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known2FAIL
08/06/20 2:09:49 AM
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-coverings became commonplace as an expert warns they 'provide anonymity' for threatening behavior

My God CE... I... I dont know what to say... Ive seen it all I guess... (combine the link to get the article)

EDIT: Bold/Underlined is the main point of this long article

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-

8564247/amp/Are-masks-giving-men-

licence-stare-Women-report-rise-aggressive-

eye-contact.html?__twitter_impression=true

UN Women UK Executive Director Claire Barnett told FEMAIL: 'As we work to "build back better" following lockdown, we need to prevent the lack of witnesses of antisocial behaviour due to less populated public spaces, as well as the anonymity face coverings can provide, leading to further rises in harassment and threatening actions towards women, girls and minoritised groups.
Face coverings in England
Face coverings are now mandatory in shops and supermarkets across England.
Under new rules introduced by the Government over the weekend, people will need to cover their nose and mouth or face a fine of up to 100. People with certain disabilities will be exempt.
This comes after rules requiring people to wear face coverings on public transport became mandatory last month. Initially many experts and authorities including the World Health Organisation suggested face coverings were not effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 but are now recommending wearing them in indoor spaces.
- When do I need to wear face masks?
Face coverings will have to be worn in shops, supermarkets and enclosed shopping centres as well as train stations, banks, post offices, building societies, bus stations and airports.
The Government has also said that people taking out food and drink from cafes has to wear a face mask, but does not have to wear a covering if they sit in the premises.
Meanwhile, supermarket and shop staff do not have to wear masks, with several major retailers including Sainsbury's, Asda and Costa Coffee saying they will not police the rules aggressively.
Masks do not have to be worn in pubs and restaurants, museums, cinemas, theatres, indoor gyms and leisure facilities, spas and beauty salons, hairdressers, galleries, concert and bingo halls.
Face coverings are also thought to make no difference outdoors as the risk of transmission is low in open air.
Failure to comply with the rules could result in a 100 fine although the police have said they will not be aggressively enforcing the law, with ministers hoping the public will show 'common sense' on the issue.
- Are there any exemptions?
Yes, while face coverings will be mandatory in shops, banks, takeaways, post offices, sandwich shops and supermarkets in England from Friday there are some exemptions.
Section three of the Government guidance, published on Thursday, sets out a list of 'legitimate reasons' not to wear a covering. Groups and settings include:
If speaking with people who rely on lip reading, facial expressions and clear sound to help with communication.
It is not mandatory for shop or supermarket staff or transport workers to wear face coverings but employers can ask them to do so where appropriate and where other mitigation is not in place, the guidance states.
People exempt from wearing a face covering can choose to carry and show an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign, the Government says.
- Has there been confusion over the new rules?
Yes, opposition MPs have said it needs to be clarified whether customers have to wear face coverings in takeaways and sandwich shops in England.
The criticism came after days of mixed messages with the Health Secretary and Boris Johnson's official spokesman contradicting each other on the matter.
The Daily Telegraph reported that people using sandwich shops and takeaways will be required to wear a mask, and buying food from the counter and then sitting down to eat inside the shop will be banned.
Ministers are facing accusations that the new rules are muddled, inconsistent and illogical, with face masks not necessary in pubs, restaurants and cinemas, but mandatory in shops, takeaway shops and shopping centres.
David Strain of Essex University said there was 'no logic to the exclusion of theatres and cinemas' as social distancing could not be enforced: 'There is no reason why shopkeepers or supermarket staff should be exempt'.
Chaand Nagpaul, head of the British Medical Association, told The Times: 'While today's guidance is in some ways helpful, the uncertainty of recent weeks has done nothing to inspire public confidence. Meanwhile, if venues such as theatres, museums and salons are not subject to these rules, there must be an absolute assurance that they can protect the public by enforcing physical distancing or putting other mitigating measures in place.'
And Jon Richards of the Unison union said: 'Government guidance has been confusing from the beginning. The UK was late to the table on face coverings and now people don't know what they should do.
'There are rules for shops and public transport, but not for other enclosed spaces such as libraries, register offices and civic centres. The public needs clarity to end the muddle.'
- What does the science say about face coverings?
A Royal Society report suggests that even basic homemade face coverings can reduce transmission if enough people wear them when in public.
The study, based on mathematical modelling, showed that if an entire population wore face coverings that were only 75 per cent effective, it would bring the R value, which is the number of people an infected individual passes the virus on to, from 4.0 to under 1.0, without the need for lockdowns.
Another Royal Society report suggests the use of cotton masks is associated with a 54 per cent lower odds of infection in comparison to the no mask groups, when tested in a healthcare setting.
Melinda Mills from the University of Oxford told a webinar: 'So that should suggest that when you're generally in the public that it should offer you some, not 100 per cent, but it does offer you some protection.'
Another study which looked at coronavirus deaths across 198 countries found that nations which had policies favouring mask-wearing had lower death rates.
In another piece of scientific research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last month, scientists calculated that wearing face coverings prevented more than 78,000 infections in Italy between April 6 and May 9, and more than 66,000 infections in New York City between April 17 and May 9.
- What are the benefits to wearing them?
Experts say the risk of coronavirus transmission appears to be higher in poorly ventilated indoor spaces and wearing face coverings in small shops or enclosed shopping centres could help reduce the spread.
Keith Neal, professor of epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, said: 'Lack of strong evidence of their effectiveness should not be considered a problem but the evidence is accumulating that they have a part to play in reducing transmission and also in protecting the wearer.'
In addition, there is also increased evidence which suggests that many people with the virus who do not have symptoms can still be contagious.
- What do people need to know about wearing masks?
Ideally the face coverings should be made of multilayer high quality cotton.
Where possible they should be should be worn in indoor confined spaces and crowded spaces, especially where social distancing cannot be maintained.
Japan follows the three Cs, closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings. When wearing a face covering, it should cover the mouth and nose.

