POLL Do you think it would be SAFE to go over to a friend's house?

[0388631]

What's avoiding the elderly got to do with it when any interaction expounds beyond your person and persons involved? Note the virus can be spread to close quarters breathing and speaking, especially if you have hard pronunciation depending on your locale. There is also risk of transmittance through intercourse.

I'd recommend you doing this if you must have an encounter. It's from Naked Gun, a brilliant slapstick in its day. You both need to find giant, human shaped condoms.

 

[michael9891]

Didn't Trump say the cure cannot be worse than the disease?

He tweeted it to.

If the cure is going to be worse than the disease for someone personally, maybe it's better for them.

Not throwing caution to the wind. Still wearing masks, avoiding the elderly, and so on.

This a specific case, not a general consensus.

One person who has been in quarantine (me), is going to be hanging out with one person who has also been generally pretty quarantined minus a friend or two.

And that's it! Not meeting elderly or middle aged people, nothing.

Stop keep going on about elderly people. Seriously, what's not sinking in with you?

 

[retta283]

Quoting an old friend of mine here, but "Bloke doesn't know not to meddle in things he ain't worth his salt in". You're not a medical expert, and you should be listening to your local authorities on this issue. Your possibly fictional, possibly real sexual "adventures" can wait.

There's really no point in continuing this thread, and I must recommend closure or Wastelanding it because this is turning into a circular argument with no possible result.

 

[throAU]

Didn't Trump say the cure cannot be worse than the disease?

Trump also said that this would just blow over and die out with the warm weather, that it's a "Chinese Virus", like it doesn't impact america or is somehow biased towards asian people (despite the USA having 2-3x the cases now) and was continually comparing it to the flu.

I think you need to stop listening to trump and start paying attention to what the global medical community say.

Irrespective of what is legal or not, you should be limiting contact to the bare minimum required. i.e., things you need to survive.

The longer people live in denial and keep spreading this, the longer this pandemic will continue, and the worse the impact will be. 3 days delay in strict social distancing now is worth 3 weeks of extra restrictions over the course of the pendemic due to exponential spread.

 

[Hieveryone]

Trump also said that this would just blow over and die out with the warm weather, that it's a "Chinese Virus", like it doesn't impact america or is somehow biased towards asian people (despite the USA having 2-3x the cases now) and was continually comparing it to the flu.

I think you need to stop listening to trump and start paying attention to what the global medical community say.

Irrespective of what is legal or not, you should be limiting contact to the bare minimum required. i.e., things you need to survive.

The longer people live in denial and keep spreading this, the longer this pandemic will continue, and the worse the impact will be. 3 days delay in strict social distancing now is worth 3 weeks of extra restrictions over the course of the pendemic due to exponential spread.

We could debate all day but I’ll tell you this:

People in their 20s are getting very impatient with this.

I received more invites from friends for “your place or mine” today than at anytime in the quarantine to just drink and hangout.

even my ex (yes, that one) was suggesting quarantining together just to beat boredom bc shes really having a hard time

My girl is Doing well but even she’s getting antsy.

My point is, from what I’m seeing on the ground, this quarantine is not gonna last.

people at Lower risk are seriously fed up

My prediction: young people are gonna start hanging out again, in the very very near future.

 

[Clix Pix]

We could debate all day but I’ll tell you this:

People in their 20s are getting very impatient with this.

I received more invites from friends for “your place or mine” today than at anytime in the quarantine to just drink and hangout.

even my ex (yes, that one) was suggesting quarantining together just to beat boredom bc shes really having a hard time

My girl is Doing well but even she’s getting antsy.

My point is, from what I’m seeing on the ground, this quarantine is not gonna last.

people at Lower risk are seriously fed up

My prediction: young people are gonna start hanging out again, in the very very near future.

Actually, it's not an age thing that is causing impatience and frustration with the current Stay-at-Home policies......that itchiness to get out and about has more to do with personality traits and such. Many people who are extroverts are climbing the walls because of this enforced staying at home while most introverts are perfectly content with hanging in with this current stay-at-home situation, as it suits the lifestyle many have already created for themselves.

My prediction: those restless people, regardless of age, regardless of temperament, who feel that they just HAVE to get out, to be with other people, etc., etc., will indeed eventually do so, will break loose, brushing off the current mandates issued by states and various municipal jurisdictions.... "LET'S PARTY, GANG!!"

AND, guess what, a further prediction: at some point a lot of those people are going to wind up in the hospital, too, wondering WTH happened, and, gee, will be surprised that they were not invincible after all. The saddest part of this is that not only the ones who decided to skip out on the mandates and orders from their state or local municipality will be infected and their families and loved ones affected, but unfortunately so will any innocent people whom they encountered along the way.

 

[Erehy Dobon]

A large number of people (regardless of age) breaking out of "shelter in place" protocol will likely result in an extension of the policy.

Choose wisely.

 

[michael9891]

@Hieveryone Serious question. Why do you start so many threads asking the most ridiculous questions? It's hard to tell if you're an attention seeker with too much free time, or you're simply not equipped to make basic decisions on your own.

