I'm all for the mandatory use of masks... but until stores sell them, it would be a double-standard to require them.
Should stores, public transportation, etc. require everyone to wear masks?
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Last: 5 yr ago by Texaggie7nine
ElephantRider said:aTm2004 said:
If any of you who responded to me want to discuss further, here's my invite.
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3107469/replies/56399038
You don't want to discuss here? Of course you linked to forum 16. You're selfish and too cool for a mask, we get it. I don't need to go there to listen to you continue to spew nonsense
He tried to discuss it here, but the posters on this board kept flagging differing opinions. It's like the only thing more terrifying to some of the posters than this over hyped virus is people with opposing view points.
Opposing viewpoints and civil discussion is fine.
But I'm tired. I'm tired of either side constantly belittling the other. It is like we've done the forum 16 thing on steroids (here, there and almost everywhere), and both sides are doing it. It makes Texags a lot less fun and ruins the sense of community. It is a shtick and I get it, but I dunno, it isn't fun anymore.
The thread that moved to forum 16 - there is no discussion there, just a whole lot of 'hahaha dumb karens all hysterical stupid covid nancies wanna ruin the economy hahahahaha they are so wrong....'
I'm just tired.
But I'm tired. I'm tired of either side constantly belittling the other. It is like we've done the forum 16 thing on steroids (here, there and almost everywhere), and both sides are doing it. It makes Texags a lot less fun and ruins the sense of community. It is a shtick and I get it, but I dunno, it isn't fun anymore.
The thread that moved to forum 16 - there is no discussion there, just a whole lot of 'hahaha dumb karens all hysterical stupid covid nancies wanna ruin the economy hahahahaha they are so wrong....'
I'm just tired.
ElephantRider said:aTm2004 said:
If any of you who responded to me want to discuss further, here's my invite.
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3107469/replies/56399038
You don't want to discuss here? Of course you linked to forum 16. You're selfish and too cool for a mask, we get it. I don't need to go there to listen to you continue to spew nonsense
No, I'm not going to discuss it here because none of you are able to have a discussion without flagging a post that goes against your group think so that person is banned/silenced. You have the link. Come on over if you fell strongly enough about your position. You won't get banned for thinking differently.
There are also a lot of stars on your post, which shows this board is exactly what everyone thinks it is...an echo chamber. Come on over, and we'll discuss.
I'm NOT there yet. 300x 5x3 yes. 350, no but soon.
Holding the brace is my biggest issue. But I'm working on that.
Holding the brace is my biggest issue. But I'm working on that.
Your response to me is a personal attack about how I'm "everything wrong with higher education."
You want us to discuss other viewpoints? Respect differing viewpoints? What on God's earth about that thread and forum suggests that's a place that respects other viewpoints?
They've already told me they're not even going to read my viewpoint. Yet alone discuss it. Yet alone respect it.
I see you can post here and I don't see post missing. So, I guess I don't quite understand the premise of your band standing.
Ironic. The second response in that thread says "stopped reading at 'former faculty member'" Its been starred 37 times as of now.Quote:
There are also a lot of stars on your post, which shows this board is exactly what everyone thinks it is...an echo chamber. Come on over, and we'll discuss.
You want us to discuss other viewpoints? Respect differing viewpoints? What on God's earth about that thread and forum suggests that's a place that respects other viewpoints?
They've already told me they're not even going to read my viewpoint. Yet alone discuss it. Yet alone respect it.
I see you can post here and I don't see post missing. So, I guess I don't quite understand the premise of your band standing.
88planoAg said:
Opposing viewpoints and civil discussion is fine.
But I'm tired. I'm tired of either side constantly belittling the other. It is like we've done the forum 16 thing on steroids (here, there and almost everywhere), and both sides are doing it. It makes Texags a lot less fun and ruins the sense of community. It is a shtick and I get it, but I dunno, it isn't fun anymore.
