Should Masks Be Mandatory In Shops?

[@Adeseo]

Unfortunately, homeless people are already frozen out of society. That’s a whole different problem we absolutely need to address

[@ChillstoneBlakeBlast]

One must ask "Why is there homeless" and not "What can we do for the homeless". A homeless person has high amount of disconnections from society for him to remain homeless. Homeless people are generally unhappy and they probably do not know how to settle down in order to find a room to rent, afford food and basics nessecities and to have a job to be able to fund all of this. Maybe they do know how but just realize ends do not meet, hence they start assuming a person of power (typically the government) should intervene and try to help them out. The problem is that the government is going to need some funding to resolve these issues, which will create of feedback loop of goods and services to cost more, more people homeless and more people demanding help to stop being homeless. As cruel as it is to say, the way that I see it is that a homeless person remains homeless out of their pure volition. I have had friends that lived on the streets with no place to call home only just recently live in a much better situation than what I am currently living.

[@moonnn2803]

@@ChillstoneBlakeBlast that's really interesting, but I feel like some of the homeless may be poor to the extent where they are unable to afford proper clothing or healthcare to form better impressions during interviews?? which I guess will lower the chances of them getting employed and stuff maybe this doesn't apply to all people tho

[@theglassarrow_]

Many places wont hire people who are homeless, it can become a case of if you cant but a place for residence then no hire, even taking the idea of working at McDonalds off the table, the simple fact is its a cycle that is forcing people to stay in.

[@renderproductions1032]

Homeless people should get a home lol, but I would say there are too many townhouses and stuff being made here in the USA.

[@ChillstoneBlakeBlast]

@@renderproductions1032 Housing in the US is nearly impossible. Not many are building and most landowners bank of Selling one house than selling more than one, hence the huge prices. Apartment rental however is not hard at all unless if you live deep into the city

[@HermitFanimations]

If masks were to be mandatory, I hope they are distributed for very cheap or free. Some businesses might take advantage of the situation and raise prices even more. And that wouldn’t be good at at for the homeless or very poor.

[@adaynadir]

HermitFanimations Any kind of face covering works, like a bandana, so I’m sure they can sort something out. Ideally people who are struggling should be able to afford them or have them for free, and I know of a few companies who send them out for free already. I’d suggest to not buy from people hiking up the prices, that’s inmoral and shouldn’t be supported! Like the selfish people who bought toilet paper and hand sanitizer in massive quantities to sell it for a fortune 😣

[@HermitFanimations]

@adaynadir Absolutely agreed.

[@malcomthonger]

I totally agree, they should provide masks for those who can't access them!

[@Novstie]

Yes, this would be pretty great. Unfortunately there's a lot of things that people have been SCREAMING for the government to provide for cheaper or for free that just haven't been provided - But by the chance that it could happen, it would be pretty dang magical. Also for the second sentence, yeah, I largely dislike how businesses are so quick to capitalize on serious matters haha

[@Unvexed]

Where I live in Canada they have been giving out free masks.

[@alaric1845]

The way I see it is this: It's easier to breathe through a mask than through a ventilator

[@jasiumr6723]

I think that masks should be mandatory, but when someone gives an actual reason for why they can't wear a mask (these people actually exist), should be given a pass. My dad for example understands the risks of Covid, but when wearing a mask he starts to cough really hard, so he wears a face shield instead(the plastic thingy). If you can't wear a mask, you can at the least wear a face shield.

[@0topon]

good point

[@nuklearboysymbiote]

Yeah there are alternatives too! But many anti-mask people just don't want to put on anything at all

[@Sehtareh]

Exactly!

[@bespinguard33]

Props to your dad for putting others before himself and wearing that shield. Karens should take some notes

[@sakiafrfr]

People need to get used to the fact that this is a pandemic, not just some virus floating around our heads. People are dying to this and we need to take safety precautions, the face shield would be a great alternative for anti-mask people, what's the point of being stubborn against your own health?!

[@bruhcheese7493]

I'm on mobile so I apologise for any possible typos. I'm just gonna try to address a couple of points I've seen in the comments here. If I see more unreasonable arguments I might edit this comment to include those "Masks don't protect yourself" Correct! They protect everybody else though, so if everybody else is ALSO wearing a mask you will be safe. This is why you should wear one, to protect others, and as a side effect yourself. "Some people have conditions that don't let them wear masks" Correct! However, if you can't breathe through a mask you are probably extra vulnerable to covid, so you shouldn't be going outside anyways.

[@chiefdvm1671]

Yeah the mask's main purpose is to protect others. But that's the point, if you haven't been tested for covid you will not know if you have it or not. There are many cases where the patient is absolutely fine and is still tested positive for it. So, if you think that you are perfectly healthy and you are not needed to wear a mask, that is not correct. You will not even know who you are trasmitting the virus to.

[@sandwich2473]

That's the truth, Dairy Product.

[@nigeltrc7299]

What about people with anxiety/autism/sensory overload who cannot reasonably wear one but who are also not vulnerable to covid?

[@jonahjlee]

I have seen people say that wearing masks _does_ provide more personal protection than not wearing one, albeit marginally so.

