MaryAustinBooks, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963 An N95 is a lot more comfortable than long covid in any case.

angiebaby, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963

Mask discomfort < Ventilator discomfort

CatHerder, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963
I kind of like it in the cold weather. I've never stopped. Shockingly, I've also never caught it.

StillIRise1963, 5 months ago

@CatHerder Same. I've never stopped either. So far, so good. I haven't caught it either.

Give_A_Damn, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963
Yes, and no. I got some masks during SARS and remember feeling that I just couldn't stand wearing it for more than a few minutes.

Never had to find out as the virus was successfully squelched (presumably by people who wore the masks I found intolerable).

Not opposing mask wearing but glad that they have improved greatly since then.

StillIRise1963, 5 months ago

@Give_A_Damn At the beginning of this pandemic, I couldn't breathe in an N95. Now, it's not an issue. The 3M Aura is amazing. Doesn't feel like you have one on.

PamelaBarroway, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963 💯 agree. I do have to wonder how much of the grousing is performative BS to own the libs, cuz my 87yo mom & I still mask up 4yrs on & we frankly forget they’re on.

Also: I’m #masking with a KN94 (Korean N95 equivalent) in my damn home right now as the hub is quarantined in our bedroom with #COVID (he’s doing OK on Paxlovid). And my husband WHO HAS COVID likewise masks up when I bring him meals.

So. #WearAMask and get the #booster already, y’all.

StillIRise1963, 5 months ago

@PamelaBarroway I hope he recovers quickly!❤️

ricketson, 5 months ago

@StillIRise1963 There are some safety concerns that may fall under "comfort" in everyday discussion -- for instance, making glasses crooked or fogged.

StillIRise1963, 5 months ago

@ricketson Then, you're doing it wrong.