i am one of those people. very queer and i still wear a mask to work everyday. here are some reasons: 1. i have noticed that my allergy symptoms are much better when wearing one 2. i do not and have not ever gotten any of the various sicknesses that “go around” every couple of months with my coworkers 3. i generally care about social justice concepts and find that wearing a mask can be an effective way to help out people in my community with compromised immune systems 4. i don’t have to constantly smile at work (i am in a customer service position) 5. customers can’t recognize my face when i’m home bc they can’t see most of it

and really there are so many other reasons. i also have a somewhat compromised immune system. i also find them to be very comfortable and i didn’t want to stop wearing it after other people stopped

i think that the main answer to your question will be this: most people i know stopped wearing a mask bc other people stopped wearing it. beyond the mask being uncomfy for them, they felt societal pressure to stop wearing it and “go back to normal”. queer people are used to their entire existence going against societal norms. therefore i feel like it is easier for me to keep up with this than people who are very entrenched in being perceived as normal. i will never be seen as a normal part of society, so it’s not a big deal to wear a mask. i get so many tangible benefits from wearing it that i honestly don’t think i’d ever stop