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markodochartaigh

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31. For all of the people saying that they are still wearing masks.

Reply to Buttoneer (Original post)

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 01:59 AM

Nov 2024

Good for you!

15 months ago I wasn't wearing a mask. I was vaxxed and boosted, I have Asperger's so social distancing is my superpower, I kept track of how long I was in stores, there was no reported outbreak in my area (thanks, DeSantis), I thought I was OK.

But from 20 minutes in the grocery store I got covid and it almost killed me. My strength and stamina still are no where near what they were. My mental abilities are noticeably diminished.

Stay safe. In an authoritarian system we must take every precaution.

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I'm going to start wearing my Covid masks in public starting today. [View all] Buttoneer Nov 2024 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #1

Agreed! n/t Buttoneer Nov 2024 #3

What does the paperclip symbolize? Deuxcents Nov 2024 #6

I have no idea either. Thanks for asking! nt Mark.b2 Nov 2024 #7

I think they meant safety pin. Buttoneer Nov 2024 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #11

Now I do, too! Thank you Deuxcents Nov 2024 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #22

Safety pins, in the first TRAITOR** terror, also meant "I am a safe person. If you are feeling niyad Nov 2024 #25

In Nazi occupied Norway drmeow Nov 2024 #10

Thanks. I have been meaning to look it up. I like it. Silent Type Nov 2024 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #12

In Norway in WWII, teachers and students wore them as symbols niyad Nov 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author ItsjustMe Nov 2024 #29

I once had a young idiot angrily demand to know why I had that satanic niyad Nov 2024 #35

Let me Rec this for you! I'm all for casually pissing off the MAGA crowd. LonePirate Nov 2024 #2

Thanks! Buttoneer Nov 2024 #17

Excellent Idea My Friend BOSSHOG Nov 2024 #4

I never stopped wearing it - besides, my husband has cancer. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2024 #5

At my supermarket, about 15% are masked, and I notice more each day niyad Nov 2024 #21

Me too. notinkansas Nov 2024 #34

Why did you stop? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2024 #9

Because I was selfish. Buttoneer Nov 2024 #19

I've never stopped wearing them in stores. ificandream Nov 2024 #14

I have not stopped wearing N95 masks indoors in public. Tactical Peek Nov 2024 #15

I have a "Fuck Trump" mask that I need to find or buy another one of, if I don't want to be subtle... Buttoneer Nov 2024 #16

I do also mvd Nov 2024 #18

Wear one with FDJT on if if you want to send a message. Fuck their feelings they doc03 Nov 2024 #23

We never stopped. But we are in CA. Silver Gaia Nov 2024 #26

I still wear them... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #27

I've worn a mask in every business and every customer's house I've entered since covid began Orrex Nov 2024 #28

Wear a mask anyway IzzaNuDay Nov 2024 #30

Fingers crossed for you. niyad Nov 2024 #36

For all of the people saying that they are still wearing masks. markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #31

I have never STOPPED wearing a mask in public these past four years--- Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #32

I've never stopped masking indoors EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #33

I always wear a mask if I go out... Ysabel Nov 2024 #37