COVID-19: who’s going full doomsday prep on this?

[ualf]

Exactly.
Besides, this is all a giant hoax brought about by big dairy to distract everyone from coon’s rebranding.
Wake up sheeple.

Is that you Ron from Bendigo?

 

[Nambra]

"Karening" appears to be taking off. there's people out karening their own suburbs too, there was a dude that did greensborough (?) took him 9+ hours and 3500 odd m of elevation i think.

i mean yeah, i think the entire idea behind it to take the piss
i'd be unconvinced that its any more dangerous than running at the local park with 300 others, and its within the rules right?
However you look at it, thats wayyyy too much work and i say no still.

You google that Stravasshole and he's a 23yo artist/photographer - just another selfish millennial wanker seeking validation through his online presence. He should go take some photos in an ICU ward to find some perspective.

 

[franco cozzo]

You google that Stravasshole and he's a 23yo artist/photographer - just another selfish millennial wanker seeking validation through his online presence. He should go take some photos in an ICU ward to find some perspective.

and hes been riding regularly in lorne, brighton, and buller during a fucking lockdown for fucks sake

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[droenn]

To be faaaaaaaair, at 23 he's more likely a Z'er.

#leavemillennialsalone
#freebritney

 

[Jpez]

He had 2 and half hours worth of breaks. We have no idea what he did in those times. Did he use public bathrooms? Refill water? Order a takeaway lunch and coffee while sweating and panting and then sit on a park bench with others around?
It's entirely plausible that he had far more public interaction than 'Brighton Karen' (can't believe we have to specify which bloody Karen we are talking about) did when she drove to The Tan and then drove home.

I mean we're basically back to the 'can you drive to mtb destination X?' at this point, but the whole 'do the right thing' doesn't work when everyone's definition of the right thing, especially when it's as amorphous as 'social distancing', is so different.
If the above Karen had of driven to Chadstone, met up with a friend, shopped for 2 hours, grabbed lunch and then driven home no-one would have cared and we wouldn't know she exists. Go for a walk outside your suburb and your PE#1

I still don’t see what is wrong with riding in circles in your own neighbor hood with common sense. It is still within the guidelines. I know for fact Rotorburners in the lockdown zone have been putting in huge kilometre rides from their front door.
I think it’s the fact that he’s posted it to strava that’s ticked people off.

But in light of his Strava rides all over the state yeah he’s a cunt.

 

[Plankosaurus]

I still don’t see what is wrong with riding in circles in your own neighbor hood with common sense. It is still within the guidelines. I know for fact Rotorburners in the lockdown zone have been putting in huge kilometre rides from their front door.
I think it’s the fact that he’s posted it to strava that’s ticked people off.

But in light of his Strava rides all over the state yeah he’s a cunt.

also a bit rich poking fun at karen when you've been travelling to regional vic to play around. does he live in brighton?

the other fellas i've seen doing it appear to live in the suburb they've karened. i'd do it, but it seems hard so i'll stick to arguing on the internet.

 

[mike14]

I still don’t see what is wrong with riding in circles in your own neighbor hood with common sense. It is still within the guidelines. I know for fact Rotorburners in the lockdown zone have been putting in huge kilometre rides from their front door.
I think it’s the fact that he’s posted it to strava that’s ticked people off.

But in light of his Strava rides all over the state yeah he’s a cunt.

I've got no real issues with it. It's just interesting that while 9.5 hours out and about is 'fine' because he stuck to one postcode, other activities aren't because they travel further for a shorter duration.

Like many people I've always joked that "common sense isn't that common", what's been enlightening during COVID is just how far apart people's definitions of 'common sense' are based on how they've lived their life up until now. Really puts to bed the idea of the 'average Australian' IMO.

 

[caad9]

I've got no real issues with it. It's just interesting that while 9.5 hours out and about is 'fine' because he stuck to one postcode, other activities aren't because they travel further for a shorter duration.

Like many people I've always joked that "common sense isn't that common", what's been enlightening during COVID is just how far apart people's definitions of 'common sense' are based on how they've lived their life up until now. Really puts to bed the idea of the 'average Australian' IMO.

It is funny how the restrictions are followed to suit the individual. People interpret them differently because they behave differently

 

[herbman]

lol

 

[nathanm]

Colac abattoir workers’ quarantine blunder derailed virus fight

A devastating COVID-19 cluster in a small Victorian town was potentially accelerated by an alarming mistake.

www.news.com.au

According to the Herald Sun, workers were given a pamphlet by Colac Area Health on the advice of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Friday which informed them they were not considered to be “close contacts” and would not be required to isolate.

Nekkminit 47 confirmed cases within the staff and family and god knows how many still to come as the infected went about their business as usual in the town for weeks visiting everywhere from the local supermarket to the pub.

Jesus H Christ how bad are our states Departments of Health and Human services. They are so amazingly incompetent. Government departments that are supposed to be highly specialised and experts in the field can't do their job properly and have nfi what they are actually doing often just making it up as they go.

From the Ruby Princess, Hotel Quarantine and localised outbreaks no wonder the government has lost total control with Victoria and NSW looking to again follow suit . All governmetns are interested in is ass covering, blaming everyone else to save their own jobs. Not one person has put their hand up and said we made a mistake and are to blame.

yes selfish, moronic individuals are not helping the matter, but it would appear the greatest blame lies with the governments for their incompetence and inability to do what is inherit in their jobs, lead the people and make decisions in the best interests of all.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Jesus H Christ how bad are our states Departments of Health and Human services. They are so amazingly incompetent. Government departments that are supposed to be highly specialised and experts in the field can't do their job properly and have nfi what they are actually doing often just making it up as they go.

