Relaxation of Restrictions, Part XII Read OP For Mod Warnings

MilkyToast · 21-01-2022 5:19pm

More seriously, though, I'll say roughly the same as I said last time we were promised restrictions were being lifted:

The onslaught of propaganda over the last two years has been immense. Unlike anything I've seen in my lifetime and unlike anything that's ever taken place in peace time in the West. Propaganda is used because it's effective. Some people may have more resistance to it because they are generally distrustful of authority as a matter of personality, and some may have more resistance to it because they don't consume much legacy news media. But many people have been scared witless through no fault of their own, and the onus was never on them to distrust their government and media and spent inordinate amounts of time reading through reports and studies to try and get at a more accurate picture of the situation—the onus was on the government and media, and they failed and whipped up unnecessary fear.

So be gentle with people who aren't quite ready to party like it's 2019. Don't be an asshole to anyone who's wearing a mask even though they don't strictly have to. Be prepared to take it slowly with your more cautious friends. Be understanding.

Nobody feels anxiety and fear out of choice, so if you're rooting for a return to 2019 behaviours, give the people who aren't quite ready a little time, a little understanding, and a little help.

is_that_so · 21-01-2022 5:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513018#Comment_118513018

It's not been mentioned but that doesn't mean anything. 6pm speech by Martin so you'll see then.

irishgeo · 21-01-2022 5:21pm

So do you still need to wear a mask going to the toilet in the pub.

Downlinz · 21-01-2022 5:24pm

Omicron can't be contained so there's no purpose to restrictions at present, glad to see they've recognised that with an immediate removal rather than a long and pointless phasing out. I'm surprised in that regard.

Who knows what's around the corner with Covid but folks should enjoy the relatively safe times while they're here. Long may they last!

Dr. Bre · 21-01-2022 5:26pm

My curtains on overtime for the last time tonight !

21-01-2022 5:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513044#Comment_118513044

No, of course not.

Martin is set to announce that two masks will be needed; one on the way to the toilet, and a second clean one on your return back to your table.

Cluedo Monopoly · 21-01-2022 5:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513066#Comment_118513066

What do you do if there is no toilet paper?

archfi · 21-01-2022 5:32pm

https://twitter.com/gavreilly/status/1484562555943145474

timmyntc · 21-01-2022 5:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513085#Comment_118513085

Use the outside of your mask to wipe. its fine to wear so long as you dont touch that side

timmyntc · 21-01-2022 5:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513091#Comment_118513091

great news - but the level of leaking to media in advance of an announcement these days is disappointing.

Might aswell livestream cabinet meetings at this stage

Housefree · 21-01-2022 5:43pm

Gonna miss it, only global warming to look forward to now

franciscanpunk · 21-01-2022 5:46pm

Im not concerned about Covid at all tbh, i think our restrictions have been completely over the top n govt have managed to allow nphet n the media to push an agenda, i would like to see all restrictions removed permanently with the option for any business\govt building to use masks if the want. i just dont believe the next relaxing of restrictions will be as quick as it should be or last all that long given what ive seen to date

_Kaiser_ · 21-01-2022 5:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513044#Comment_118513044

I doubt it.. it would make even LESS sense than it already does!

You will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with friends and randomers in the pub drinking away, but then need to put on a mask to push through the crowd to the toilet?

Just need the mandatory requirement removed generally. If some people want to wear one that's fine but everyone else should equally be free not to.

franciscanpunk · 21-01-2022 5:49pm

i think we all know his supporters dont work

Summer2020 · 21-01-2022 5:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118512836#Comment_118512836

Hopefully all those horrible yellow social distance stickers will be removed asap from shops

Beanybabog · 21-01-2022 5:53pm

I emigrated a few months ago (and in the midst of omicron wave here). I haven’t been homesick at all but right now I really really want to be there :-( the sense of excitement is something else. Enjoy your weekends!

CruelSummer · 21-01-2022 5:53pm

Woohoo!! Great news today coming in all round. What an awful two years.

There must be an investigation into the response and particularly the adoption of blanket approaches not taking into account age, health status, risk factors and others as time went on. This was not unique to Ireland and was a worldwide Western World response. Covid will be back in the Autumn and some minor mitigation measures may be needed. However really it should be treated as many other seasonal viruses from this point onwards.

Scuid Mhór · 21-01-2022 6:00pm

Good game everyone, it’s been a pleasure posting alongside you all over the last two years. We have got through the most difficult hardship globally since WWII. Whether you were in favour of government policy, worldwide response or general values and attitudes, or if it was enough to drive you to the brink of exasperation and despair, you have made it through. Well done. Be proud of yourself today and the society around you. Hopefully this will be the end and the next variant of concern will replicate the ending of the influenza, hopefully there won’t be any more pandemics in our lifetime but who knows.

Regardless of where we stand ideologically, we all made it through. In the words of Fitzgerald, “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

I hope we will all be a bit more kinder and understanding of each other going forward.

Special shout out to @is_that_so who was my main reference for anything covid related.

celt262 · 21-01-2022 6:02pm

Ole ole ole ole..

DLink · 21-01-2022 6:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513198#Comment_118513198

And work, and the airports, and everywhere else for that matter.

Be interesting to see if shops try to maintain the current requirements as a condition of entry to pander to the worriers, or if factories continue to enforce social distancing, masks, staggered breaks, covid screens on tables.

21-01-2022 6:07pm

Hurrah everyone! A wonderful moment is just fifty five minutes away. I seem to be breathing easier under this mask now we are fully back to normal.

Poorside · 21-01-2022 6:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513244#Comment_118513244

Shops certainly won't, I can see the screens staying though as they'll protection against colds/flu/ smelly breath

Quin_Dub · 21-01-2022 6:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118513260#Comment_118513260

Yeah.. I'd tend to agree - Shops etc. have spent money on getting those things fitted and won't just want to rip them down.

Like you say they are a general hygiene benefit and also provide some small level of increased security for the staff - Arseholes can't easily throw things (or punches) when those things are in place.

Staff might be happy to keep them.

21-01-2022 6:16pm

I was just in my local spar. The guys and gals working this evening are all college going age. The excited chatter between them and the big smiles that I knew were behind the masks gave me the best feel good feeling I have had in such a long time. 😊

Now, please, please, please open up respite so I can feel normal too.