Businesses like In-N-Out Burger are banning staff from wearing masks (unless they provide a medical note)

@luckytran

Considering the huge amount of harm masks has done to the deaf community, who rely on lip reading, and the excessive nature of mask wearing in general, I have to say I support this.

inb4: Obviously masks serve a purpose, particularly in a medical setting. But improper mask use (particularly all day use of the same mask and reuse) has the potential to spread disease as well. So even from the perspective of reducing the spread of germs its not a particularly good choice given the down sides IMO.

@freemo @luckytran

I generally support mask-wearing reflexively, but I appreciate your perspective

interesting & unexpected take - thanks for posting

@dannotdaniel

If your going to be responsible and wear it correctly and throw it away (or disinfect it) after a few hours.. then the deaf issue aside you are probably helping with disease. Im not against that.

My issue here is wearing a mask all day at a job isnt good since it is harmful to deaf customers and the procedures for masks require you to only use one for a few hours max, and since they are probably touching their mask all day long too they probably arent helping much anyway

Basically I have nothing against proper mask use, but be aware of the nuance here with deaf people and the effects of dirty masks.

@luckytran

@freemo @luckytran

I am not an expert on the deterioration details, do you have a favored link so I can check that out?

Thanks

@dannotdaniel @luckytran

Deterioration? Do you mean the fact that masks are usually intended to be worn for a few hours max?

@freemo @luckytran yes I would generally wear one for the duration of my time in the office, whatever that is.

I've been known to re-use them as well, and I might need to stop doing that at least.

So far, I've dodged this thing. Despite exposures - and I'm inclined to believe the mask didn't hurt here.