[@jonahjlee]

@@nigeltrc7299In my opinion that is a legitimate reason, and those people do not have to wear masks. The idea is to have the vast majority wearing them, so if a small minority cannot, that's ok.

[@colebot]

Love that Xisuma always listens to others' opinions, and that he doesn't shut anyone out that disagrees with him, but politely explains his point of view

[@SurpriseTea]

Unfortunately, humans aren't particularly great at the "let's do the thing together for the mutual benefit" thing, and one of government's roles is to orchestrate that "let's do the thing together" bit to become a reality. Also, I think the bigger problem aren't the people who deliberately refuse to wear a mask for political reasons. I think the problem is in the people who just don't care. Negligence and ignorance are far more common reasons than the deliberate refusal that has some degree of thinking through.

[@N1ghthavvk]

All it takes for evil to win is for good people to stand by and do nothing.

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

It depends how good the government is

[@StickzYT]

Look at the Netherlands 😉 Our prime minister kept repeating every other day to us that we shouldn't be careful for only ourselves because young people may not become as ill as older people, because he kept saying that the humanity of the people came forward and I started hearing reasons for keeping to the rules like "I'm scared for my grandpa" and such. It can be done, if given the right stimuli

[@smokeeyreviews8517]

I like your opinion on this topic

[@AlphaC0re]

duh, it’s the correct one

[@audreyschraub4888]

I like the frase “ WeaponIze information” it makes so much sense

[@benb2746]

In my opinion if you are unable to wear a mask because of medical reasons then you shouldn’t be out in public at all, because if you caught the coronavirus you would be crippled by it because of your preexisting breathing problems.

[@widdershinnz]

Great point

[@charlotteice5704]

However, sometimes you can't just stay inside. And that is the reason why we who have no problem wearing masks should wear one: to further protect those who are vulnerable.

[@1PageAtATime]

And what about people with mental trauma related to masks that don’t have anyone to get essentials for them?

[@JagoDragon]

Let me simplify your argument... if you have a breathing problem, stay home and starve... There fixed it

[@benb2746]

Uber eats, home delivery, curbside pickup. People the options are there.

[@ataco9206]

Wearing a mask is better than being hooked up to a respirator

[@nickwilkinson5397]

Yes. The less than 1.89% of covid cases needing respirators. Those respirators that are proven to have no medical benefit....

[@OrangeSan]

"You shouldn't enter my house it's my home and I have the right to choose who enters my house" Firefighter: "But mam your house is on fire"

[@joshuacarre06]

I'm from wales and sadly load of pepole ain't following social distancing so I would say masks should be compulsory

[@veljkoadzic1734]

Anyone wondering, the video that X is refering to is by minutephysics and how n-95 masks work. Another thing I want to say, it's okay to be smart made a video debunking all of the arguments of anti-mask.

[@studies208]

Yes, you are completely right, but did you see the comment section in the debunking video? It's literally filled with Karens commenting links to baseless "studies" and trying to make points that don't make sense at all. It's so sad that Joe had to make a video where he explained everything so that even brainless people would understand, but there is still that many people who stubbornly refuse to understand the situation with Corona and why we should wear masks

[@studies208]

There is even a reddit community called r/FuckMasks where the same people are spreading misinformation. I recently lost the hope that those people will ever understand why they need to wear masks

[@veljkoadzic1734]

@@studies208 Karens here thinking they know more about biology from conspiracy videos than a guy with a PhD in biology

[@studies208]

@@veljkoadzic1734 Yea xD

[@veljkoadzic1734]

@@studies208 I think it's satire like r/banvideogames

[@TacoRat0]

In the US it has become politicized due to differing things said by medical professionals and the president

[@Sehtareh]

Exactly! Covid isn’t political. Sorry Betty that you can’t justify your incompetence with “iT’S poLItIcAl”

[@benb2746]

The problem is Trump keeps contradicting every bit of medical advice

[@malcomthonger]

@@benb2746 he has contradicted himself alot as well

[@BigMuskachini]

@@Sehtareh Covid is political and has been from the start

[@Sehtareh]

Big Musk Covid is not political. It’s the reason for a worldwide pandemic. People shouldn’t be worried about politics when trying to keep people safe

[@sophie918]

I personally think they can help. They don’t prevent every infection, but every little bit helps

[@aryanvora1042]

Around 7:15 , I think you saw the MinutePhysics video about N95 masks

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

In Belgium they are mandatory in a lot of places. In shops, in some cities their center or in entire villages. Also on public transport and on the entire esplanade along the coastline.

[@DarthMakroth]

My friend has sensory issues so he can't wear them, my sister also has sensory issues and also only drinks from plastic straws so when people campaign against them it's really unhelpful for her. I think if you can comply, then comply but if you can't that's find and you don't have to bully someone for it

[@carddu]

That’s a really good point. Some people cannot wear masks because or medical/sensory issues. If you have a medical condition where you can’t breathe out of the mask, then you probably shouldn’t go out into the public anyways. But sensory issues are difficult. People who have sensory issues where they won’t wear masks can be viewed as “Karen’s” and generally be viewed negatively to the public.

