Covid Pandemic

[PortKells]

I listen to cknw

I like CKNW but I miss Linda Steele. Steele and Drex was awesome. My other issue is commercials on AM radio especially CKNW are just so long and annoying. Ok sometimes they drone on about bike lanes and similar issues but still...I wish there were more talk radio stations like it.

[Hound]

The problem with all news nowadays is there is no actual investigative journalism. It's all cut and paste from online sources. Also because many of these news stations are owned by these big corps who are clearly on one side of a political party, and they dictate what can be aired. It's not like the old days when John was younger.

[SouthSardiswx]

The problem with all news nowadays is there is no actual investigative journalism. It's all cut and paste from online sources. Also because many of these news stations are owned by these big corps who are clearly on one side of a political party, and they dictate what can be aired. It's not like the old days when John was younger.

Crystal radios.

[SouthSardiswx]

I like CKNW but I miss Linda Steele. Steele and Drex was awesome. My other issue is commercials on AM radio especially CKNW are just so long and annoying. Ok sometimes they drone on about bike lanes and similar issues but still...I wish there were more talk radio stations like it.

Drex wore out his welcome, although the shift is good 10p.m. till 2a.m. l catch it at work.
Although the same callers over and over, the format is loose and entertaining for nighttime radio. I do stream Coast to Coast with George Noory now that's entertaining.
I miss Al Davidson.

[SouthSardiswx]

I listen to cknw

I listen to CFUN, oh wait that contest doesn't exsist anymore.

[Hound]

This is interesting. Frighting...
Who do we trust?
https://twitter.com/Lukewearechange/sta ... 1381568516

[SouthSardiswx]

This is interesting. Frighting...
Who do we trust?
https://twitter.com/Lukewearechange/sta ... 1381568516

Wow! I told you to be concerned it's all to weird.

[PortKells]

The vaccines have done their job of keeping people out of the hospital. Yes a vaccinated person can spread the virus. I think that was always expected. But the more vaccinated people, the less the illness and the more we can get on with our lives.

I also find it interesting how he didn't specify his stance on masks. we know for certain that masks greatly reduce droplets from spreading, but don't necessarily protect the wearer. Why are we still questioning masks? If they don't stop your droplets then you're using a defective mask.

Most of his points were from the disinformation playbook IMO but that is one man's opinion.

[SouthSardiswx]

The vaccines have done their job of keeping people out of the hospital. Yes a vaccinated person can spread the virus. I think that was always expected. But the more vaccinated people, the less the illness and the more we can get on with our lives.

I also find it interesting how he didn't specify his stance on masks. we know for certain that masks greatly reduce droplets from spreading, but don't necessarily protect the wearer. Why are we still questioning masks? If they don't stop your droplets then you're using a defective mask.

Most of his points were from the disinformation playbook IMO but that is one man's opinion.

Agree, good point Kells.

[Typeing3]

The vaccines have done their job of keeping people out of the hospital. Yes a vaccinated person can spread the virus. I think that was always expected. But the more vaccinated people, the less the illness and the more we can get on with our lives.

I also find it interesting how he didn't specify his stance on masks. we know for certain that masks greatly reduce droplets from spreading, but don't necessarily protect the wearer. Why are we still questioning masks? If they don't stop your droplets then you're using a defective mask.

Most of his points were from the disinformation playbook IMO but that is one man's opinion.

Some terms today - like this one - are really in vogue.

Most of the time the intent behind the usage is likely correct but in some cases it's so obviously a clouded attempt at cracking down on "dissent"... i.e. other opinions, or those questioning data/the status quo, even if they can be backed/proven by stats or by other means.

[Typeing3]

Interesting.
https://mobile.twitter.com/NateSilver53 ... 3649396738

[PortKells]

Some terms today - like this one - are really in vogue.

Most of the time the intent behind the usage is likely correct but in some cases it's so obviously a clouded attempt at cracking down on "dissent"... i.e. other opinions, or those questioning data/the status quo, even if they can be backed/proven by stats or by other means.

I think it's in vogue because disinformation is in vogue. But you can call it something else if you like. The gentleman in the video is presenting biased information and half truths. " Masks don't stop the virus" has been disproven time and time and time again. So he goes intentionally vague because yes, masks don't protect the wearer. But that is not the purpose of the mask and hasn't been since day 1. It's to protect others. But he doesn't specify that because using vagueness is a tactic.

He sounds like a smart guy and I absolutely want to hear all sides but as with everything else out there, don't believe everything you see on the internet. Especially things titled in such a click-baity fashion. That's just one man's opinion.

[Typeing3]

I think it's in vogue because disinformation is in vogue. But you can call it something else if you like. The gentleman in the video is presenting biased information and half truths. " Masks don't stop the virus" has been disproven time and time and time again. So he goes intentionally vague because yes, masks don't protect the wearer. But that is not the purpose of the mask and hasn't been since day 1. It's to protect others. But he doesn't specify that because using vagueness is a tactic.

First and foremost, the primary aim of wearing masks is to protect one's self before others - yes, the consequence of mask wearing ultimately can protect others but I should point out that's also a vagueness tactic we see used time and time again.

Secondly, all masks aren't 100% effective - those that do come close (ex. n95s) are not in wide usage, with many instead wearing surgical or cloth... hence one could also accuse others attempting to deflect from this point of presenting similar "biased information and half truths".

He sounds like a smart guy and I absolutely want to hear all sides but as with everything else out there, don't believe everything you see on the internet. Especially things titled in such a click-baity fashion. That's just one man's opinion.

Completely agree.

[PortKells]

First and foremost, the primary aim of wearing masks is to protect one's self before others - yes, the consequence of mask wearing ultimately can protect others but I should point out that's also a vagueness tactic we see used time and time again.

Secondly, all masks aren't 100% effective - those that do come close (ex. n95s) are not in wide usage, with many instead wearing surgical or cloth... hence one could also accuse others attempting to deflect from this point of presenting similar "biased information and half truths".


Completely agree.

I should be clearer I guess. Cloth masks are mainly beneficial for others around you. N95s are obviously most protective for both parties but as you say those aren't as widespread. Now cloth masks offer some protection to the wearer, even if you get some virus it can lessen the viral load you get and give your body a better chance.

[Forrest Gump]

The official covid fatality rate is 1.16%,which is based on confirmed covid cases. But what's the rate of bc residents that died from covid ?
Answer : .035%
I haven't looked up the stats but my guess is that the percentage is extremely low compared to other diseases . Having said that I realize the very low rate is somewhat skewed due to lockdowns,restrictions,vaccinations,etc , but nonetheless that's a pretty low number, just sayin.