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Off Topic Thread 4.0

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Clegg

awec wrote: »

Honestly just ignore it. There are a few posters in that forum doing their best to try and make everyone as miserable as they are.

I check every few days and the same posters are posting the same rubbish.

This is also good advice. I tried to stop entirely, but I find myself drifting back every so often. Not as much as a few weeks ago though. You're right as well. Same posters posting the same things and making ppl miserable.

Will give it another go to cut off completely.

Clegg

molloyjh wrote: »

Its also worth remembering that 85% of tests are coming back as negative too. Is the actual number of cases higher? Yes. But that's always, always going to be the way of it. It's just a reality that we cant test everyone in a short space of time. We're doing as good a job as can be expected and the real positive for me is just how seriously we as a society have taken the restrictions and been, by and large, really good at implementing them.

Seeing business reacting well to the situation has been very positive too. We're getting a roast pork dinner delivered tomorrow by a local chef that sounds unbelievably good! Hes a caterer by trade but obviously the need for a caterer is all but gone so hes adapting and doing a delivery service instead. And people are buying into that stuff and being really supportive and appreciative of the efforts of people like that.

The virus itself is a little scary, especially if you or someone you know is in the high risk category. But amid all that theres been so many positives too, in terms of people and how we've dealt with it all and in terms of the leadership we've seen throughout. This will pass. But the lessons and positives we take from it could make a really positive difference going forward.

This is a good post. Thanks Molloyjh.

I'm generally feeling better WRT my mental health. But I get down sometimes. These posts are a welcome pick me up.

I still worry when my family go out to get shopping, like they are right now for instance. But I remember that there's a high degree of compliance with the social distancing rules and everyone's being as safe as they can make themselves.

sydthebeat

awec wrote: »

Honestly just ignore it. There are a few posters in that forum doing their best to try and make everyone as miserable as they are.

I check every few days and the same posters are posting the same rubbish.

At least one particular tit got a weeks ban from it... Hopefully some more of the same to the other panic pornmunchers

awec

Clegg wrote: »

Yeah I don't follow it closely because it is bad for my mental health if I go through it page by page. Especially with the muck being posted. It's Journal comments section tier.

Honestly just ignore it. There are a few posters in that forum doing their best to try and make everyone as miserable as they are.

I check every few days and the same posters are posting the same rubbish.

[Deleted User]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlWI3gUQlo

Stheno

Zzippy wrote: »

What's he done now?

Eh well last night the cdc recommended people wear masks and he said he wouldn't as basically it wouldn't look good in the Oval office

Then he'd a screaming match with a few reporters about the federal stockpile and how it will be used, followed by a tantrum when he was asked where Fauci was

molloyjh

Clegg wrote: »

I've come to the conclusion that there is a minority of ppl in the Covid thread who are deliberately trying to spread fear and worry in others.

We know the testing numbers aren't high enough which is a problem. The number of ppl with the virus is higher than the reported figure. But they're completely ignoring the effects of this social distancing/quarantine in mitigating the spread.

Its also worth remembering that 85% of tests are coming back as negative too. Is the actual number of cases higher? Yes. But that's always, always going to be the way of it. It's just a reality that we cant test everyone in a short space of time. We're doing as good a job as can be expected and the real positive for me is just how seriously we as a society have taken the restrictions and been, by and large, really good at implementing them.

Seeing business reacting well to the situation has been very positive too. We're getting a roast pork dinner delivered tomorrow by a local chef that sounds unbelievably good! Hes a caterer by trade but obviously the need for a caterer is all but gone so hes adapting and doing a delivery service instead. And people are buying into that stuff and being really supportive and appreciative of the efforts of people like that.

The virus itself is a little scary, especially if you or someone you know is in the high risk category. But amid all that theres been so many positives too, in terms of people and how we've dealt with it all and in terms of the leadership we've seen throughout. This will pass. But the lessons and positives we take from it could make a really positive difference going forward.

Zzippy

Deleted User wrote: »

America is about to take a giant leap backwards. What an unbelievable mess.

What's he done now?

[Deleted User]

America is about to take a giant leap backwards. What an unbelievable mess.