[@masterbeta1089]

true, also if your allergic to anything that a mask is made of (nothing comes to mind but still) then its understandable if you dont wear one

[@thebagel3426]

Darth Makroth there are always exceptions, but generally everyone should wear a mask. Plastic straws are bad for the environment, but they aren’t catastrophic and useless like other plastic things. If you can’t wear a mask, you shouldn’t leave your home. (Especially in the US)

[@nigeltrc7299]

@@thebagel3426 I mean masks don't really protect the user, if you can't wear a mask for sensory reasons I don't think you should stay at home any more than other people. If it's breathing related yeah but even then you can't expect these people to stay at home for the next year.

[@dysonsquid]

The difference is, things like sensory problems will be recognised. From the start of lockdown, there were alternative regulations for people with, for example, autism. At the start of all this when you couldn't drive to go somewhere unless it was absolutely necessary, those with autism could drive somewhere as long as the journey wasn't longer than the walk or similar. The more difficult problem is about the people with a trauma or other personal issues. You can't always put people into a metaphorical box through a diagnosis, especially not in that case, and as a result not everyone who 'can't wear a mask' can be identified by a diagnosis or a doctor's note. Edit: as someone with autism myself, there are many masks I could never wear but we've found some that work for me. Encourage them to keep trying out new masks whenever they can, and especially encourage them to stay inside if they really can't wear one.

[@johnnyb0yy968]

X, I love these videos. These one way conversations are really entertaining!

[@bigeazymc]

From what I understand about the N95 the material they are made of allows for the particles to "clump" together to keep them from getting through. As for the homemade masks and gaiters that people are wearing I assume they do not work in the same fashion as a specifically designed mask.

[@itstayaki]

I like to point out that in countries like Japan and Korea, mask wearing is super normalised. no one complains. If they have a minor cold, they just wear a mask. If it's cold, I wear a mask to keep my face warm. It should be normalised everywhere else too, especially because of covid-19

[@mauricestardddude8317]

Late reply While I don't think a full normalisation is good (I genuinely can't explain why, so I could very well change my opinion on that), I definetly welcome some level of normalisation Over here in Germany I have been urged to NOT wear a mask just cause I wasn't legally obliged to so I had to take off the mask despite wanting to ensure a little more safety (The situation was that we were waiting for food and you can take the mask off while waiting for the meal or eating, even though I believed it to be safer to keep it on while waiting)

[@PuncakeLena]

Before I wore a mask I was very concerned that I wouldn't like how it felt on my face. A concern that wasn't valid at all by the way. But I know of some severe mentally disabled people that can't do it. They just don't like it for whatever reason. I can't explain it because they quite literally lack the ability to talk.

[@alexbombbird353]

Its a sensory thing. I have high functioning autism and i used to really be bothered by certain things like that as a kid. Not nearly as bad as you are describing but its just like an itch that is so infuriating that all you want to do is scratch it and make it stop

[@PuncakeLena]

@@alexbombbird353 I have Autism too, and I've had a lot of problems with clothing in my past. Hence why I was concerned at first.

[@droycon]

They have been mandatory in my state for a long time now even tho the virus isn’t as common in my state

[@starlordz6111]

That’s probably why it’s not common

[@animaysons728]

I mean yeah I think they should be for safety reasons

[@ChillstoneBlakeBlast]

But what about the psychological and ethical issues to wear a mask? Even if the outbreak is over, What is stopping from every business to not continue wearing them because it is a "preventative" for disease?

[@PrinceKaladin]

I see it like seatbelt and speed limit laws. They're there to make sure the majority of people driving on the roads are safe. Sure it can be uncomfortable to wear a seatbelt and drive a little slower, but it keeps you and the other people driving on the road safe. Masks do the same, if people wear masks it keeps them and the other people they meet safe.

[@animaysons728]

Blake Blast interesting point! I think that right now, we do need to wear masks due to corona, but I hadn’t really thought too much about afterwards! I think that once corona ends, which admittedly may take a decently long time because of all that needs to happen for it to end, it will ultimately become normal to not wear masks. But, I don’t know, since we might have to wear them for so long that it becomes normal to do so. Honestly, I’m not really sure, and I don’t think I know enough about that sort of stuff to give a qualified answer. :)

[@animaysons728]

Aditya rao good point

[@ChillstoneBlakeBlast]

@@PrinceKaladin A seatbelt is much more different than a mask though. A seatbelt is extremely understandable, as you are inside the car while it is being driven with no possible way to get out safely until it stops. The seatbelt has very minor effect psychologically, as it is just a strap that keeps you in your seat if something dangerous hits the car. Meanwhile the mask is something that covers a person's face, A very important part for person-to-person communication. Cases of psychological torment have skyrocketed, with proof from various suicide hotlines spiking in numbers, the mayority of people generally unhappy and other negative behavior such as riots ongoing. People may be blaming these to lockdowns, but the mask may be at fault too. Humans as a species is very social and without a full presence of a person, facial expression included, will make someone's social ends not meet.

[@Pichu-ii9ws]

By title alone yes

[@ASonicSloth]

Can I ask why?

