NicJan 2, 2023

If someone you're with is wearing a mask, don't ask if they want you to wear one, too. Just put one on.

Masks have become contentious and it's really uncomfortable to be on the side of asking someone to mask. Don't put someone in the position of feeling like they have to give you their personal health history to rationalize their request. Just put a fucking mask on.

#MaskUp #CovidIsAirborne

Show threadbook creatureJan 2, 2023
@Nickittynic I appreciate this reminder to keep a mask handy at all times. I don't mask all the time but it is really, really basic courtesy to mirror someone who does while you are with them. It was the norm in my neck of the woods (Massachusetts) for a while, but has fallen out because masks are fairly rare now.
Show threadNicJan 3, 2023
@bookcreature Masks are pretty rare in my area as well, but my family still prioritizes community care and common sense as everyday values. Please wear a mask.
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@Nickittynic I knew I'd get scolded when I posted, I did it anyway because I am hoping to foster conversations vs just these posts becoming a place to shame non mask wearers.
I do understand the other POV, though, I wouldn't tolerate bigotry in a conversation and drumming out people who admit to not masking always probably seems equivelant if you regard it as ableist. I get it.
Jan 3, 2023 at 4:47pmWeb
Show threadNicJan 3, 2023
@bookcreature I do appreciate you being willing to reply and be in conversation. I hesitated in responding initially because I'm truly not trying to scold folks who are at least willing to engage in dialogue - I know that's not helpful for trying to get people to change their behaviors. But there's not really a way to adequately express to folks how harmful these everyday choices are without it sounding like scolding.
Thanks for understanding.