COVID-19: who’s going full doomsday prep on this?

[moorey]

Quoted me out of context. Not saying I want anyone to catch it.

I don’t think I did, TBH.

 

[smaj]

I’ve really only been using FB for the bike trading pages, and even they are getting taken over with this shite. Time for a break I reckon.

I took a break from FB etc after getting fed up with them after New Year. Best thing I’d done in ages.

 

[moorey]

I took a break from FB etc after getting fed up with them after New Year. Best thing I’d done in ages.

I think you’re right. Culled friend list by more than 1/2 a while ago. I could easily do 1/2 again, and only leave people I give a fuck about IRL. Certainly helped the bullshit factor. Turned off notifications earlier, and can see myself really only checking in on friends soon…if even that.

 

[ozzybmx]

And that's the crux of it. No you don't want it, but if we want to live with it, you can't keep living in fear either. If I'm triple vaxxed and still croak then so be it. Covid's robbed us of 2 years of our lives already, I'll be buggered if I'm letting it take any more.

I know what context you meant

Same here, I'm not going out to look for it and will keep up my hygiene routines but it doesn't scare me and I won't let it stop me doing things I want.
Certainly won't be wandering around a shopping centre for no reason, going to nightclubs or casinos ect but will continue to do the same things I did when SA was a corona free bubble.

 

[Nambra]

you dont have live in fear but you dont have to be stupid to enjoy life during the pandemic. Were all lucky enough to enjoy an activity that takes place outdoors and away from most people (except for the odd shuttle). But do we need to go to a packed pub for beers "because we've been robed of two years" instead of having some mates over who's vax and health status we know/trust? It's about managing the risk. Is the pub or night club worth risking dying for?

Kind of seems a bit frivolous when there are literally infinite activities that are infinitely less risky - ie going fishing somewhere remote, camping somewhere remote, reading, getting pissed at a BBQ with your best mate and your fam. VS pissing up in a room with 300 people you dont know or care about because "god damn it I'm gonna not let this virus ruin my life"!

You could be robbed of more than another 2 years of your life for the sake of being belligerent in the face of this. The whole "so be it" attitude quickly changes before you are intubated and you don't know if you're going to wake up.

You're making all sorts of wild assumptions here. Where did I say anything about going to a packed pub or any of that other being irresponsible and selfish shit?

It's this simple: I have no desire to catch covid and am still taking more precuations than most people I see out and about. But, there's a good chance I will catch it given the current situation in this country and I'm as prepared as I can be. If I end up intubated or dying there's nothing more I could have done to prevent that; covid was probably always going to kill me. That's a big stretch from "god damn it I'm gonna not let this virus ruin my life".

 

[ozzybmx]

I think you’re right. Culled friend list by more than 1/2 a while ago. I could easily do 1/2 again, and only leave people I give a fuck about IRL. Certainly helped the bullshit factor. Turned off notifications earlier, and can see myself really only checking in on friends soon…if even that.

Access it through the internet only. I have never had FB messenger.
So if I want anything to do with FB, I actually have to go and look myself.
It's common for me to go have a sticky beak and read messages that people sent me 3-4 days ago
Better still, someone sends my missus a message on messenger, saying they had sent me a message and I haven't replied.

 

[moorey]

Access it through the internet only. I have never had FB messenger.

I have many non FB friends that I only communicate with via Messenger, so I’m more likely to monitor that and ignore FB. It’s also useful for group chats. While it’s linked, I can easily separate it from FB.

 

[ForkinGreat]

My bile rises as I’m asked to move my dying cancer patient out of ICU to make room for an unvaccinated man with Covid | Ranjana Srivastava

I understand that for a chance at survival, the Covid patient needs a ventilator, but in a career filled with ethical dilemmas, this one really tugs at me

www.theguardian.com

Unless unvaccinated people have a cast iron reason for not having had covid vaccinations, I have zero sympathy.

I have an anti-vaxxer friend (someone I used to work with, more like it) who does nothing but post his anti-vaxxer shit on my FB posts. I've started deleting it all. next step is to block the cunt.

 

[Squidfayce]

You're making all sorts of wild assumptions here. Where did I say anything about going to a packed pub or any of that other being irresponsible and selfish shit?

It's this simple: I have no desire to catch covid and am still taking more precuations than most people I see out and about. But, there's a good chance I will catch it given the current situation in this country and I'm as prepared as I can be. If I end up intubated or dying there's nothing more I could have done to prevent that; covid was probably always going to kill me. That's a big stretch from "god damn it I'm gonna not let this virus ruin my life".

the pub was just an example, because its a good one. Its one that we can see playing out among the cohort who "arent letting the virus take anymore of their lives". Its not an presumption of what you're specifically doing. Thought the between the lines context was clear.