[@yourbeloved5251]

Your gonna be the person who gets 1.3k likes or probably more likes

[@fjtappedout4623]

Sonic Sloth because it gives people a feeling of safety

[@uniquename6925]

@@ASonicSloth because it helps keep the ones wearing the mask from spreading covid

[@DarthMakroth]

@@yourbeloved5251 if this was his main channel then ye

[@NtotheGMC]

6:15 the way the masks work is actually quite interesting. Yes the virus is quite a bit smaller than the holes in the mask, but it still filters it. The mask does this by having electro staticky charged "wires" (made from plastic thats why the quotes), that can attract small particles. This is why you shouldn't wear a mask again if it got to wet. Also the main point of wearing a mask is not to protect yourself from the virus, but it is to protect other people from you incase you have the virus and have no symptoms (yet). Any kind of cloth infront of your mouth stops water droplets, that are the biggest containers of the virus (some of it still gets through but much much less!)

[@guanchan2153]

I actually like the mask too. I made one out of an old t-shirt.

[@thisischris999]

In my opinion, mask it or casket

[@yourbeloved5251]

My mom says 6 feet apart or 6 feet under .. I agree with my mom

[@dominoot2652]

^^ I like these. they remind me of those slogans you see about seat belts or texting and driving. "Click it or ticket" "Stay alive, don't text and drive" Now we have "mask it or casket" and I heard Tabbes (yt animator) say something similar to the one @shelby_sheep 18 said: "six feet away or six feet deep"

[@sandwich2473]

That's a banger right there. Mask it or casket.

[@carddu]

these are some amazing slogans

[@dominoot2652]

Mask it or casket, whichever will it be? Sit the **** down anti vaxx here to spill the real tea.

[@pecoliky8793]

Regarding the masks breathing: I lived in dubai, went outside on 50 degree weather with a mask, had difficulty breathing but its still possible and my friend with asthma also wore it, so no you cant say it suffocates you.

[@the_doodle_dragon]

I feel like the reason the government feels the need to mandate masks is because of the people who complain and argue against wearing one. So the more people that arguing against it, they are actually just giving the government more reason to mandate masks. Does that make sense?

[@itaitocker]

Absolutely

[@whatTFisThis]

I dont like wearing mask for sensory reasons, but i wear them to keep others and myself safe.

[@pyrodynamics75]

Around 11:30 you talked about not washing your hands too frequently to strengthen your immune system I completely agree, it's not just good because of that, though. It's also partly because of the same reason why you shouldn't take too much penicillin, because bacteria and viruses can develop immunity if you're over hygienic

[@jbess04]

Go to your kitchen, grab a glass, and fill it with some water. Now dump it on the floor. Fill it back up with water and dump it through your mask. Your floor will take longer to get wet. The molecules of water are much smaller than the holes in your mask, but it still manages to hold back the water considerably. This isn't much different than how the virus works. My dad doesn't like to wear a mask. He had a kinda funny example as to why he thought masks don't work, he said "You wear pants, but you can still smell a fart. It just goes right through them, how is a mask going to stop the virus?" Well okay, grab a clean pair of underwear and smell them. They probably smell fine, but now put the underwear on and fart in them, you probably don't wanna smell them right after that. Why? Because the underwear caught some of the fart, even if a lot of it went through. No one is saying masks are going to prevent 100% of the virus from going through, just the same as how your underwear doesn't catch 100% of a fart. You're still not safe. The point is to do as much as possible to minimize your exposure. I think an important part of talking about these things with people, is to not be rude, or treat them with disrespect, but to talk to them and try to actually get them to understand. If you can get them to laugh or get them to be a little taken back by some odd statement, they might lower their guard and you might actually have a chance of getting them to start thinking about it differently. There's no way you are going to change someone's mind right off the bat, and even if you do, they probably won't admit it. You have to approach it with kindness and an openness to their ideas, otherwise you end up talking to a wall. Be a human to them, and talk to them like a friend, whoever it might be.

[@CyanTCH]

Hi X I wanted to say that your videos are amazing and seeing you talk about more subjects is super cool!

[@RomaNickel]

As a german, I'm already used to wear masks... Sometimes it annoys me, but generally I think it's good that everyone has to wear one.

[@serioustr]

7:00 the video he’s talking about can be found on minutephysics channel

[@NtotheGMC]

5:30 you aren't forced to wear a mask. You are only forced to wear a mask when you are in particular areas (shops or public transport). You can choose not to wear a mask in all other areas of life. 9:50 The government already dictates that we have to wear certain things right? We aren't allowed to run a round naked (in most places)

[@3rbeGamer]

Freedom doesn't mean you can hurt people

[@Ksd99]

Yes my mum works in a shop and apparently people just don’t care about social distancing

[@ricecake1228]

Masks here are made of home sewn cloths and so it sort of blocks front breathing while breathing happen in top to bottom flow and makes gas on glasses, but in these times there is NO WAY I AM NOT WEARING MASKS!

