This is the reason I am still wearing a mask.

[LuckyCharms]

96. That's scary. I'm very happy both you and your mom

did not catch it. I've been exposed a few times, but to the best of my knowledge, I have not had it. I've not done a home test, but I've had a few tests done at testing facilities.

Here's the thing...remember when the CDC said you didn't have to wear a mask if you have been vaccinated? And then pretty much everyone stopped masking with the exception of those who were extra cautious?

I think the data will show, and the general consensus is, that the CDC decision at that time was a very bad one.

I've said in here many times that it killed my brother, and I know countless people who suferred badly with it. I don't want it! Wearing a mask is no big deal to me, it's like putting a shirt on. To be honest, my mask is a bit of a pain in the ass. It seals incredibly well, but it takes awhile to get fitted. But, such is life.

What I see happening in this thread is as follows: For whatever reason (burnout, fatigue, fed up, whatever), there has been a gradual shift in masking philosophy that has permeated into society in general, and as a result, into DU as well. I don't remember seeing disagreements about masking in DU to this extent until now.

Pardon my words, but this is what I tell people who are close to me in real life in both a playful/non-playful manner. "Listen you stupid fuck, you're whining about a mask? It's uncomfortable? You can't BREATHEEEE? Awww...why don't you fucking go talk to some Ukrainians and whine to them about your "comfort"?

Thank you for your kind words.