Why does the population agree to wear masks when it has been proven they are ineffective?

RedditisBetter wrote:

mathleticism wrote:

Is it just ignorance?

I missed the part where you provided proof mask dont help mitigate the spread of the virus?

Oh yea you idiots often just repeat stupid sh!t you read on social media posted by dumb a$$ boomers

Can any Vax devotee ever make a single response without descending into name calling?

[quote]2600 bro wrote:

The virus can spread via aerosol or large droplets.

1. Source.

2. What do these terms mean?

3. How do non asymptomatic people create droplets?

The Unkle wrote:

RedditisBetter wrote:

I missed the part where you provided proof mask dont help mitigate the spread of the virus?

Oh yea you idiots often just repeat stupid sh!t you read on social media posted by dumb a$$ boomers

Can any Vax devotee ever make a single response without descending into name calling?

Can you admit you lied about the US have the most vaccinated population in the world?

Lead Foil Hat XVI wrote:

white U.S. dude wrote:

Um ... right. If masks are not an effective means of reducing spread of germs, then next time you or a family member has surgery be sure to tell the entire ER staff not to wear masks during the operation.

Yep, see how that goes.

Masks during surgery is a relatively new thing that is not thought to be all that necessary; the optics are nice though.

I've worked in infection control in a hospital for 13 years. Masks during surgery have been around since the late 1800s. The "modern" surgical mask has been around since the 1960s. I suppose in the scale of human history, that's a relatively new thing...

mathleticism wrote:

Runningart2004 wrote:

And viruses, like COVID, the flu, etc....are spread via droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking even).....yep....fluids....

The flu had a remarkably low year because of more people wearing masks, virtual school/work at home, etc.

In South Korea everyone wears a mask outdoors and inside businesses.....they have rarely broken 1000 cases a day NATIONWIDE.

In comparison the state of Kentucky has the same or higher number of daily cases with 1/10th the population....

Yep....masks don't work *shrug*.

Alan

Fact: the virus is spread via aerosols, therefore masks are innefective. Masks are effective at stopping large droplets. If you're in a room with an infected person in a lousy ventilatilated room and you breathe that air through your mask what do you think happens? Please understand that the virus is spread via aerosols, that's a fact

Depending on the type of mask, it will definitely filter out aerosols. Further, the point of masks is more source control, to keep the aerosols from spreading as far. Depending on the type of mask, it will either completely block the aerosols or slow them down so that they don't spread as far.

Birkoboy wrote:

The Unkle wrote:

Can any Vax devotee ever make a single response without descending into name calling?

Can you admit you lied about the US have the most vaccinated population in the world?

Can a vax devotee ever respond to the question at hand?

The Unkle wrote:

Birkoboy wrote:

Can you admit you lied about the US have the most vaccinated population in the world?

Can a vax devotee ever respond to the question at hand?

You've gotten plenty of legitimate answers from several knowledgeable posters. You ignore them and cherry pick who you want to argue with.

mathleticism wrote:

Is it just ignorance?

Yes. To think that masks have no effectiveness is ignorant.

mathleticism wrote:

white U.S. dude wrote:

Um ... right. If masks are not an effective means of reducing spread of germs, then next time you or a family member has surgery be sure to tell the entire ER staff not to wear masks during the operation.

Yep, see how that goes.

Haha the surgical staff wear masks to protect themselves from the patients blood, fluids etc

Ah, right. So there is absolutely zero medical concern about exhaling into, say, a patient's body cavity. Ok

Whelp, that settles it. Masks do nothing. Nothing whatsoever.

It's cool. If this covid thing goes on long enough, darwinesque results will really change things in the good ole USA.

Dumbutts.

please provide source masks are ineffective. Masks are highly effective from everything I've read on the CDC, WHO and Mayo Clinics websites.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449

So despite being asked 11 times now,you still won't admit you lied despite me showing you numerous times that you did?

Sham 69 wrote:

The Gallant Pig Man wrote:

Aw, the resident idiot teenager is blossoming into an adult bigot before our very eyes.

