A Movement to Stop the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Post by arto » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:27 PM UTC

A Movement to Stop the Covid-19 Pandemic
staythefuckhome.com

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#2

Post by Gravityloss » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:42 PM UTC

Good idea. A bit unfortunate naming.

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Post by livealife » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:43 PM UTC

Very pleased to see developers trying to contribute to the community to their capacity. But, I am curious to know the impact of this #StayTheFuckHome movement.

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Post by tmountain » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:44 PM UTC

Great advice, but the expletive will limit its reach. Consider adding another alternate domain so that this can be shared with friends/family whom might find this offensive.

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Post by livealife » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:44 PM UTC

Gravityloss wrote: post #2

Good idea. A bit unfortunate naming.

They wanted to put it blunt. And hence such a name...

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Post by Someone1234 » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:46 PM UTC

Seems like focusing on blaming individuals rather than:

- Employers don't allow telecommuting.

- Employers with draconian sick leave policies.

- No paid sick leave for the majority of jobs (and or strict limits).

- Limited access to testing to know if you have Covid-19 (Vs. a common cold). Which is significant with e.g. Walmarts new policies which ONLY allow Covid-19 paid sick leave.

Ultimately we set up a system where most people lose by default, then we critique those people for their personal failings without a hint of irony.

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Post by hyperbovine » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:46 PM UTC

livealife wrote: post #5

Gravityloss wrote: post #2

Good idea. A bit unfortunate naming.

They wanted to put it blunt. And hence such a name...

"Blunt" just comes off as puerile. Why should I take you seriously when you talk like a teenager.

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Post by pgrote » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:46 PM UTC

Quick question ... wouldn't a more appropriate response be to self quarantine those age groups most at risk?

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Post by __ryan__ » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:48 PM UTC

livealife wrote: post #5

Gravityloss wrote: post #2

Good idea. A bit unfortunate naming.

They wanted to put it blunt. And hence such a name...

seriouslyjuststayhome.com is just as blunt and not as edgy/cringe-y.

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Post by quaquaqua1 » Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 12:48 PM UTC

hyperbovine wrote: post #7

livealife wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They wanted to put it blunt. And hence such a name...

"Blunt" just comes off as puerile. Why should I take you seriously when you talk like a teenager.

I would venture a guess that most (Americans) respond well to teenage-style messaging, given the number of people who voted for a man who made disrespect his mantra. Sigh