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20-09-2020, 11:53 AM
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Well said Fox
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20-09-2020, 01:06 PM
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Well said Fox
Thanks Paula.... And 'Hugs' readily accepted...
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20-09-2020, 01:14 PM
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I beg to differ .... my understanding was that many members said ' they would probably have done the same thing ' ..... that is to say, responded to someone reaching out for a hug. Someone who is grieving and upset.

If you think , as you claim, that that means some members here would wantonly or irresponsibly ignore Covid rules .... well, then you are maligning them without good cause.
How am i exactly 'maligning them without good cause'?

Convi-19 is a killer and there is nothing that people can use if they catch it. At least if people catch the flu there are some remedies out there that help alleviate some of the symptoms and pain but with Convid-19 there is NOTHING. As such I find it incredibly disheartening that I thought people who should know better (due to age and life experiences) would support hugging people knowing there is no cure or remedy if they was to catch the virus from the person they are hugging, or they give the virus to the person they are hugging.

How can anyone defend such behaviour? There have been numerous media articles where there have been family get togethers, mainly birthday parties and people have caught the virus. If your in your own family social bubble then yes, you can hug those within that social bubble BUT anyone outside it, even family members, no, no hugging because the risks are too great. You cannot defend such a thing.
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20-09-2020, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
I wouldn't go around hugging willy nilly while the virus is lurking, but nobody tells me whom to hug and when. I will follow the rules and respect others people concerns by not invading their space if they so wish. But I reserve the right to hug and kiss with participating humans should I deem it necessary.....

And just for the record........Facebook Sucks!...
Good on you, Foxy, that is how it should be! Now I am out of quarantine - you can hug me anytime you like!
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20-09-2020, 02:17 PM
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Hmm!..how many other People has the bereaved Person hugged before You ...Nope..too risky for Me..even if it was sexy legs Rab
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20-09-2020, 08:53 PM
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Good on you, Foxy, that is how it should be! Now I am out of quarantine - you can hug me anytime you like!
You're top of my list of potential huggers Tabby....Stand by to have the hug of your life......
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20-09-2020, 08:55 PM
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Hmm!..how many other People has the bereaved Person hugged before You ...Nope..too risky for Me..even if it was sexy legs Rab
Of course May, we are all responsible for our own health, and I respect you decision look after yours....
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20-09-2020, 08:57 PM
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Dodge, I can see you're going to go on and on about this.

Originally Posted by Dodge ->
How am i exactly 'maligning them without good cause'?
You're maligning them by saying ....

Originally Posted by Dodge ->
This implies that some members in here would ignore convid rules.
No one knocked or complained about the Covid rules on maintaining personal space .... members just expressed the opinion that they too might have reacted instinctively by returning the hug.

You seem to be treating them like some kind of social pariah or law breaker. Yes ... we all know Covid is serious and so we all follow the guidelines/rules/laws the government have implemented.


Convi-19 is a killer and there is nothing that people can use if they catch it. At least if people catch the flu there are some remedies out there that help alleviate some of the symptoms and pain but with Convid-19 there is NOTHING. As such I find it incredibly disheartening that I thought people who should know better (due to age and life experiences) would support hugging people knowing there is no cure or remedy if they was to catch the virus from the person they are hugging, or they give the virus to the person they are hugging.

How can anyone defend such behaviour? There have been numerous media articles where there have been family get togethers, mainly birthday parties and people have caught the virus. If your in your own family social bubble then yes, you can hug those within that social bubble BUT anyone outside it, even family members, no, no hugging because the risks are too great. You cannot defend such a thing.
Big sigh ... you haven't read a single word I've typed have you.
I'm glad I'm not your neighbour, that's all I can say. You must be fearsome , with a long lens camera at the ready in one hand and your mobile in the other on quick dial to the local police station.
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20-09-2020, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
You're top of my list of potential huggers Tabby....Stand by to have the hug of your life......
..... brace yourself tiger ....
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20-09-2020, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dodge ->
How am i exactly 'maligning them without good cause'?

Convi-19 is a killer and there is nothing that people can use if they catch it. At least if people catch the flu there are some remedies out there that help alleviate some of the symptoms and pain but with Convid-19 there is NOTHING. As such I find it incredibly disheartening that I thought people who should know better (due to age and life experiences) would support hugging people knowing there is no cure or remedy if they was to catch the virus from the person they are hugging, or they give the virus to the person they are hugging.

How can anyone defend such behaviour? There have been numerous media articles where there have been family get togethers, mainly birthday parties and people have caught the virus. If your in your own family social bubble then yes, you can hug those within that social bubble BUT anyone outside it, even family members, no, no hugging because the risks are too great. You cannot defend such a thing.
Covid is not a guaranteed death sentence Dodge, no more than any other illness if your immune system is compromised.
In essence then, you should never hug anyone, even without the specific risk of Covid hanging over us, if you fear death to such a degree....?
 
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