..... but it would appear the greatest blame lies with the governments for their incompetence and inability to do what is inherit in their jobs, lead the people and make decisions in the best interests of all.

First thing: 'Government' and 'Public Service' are two different things. Related but different.

Second thing: the public services of all Oz governments have been decontented massively over the last 20 years under the guise of efficiency and cost saving...most departments in both Victoria and NSW (and presumably, Tasmania) are operating at budget limits whilst also being understaffed. Many, many services are being outsourced and experience is being lost in all sectors.

Speaking for myself, I gave up my cushy 25 year public service career a couple of years back in Victoria after I realised that the last five years had been largely ineffective at delivering public good despite delivering a couple of million dollars worth of State and Federal projects... because all of it had to be outsourced to private contractors. My skills, training and experience meant for naught if all I needed to do a job was 'project management' skills...and not at a very high level.

So the fact that the public service is not performing to the public's expectations is hardly surprising...to me anyway. However, blaming that underperformance solely on the public service and the public servants is unfair... especially since you couldn't do their job any better than they do given how hamstrung they often are.

I'd also lay some blame at the meat works and their casualisation of their workforce. Low pay and unsecure work puts workers in the position of either working, losing income or loosing a job in the face of feeling a bit crook. It's not much of a choice and not one I'd like to face.

 

[ForkinGreat]

For fuck sake stop banging on about how Victoria is being treated badly. No one cares.

Each state has to work with what it has and get any outbreaks under control.

Given that it appears that many people are asymptomatic and that everyone is contagious before symptoms appear and how infectious this thing is it is damned hard to control. We just need to work on social distancing and being aware of basic hygiene, just like we were at the outset. We are all seeing attitudes getting more careless and cavalier and that will give the virus all it needs to keep spreading. As a whole we need to be mindful of that and take steps to minimise transmission.

The Victorian Labor Government gets shat on by Murdoch owned newspapers and Television. Victoria IS being treated badly.

Ruby Princess cruise ship spews out a whole load of infected people - Liberal party Gladys gets off lightly.

Some dumb cunt security guards fuck people in quarantine hotel - it's the end of the fucking world.

During 1st lockdown - Libs bleat about lockdown being too restrictive

When cases start rising - Libs scream blue murder about lockdown not being restrictive enough.

 

[ForkinGreat]

and hes been riding regularly in lorne, brighton, and buller during a fucking lockdown for fucks sake

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[SummitFever]

There's definitely a lot of self serving drivel being spewed forth at all levels from the insta-twats right through to the very top. Why do what's good the people when you can score some cheap political points.

Indeed, just read that Scotty from marketing thinks "that it would be premature to move to tougher restrictions in Victoria."

 

[moorey]

The Victorian Labor Government gets shat on by Murdoch owned newspapers. Victoria IS being treated badly.

Ruby Princess cruise ship spews out a whole load of infected people - Liberal party Gladys gets off lightly.

Some dumb cunt security guards fuck people in quarantine hotel - it's the end of the fucking world.

During 1st lockdown - Libs bleat about lockdown being too restrictive

When cases start rising - Libs scream blue murder about lockdown not being restrictive enough.

Hard agree.
On a selfish note, as someone who's wife is spending 12 hours a day caring for Covid cases in ICU, I'm sick of political point scoring, libertarian fucktards who think they know the constitution, and people who think it just doesn't apply to them.
I thought we had this nailed in Vic. The wife has spent every day for 4 months training/preparing for Covid, and treating every day in the unit like it was active, without having to see a case, and now its here due to the actions of a few fuckwits, and spreading due to the inaction of more fuckwits.
Anyone wanting to deny whats happening can come volunteer to work in nursing homes and hospitals if they are that keen.....on second thoughts, don't...they'll just become super spreaders in the community.

 

[SummitFever]

I really feel for people like your wife that have to be on the frontline of this nightmare. Hats off to all our health care workers.

 

[rockmoose]

also a bit rich poking fun at karen when you've been travelling to regional vic to play around. does he live in brighton?

the other fellas i've seen doing it appear to live in the suburb they've karened. i'd do it, but it seems hard so i'll stick to arguing on the internet.

Looks to me like he lives at Daddy's Brighton mansion, except when he chooses to live at Daddy's beach mansion in Lorne. But to break things up a little he tootles off to Daddy's lodge at Buller.

Which is all perfectly reasonable when you consider that, due to current circumstances, he can't get Daddy to fly him around the world to be his own man.

I think this poor chap needs our sympathy and understanding, not our derision and slander.

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[Labcanary]

@moorey absolutely agree with you.

I've just been in touch with a family member, who is a nurse in a Melbourne hospital, they said:
"This situation is so challenging. We're getting tired as a team and starting to fragment. Seeing people die with no one with them is heartbreaking. Yet people don't want to stay home. I just don't get it. If they saw what I'm seeing every single day it'd be a different story I'm sure."

Respect each other, appreciate our health care workers.

 

[moorey]

We’re lucky so far. Our hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. It’s manageable with small numbers, albeit still awful for those in healthcare and essential services to face daily

 

[Scotty T]

Nice living in the same postcode as Stromlo, if we had new cases and weren't allowed out. Not gonna count any chickens here before they hatch though, just gonna keep doing social distancing properly.