Disko Eric is super gay and out of control!

Beautiful. A work of art, I must say.

2600 bro wrote:

Nothing but love songs wrote:

Ah, yes, ageism is on the ascent. It's amusing, though, to read a poorly punctuated post such as the above calling others stupid and dumb.

Boomer is a mindset (stubborn, confused, irate) not an age.

The virus can spread via aerosol or large droplets. It seems you get higher dose with large droplets. Masks prevent large droplets from being expelled. It’s not rocket science.

Yes, it is mostly spread by aerosols but of course we should be concerned about droplets as well. Imagine a kid who is sick with Covid hocking a Loogie down your throat and thinking “no worries, it’s only spread by aerosols!”

So ventilation is more important than masks, but masks do help.

The Unkle wrote:

[quote]2600 bro wrote:

The virus can spread via aerosol or large droplets.

1. Source.

2. What do these terms mean?

Hundreds of posts about covid.

Needs to have the term 'aerosol' explained to him.

This place is always good for a giggle.

Playing it Safe wrote:

Lead Foil Hat XVI wrote:

Masks during surgery is a relatively new thing that is not thought to be all that necessary; the optics are nice though.

I've worked in infection control in a hospital for 13 years. Masks during surgery have been around since the late 1800s. The "modern" surgical mask has been around since the 1960s. I suppose in the scale of human history, that's a relatively new thing...

In the US, you are correct. Not everywhere and there are plenty of things written saying it is not needed. We were all fine putting on an optics show to help everyone feel safe for a while.....but that time is passed and it is time to move on from ineffective strategies.

2600 bro wrote:

Nothing but love songs wrote:

Ah, yes, ageism is on the ascent. It's amusing, though, to read a poorly punctuated post such as the above calling others stupid and dumb.

Boomer is a mindset (stubborn, confused, irate) not an age.

The virus can spread via aerosol or large droplets. It seems you get higher dose with large droplets. Masks prevent large droplets from being expelled. It’s not rocket science.

And there it is.....large droplets...the ones heavy enough to not travel very far....0.3 second in flight and they are on the ground making it at most a few feet.....aerosols could be a problem if those droplets have high loads. Unfortunately, the masks are not blocking these. It is not rocket science to understand the futility.

trashcan wrote:

2600 bro wrote:

Boomer is a mindset (stubborn, confused, irate) not an age.

The virus can spread via aerosol or large droplets. It seems you get higher dose with large droplets. Masks prevent large droplets from being expelled. It’s not rocket science.

Yes, it is mostly spread by aerosols but of course we should be concerned about droplets as well. Imagine a kid who is sick with Covid hocking a Loogie down your throat and thinking “no worries, it’s only spread by aerosols!”

So ventilation is more important than masks, but masks do help.

I don't think there are tons of children running around spitting into people's throats. Even with a cough....the large droplets are on the ground so fast the only way masks would be helpful is if it was common practice for people to lick their shoes clean at the end of each day. Fortunately we are not cats, so the masking thing is not really necessary.

Playing it Safe wrote:

mathleticism wrote:

Fact: the virus is spread via aerosols, therefore masks are innefective. Masks are effective at stopping large droplets. If you're in a room with an infected person in a lousy ventilatilated room and you breathe that air through your mask what do you think happens? Please understand that the virus is spread via aerosols, that's a fact

Depending on the type of mask, it will definitely filter out aerosols. Further, the point of masks is more source control, to keep the aerosols from spreading as far. Depending on the type of mask, it will either completely block the aerosols or slow them down so that they don't spread as far.

I agree that masks help for a short period of time, however, spending several hours in a room with no ventilation, inevitably, one will contract the virus in question.

Lead Foil Hat XVI wrote:

Masks during surgery is a relatively new thing that is not thought to be all that necessary; the optics are nice though.

I realize this is a high bar, but I'd like to nominate this as one of the most ignorant posts on these threads.