The thread that moved to forum 16 - there is no discussion there, just a whole lot of 'hahaha dumb karens all hysterical stupid covid nancies wanna ruin the economy hahahahaha they are so wrong....'
I'm just tired.
This pretty much brilliantly and succinctly summarizes the human experience in the social media era. Whether it's sports, politics, movies, video games, or this virus. discourse turns into the societal equivalent of two 8th grade boys fighting over a girl that hates both of them anyway. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I figured this virus would curb some of this, but it's made it worse.
The government requires that you wear a seatbelt. Life has risks, of course it does. But we all follow a million rules to mitigate that risk. To say you won't do it, is such internet thought guy BS.
Do you not wear your seatbelt just to show what a "man's man" you are?
Do you not wear your seatbelt just to show what a "man's man" you are?
Seatbelt rules are BS. Maybe they are valid for kids but adults can decide their own risks.
Masks are about mitigating risks for others, completely different.
Masks are about mitigating risks for others, completely different.
7nine
I do not wear one. I never have. Not even when I was driving my patrol car.Bankeraggie said:
The government requires that you wear a seatbelt. Life has risks, of course it does. But we all follow a million rules to mitigate that risk. To say you won't do it, is such internet thought guy BS.
Do you not wear your seatbelt just to show what a "man's man" you are?
Texaggie7nine said:
Seatbelt rules are BS. Maybe they are valid for kids but adults can decide their own risks.
Masks are about mitigating risks for others, completely different.
Sounds like you are saying the state should supercede parental rights? Sounds pretty statist.
Bankeraggie said:
The government requires that you wear a seatbelt. Life has risks, of course it does. But we all follow a million rules to mitigate that risk. To say you won't do it, is such internet thought guy BS.
Do you not wear your seatbelt just to show what a "man's man" you are?
I still laugh that the guy was active in the anti seatbelt law movement died from not wearing a seatbelt.
Died owning the libs.
https://www.autoblog.com/2005/01/20/anti-seat-belt-wearer-dies-in-car-accident/
Unfortunately through my journies I've learned how many parents out there that do not have their children's best interest as a 1st priority.
And I grew up riding in the back of trucks and in back windows. But my parents were actually responsible.
And I grew up riding in the back of trucks and in back windows. But my parents were actually responsible.
7nine
This thread had a helluva lot more posts on it before I went to bed last night. The funniest were the ones equating sheltering in place to Anne Frank hiding from Nazis (seriously....someone actually posted that) and where someone literally called someone with a differing opinion a "heartless monster."SirLurksALot said:ElephantRider said:aTm2004 said:
If any of you who responded to me want to discuss further, here's my invite.
https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3107469/replies/56399038
You don't want to discuss here? Of course you linked to forum 16. You're selfish and too cool for a mask, we get it. I don't need to go there to listen to you continue to spew nonsense
He tried to discuss it here, but the posters on this board kept flagging differing opinions. It's like the only thing more terrifying to some of the posters than this over hyped virus is people with opposing view points.
The reason it was scrubbed so much was because of the insane amount of flagging of posts going on because this board doesn't seem to like anyone questioning "SCIENCE!"
Well, no one can't say I didn't try to discuss the mask issue on the Politics forum, but I've been told that despite their respect for my viewpoint and willingness to have an open-minded conversation, they're already at capacity.
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Would appreciate it if you keep your coronabro fights on the covid board rather than coming over here to vomit on another thread. Thanks in advance.
Texaggie7nine said:
Unfortunately through my journies I've learned how many parents out there that do not have their children's best interest as a 1st priority.
And I grew up riding in the back of trucks and in back windows. But my parents were actually responsible.
Rationalize it how ever you want but you are on board with using the state to protect kids from their parents wishes.
Requiring masks is closer to school zones than seat belt laws.
deadbq03 said:
I'm all for the mandatory use of masks... but until stores sell them, it would be a double-standard to require them.
The requirements right now are for a cloth covering. If you own a t-shirt and pair of scissors you have everything you need to make 4 or 5
Duncan Idaho said:Texaggie7nine said:
Unfortunately through my journies I've learned how many parents out there that do not have their children's best interest as a 1st priority.