[@FoxBoi69]

i am not informed. did the uk not have this until now? in austria the rule gets reimplimented to wear masks in supermarkets. in public transport they have been mandatory since march

[@diamondpelel6291]

Short answer: yes Long answer: YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@ekayangtyler5592]

I believe the video xisuma is talking about is the one by minutephysics called "The astounding physics of the N95 mask"

[@jarnedewitte2496]

*in depth conversation about masks and politics* "you sound like dwight shrute from the office"

[@madafanz]

in the U.S. the people complaining about stores & restaurants not allowing them in baffles me bc we’ve always had the “no shirt/shoes no service” and people weren’t complaining then about their “freedom & choice” if people are too bothered to wear them, then they can avoid going out

[@Rolf97]

I personally have my doubts about the overall effect of masks as a reduction of spreading because of instances where cases of covid didn't slow down after a mask order went into affect, and also the fact that the mortality rate of covid is so extremely low now that it's hard to justify how some states are still locked down when the worst that happens to the vast majority is you stay home sick for 2 weeks or so. HOWEVER: all that to say that those are my reasons for having doubts, but I still wear a mask where I'm required to (at businesses, etc.) I may not like it, but I'm going to respect the wishes of the owners.

[@StiflingSky]

Karen’s in surgery after being put to sleep: Doctor: has mask Karen: *EXCUSE ME WHAT ARE YOU DOING*

[@kitchen6720]

i wear a mask every time i go outside, i believe they should be heavily encouraged, and mandatory inside populated areas like stores and public spaces. however, they should not be government mandated. my home state made masks mandatory, a $50 fine if you're not wearing one i believe, and i've only seen abuse come from it. a lady next door called the cops on me for not wearing a mask on my own lawn while i was tending to it. lucky for me, my parents were able to cover the fine. fines like these are ripe for exploitation, and may end up doing more harm than good. again to reiterate, i believe masks are important to wear, there is no situation where a person shouldn't wear one around others, but laws like the ones where i live aren't going to help.

[@dylanbrown3090]

Argument #1: I'm broke, I can't afford masks. Argument #2: wearing a mask fogs up my glasses so I'm as good as blind Argument #3: I'm not even in an area that's been affected by Covid Argument #4: this is a country built on the idea of freedom, forcing people to do things is the opposite of freedom Argument #5: I'm not in the at risk age range Argument #6: the virus has a death rate of 1%, so even on the off chance that by some miracle I actually do get the virus, there's a 99% chance that I'll be just fine So, why should I be forced to wear a mask??

[@Kentucky_Caveman]

Homie is spittin

[@matts1603]

Perhaps this will an unpopular opinion but I think some of the points are definitely valid. Masks along with other things like social distancing and working from home where and when available should be temporary but mandatory laws. During a situation like Covid-19 I feel too many people are whining about their precious freedoms being violated and acting like they're being oppressed when in fact it's for the benefit of the whole country. Seeing how these people behave makes me think back to my old history lessons, in one lesson I was told this: 'In WWII, during the blitz the British public decided that your house being bombed was not a good enough excuse to turn up late to work.' Now the validity of that statement is questionable I know, but if true why can't some people just put up with some minor restrictions that are put in place to slow the spread of the virus. It boggles my mind to be quite frankly honest.

[@James-zn8nz]

Wearing a mask is nothing compared to what doctors do. They wear scrubs, multiple masks, goggles, full coverings, and likely more. Do they complain? No. They are doing this for the general public and are the true MVPs of this pandemic. Big respect.

[@ori_05]

I really appreciated the way you handled the arguments on this matter.

[@George_M55729]

Both my parents are nurses and they both have the opinion that wearing a mask will not stop you getting the virus, but it will stop you spreading it to others if you have it. Therefore, my opinion is masks shouldn't be mandatory unless you show symptoms (just my opinion. my opinions are based on my research, education & experiences. different people have different educations and experiences, so they have different conclusions & opinions.).

[@zach8569]

U gotta remember u can spread the virus before you begin showing symptoms

[@baconjedi1489]

@@zach8569 exactly. plus a lot of symptoms are really common things like: a cough so its more simpler to just wear a mask.

[@robertcarson9169]

4:10 ish: in many small towns and communities, I have seen people handing out disposable masks, i think that most homeless could get a mask

[@alshade]

my glasses get foggy really fast and my mouth area get quite hot with a mask but I still wear one in the rare time I have to go outside.

[@wesleyhorn8571]

You should be wearing a mask if you go out in public. If you physically cannot wear a mask because of respiratory issues, you probably shouldn’t be going out and about during an active pandemic.

[@nicolaiebron5240]

100% agree

[@benb2746]

Agree

[@dontclickonmyprofilepictur8075]

This is the only thing keeping me sane in lockdown (interesting i think it should be a 🏥 thing rather than political)

[@cavemann_]

Short answer: yes Long answer: Definitely

[@Sehtareh]

I have said exactly twice in this comment section but, Exactly!

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

My cousins have bad immune systems because when they were really young, their mom insisted on all kinds of extreme personal hygiene and in the summer, they would be absolutely smeared with sunblock like you wouldn't believe it.