That's a big stretch from "god damn it I'm gonna not let this virus ruin my life".

i was paraphrasing this

Covid's robbed us of 2 years of our lives already, I'll be buggered if I'm letting it take any more.

sounds kinda similar, doesn't it?

 

[Squidfayce]

I'm not going out to look for it and will keep up my hygiene routines

I told them to fck off and I have not worn a mask for the past 2 shifts... Corona come at me, I'm ready.

 

[Mattyp]

Snip

You clearly haven't distinguished between @ozzybmx and @Just had 7 pints during my ride ozzybmx

 

[Nambra]

the pub was just an example, because its a good one. Its one that we can see playing out among the cohort who "arent letting the virus take anymore of their lives". Its not an presumption of what you're specifically doing. Thought the between the lines context was clear.



i was paraphrasing this


sounds kinda similar, doesn't it?

Now you're just cherry picking to suit your narrative. I've explained what I meant, @ozzybmx got it first time.

 

[Wake Jake]

Everyone has their opinion and it is easier to shoot people for their personal choice. I prefer a constructive discourse. These times have made some people from all view points a bit crazy. Anyway...

Thought I would highlight my not so good experience with 1x Pfizer = adverse reaction. Putting me in ED overnight with chest pains and shortness of breath Diagnosed with costochondritis. 2 weeks off work and 6 weeks of no exercise at all.

A number of GP visits, meds and 2x cardiologist visits put me a good $1000 out of pocket. Both CD & GP on the record told I can get AZ. Off the record GP said 2nd dose would mostly likely be dangerous for me, seeing as the worst reactions are after the 2nd.

Again being 30yr old fit young and healthy I know I am from the only one experiences adverse events. Thankfully mine was not all that bad.

For myself abstaining from the 2nd is in my best interest until a better option like Novavax is available.

 

[ozzybmx]

You clearly haven't distinguished between @ozzybmx and @Just had 7 pints during my ride ozzybmx

I will still wear my mask in shops or where required, check in and sanitise. I'm not going full rebel. Will 100% still do the right thing.

My knee jerk employer with piss weak, easy way out rules and policies that basically come down to wear a mask for 12hrs while every other chunt (who came up with the rules) works from home.
They have not supplied RATs, no test machines like most other similar plants. I will not be wearing a mask among the same 7 other blokes for 12hrs while we all touch the same keyboards, mice, taps, cupboards, coffee machine, door handles ect... in a single contained room.

 

[ozzybmx]

Now you're just cherry picking to suit your narrative. I've explained what I meant, @ozzybmx got it first time.

Cherrypicking and Strawman

Another burner has you worked out Squid.

 

[Squidfayce]

Cherrypicking and Strawman

Another burner has you worked out Squid.

Not really, just another one that has trouble with comprehension. Happened when morey quoted him a few posts prior too. Seems you're in good company.

 

[beeb]

I will not be wearing a mask among the same 7 other blokes for 12hrs while we all touch the same keyboards, mice, taps, cupboards, coffee machine, door handles ect... in a single contained room.

You realise the virus's main mode of transmission is respiratory, right? What you're describing (contained indoor space, multiple hours with other people) is quite literally the definition of when a mask should be worn.

I'm not going full rebel. Will 100% still do the right thing.

Certainly doesn't sound like it.

 

[Squidfayce]

Everyone has their opinion and it is easier to shoot people for their personal choice. I prefer a constructive discourse. These times have made some people from all view points a bit crazy. Anyway...

Thought I would highlight my not so good experience with 1x Pfizer = adverse reaction. Putting me in ED overnight with chest pains and shortness of breath Diagnosed with costochondritis. 2 weeks off work and 6 weeks of no exercise at all.

A number of GP visits, meds and 2x cardiologist visits put me a good $1000 out of pocket. Both CD & GP on the record told I can get AZ. Off the record GP said 2nd dose would mostly likely be dangerous for me, seeing as the worst reactions are after the 2nd.

Again being 30yr old fit young and healthy I know I am from the only one experiences adverse events. Thankfully mine was not all that bad.

For myself abstaining from the 2nd is in my best interest until a better option like Novavax is available.

I think it's telling that you've not written the vax off despite having a rare, but dangerous reaction. Hope other options become available for you sooner rather than later.

 

[ozzybmx]

You realise the virus's main mode of transmission is respiratory, right? What you're describing (contained indoor space, multiple hours with other people) is quite literally the definition of when a mask should be worn.

Certainly doesn't sound like it.

Not different people, the same 7 blokes for about 65-70 hours this week alone, contained in one room.

On our week off, 3 of us ride and drink beers together.

A face mask is not going to do squat.

 

[Squidfayce]