And I grew up riding in the back of trucks and in back windows. But my parents were actually responsible.
Rationalize it how ever you want but you are on board with using the state to protect kids from their parents wishes.
Requiring masks is closer to school zones than seat belt laws.
How so? Seatbelt laws are something that apply while you are on public roads. Not in your house.
7nine
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Duncan Idaho said:
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Exactly. That's why I have no issue with it.
7nine
Isn't this why we have the food in bags and packaging rather than just handing the sandwich right out the window?Willy Wonka said:
The thing that gets me at restaurants is the fact that they're wearing gloves but they handle the money from every person that comes through that drive through and passes the food to every car without ever changing.
They may protect the worker but they ensure that the customer is screwed.
I agree that gloves could be used better, but everywhere I've been people are masked up and a lot of places are having you swipe your own card. Seems like the risks are pretty minimal.
if you a have a childs tshirt dont even need scissors childs x small t shirt makes a pretty good gator in a pinchDuncan Idaho said:deadbq03 said:
I'm all for the mandatory use of masks... but until stores sell them, it would be a double-standard to require them.
The requirements right now are for a cloth covering. If you own a t-shirt and pair of scissors you have everything you need to make 4 or 5
Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Exactly. That's why I have no issue with it.
Sorry I misread you position
Duncan Idaho said:Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Exactly. That's why I have no issue with it.
Sorry I misread you position
I was just explaining that I am against seatbelt laws for adults because it's just a risk for that adult. Masks are about protecting others so I have no problem with requiring them. Though I think it should be more of a suggestion till more masks are available to buy.
7nine
Bankeraggie said:
The government requires that you wear a seatbelt. Life has risks, of course it does. But we all follow a million rules to mitigate that risk. To say you won't do it, is such internet thought guy BS.
Do you not wear your seatbelt just to show what a "man's man" you are?
But I don't have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle.
TheAngelFlight said:
Your response to me is a personal attack about how I'm "everything wrong with higher education."Ironic. The second response in that thread says "stopped reading at 'former faculty member'" Its been starred 37 times as of now.Quote:
There are also a lot of stars on your post, which shows this board is exactly what everyone thinks it is...an echo chamber. Come on over, and we'll discuss.
You want us to discuss other viewpoints? Respect differing viewpoints? What on God's earth about that thread and forum suggests that's a place that respects other viewpoints?
They've already told me they're not even going to read my viewpoint. Yet alone discuss it. Yet alone respect it.
I see you can post here and I don't see post missing. So, I guess I don't quite understand the premise of your band standing.
I'm fine with opposing view points, but when you throw out "as a former faculty member" and question how I was able to graduate A&M, you lose all credibiltiy with me and show me how blind you really are to how the world really works.
The Revolution has begun. The milk drinkers ain't gone fare well.
Good luck, esp you Dallas peeps. You're gonna need it.
Good luck, esp you Dallas peeps. You're gonna need it.
This is incorrect. You become a multi-hundred pound projectile during a crash. You're a danger to everyone in the car.Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Exactly. That's why I have no issue with it.
Sorry I misread you position
I was just explaining that I am against seatbelt laws for adults because it's just a risk for that adult. Masks are about protecting others so I have no problem with requiring them. Though I think it should be more of a suggestion till more masks are available to buy.
ETFan said:This is incorrect. You become a multi-hundred pound projectile during a crash. You're a danger to everyone in the car.Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:Texaggie7nine said:Duncan Idaho said:
No one is asking you to West a mask at home. Only when out in public.
Exactly. That's why I have no issue with it.
Sorry I misread you position
I was just explaining that I am against seatbelt laws for adults because it's just a risk for that adult. Masks are about protecting others so I have no problem with requiring them. Though I think it should be more of a suggestion till more masks are available to buy.
Are you from Dallas?
Well you better not sit in front of me.
7nine
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