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To Mask or Not To Mask?

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    Loki
    wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 14:27 last edited by
    #55

    Corporations are way out in front talking to employees in a meaningful way about Covid distancing and diversity issues.

    I hope GOP leadership is taking into account that it’s not just the partisan folks and media driving the messaging to its partisan base, but that it has gone mainstream now.

    Reistence and relying on old strategies could lead to a shocking election result.

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    • I Improviso
      29 Jun 2020, 13:02

      Anybody performed a study on what is growing on these masks y'all keep putting on your face?

      Yea... didn't think so.

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      Renauda
      wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 14:32 last edited by
      #56

      @Improviso

      The general rule of thumb is to throw out a disposable mask once it becomes damp or after every one time use, which ever comes first. In the case of a home made mask, you launder it with soap and water after every use or after you have worn it until it becomes damp.

      I don't believe a study is necessary or why a study could, would or should be an issue for skeptics looking for excuses not to mask in indoor and confined public spaces.

      Elbows up!

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        Doctor Phibes
        wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 14:33 last edited by
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        I would imagine that regular people by and large aren't going to have a massive aversion to wearing a mask. If politicians are fooled into thinking that the loony tunes who we see protesting are 'mainstream', they're misreading the climate. Empty vessels making the most noise, and all that....

        I was only joking

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          Copper
          wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 15:59 last edited by
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          I'm sure the HR people love, love, love masks.

          They can go around giving patronizing talks all day long.

          COVID masks were made for HR people.

          And they can act really shocked and offended if they catch someone wearing a mask incorrectly.

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            Doctor Phibes
            wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 16:14 last edited by Doctor Phibes
            #59

            Old Retired people don't seem to like them as much.

            Which is kind of ironic, all things considered.

            I was only joking

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              Renauda
              wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 18:46 last edited by
              #60

              I can't speak to HR people and masks, but where I live I have seen a few off duty nurses and other health care workers take people to task for not wearing their masks correctly in public places. I think it is a good practice, and should be encouraged.

              Elbows up!

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                Rainman
                wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 21:28 last edited by
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                People with anxiety attacks must love wearing masks. Looks more inconspicuous than a paper bag.

                I'm not so sure about repeated washing of a mask. Does washing separate the fibers, which then are further separated in the dryer? I don't know of course. But, the virus particles are so small, it can take an electron microscope to view them. That would mean even the tiniest gap between fibers could be a gateway for the nasty little virus particles.

                Years ago, I had a spray to spray on the furnace filter, to increase efficiency. I suggest everyone spray their masks with furnace filter spray instead of washing and drying their mask.

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                  Renauda
                  wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 22:45 last edited by
                  #62

                  Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

                  Elbows up!

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                  • R Renauda
                    29 Jun 2020, 22:45

                    Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

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                    George K
                    wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 23:26 last edited by George K
                    #63

                    @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                    soak your home made cloth mask in diesel

                    Vin Diesel

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    • R Renauda
                      29 Jun 2020, 22:45

                      Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

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                      Rainman
                      wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 23:32 last edited by
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                      @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                      Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

                      Works perfect!
                      Makes my eyes water a bit, but other than that, I don't even draw flies anymore!

                      So glad Renauda is back. Allows us all to take things seriously again.

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                        Renauda
                        wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 23:34 last edited by Renauda
                        #65

                        Dr. George, I reckoned that would give you pause. As I already stated, a thorough wash and rinse in the laundry however would more than suffice. Maybe a dash of cleaning vinegar wouldn't hurt either?

                        Elbows up!

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                        • R Rainman
                          29 Jun 2020, 23:32

                          @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                          Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

                          Works perfect!
                          Makes my eyes water a bit, but other than that, I don't even draw flies anymore!

                          So glad Renauda is back. Allows us all to take things seriously again.

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                          George K
                          wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 23:40 last edited by
                          #66

                          @Rainman said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                          So glad Renauda is back. Allows us all to take things seriously again.

                          Hear! Hear!

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                          • R Renauda
                            29 Jun 2020, 23:34

                            Dr. George, I reckoned that would give you pause. As I already stated, a thorough wash and rinse in the laundry however would more than suffice. Maybe a dash of cleaning vinegar wouldn't hurt either?

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                            George K
                            wrote on 29 Jun 2020, 23:46 last edited by
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                            @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                            Dr. George, I reckoned that would give you pause. As I already stated, a thorough wash and rinse in the laundry however would more than suffice. Maybe a dash of cleaning vinegar wouldn't hurt either?

                            I recommend (cheap) Scotch.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            • R Rainman
                              29 Jun 2020, 23:32

                              @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                              Actually, just soak your home made cloth mask in diesel before and after you wear it. That will surely protect others from any viruses that happen to escape through your mask. Diesel will also protect you from others spraying viruses in the direction of your face.

                              Works perfect!
                              Makes my eyes water a bit, but other than that, I don't even draw flies anymore!

                              So glad Renauda is back. Allows us all to take things seriously again.

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                              Catseye3
                              wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 00:27 last edited by
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                              @Rainman said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                              So glad Renauda is back. Allows us all to take things seriously again.

                              Yes. What can we offer him as a bribe to get him to stay?

                              Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                Catseye3
                                wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 00:29 last edited by Catseye3
                                #69

                                George, who's that guy in your GIF? Asking for a friend.

                                Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                • G George K
                                  29 Jun 2020, 23:46

                                  @Renauda said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                                  Dr. George, I reckoned that would give you pause. As I already stated, a thorough wash and rinse in the laundry however would more than suffice. Maybe a dash of cleaning vinegar wouldn't hurt either?

                                  I recommend (cheap) Scotch.

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                                  Renauda
                                  wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 00:35 last edited by
                                  #70

                                  @George-K said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                                  I recommend (cheap) Scotch.

                                  Even better!

                                  Elbows up!

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                                  • C Catseye3
                                    30 Jun 2020, 00:29

                                    George, who's that guy in your GIF? Asking for a friend.

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                                    George K
                                    wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 01:05 last edited by
                                    #71

                                    @Catseye3 said in To Mask or Not To Mask?:

                                    George, who's that guy in your GIF? Asking for a friend.

                                    Vin Diesel.

                                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      Catseye3
                                      wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 01:32 last edited by
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                                      Oh, that's right.

                                      Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                        George K
                                        wrote on 30 Jun 2020, 01:37 last edited by
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                                        Hey, @jon-nyc ....

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                                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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