A lot of people are fed up. Do you think anyone is enjoying this? Seeing lives, businesses, holidays, graduations, weddings etc ruined.

You do realise the more you, your friends and whoever else gets impatient & ignores what we're asked/told, the more tough the restrictions will become. And the more difficult you make it to climb out of the impending recession. It's your own future you're messing up.

Maybe if things get so bad and younger people (or any age) still ignore rules, they'll be vigilantes going around helping them see sense.

But hey, do what the **** you like. You will anyway.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

We could debate all day but I’ll tell you this:

People in their 20s are getting very impatient with this.

I received more invites from friends for “your place or mine” today than at anytime in the quarantine to just drink and hangout.

even my ex (yes, that one) was suggesting quarantining together just to beat boredom bc shes really having a hard time

My girl is Doing well but even she’s getting antsy.

My point is, from what I’m seeing on the ground, this quarantine is not gonna last.

people at Lower risk are seriously fed up

My prediction: young people are gonna start hanging out again, in the very very near future.

So what?

You lack self control? Are you allergic to or impervious to advice from medical experts?

I won't even comment on the idiocy of citing Mr Trump as an authority on anything.

Actually, it's not an age thing that is causing impatience and frustration with the current Stay-at-Home policies......that itchiness to get out and about has more to do with personality traits and such. Many people who are extroverts are climbing the walls because of this enforced staying at home while most introverts are perfectly content with hanging in with this current stay-at-home situation, as it suits the lifestyle many have already created for themselves.

Excellent post, and one which articulates something I have privately suspected about this; namely, that character and personalty traits and temperament are governing responses to these enforced conditions.

Thus, introverts - respective of age, are probably coping, and coping well - and are perfectly content, psychologically, and emotionally, (even if mildly inconvenienced) under these conditions and restrictions, - which mirror how many of them live anyway - whereas extroverts are incredibly stressed and frustrated.

And, yes, I agree wholeheartedly with both of your predictions.

@Hieveryone Serious question. Why do you start so many threads asking the most ridiculous questions? It's hard to tell if you're an attention seeker with too much free time, or you're simply not equipped to make basic decisions on your own.

A lot of people are fed up. Do you think anyone is enjoying this? Seeing lives, businesses, holidays, graduations, weddings etc ruined.

You do realise the more you, your friends and whoever else gets impatient & ignores what we're asked/told, the more tough the restrictions will become. And the more difficult you make it to climb out of the impending recession. It's your own future you're messing up.

Maybe if things get so bad and younger people (or any age) still ignore rules, they'll be vigilantes going around helping them see sense.

But hey, do what the **** you like. You will anyway.

@michael9891: Well said.

Leaving even weddings aside, there are deaths and funerals, which cut even more deeply at a fundamental and visceral level; my sister-in-law was unable to attend the memorial service for her father, while a close friend of mine is unable to visit his dying mother in a hospice.

 

[michael9891]

Leaving even weddings aside, there are deaths and funerals, which cut even more deeply at a fundamental and visceral level; my sister-in-law was unable to attend the memorial service for her father, while a close friend of mine is unable to visit his dying mother in a hospice.

Surprised I left funerals out of that list. It must be awful not being able to say a final goodbye to a loved one. Sorry to hear about your sister-in-law's father & your friend's mum.

I'm not going to tarnish all people in their 20's with the same brush, a good amount are doing the right thing and trying to encourage others to do the same. But while I'm concerned about my dad who's in the at risk age & has health issues, it's incredibly poor to see the selfish attitudes of some who can't put their social life on hold for a while.

It's sad, but for some it will take someone they care about being directly impacted by this before they finally open their eyes.

 

[Hieveryone]

@Clix Pix

The "lets party gang" isn't going to last another month I can tell you that.

For record, I'm still in quarantine. I haven't gone out (yet).

I'm going to wait till others crack and see what happens to them.

If they're out there living life without troubles, no way I'm going to just sit inside and watch them through the window (figuratively)

I know plenty of people in their 20s who went to beach on spring break and NOT ONE IS SICK!

It makes you wonder how serious this is for the young crowd, because I should definitely know at least ONE PERSON who has it but I don't. Not one!!

EDIT: I have read reports that the young crowd is vulnerable, but that's just through the media. How come none of my friends are? And that's a big pool or people who actually traveled quite a bit during the spring break time.

 

[michael9891]

@Clix Pix The "lets party gang" isn't going to last another month I can tell you that. For record, I'm still in quarantine. I haven't gone out (yet). I'm going to wait till others crack and see what happens to them. If they're out there living life without troubles, no way I'm going to just sit inside and watch them through the window (figuratively) I know plenty of people in their 20s who went to beach on spring break and NOT ONE IS SICK! It makes you wonder how serious this is for the young crowd, because I should definitely know at least ONE PERSON who has it but I don't. Not one!! EDIT: I have read reports that the young crowd is vulnerable, but that's just through the media. How come none of my friends are? And that's a big pool or people who actually traveled quite a bit during the spring break time.

They might not be sick, but they could have very easily had the virus without even knowing and passed it on to plenty of others. What's so hard to understand about that?

 

[Hieveryone]

They might not be sick, but they could have very easily had the virus without even knowing and passed it on to plenty of others. What's so hard to understand about that?

