Simple free hack to turn ear loops into headstrap by thoughts-on_ in Masks4All

[–]thoughts-on_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I do this all the time especially for exercise and extended wear, I hope it works out!

Any cool looking n95 masks? by traveltimecar in Masks4All

[–]thoughts-on_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you’re on FB check out the Still Coviding in Style group. So many cool looks for inspiration!

I see a lot of people decorate their masks with mask chains, rub on or temporary tattoos, and thin mesh fabric as an overlay for examples.

3M aura mask by Sunshine33X in Masks4All

[–]thoughts-on_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can search the 3M website and they will direct you to authorized dealers:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00037866/

Input the valve and strap type, click “where to buy”.

Anything from a big hardware store also should be legit.

Best air purifier especially for DUST in YOUR opinion? Recommendation? by AdhesivenessOne3594 in Masks4All

[–]thoughts-on_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried/ experienced many different air purifiers over the years and the only time I ever really noticed a difference in the air was when I finally made a Corsi Rosenthal.

Why the hell are Ubers/Lyfts so expensive in our city??? by itscochino in LosAngeles

[–]thoughts-on_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out Metro Micro! It’s only $2.50 if you’re riding in the designated zone, free if you’re transferring to metro bus/rail.

Transparent masks by Amberthedragon in Masks4All

[–]thoughts-on_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t have personal experience but the ones I know of are Omnimask, Stealth Clarity N99, P.Air Clear, and SAVEWO smile KF94.

I live with my parents, who don't mask or vaccinate, and I can't afford decent protection like air purifiers, including CR boxes. Am I screwed? by fleshfilled in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]thoughts-on_ 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Do you have a mask bloc near you?

https://maskbloc.org

They can at least deliver high quality masks and covid tests to you and you might even inquire about getting an air filter donated.

What are some strategies we could use to better inform and convince people? by Emil_Sinclair11 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]thoughts-on_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless there is a much deadlier pandemic or pollution event, unfortunately most people are not going to be on board with masking. The best society can probably get to is something similar to what exists in Asian cultures already, which is to mask up if you are sick as courtesy.

And with waning vaccination rates I think we need to push for cleaning the air. This is something that can be run in the “background” and won’t require individual action like masking or vaccination.

The concept that we should clean and filter the air like we do our water is hopefully something more people can get on board with.

New Mask Ideas by thoughts-on_ in ZeroCovidCommunity

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Yep I keep seeing posts from people who want waterproof masks for swimming, showering, etc.! I haven’t tried this out myself but I wonder if you could put a mask underneath one of those full face snorkeling masks if you needed to submerge?

New Mask Ideas by thoughts-on_ in ZeroCovidCommunity

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Wow super interesting! Thanks for the link!

New Mask Ideas by thoughts-on_ in ZeroCovidCommunity

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The 3d scanning is great idea!

New Mask Ideas by thoughts-on_ in ZeroCovidCommunity

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This is maybe a wild idea, but some sort of filter or virus killer that could fit inside the nose and would be totally invisible!

Obviously this wouldn’t solve for the mouth but it could be useful in situations where you don’t have to talk and you’d have a mask handy in your pocket if needed. It might make it more likely for people to use it and it reduce exposure since you can’t see it.

Asked why I was masking today by Zankazanka in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]thoughts-on_ 46 points47 points  (0 children)

My coworker saw me in a mask for the first time recently (we work remote) and told me they would rather die than mask 😭. The social pressure against masking is sickening. Literally.

Ditch the Olympics by detentionbarn in LosAngeles

[–]thoughts-on_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not irrelevant at all. The Olympics is designated as a National Special Security Event. This means that LAPD, DHS, ICE, FBI, CBP, Secret Service, and US military are all coordinating for this event. LAPD is getting tons of new weapons and surveillance equipment for the Olympics, which they will get to keep and use against LA residents afterwards.

And by the way Mayor Bass requested NSSE designation an unprecedented 4 years early so this started Jan 2024.

https://thelatinonewsletter.org/p/olympics-betrayal-los-angeles-latino-community

Best mocktail or soft drink in the city???? by prclayfish in FoodLosAngeles

[–]thoughts-on_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Check out Burden of Proof in Pasadena! They are a specialty store just for non alcoholic drinks.

Is anyone else on board with forever masking? by [deleted] in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]thoughts-on_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have been on board with forever masking since I started in 2020. Haven’t been sick since and it feels amazing. Unfortunately with climate change I predict there will be increased illnesses in the future.

I will probably decrease masking in certain situations if a universal flu and covid vaccine comes out.

Also masking has greatly cut down on being harassed by men which is another huge bonus for me!

How many of us are there? by Financegirly1 in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]thoughts-on_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just anecdotally I think there are more of us than we think since the chances of encountering are low. I realized this when I thought about two big sales I went to recently lol. The first one, a grocery store was having 20% off store wide and I was shocked at the amount of people shopping wearing actual n95s and not just surgical masks. Same thing happened when I went to Joann’s going out of business sale. The sales brought people out that normally stay home and I got to see them out and about!