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known2FAIL
08/06/20 2:10:24 AM
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- Are some face coverings better than others?
The WHO advises a three-layer face covering in the community - the outer layer should be water resistant, the inner should be water absorbent and the mid-layer acts as a filter.
It emphasises that a face covering alone cannot protect people from COVID-19, and must be combined with social distancing of at least a metre and regular hand washing.
The Government has said coverings can be made from scarves, bandanas or other fabric items, as long as they cover the mouth and nose.
But scientists at the Leverhulme Centre, who studied different types of face coverings used by members of the public, say some coverings are not as effective as others, with loosely woven fabrics, such as scarves, shown to be the least effective. Prof Mills, director of the Leverhulme Centre, said: 'Attention must also be placed on how well it fits on the face; it should loop around the ears or around the back of the neck for better coverage.'
- What are the main messages about face coverings?
Prof Mills says cloth coverings are an effective way to protect the wearer and those around them. She says that face masks and coverings cannot be seen in isolation and are part of a package that involves hand hygiene and social distancing. Consistent and effective public messaging is vital, she concluded.

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Questionmarktarius
08/06/20 2:14:47 AM
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Simple workaround:


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DeadBankerDream
08/06/20 2:16:27 AM
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Sounds logical, what's your issue, TC?
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known2FAIL
08/06/20 2:17:55 AM
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DeadBankerDream posted...
Sounds logical, what's your issue, TC?

My problem is when you combine that with the reason for it being aggressive eye contact.

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DeadBankerDream
08/06/20 2:20:28 AM
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Thank you for being clear and concise, I know exactly what you mean.
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Shablagoo
08/06/20 2:21:35 AM
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can someone please tl;dr this for me? thank you to anyone who does.

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Questionmarktarius
08/06/20 2:24:47 AM
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Shablagoo posted...
can someone please tl;dr this for me? thank you to anyone who does.

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known2FAIL
08/06/20 2:26:00 AM
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Shablagoo posted...
can someone please tl;dr this for me? thank you to anyone who does.

The article is saying at the start that there is a reported rise in aggressive eye contact since face masks became a thing which can lead to increase harassment of women, girls and minorities.

Everything else is random stats about masks to fluff out the article

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Shablagoo
08/06/20 2:33:15 AM
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Questionmarktarius posted...

lold

known2FAIL posted...
The article is saying at the start that there is a reported rise in aggressive eye contact since face masks became a thing which can lead to increase harassment of women, girls and minorities.

Everything else is random stats about masks to fluff out the article

Hmm, thats interesting. I guess I can see that. Personally, Ive been avoiding most eye contact in an effort to keep my face away from other peoples (so we dont breathe directly toward each other). I also get how people may try to use their eyes
more what with the reduction in ability to express with the rest of your face.

The few times Ive met up with friends we basically laugh more and raise our head and eyes to signify that we are smiling lol.

I really hope this doesnt lead to increased harassment of women. And if it does I hope pieces like this one can help stem the problem.

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ReignFury
08/06/20 2:34:55 AM
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What a stupid fucking article, women say some really dumb shit sometimes.

Just wear a mask and dont feel guilty about it.

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Zack_Attackv1
08/06/20 2:35:07 AM
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SocksForWokMAX2
08/06/20 2:50:56 AM
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BakonBitz
08/06/20 2:57:46 AM
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Guess what? A lot of people think there's a prettier person underneath that mask just because they have good-looking eyes. Without the context of the rest of the face, people with naturally intense looks in their eyes will think they're being mean or aggressive, when they might actually be smiling underneath.

I guess men will have to wear sunglasses too just so that women won't feel intimidated.
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zombiexdeathx
08/06/20 3:46:17 AM
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TL:DR

feminists trying to make everything about them and how they are opressed by males just existing

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CosmicShadows
08/06/20 4:43:22 AM
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God i'm not reading all of that s*** <__<
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Dark_SilverX
08/06/20 4:49:09 AM
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Shablagoo posted...
can someone please tl;dr this for me? thank you to anyone who does.
Lookin ready through the mask

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SolidShadow3
08/06/20 4:52:01 AM
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See, I just have a resting bitch (dick) face that's just made worse by wearing a mask. That's why I don't stare at people at this point, cause I'm sure it looks like I'm giving everyone dirty looks unless I actively try not to. Kinda like it though, people talk to me less now.

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iPhone_7
08/06/20 4:56:00 AM
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Hes making eye-contact!....menacingly

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ClockworkHare
08/06/20 5:55:19 AM
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Shablagoo posted...
can someone please tl;dr this for me? thank you to anyone who does.
Another pretentious "author" ran out of serious ideas for content and just made up a bullshit controversy to meet their supervisor's deadline...

Welcome to modern "journalism".

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shnangyboos
08/06/20 6:04:25 AM
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Eye contact is violence.

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ZevLoveDOOM
08/06/20 6:06:11 AM
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everytime i come across one of these pointless articles, i immediately think some intern wrote it...
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gamer167
08/06/20 6:44:55 AM
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Women report

No they dont. Its probably a handful of uggos with purple hair.
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ZeroX91
08/06/20 7:01:27 AM
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