Right but I won’t be hanging out with old people so they’re not gonna get it! That is if I even get it which is a low chance given how careful I am

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Right but I won’t be hanging out with old people so they’re not gonna get it! That is if I even get it which is a low chance given how careful I am

Young people also get it, and some (otherwise fit and healthy) young people have already died from it.

 

[michael9891]

Right but I won’t be hanging out with old people so they’re not gonna get it! That is if I even get it which is a low chance given how careful I am

You just said lots of your friends went to a beach and none are sick. Oblivious to the fact they could have unknowingly passed something on to anyone of any age. And flying around the country as well.

Keep on telling yourself you're safe because you 'don't hang around with old people'. That'll make it come true.

 

[Stephen.R]

The "lets party gang" isn't going to last another month I can tell you that.

Samuel L Jackson has a message for you.

 

[throAU]

@Hieveryone Serious question. Why do you start so many threads asking the most ridiculous questions? It's hard to tell if you're an attention seeker with too much free time, or you're simply not equipped to make basic decisions on your own.

Why not both?

Also, give it a few months weeks, when somebody they know personally is dead, and the lets party crowd will pipe down.

 

[skippermonkey]

Hilarious. You criticise these selfish idiots who want to run around during a potentially fatal pandemic, and MF removes your post and threatens you with being banned. Gross stupidity is allowed, but passionate criticism of morons is frowned upon. Great. I guess I'm banned now.

 

[quagmire]

NYC( where you live) looks to be starting to hit its peak which is showing the success in flattening the curve with the social distancing and stay at home orders and getting the country past this pandemic quickly, and you want to blow that progress because you can't stand not being able to go out and party?

Bah.... Now I fed into this thread instead of letting it die.

 

[michael9891]

NYC( where you live) looks to be starting to hit its peak which is showing the success in flattening the curve with the social distancing and stay at home orders and getting the country past this pandemic quickly, and you want to blow that progress because you can't stand not being able to go out and party?

Bah.... Now I fed into this thread instead of letting it die.

I didn't realise he lives in NYC. Makes the question even more ridiculous considering he lives in the worst hit place in the US. Some people just want to tempt fate & learn the hard way.

 

[quagmire]

I didn't realise he lives in NYC. Makes the question even more ridiculous considering he lives in the worst hit place in the US. Some people just want to tempt fate & learn the hard way.

It would be fine if his decision would only effect himself. Sort of like how if a person wanted to decide to drive home after drinking at the bar and wrecking naturally, they were the only one to face the consequence. But sadly the DUI idiot always seems to survive while taking out the innocent bystander(s) who was at the wrong place at the wrong time....

The OP going out because of his irresponsible attitude will likely have the same effect. He will fine, but he still acts as a carrier and spreads it to others who are innocent in all this who are the ones to have the bad luck to have COVID effect them like they got hit by a locomotive.

 

[zachlegomaniac]

Hilarious. You criticise these selfish idiots who want to run around during a potentially fatal pandemic, and MF removes your post and threatens you with being banned. Gross stupidity is allowed, but passionate criticism of morons is frowned upon. Great. I guess I'm banned now.

I hope that everyone here stays safe and healthy at this time. I don't think it would be safe to, "Go over a friend's house right now," and all else implied in OP's OP. My original content (removed for being "off topic") was polite, succinct and relevant, which matches the rest of the content I've shared here over the past 12 years. Disappointing, but not very important - especially in light of the current circumstances. There's a lot of "chatter" out there and it's understandable because this is scary stuff.

Stay smart everyone so that we can all manage our way through this pandemic together. A sincere thank you to all the health care workers that are a part of this community, too.

 

[Hieveryone]

Well, there's no point in going out now because it's not going to be much longer until we can.

The curve is flattening from what I've heard.

There's a lot of light at the end of the tunnel; it's not going to be too much longer it seems.

My prediction, based on my friends, that people in their 20s are going to get fed up and go out may be wrong. I'm not sure that will happen anymore and here's why:

All my friends have pretty much just hunkered down.

There's still 3 of my friends who texted me just today to hangout, but last week there were countless basically asking "my place or yours" to get together and just drink and hangout.

It seems as though people have gotten used to this and accepted that everyones just chillin at home right now

 

[lostom]

Well, there's no point in going out now because it's not going to be much longer until we can.

The curve is flattening from what I've heard.

There's a lot of light at the end of the tunnel; it's not going to be too much longer it seems.

My prediction, based on my friends, that people in their 20s are going to get fed up and go out may be wrong. I'm not sure that will happen anymore and here's why:

All my friends have pretty much just hunkered down.

There's still 3 of my friends who texted me just today to hangout, but last week there were countless basically asking "my place or yours" to get together and just drink and hangout.

It seems as though people have gotten used to this and accepted that everyones just chillin at home right now

You may have some smart friends, might be worth trying to learn from them.

 

[Hieveryone]

You may have some smart friends, might be worth trying to learn from them.

No, these are same friends who went to the beach for spring break, flew in planes, and partied like rockstars, then fought tooth and nail to find a way to still hangout

But now it's capitulation haha