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Cocytus 12/13/21 1:29:49 PM #1:	Do you think that masks really work? 1. Yes, to protect other people 2. Yes, to protect other people and yourself 3. Yes, to protect yourself 4. No, they are practically useless Do you think that masks really work? - Results (65 votes) 1. Yes, to protect other people 24.62% (16 votes) 16 2. Yes, to protect other people and yourself 63.08% (41 votes) 41 3. Yes, to protect yourself 1.54% (1 vote) 1 4. No, they are practically useless 10.77% (7 votes) 7 In your own personal opinion. Not to get political. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960879546] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote> Do you think that masks really work? 1. Yes, to protect other people 2. Yes, to protect other people and yourself 3. Yes, to protect yourself 4. No, they are practically useless Vote View Results Do you think that masks really work? - Results (65 votes) 1. Yes, to protect other people 24.62% (16 votes) 16 2. Yes, to protect other people and yourself 63.08% (41 votes) 41 3. Yes, to protect yourself 1.54% (1 vote) 1 4. No, they are practically useless 10.77% (7 votes) 7 Show Voting Form In your own personal opinion. Not to get political. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SparkClark 12/13/21 1:30:10 PM #2:	"do you believe in science?" --- {;(~) otherwise known as Giant_Aspirin <cite>SparkClark posted [p:960879553] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>"do you believe in science?" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 12/13/21 1:30:14 PM #3:	Obviously --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:960879559] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Obviously </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 12/13/21 1:30:38 PM #4:	Yes. To protect other people. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:960879566] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Yes. To protect other people. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:30:50 PM #5:	SparkClark posted... "do you believe in science?" You can still have an opinion on something scientific. That's how ideas are born. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960879570] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>SparkClark posted... </cite> <quote>"do you believe in science?"</quote>You can still have an opinion on something scientific. That's how ideas are born. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchHero 12/13/21 1:31:48 PM #6:	Uh... yup --- GF, a veritable utopia where pro-LGBT posts are deleted. I considered becoming an FBI agent, or just a judge, in college but ended up writing stories/poems. <cite>ArchHero posted [p:960879601] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Uh... yup </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/13/21 1:32:08 PM #7:	Yes, because I'm not an idiot. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:960879613] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Yes, because I'm not an idiot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Steffenfield 12/13/21 1:32:46 PM #8:	Of course. Education not even required on this. <cite>Steffenfield posted [p:960879630] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Of course. Education not even required on this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 12/13/21 1:39:11 PM #9:	Yes, of course they do. In the same sense that seatbelts work - we still put airbags in cars because neither work perfectly, but combined (along with other measures like speed limits and the way we design traffic flows, intersections, etc.) their use will reduce harmful outcomes. This is more or less how Layers of Protection Analysis works in hazardous industries like refineries, any plants where hazardous materials are manufactured or handled, chemical processing facilities, etc. --- An Injury to One is an Injury to All https://iww.org/ <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:960879807] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Yes, of course they do. In the same sense that seatbelts work - we still put airbags in cars because neither work perfectly, but combined (along with other measures like speed limits and the way we design traffic flows, intersections, etc.) their use will reduce harmful outcomes. This is more or less how Layers of Protection Analysis works in hazardous industries like refineries, any plants where hazardous materials are manufactured or handled, chemical processing facilities, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Funkydog 12/13/21 1:41:44 PM #11:	Cocytus posted... You can still have an opinion on something scientific. That's how ideas are born. What's your opinion on drinking bleach? Should we let people discuss and voice support for it even if we know the dangers? --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:960879857] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted...</cite> <quote> You can still have an opinion on something scientific. That's how ideas are born. </quote> What's your opinion on drinking bleach? Should we let people discuss and voice support for it even if we know the dangers?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:43:41 PM #12:	See, you guys say it's so obvious, but 36%+ of respondents say it's just yourself, and the rest say yourself and others. So which is it, being as obvious as it is? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960879907] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>See, you guys say it's so obvious, but 36%+ of respondents say it's just yourself, and the rest say yourself and others. So which is it, being as obvious as it is? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:44:36 PM #13:	Funkydog posted... What's your opinion on drinking bleach? What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960879937] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Funkydog posted... </cite> <quote>What's your opinion on drinking bleach?</quote>What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/13/21 1:45:46 PM #14:	TC, what are you trying to get at? --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:960879974] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>TC, what are you trying to get at? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NecroFoul99 12/13/21 1:46:14 PM #15:	Catching a cold was a normal occurrence for me at least a couple times a year before I started wearing my mask. I haven't had a cold since I started wearing one. I really don't mind them all that much. --- If you have to lie to make your point, then you're just a liar who has no point. <cite>NecroFoul99 posted [p:960879989] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Catching a cold was a normal occurrence for me at least a couple times a year before I started wearing my mask. I haven't had a cold since I started wearing one. I really don't mind them all that much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:46:34 PM #16:	Solar_Crimson posted... TC, what are you trying to get at? Just exploring ideas. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960880000] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted... </cite> <quote>TC, what are you trying to get at?</quote>Just exploring ideas. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 12/13/21 1:46:38 PM #17:	Cocytus posted... What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet? Those aren't the same. We're discussing two things that cause serious harm to people. Not two concepts which are utterly irrelevant for 99.99% of people. Please answer my question before you ask your own. Or continue to troll about covid/masks. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:960880004] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted...</cite> <quote> What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet? </quote> Those aren't the same. We're discussing two things that cause serious harm to people. Not two concepts which are utterly irrelevant for 99.99% of people. Please answer my question before you ask your own. Or continue to troll about covid/masks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterpug53 12/13/21 1:47:01 PM #18:	Cocytus posted... What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet? Hey look, it's Mac from Always Sunny's 'Science is Wrong Sometimes' bit, now 100% irony-free! --- Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read. https://imgur.com/eW67nT8 - Artwork by Wii_Shaker <cite>masterpug53 posted [p:960880011] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite> <quote>What's your opinion on if the universe is expanding or contracting, or if Pluto is a planet?</quote> Hey look, it's Mac from Always Sunny's 'Science is Wrong Sometimes' bit, now 100% irony-free! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sktgamer_13dude 12/13/21 1:47:10 PM #19:	Solar_Crimson posted... TC, what are you trying to get at? Hes just asking questions, why are you getting so angry? /s obv TC is basically asking do you believe in science, yes or no? --- http://i.imgur.com/jWVrg9U.gif http://i.imgur.com/g2efUtT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5dOwhaP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LVdqu8J.gif Go Cougs and M's RIP SMV 2/25/21 <cite>sktgamer_13dude posted [p:960880016] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Solar_Crimson posted...</cite> <quote>TC, what are you trying to get at? </quote> Hes just asking questions, why are you getting so angry? /s obv TC is basically asking do you believe in science, yes or no?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SparkClark 12/13/21 1:47:43 PM #20:	Cocytus posted... See, you guys say it's so obvious, but 36%+ of respondents say it's just yourself, and the rest say yourself and others. So which is it, being as obvious as it is? it's not obvious because your question wasn't specific to N95 or basic cloth masks. N95 protect you in addition to others, but "basic" or cloth masks are about protecting others. --- {;(~) otherwise known as Giant_Aspirin <cite>SparkClark posted [p:960880034] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite> <quote>See, you guys say it's so obvious, but 36%+ of respondents say it's just yourself, and the rest say yourself and others. So which is it, being as obvious as it is?</quote> it's not obvious because your question wasn't specific to N95 or basic cloth masks. N95 protect you in addition to others, but "basic" or cloth masks are about protecting others. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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EmbraceOfDeath 12/13/21 1:47:52 PM #22:	Cocytus posted... In your own personal opinion. Not to get political. FYI it's not an opinion. Masks work or they don't, but it's still either true or false. --- PSN/GT: BigDaffej <cite>EmbraceOfDeath posted [p:960880040] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite> <quote>In your own personal opinion. Not to get political.</quote>FYI it's not an opinion. Masks work or they don't, but it's still either true or false. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJPurple 12/13/21 1:48:25 PM #23:	Obviously. They arent 100% but its better than nothing. You can test it yourself. Exhale over your handnow do it with a mask on. You can feel the difference. The cloth is doing at least something. There is a reason mask wearing was completely normal in Japan years before Covid ever happened --- Eternal Grey <cite>SSJPurple posted [p:960880055] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Obviously. They arent 100% but its better than nothing. You can test it yourself. Exhale over your handnow do it with a mask on. You can feel the difference. The cloth is doing at least something. There is a reason mask wearing was completely normal in Japan years before Covid ever happened </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:48:38 PM #24:	Funkydog posted... Those aren't the same. We're discussing two things that cause serious harm to people. Not two concepts which are utterly irrelevant for 99.99% of people. Please answer my question before you ask your own. Or continue to troll about covid/masks. That was a challenge to the person asking me about if I think drinking bleach is safe. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960880063] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Funkydog posted... </cite> <quote>Those aren't the same. We're discussing two things that cause serious harm to people. Not two concepts which are utterly irrelevant for 99.99% of people. Please answer my question before you ask your own. Or continue to troll about covid/masks.</quote>That was a challenge to the person asking me about if I think drinking bleach is safe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchHero 12/13/21 1:48:57 PM #25:	Cocytus posted... Just exploring ideas. For what purpose? --- GF, a veritable utopia where pro-LGBT posts are deleted. I considered becoming an FBI agent, or just a judge, in college but ended up writing stories/poems. <cite>ArchHero posted [p:960880073] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite> <quote>Just exploring ideas.</quote>For what purpose? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Chortlez 12/13/21 1:49:42 PM #27:	It reduces the amount of droplets in the air so it certainly does something. But I recall the majority infections take place when people let their guard down and take off their masks to eat with their buddies in indoor restaurants. This is from back in 2020, I don't know if the current environment still reflects what was reported then. <cite>Chortlez posted [p:960880093] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>It reduces the amount of droplets in the air so it certainly does something. But I recall the majority infections take place when people let their guard down and take off their masks to eat with their buddies in indoor restaurants. This is from back in 2020, I don't know if the current environment still reflects what was reported then.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 12/13/21 1:49:44 PM #28:	Cocytus posted... That was a challenge to the person asking me about if I think drinking bleach is safe. ...You know that was me, right? But pretty obvious you're just sealioning about covid. Can you just get banned now? Thanks. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:960880095] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted...</cite> <quote> That was a challenge to the person asking me about if I think drinking bleach is safe. </quote> ...You know that was me, right? But pretty obvious you're just sealioning about covid. Can you just get banned now? Thanks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:49:56 PM #29:	Just for the record, I'm for masks and wear them. I'm also fully vaxed and got my flu shot. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960880100] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Just for the record, I'm for masks and wear them. I'm also fully vaxed and got my flu shot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:50:36 PM #30:	Chortlez posted... It reduces the amount of droplets in the air so it certainly does something. But I recall the majority infections take place when people let their guard down and take off their masks to eat with their buddies in indoor restaurants. This is from back in 2020, I don't know if the current environment still reflects what was reported then. See, this is a logical answer to a simple question. You other guys are having a freak out. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960880114] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Chortlez posted... </cite> <quote>It reduces the amount of droplets in the air so it certainly does something. But I recall the majority infections take place when people let their guard down and take off their masks to eat with their buddies in indoor restaurants. This is from back in 2020, I don't know if the current environment still reflects what was reported then.</quote>See, this is a logical answer to a simple question. You other guys are having a freak out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThePrinceFish 12/13/21 1:50:47 PM #31:	I think that if you're symptomatically ill, you should stay home. If for whatever reason you have to go out while coughing and sneezing, you should wear a mask. Otherwise I think it's stupid. --- Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. <cite>ThePrinceFish posted [p:960880120] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>I think that if you're symptomatically ill, you should stay home. If for whatever reason you have to go out while coughing and sneezing, you should wear a mask. Otherwise I think it's stupid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Korey 12/13/21 1:51:30 PM #32:	Lots of variable factors, like the type/quality of mask, secure fit vs facial hair, etc, but the overall koncept is a yes from me. Never worked a day without once since this started. --- https://i.imgur.com/PpxZDof.png \| https://i.imgur.com/xMGLcGE.png https://i.imgur.com/nsBw6Sy.png \| https://imgtc.com/i/sBYBaew.png <cite>The_Korey posted [p:960880141] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Lots of variable factors, like the type/quality of mask, secure fit vs facial hair, etc, but the overall koncept is a yes from me. Never worked a day without once since this started. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 12/13/21 1:52:31 PM #33:	Funkydog posted... ...You know that was me, right? But pretty obvious you're just sealioning about covid. Can you just get banned now? Thanks. Banned for what, asking a freaking question? Intolerant. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:960880169] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>Funkydog posted... </cite> <quote>...You know that was me, right? But pretty obvious you're just sealioning about covid. Can you just get banned now? Thanks.</quote>Banned for what, asking a freaking question? Intolerant. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ThePrinceFish 12/13/21 1:55:55 PM #35:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Golly, you can? I didn't realize that! Just kidding. --- Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. <cite>ThePrinceFish posted [p:960880277] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Golly, you can? I didn't realize that! Just kidding. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 12/13/21 2:00:10 PM #36:	SparkClark posted... it's not obvious because your question wasn't specific to N95 or basic cloth masks. N95 protect you in addition to others, but "basic" or cloth masks are about protecting others. This. I wear cloth masks, so I voted for "protect others", because I know it's not doing much for me, and I'm fine with that. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:960880387] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote>SparkClark posted... </cite> <quote>it's not obvious because your question wasn't specific to N95 or basic cloth masks. N95 protect you in addition to others, but "basic" or cloth masks are about protecting others.</quote>This. I wear cloth masks, so I voted for "protect others", because I know it's not doing much for me, and I'm fine with that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masterpug53 12/13/21 2:02:27 PM #37:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Don't waste your time, he's an adamant anti-vaxxer. --- Simple questions deserve long-winded answers that no one will bother to read. https://imgur.com/eW67nT8 - Artwork by Wii_Shaker <cite>masterpug53 posted [p:960880440] in Do you thi... [t:79808698]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Don't waste your time, he's an adamant anti-vaxxer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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