[@thattom]

My Nan has asthma same as me and we both wear masks to protects others

[@BareTuna]

One perspective I heard was someone saying that they didn't like wearing masks because they got really anxious, and it felt like they couldn't breathe. I think this reason makes sense because it would be pretty embarrassing to sound like you're suffocating in public. Perhaps some say those BS excuses (as mentioned in the video) in an attempt to try and make it so they aren't forced to wear one? Maybe those same people won't listen to the fact that you can breathe in masks, because if you could, it wouldn't be such a struggle to them? I think these people would benefit from an alternative type of mask. Perhaps something like a clear, plastic face shield (something I saw in this comment section) might work better for them. P.S. I'm no expert on anxiety, so I might not be exactly correct with some of my explanations.

[@Novstie]

I agree with you on the BS excuses thing. I believe those who use it as a politcal or "freedom" based argument are deeply afraid that listening to the mask orders and having their freedom "revoked"* could end in other pieces of their freedom being "taken away." *(i know, bizarre mindset but lets be real, most arguments against masks ARE fear based, as with many other things.)

[@nigeltrc7299]

I have mild anxiety and while I still wear one, its pretty unpleasant. I can imagine someone with more severe anxiety finding it almost unbearable, as well as those with autism who are extremely sensitive to things like this.

[@BareTuna]

@nigeltrc72 Sounds rough. I appreciate your cooperation with the mask thing even though I know it's difficult. I also appreciate the time to comment your input (both of ya). :)

[@billielotus4706]

I have autism and I really struggle with the sensation and it sounds small but it's bigger than people think. It gives me panic attacks and that leads to meltdowns which means I can't breathe anyway. I just don't leave the house unless I have to. :)

[@TheMasterBlaze]

I am a resident of the United States and have lived the entirety of my life in the state of Michigan. I have 0 problem wearing my mask. The only issue I have with wearing my mask is the fact that my Governor signed an executive order that mandated *masks be worn in commercial areas. Comercial areas can no longer assume people without masks have underlying health conditions. They must deny service and prohibit entry into the commercial establishment for not wearing a mask.* If you are found out and/or turned in for not complying with this order, you will be ticketed $500 by local police. The problem is this was an exectutive order by one person who was sued for behavior involving executive orders previously. This is an unconstitutional order. The masks aren't to blame. It's the politician. Edit:[Spelling Errors]

[@0topon]

We here in germany have masks mandatory in shops or schools as well as other things and we have very few cases and not a second wave.

[@justinmcduffey4620]

In the U.S we have no second wave... We never finished the first!

[@naadirqazi5513]

yes they should be

[@malcomthonger]

argument for?

[@devraj5946]

I think the reason the majority of people who are not wearing masks are doing so because they are afraid... afraid of things they dont know and to be honest the government is often portrayed as existing for itself rather than the people...and under that circumstances you are going to be more likely to listen to your approachable neighbour about these things rather than the govt . Also i guess those people are very stressed about the current situation and i dont it is right to expect humans under extreme stress to make rational choices. I think this reflects on a general distrust between the peoplee and their representatives . This pandemic has merely brought it out in the limelight... and you cant really blame people for distrusting the government as they often take decisions which are not in the best intterests of the public. The human element aside , i must say N-95 masks are a fine piece of engineering , they dont filter stuff exactly as a sieve does.. the plastic fibres in the masks are electrostatically charged , this means that small particles...even neutrally charged ones would come and stick to the plastic and the large particles will be filtered as they cant pass throug the holes . But medium particles is where the problem arises as they arent large enough to be blocked by the fibres nor are they small enough for the electrostatic attraction to be effective. And although the virus is tiny they are actually transmited through small droplets of water and it is these stuff the mask stops predominantly .furthermore if i recall correctly the fibres can lose their charge while washing or something that is why they arent reused i guess. I wish they were more people like you , who instead of ridiculing them (ppl who dont wear masks), is willing to understand their side and explain to them how these stuff work . They need to feel like they are in the loop too.

[@Novstie]

I ENTIRELY agree with you on that fear based idea.. Fear is a big motivator. And it's a lot easier to be afraid than to face the issue. An issue so big- it's gonna be scary. But it's in the end a lot more painful to dance around it rather than stare it in the face. The pandemic itself, and the disasters followed by it are built from all the energy that built up. It's all energy, with none that is coherently good or bad. You can see how it effects the people - the world is sick and so are they. And you can see how it effects the land. The world is sick, so it quakes and shatters. (many large earthquakes have occurred!) Being able to understand all sides and face something so large as this is a tough skill to learn. Young and old alike, it takes a lot, huh.

[@orena932]

What pisses me off the most is when someone enters a store without a mask and is asked to leave and they make a big fuss about it. Yes, you have the right to not wear a mask but the store has the right to kick you out for not wearing one and they can call the police on you if you don’t leave.

[@beefcake08]

The office reference at the end made my day!

