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Sharon Machlis May 18, 2024

What happens when you mandate masks at a conference now that most people no longer wear them but medically vulnerable people are still at risk because #CovidIsNotOver? In the case of #PyConUS, the conference sells out.

Why a masking policy? “Many of us and our fellow community members can’t attend without health and safety guidelines in place. We want PyCon US to be an event that everyone feels safe attending,” organizers explained.

Well done @pycon https://fosstodon.org/@pycon/112445571644276379

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⚠️ UPDATE⚠️ : #PyConUS 2024 is SOLD OUT. We had an unexpected spike in registrations just before opening the event today, and we've had to close sales of new conference passes. Some Tutorials are still available, prepaid voucher codes will still work, and if you didn't snag a ticket, online passes are still available at us.pycon.org. (Contact [email protected] if you need help.) We're thrilled to welcome over 2700 attendees to PyCon US this week! http://us.pycon.org

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Strypey May 19, 2024

@smach
> What happens when you mandate masks at a conference

1) It creates a lot of avoidable waste, as most people reach for disposable masks that aren't really effective in reducing transmission. See;

https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/@strypey/112464830184021821

2) It excludes neurodivergent people with sensory sensitivities, or subjects us to dirty looks or interruptions from mask zealots if we get exemptions

3) It makes the conference about as respectful of personal choice as making women wear burqa would

Great job @pycon

Strypey (@[email protected])

@[email protected] > just released this excellent 3 page flyer for healthcare on the Airborne Paradigm Shift of disease Note the comments about the disposable surgical masks most people still masking up are using; "Does NOT reliably protect against inhaling the smallest airborne particles and is NOT considered respiratory protection. Leakage occurs around the edge of the mask." The same applies to cloth masks.

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The disposable mask is the tinfoil hat of the left.