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My GF wants to go to the park
- Thread starter ExhaustedWalrus
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Why not talk to your GF and tell her that... hey we can go, but if it gets too crowded and lot of people, lets change plans while wearing all precautions
Eventually, is the key word here. It's way to early to be stressing about going to a park filled with people, I live in a small one bedroom apartment and am doing my part, others can do the same, really no excuse as far as I'm concerned.
That wasn't what you said. You said you either stay indoors or die and that's precisely why your post was called unreasonable, which frankly is generous. Id call it reductionist, alarmist bullshit myself.
Obviously I didn't mean you'd spontaneously combust, but you are putting yourself and others at risk for a walk in the park, which is not worth it IMO.
nobody in this thread is recommending anybody go and stay at a "park filled with people". You can be reasonable and rational about things without feeling like you have to become Ted Kacsinzky.
The way some of you sound you would think Covid could be transmitted by looking at another person.
Staying inside is always the safer option but I'm getting increasingly convinced that some people here are taking great pleasure that their preferred method of living (staying inside all day playing video games) has become some form of high horse from which they can condescend to others.
Mask, hand sanitizer and social distance and you should be fine. If it's too crowded, try another park or another day. Just remember to stay calm and follow the guidelines!
lol, that's not what you said.
Oh, it's definitely a thing on here.
Drive 2 hours toward outside the city from where you are. Bring 2 picnic chairs and insect repellent. Find a bayou or creek and sit at the bank with your girl and have some beer. Maybe bring a fishing rod too.
I know? I was answering his comment. I still think it's best not to go out, but if you absolutely have to for your health as he said, then a park isn't the only choice. I shouldn't have to explain how a conversation works, jeez.
Posts like this come off as really sanctimonious. It's possible to responsibly spend time outdoors without it being some immoral, selfish act.
User banned (5 days): low-effort fear-mongering, antagonizing other members
^ Same thinking that got us in this situation, people are dying by the hundreds if not thousands a day, stay inside.
oh god. Enjoy being needlessly miserable.
Again, find me any credible, medical professional who says going outside of your home for any reason, even for a isolated walk, is dangerous?
This right here.
It's like some of you people think your hermit way of living is superior now, so you have this asinine belief that people going outside SMARTLY (following all precautions and using common sense) are sociopaths who are selfish.
It wouldn't surprise me if you still spout this bullshit long after things calm down. Anything to make yourself feel good.
Let's go to the experts:
CDC
Going to a park or recreation facility?
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and wearing a cloth face covering to help protect others. Do not gather in groups, even when outdoors. Learn mo
WHO
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Staying active
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The experts say go outside for your health, be safe/cautious, and practice social distancing.
Let's go to the experts:
CDC
Going to a park or recreation facility?
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and wearing a cloth face covering to help protect others. Do not gather in groups, even when outdoors. Learn mowww.cdc.gov
WHO
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Staying active
www.who.int
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The experts say go outside for your health, be safe/cautious, and practice social distancing.
But a miserable poster on A gaming message board tells me I'm part of the problem if I do that! Who to believe!?!
I like how this place is supposed to be supportive of mental health...until it's not. if anything it's probably long past to me for this forum to start taking action when people spread straight out misinformation with the sole purpose of ignorant , alarmist fear mongering that has no actual basis in reality.
Let's go to the experts:
CDC
Going to a park or recreation facility?
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and wearing a cloth face covering to help protect others. Do not gather in groups, even when outdoors. Learn mo
WHO
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Staying active
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The experts say go outside for your health, be safe/cautious, and practice social distancing.
This should've been obvious. Let's all hold hands at the park, Era.
The point of contention was your claim that going outside at all puts you at risk of dying. Sorry, but when you make hyperbolic claims from the jump, the burden really is on you to explain your position. You can't say people should know you're exaggerating, as an excuse.
And experts encourage you to go out (yes, even parks) as long as you obey all the guidelines like a decent human being.
wow to all these panic answer.... first where are you from ? if there little chance no problem to go walk outside, mental healt is also super important right now, or if you are where there a pretty big wave of contamination, then you should stay home.
Be rational....that's all
I go on hikes every weekend. My wife goes to the park daily.
Wear a mask. Keep distance. If it's crowded or people seem like they aren't taking it seriously go home
There has never been a requirement that you never leave home. Shelter in place was about public safety. Keep distance. Don't go out for non-essential reasons. Every expert has said exercise and mental health are important
Wear a mask. Keep distance. If it's crowded or people seem like they aren't taking it seriously go home
There has never been a requirement that you never leave home. Shelter in place was about public safety. Keep distance. Don't go out for non-essential reasons. Every expert has said exercise and mental health are important
I echo this. Fiancée and I go out daily for walks and we maintain safe distances from people and people do the same with us. As long as people are not dicks about this, it should be fine.
The "Era knows best" gang thinks OP is going to a convention center shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of people.
1000% this and it's becoming fairly transparent if you spent time in Covid threads around here. people becoming alarmist and insufferable doesn't help anything.
Follow the normal guidelines like you would going to the store. Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart from others, and if it's too crowded find another park or walking trail to go to. You don't have to stay inside 24/7 if you are being careful.
1. Wear a mask.
2. Practice social distancing.
3. Avoid touching things unnecessarily, and wash your hands afterwards.
If you do all those things, I'm not sure how anyone could really fault you. Mental health is important too, and going to the park (and being smart about it) is a safe way to preserve your sanity and happiness
2. Practice social distancing.
3. Avoid touching things unnecessarily, and wash your hands afterwards.
If you do all those things, I'm not sure how anyone could really fault you. Mental health is important too, and going to the park (and being smart about it) is a safe way to preserve your sanity and happiness
That's all well and good, but as we've all seen that's not always possible due to other people. The first thing that pops to mind is the woman who coughed all over the bus driver, he was dead 2 weeks later through no fault of his own, the rules clearly state not to go out if you're showing symptoms, but she did, because some people are just assholes and you have to account for that. Just because you're doing everything right, doesn't mean other people are.