[@Salty_Creamsicle]

Have you heard about Utah. I’m not shopping on Thursdays now

[@sebieripper]

yes i dont wanna die

[@carddu]

same

[@chillpickle6326]

Make this top comment

[@ruby_dragon4034]

I have a problem that isn't asthma where sometimes i have a hard time breathing the masks increased the chance of that happening but its still only happened twice, to stop it all i have to do is go outside and get some fresh air

[@jon_franklin]

7:00 Here X is talking about N95 masks specifically which are really good and the ones that medical professionals are using (if they can because there's a shortage). Just wanted to clarify that. These masks are on short supply and not the standard masks that people are wearing. Great video though Please why must I constantly comment 2 seconds before he explains the exact thing I was talking about 🤦‍♂️

[@vanceagher]

Yes, yes they should.

[@noahcoops6305]

yes, that is the correct answer

[@vanceagher]

@Yitzy Say what you want to say Karen but it's a small thing to do and barely affects me so why not wear one?

[@vanceagher]

@Yitzy I just wish the best of luck to you on that science career if this is your opinion on wearing mask, give me a list of pros and cons of wearing masks, the only real cons that you will come up with are that they are a little annoying to wear.

[@vanceagher]

@Yitzy Atleast spell transmission properly. Also, if you ask me the pros outweigh the cons.

[@vanceagher]

@Yitzy There is nothing wrong with having your own opinion, I'm just expressing mine.

[@SVoided]

I’m not sure about this change just because I’m the only one who can leave the house but I struggle to breathe out of them because of my hayfever. This is mainly because of my sneezing hurt my throat. Note I’m not anti mask

[@noelhann5262]

I’m in America where masks are already political, try not to do it over there.

[@StickzYT]

In the Netherlands we've been wearing them for a long time already and in Belgium they are also heavy on people wearing them everywhere. Though in NL we also have rules about not going outside when you're ill (I don't know whether they have that in other countries too, I assume they do either way its quite common sense I think). Our Prime Minister has set up a research council which said that the non-medical masks (medical masks are preserved for people in the field, which I find great, cause they need them the most) are not very functional and will let the virus through, though it will give a safe feeling for people and stop the virus from staying the the liquid drops in which they survive best. Therefore the government decided to make masks obligatory in close proximity cases such as the trains. In belgium they also made them obligatory in any and all public buildings/places such as malls. They went a bit overboard I think, because of the reasons that our prime minister did not do that and only held the 1,5 Meter distance rule. Because the masks give people a sense of safety they are more likely to break the 1,5M rule and then the COVID virus can still infect you because the masks don't stop them and the distance is so short. Another wave of infections is on the rise in Belgium, maybe for this reason maybe for another, but in the Netherlands we haven't had another wave since the start. Therefore I think that the masks should only be obligatory where no distance of 1,5M or 6 foot (I believe) can be kept, because they still stop the COVID particles from spreading out very far when someone sneezes, but in public places there has to be a limit for a certain amount of people in a building or mall or anything, that way people can keep a safe distance and not infect eachother as often. This has worked a charm in the Netherlands. (Again I am not familiar with all the rules in other coutries, so this might already be implemented almost everywhere)

[@AlvinBalvin321]

Short answer: yes

[@metanim1]

I have not yet worn a good-fitting mask, and as such, they all press down on my nose and make breathing through my nose near impossible. I know there are masks that will fit, but I have not yet found one. I also wear glasses and whenever I move my head stuff shifts and my glasses start fogging up again so I have to fiddle with everything for a good minute or so. I get sensory overload with smells and some of the hand sanitizers are literal hell to use, but I can't enter a store without. I have yet to ask if I can use my own, but I have a feeling they will say no...

[@metanim1]

Forgot to mention, I still wear a mask.

[@0topon]

I have the same problem with the glasses, but its all better than to be infected.

[@pcislocked]

it isn't? wtf I can't even go outside of my home without mask. even if you're at the street with no people, you have to wear a mask, or have one with you at least.

[@renderproductions1032]

I want to get other sick though, so then there are more cases and things die down quicker. I think we have too many people, and we should use this to our advantage.

[@adaynadir]

J Smith What? Are you Thanos?

[@renderproductions1032]

@adaynadir I am the Senate.

[@renderproductions1032]

Lol

[@mrnuthatch7004]

@@adaynadir chill he's just imitating most of the governers in the US

[@semisolaire5866]

In the states and i'm in agreement about wearing a mask in public. However it's became very political here and mask requirements are being used to oppress peoples rights such as the right to bare arms in some instances, and our ability to express opinion and share information. This varies based on state government here and is being used as an excuse to push many different political agendas without any correlation.

[@highoffmemes4454]

Wait where did they do that in America?

[@semisolaire5866]

@@highoffmemes4454 in Indiana and Michigan I know of being factual

[@swordsmangallade2616]

Because of some act in the US, people who are anti mask can say that they are disabled (they don't have to give any proof) and then they have the ability to not wear a mask in locations where it is normally required.

[@theturnshavetabled2769]

This is the 2nd sub channel in the history of best 2nd channels

[@McBruhOfficial]

Great love the vids xsumia keep up the great work

[@Kiterou]

We had mandatory mask-use in Germany from the lockdown and after that in shops and shopping malls. In the beginning, you had the odd person trying to be too cool for it or to argue. But we also allow shawls and those face-shields etc, as long as your mouth and nose is covered. So people with health problems can try out these as well. :) The people working in shops are also allowed to throw those out who don't wear any mask/cover. So they learned quickly to carry around a mask. And they sell really pretty ones now, too!