Clegg

thebaz wrote: »

I've been quite active on the thread on and off - but would advice most, including myself, only go on it at limited times - most , including myself, are bored indoors, and it can eat up a lot of time, but usually I feal a lot worse after , ther is some good stuff ther, but a lot of people in including the medics are in the dark with this and still learning, but ther is no shortage of experts on that thread. B

Yeah I don't follow it closely because it is bad for my mental health if I go through it page by page. Especially with the muck being posted. It's Journal comments section tier.

thebaz

Clegg wrote: »

I've come to the conclusion that there is a minority of ppl in the Covid thread who are deliberately trying to spread fear and worry in others.

We know the testing numbers aren't high enough which is a problem. The number of ppl with the virus is higher than the reported figure. But they're completely ignoring the effects of this social distancing/quarantine in mitigating the spread.

I've been quite active on the thread on and off - but would advice most, including myself, only go on it at limited times - most , including myself, are bored indoors, and it can eat up a lot of time, but usually I feal a lot worse after , ther is some good stuff ther, but a lot of people in including the medics are in the dark with this and still learning, but ther is no shortage of experts on that thread. B

Clegg

I've come to the conclusion that there is a minority of ppl in the Covid thread who are deliberately trying to spread fear and worry in others.

We know the testing numbers aren't high enough which is a problem. The number of ppl with the virus is higher than the reported figure. But they're completely ignoring the effects of this social distancing/quarantine in mitigating the spread.

Burkie1203

pickarooney wrote: »

How does one read a Twitter thread exactly? Where does it start and end?

Look for tweets from Danny Boy

He totally schooled McKenna.

mfceiling

Did any of you watch The Line of Duty?

Just started season 3 last night and i have to say it's very good.

pickarooney

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Ewan McKenna absolutely schooled here. Cheered me up no end ... Its worth a read

https://twitter.com/Care2much18/status/1245896998760386566?s=19

How does one read a Twitter thread exactly? Where does it start and end?

stephen_n

errlloyd wrote: »

Anyone know where I can order yoga mats and dumbells for delivery to Dublin that won't be mad pricey (I'm willing to spend a bit if they're good). Feels like they all cost a lot more than they should.

https://www.mcsport.ie/ Or D8 fitness but I’m not sure they’re open

[Deleted User]

Neil3030 wrote: »

Cuomo is knocking it out of the park with his press conferences. Exactly the message people need, delivered in the most New York way you could imagine. "He's strong... my brother... not as strong as he thinks but..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU5L__SFWI8

The green screen is kinda funny

Bazzo

RIP Bill, truly one of the greats

Neil3030

Cuomo is knocking it out of the park with his press conferences. Exactly the message people need, delivered in the most New York way you could imagine. "He's strong... my brother... not as strong as he thinks but..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU5L__SFWI8

molloyjh

Another great gone. RIP

[Deleted User]

dregin wrote: »

Mine have already given up the ghost. Have these on the way: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OTYYY4

I dunno man. They're clearly slippers but they look problematically like shoes.

I could imagine .ak wearing them around town.

b.gud

Ah man I love Bill Withers really sad that he's gone.

If you haven't seen it the Still Bill documentary about him is great

swiwi_

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

At the time of this coronavirus pandemic...RIP Bill Withers

swiwi_

Deleted User wrote: »

Bumped into a very close friend in the park while I was out for a run. I went for the distance elbow-shake thing. He approached and patted me on the shoulder; kept saying its grand. I fully lost it. A month of pent up frustration boiled over. I don't like telling people what to do but he walked into that one. Mind blowing how some people still don't get it.

Well you said he was a very close friend...

Podge_irl

I've managed to strain my calf so now my bloody running is out the window as well. Hopefully it clears up soon or I'll go proper mental.

[Deleted User]

Bumped into a very close friend in the park while I was out for a run. I went for the distance elbow-shake thing. He approached and patted me on the shoulder; kept saying its grand. I fully lost it. A month of pent up frustration boiled over. I don't like telling people what to do but he walked into that one. Mind blowing how some people still don't get it.

errlloyd

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Slippers!! How old are you guys??

Man I haven't worn Jeans, Socks or a Shirt in weeks now.

Yeah_Right

Slippers!! How old are you guys??

[Deleted User]

dregin wrote: »

Mine have already given up the ghost. Have these on the way: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OTYYY4

I have a pair of those on my feet as we speak. A damn fine pair of slippers I must say.

dregin

Deleted User wrote: »

By the time all this is over I'm going to need a new pair of slippers.

Mine have already given up the ghost. Have these on the way: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OTYYY4