butts in the seats.

  • Call a diamond a diamond

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 04/03/2023 10:33pm EDT
    re: Fairweatherrunner

    Fairweatherrunner wrote:

    Nothing against her personally, but take away that extremely terribly weather day in 2018, and this book or the signing wouldn't be happening, period. She's an opportunist and is cashing in on wherever she can get the cash.

    This statement is true.

  • A Bun Dance of Caution

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    3 years ago 04/03/2023 11:06pm EDT
    re: Brishen

    Brishen wrote:

    Update - the event was packed, despite those triggered about it. Apparently still put butts in the seats.

    Remember "Long Covid"? #MeToo

    Anyone who's worn a mask in the last year-- or two-- is an idiot dupe promoting the absolute antithesis of "public health." #GetBoosed [Boosted for what?]

    #BainFrog #StillMasking #ReverseTheCurb #Cambridge #StandWithRaytheon

    nbcnews.com
    CDC director tests positive for Covid again after Paxlovid treatment
    NBCNews
    Paxlovid has proven effective among those at highest risk, including older people and those who are immune compromised. But it appears to provide little or for younger adults.
    Open link

  • Brishen

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    3 years ago 04/03/2023 11:15pm EDT
    re: A Bun Dance of Caution

    A Bun Dance of Caution wrote:

    Brishen wrote:

    Update - the event was packed, despite those triggered about it. Apparently still put butts in the seats.

    Remember "Long Covid"? #MeToo

    Anyone who's worn a mask in the last year-- or two-- is an idiot dupe promoting the absolute antithesis of "public health." #GetBoosed [Boosted for what?]

    #BainFrog #StillMasking #ReverseTheCurb #Cambridge #StandWithRaytheon

    Link:www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cdc-direc...

    Did you respond to the wrong post?

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    prognog

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    3 years ago 04/04/2023 10:22am EDT
    re: Newname

    Newname wrote:

    ffsdude wrote:

    Nobody is making you go to the event.

    And nobody will

    It was a packed church. You were wrong.

  • Descience

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 04/04/2023 10:24am EDT
    re: prognog

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    So much privilege and so many masks

  • John 3:16

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 04/04/2023 1:12pm EDT
    re: Descience

    That is a beautiful church!!!! Thanks for posting that.

  • Fan of the Lamb

    Anonymous Poster

    3 years ago 04/04/2023 5:22pm EDT
    re: Science Says

    Science Says wrote:

    A lamb skin condom will not protect against viruses, but these masks people wear will stop viruses. Have you ever tried to breathe through a lamb skin condom? I have asked so many people over the past few years to explain why a face mask "works" but not a lamb skin condom. People get VERY angry when I bring this up, but I have yet to hear an actual response.

    Dude, lamb-skin are the way to go. you don't give up an sensitivity if you trust your girl (Which I DO!). The have a peculiar odor.

    BTW- your framing is wrong. You are thinking of 100% effective vs 0% effective. Mask aren't 100 but are better than breathing straight from someone's mouth. Just like being 10ft away from someone is more effective than breathing straight from someone's mouth.

    Even before covid people would say "cover your cough" not because your elbow is 100% effective but it reduces the odds.

    don't overcomplicate things.

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    3 years ago 04/05/2023 10:18pm EDT
    re: People have to run monday

    People have to run monday wrote:

    Hey -- Fine to skip masks in general, but if you are a running on Monday, having trained for months for this event, no need to get infected with what is still a nasty cold at best on Saturday. Des is going to get breathed on by several hundred people. Good idea to lower the odds for her as well as for those standing in lines.

    Spot on. I don't wear masks all that often anymore unless I'm really trying to not get sick with a bug for a special event - there's a lot of bugs besides Covid out there that will knock you on your butt for the better part of a week! When I fly to Boston next week you can be darn sure I'll be masked in the airport, on the plane, and at the Expo. I've put in too much work and spent too much money to wake up sick Monday morning! After the race, no mask, my work is done.

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    Ivyguy

    Member since 02/25/2016.

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    3 years ago 04/06/2023 1:51am EDT
    re: Safety Theater Connoisseur

    "Des Linden book reading in Boston…masks are REQUIRED"--so don't go.

    See how easy that was?

  • Charlie Bronson

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    3 years ago 04/06/2023 2:19am EDT
    re: feef

    feef wrote:

    Wearing a mask to trigger the gqp is its own reward.

    Such a nasty bitter comment. This is exactly why I no longer visit the US. Your pettiness is boring.

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    jecht

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    3 years ago 04/07/2023 12:48pm EDT
    re: bmzalan

    bmzalan wrote:

    People have to run monday wrote:

    Hey -- Fine to skip masks in general, but if you are a running on Monday, having trained for months for this event, no need to get infected with what is still a nasty cold at best on Saturday. Des is going to get breathed on by several hundred people. Good idea to lower the odds for her as well as for those standing in lines.

    Spot on. I don't wear masks all that often anymore unless I'm really trying to not get sick with a bug for a special event - there's a lot of bugs besides Covid out there that will knock you on your butt for the better part of a week! When I fly to Boston next week you can be darn sure I'll be masked in the airport, on the plane, and at the Expo. I've put in too much work and spent too much money to wake up sick Monday morning! After the race, no mask, my work is done.

    Solid take. If I am in the Cbus expo the day before the race, I'll mask up to be safe. Not worth getting a cold the next day for the Marathon.

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    moanswers

    Member since 03/21/2018.

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    3 years ago 04/07/2023 12:51pm EDT
    re: jecht

    jecht wrote:

    Solid take. If I am in the Cbus expo the day before the race, I'll mask up to be safe. Not worth getting a cold the next day for the Marathon.

    100% For some reason, everyone relates masking to COVID.

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