I would love it if after this is over, masks were required in public from say Nov 1 to Mar 1.
This is exactly why there are anti-mask protests -- people worried that temporary measures turn into permanent restrictions and security theater a la TSA. By proving them right -- that you'd love to gently normalize new restrictions -- you're making it a lot harder to get people onto the same page about truly temporary worthwhile measures.
I think plenty of people will just wear masks in public in general going forward. There's really barely any downside. If anything, hiding my face in public & making me less approachable is worth it without the health benefits!
Having to repeat things for people who cant read lips
Increased difficulty reading facial cues
Having a harder time remembering people you met while they were wearing a mask(not people you already knew last year)
Imprint + tan lines on your face
There's no substitute for taking a deep breath of fresh air outside.
These are all downsides Ive experienced and Ive tried a variety of masks including fitted premium ones(under armor sportsmask w/face measurements taken, Tommie Copper, etc). I follow the law, I wear a mask every day to prevent spreading this thing, but dont try to make this a permanent thing and dont say "just wear a mask it's nothing"
My hope is that a plurality of people do masks permanently so it's socially acceptable and people who don't wear them have to see mask usage everywhere for a little bit of social pressure.
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This is exactly why there are anti-mask protests -- people worried that temporary measures turn into permanent restrictions and security theater a la TSA. By proving them right -- that you'd love to gently normalize new restrictions -- you're making it a lot harder to get people onto the same page about truly temporary worthwhile measures.
I think plenty of people will just wear masks in public in general going forward. There's really barely any downside. If anything, hiding my face in public & making me less approachable is worth it without the health benefits!
Downsides: Humidity
Staleness after a few hours
Face ID is now useless
Fogs up glasses
Having to speak louder
Having to repeat things for people who cant read lips
Increased difficulty reading facial cues
Having a harder time remembering people you met while they were wearing a mask(not people you already knew last year)
Imprint + tan lines on your face
There's no substitute for taking a deep breath of fresh air outside.
These are all downsides Ive experienced and Ive tried a variety of masks including fitted premium ones(under armor sportsmask w/face measurements taken, Tommie Copper, etc). I follow the law, I wear a mask every day to prevent spreading this thing, but dont try to make this a permanent thing and dont say "just wear a mask it's nothing"
That's great for you. Other people have a problem with being forced to do something that's not great for them.
My hope is that a plurality of people do masks permanently so it's socially acceptable and people who don't wear them have to see mask usage everywhere for a little bit of social pressure.
You are giving anti mask folks a lot of credit here.