[@dominoot2652]

Yes, but I think that in turn that all public institutions should provide them if needed. In this case, it would be fair to heftily fine people for not wearing them, as they're putting people's health and lives at stake. And 'heftily fine' to me means $500+.

[@dtguitarplayer]

Here in South Korea, it is mandatory to wear a mask when riding the buses, taxis, and subways. Most shops also require masks to shop, while coffee shops and restaurants are different (since customers will take off their masks to eat/drink).

[@CarsKyle]

Could you link to some of the videos that you mentioned, I'm quite interested in learning how and why the masks work (the exact science behind it), as all I know currently is that they do

[@pcislocked]

in a nutshell, their function is not protect you, although they can to some extend but in this case, protect people around you as it significantly decreases the tiny particles etc. that will come out of your mouth that might carry the virus. I didn't watch xisuma's video yet but I think you're talking about these simulations about how masks help reducing the risk so I'll try to find some videos about that one.

[@pcislocked]

here you go: watch?v=P27HRClMf2U watch?v=aUuvzdjtphQ

[@CarsKyle]

@@pcislocked thank you for helping to educate people

[@pcislocked]

@@CarsKyle glad to help

[@pcislocked]

@@CarsKyle rules are kinda strict in turkey and im kinda confused about how it's more loose at the places like USA and UK, where healtcare system and overall fight is going rather worse than ours.

[@Adeseo]

Absolutely people need to wear masks

[@stephaniemilligan1067]

Just learn to love it. Find some positives. I see it as a new way to express myself, like a fashion accessory. Plus I can amuse myself making funny faces at strangers. Who doesn't like that?

[@glennnyss]

youtuber doctor mike said that even those extremely clean people still get the necessary dose of bacteria to stay healthy, it's impossible to avoid them. so it really doesnt matter how often you wash your hands for this matter. ofcourse washing your hands during corona is very important

[@smulan8992]

Also shops and businesses should sell them for cheap so everyone can afford them, like u said the more people that do it the faster this will be over

[@baconjedi1489]

The problem is there are'nt enough masks

[@DMadHacks]

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes

[@dpage446]

Long answer: Yyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssss

[@Kasaye1]

I live in spain although I'm french and camed in france for holidays. It shocked me at first when I saw that nobody wears them in france. (In spain you have to wear them anywhere) I feel like them not beeing mandatory everywhere is just stupid.

[@glennismade]

My concerns with forced mandating of mask wearing is mainly based on the inconsistency of the messaging, inconsistent enforcement and lack of scientific consensus on the effectiveness. I’m yet to see a single scientist deliver a complete explanation of the effectiveness. Pro or against. The risks of this for me are not the suggestion that they work or not, but lack of clarity, lack of evidence to justify mandating it through law. The biggest concern is the never ending shifting of the goal post. Lockdown, social distancing, masks etc. I also don’t believe it will end with this. I’m unsure how much the government’s of the world actually know and how much they really have under control. My other issue is, this is clearly going to effect our poorest and most economically at risk communities. I also can’t help but feel like it’s a little too late for masks and should have been considered sooner if implemented. Or at least measured and considered. Instead they were said to be ineffective and all of the sudden a total 180 on masks. If anything herd immunity is really our way out.

[@blackout_ct1013]

I disagree with most, not all, of what you said but I understand and respect you and your opinions :) love you X. (I really don't want to get all into why I disagree though just know that I'm not just ignorant I do have valid reasons just like the other side of the controversy)

[@nigeltrc7299]

Eh, very very strongly encouraged imo (like social distancing is). In my experience you get higher compliance this way. If you make it compulsory people just drag their heels.

[@metadragon7500]

“Just because you do research doesn’t mean you’re an expert” They probably got their “research” from the onion lmao

[@cmheik]

The particles are smaller and can go through the mask, but they can only be transferred through water droplets, so the mask can catch that.

[@imilkacow1143]

Disclaimer - - This is my personal opinion and it has formed from a small amount of information I've found and I haven't delved into the topic deeper at the current moment. Eventhough I dont agree with having to wear a mask I still wear it when needed i.e in shops ect becuase its quite simply the law - - I agree masks can help and are useful however what I don't currently agree with is the wearing of them by everyone essentially because according to some expirements done by others masks don't prevent you from inhaling the virus or exhaling it as most of it goes through the main 3 types of masks, as well as actually doing the opposite of what is intended as it makes you touch your face more often to adjust the mask which we have been advised not to do. ive tried to link the first video i watched on this topic ( no clue if it works or not :) ) the facemask topic is around 13.30 ----kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn6rqoaiedaji9lh- i think that its not masks , its facecoverings which include scarfs ect so as far as im aware as long as something is constantly covering your face its in legal? Also Xisuma masks are given out at food banks with the meals as well as foodbanks across England have started delivering food to people rather than having them pick it up (my source of info for this is the head of my comunities foodbank who told us about it because of our NCS charitiy project)