just when you thought you knew what stupid was

[rswyan]

Stupid is found all over ...

 

[RSR]

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Stupid has been found in Wisconson!

As someone who understands the science of masks, and advocates for their use, this is every bit as stupid as the first post that started this conversation.

 

[two_bit_score]

As someone who understands the science of masks, and advocates for their use, this is every bit as stupid as the first post that started this conversation.

I think people would not resist masks so much if they didn’t feel masks were forced on them. Fauci himself said they were a placebo. Sometimes there is value in a placebo effect.

 

[RSR]

I think people would not resist masks so much if they didn’t feel masks were forced on them. Fauci himself said they were a placebo. Sometimes there is value in a placebo effect.

Please quote where Fauci said masks were a placebo.

 

[CalG]

I have yet to see any correlation data that demonstrates that wide spread mask use has modified the spread of the flu virus.

I have seen many data plots that show an arrow to mark the date when mask mandates were imposed with NO positive resulting change in cases etc.

How would one accept the effectiveness of mask usage with such contradicting evidence. It doesn't make sense to me...

Bluntly, in the early days, grocery store workers were not masked (Fauci said to save the masks for hospital workers, iirc) Why aren't all the grocery store workers dead?

 

[Citydude]

There is more fake news on this thread since the copy and paste expert joined in. By bye.,

 

[Jstpssng]

I keep fire extinguishers in my house, truck, and tractor although I hope that I never need them. When I take my boat out I carry/wear life jackets, although I don't intend to sink the boat. When running my chainsaw I wear chaps, hard hat, and safety glasses although I hope that I never need them.
It took me a while to do so, but when I got into a store I put on a face mask for the same reason.

 

[RSR]

I have yet to see any correlation data that demonstrates that wide spread mask use has modified the spread of the flu virus.

I have seen many data plots that show an arrow to mark the date when mask mandates were imposed with NO positive resulting change in cases etc.

How would one accept the effectiveness of mask usage with such contradicting evidence. It doesn't make sense to me...

Bluntly, in the early days, grocery store workers were not masked (Fauci said to save the masks for hospital workers, iirc) Why aren't all the grocery store workers dead?

There have been scientific studies on this exact topic. See:

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/f...iV6Won6U7sJ56Dgyn5Kl_GAvxHGzsMpR181td9wrzNEqQ

Their conclusion:

"The study provides evidence that US states mandating the use of face masks in public had a greater decline in daily COVID-19 growth rates after issuing these mandates compared with states that did not issue mandates."

 

[MossRoad]

There have been scientific studies on this exact topic. See:

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/f...iV6Won6U7sJ56Dgyn5Kl_GAvxHGzsMpR181td9wrzNEqQ

Their conclusion:

"The study provides evidence that US states mandating the use of face masks in public had a greater decline in daily COVID-19 growth rates after issuing these mandates compared with states that did not issue mandates."

You are a patient person, however, I wouldn't be surprised if you get carpal tunnel from trying to explain this in scientific terms. I liked this guy's approach.

An article from a brewer.

Point of Brew: Dick and Jane explain coronavirus

 

[CalG]

Could you point out how that study reflects in the data example for one of the States used.
Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health

I realize .9% change in rate based on estimates from a model, can be difficult to discern ....