Posts by Lawrence Reed3

You mentioned you're sleeping through this—I've heard that's actually working for some people!
So, a buddy of mine was telling me at the gym yesterday about his younger brother's situation. Apparently, he and a bunch of his classmates got put into isolation because some virus popped up in their school district. Poor guy—he’s stuck stuck inside his house for 15 days now, while everyone else in the family just carries on with life like normal.
The thing is, their dad recently had surgery for cancer, so he's definitely in a high-risk category. But honestly, he’s trying to stay as chill as possible about the whole thing. He really believes that managing his own health is his responsibility, not anyone else's—and he'd never dream of being selfish by demanding that others limit themselves just to be around him. In his eyes, this whole circus should probably just end, because he doesn't think it's right to restrict healthy people just to protect those at risk. To him, looking after that part is strictly on the individual.

So, according to what the epidemiologists are saying—and I guess they know their stuff—you're actually allowed to head outdoors as long as you stay away from crowds and don't get right up in anyone's personal space. It’s just that the people actually enforcing these rules? They don't seem to get it at all—it feels more like they're just looking for any excuse to pad their pockets.

Paul White9 said:Well, obviously it’s boring. I've been saying all along that this isn't nearly the massive drama people are making it out to be.

It isn't really a crisis—well, maybe for some of the folks here who are starting to get on my nerves 😛 (and honestly, they're getting on mine too!)—but it just feels unnecessary. It doesn't sit right with me, and I don't see much point in doing it. I mean, if someone is actually sick, sure, stay home until you feel better! But if you're healthy? I don't see why you'd need to stay inside.
The thing is, from what I can tell, these self-isolation rules are being handled so loosely that they're basically easy enough to ignore anyway.

Paul White9 said:Oh, please. You haven't been in solitary confinement for two weeks. You have a phone, you have video calls, and you’ve got everything you need right there in your own house. You have movies, you have books. You haven't been suffering in isolation for fourteen days. Stop the drama.

Honestly, even just staying cooped up at home for three days in a row gets to me—so I can't imagine being stuck there for half a month! And the worst part? It's because of nothing. Just absolutely nothing.

gentlerider79 said:Honestly, yeah—I’d definitely agree that it could be quite a shock to someone's mental state, though I’m not entirely sure why anyone would find that surprising. Humans are social creatures by nature, after all, and we really do need that regular connection with others to stay grounded.

I mean, even if you aren't exactly the most social person out there, being stuck alone for two weeks—where you can't even go for a walk outside or just grab coffee with a friend—is a lot. Self-isolation just seems kind of pointless to me. Like, if you're actually sick, then sure, take a sick day from work, but if you aren't? I don't really see the point.

That whole self-isolation system—it might have worked at first, I guess, especially back when people were flying in from overseas and getting those specific mandates from health officials right at the airport—but honestly, it just doesn't make sense anymore. There isn't really anyone left to track all that, and they aren't even notifying people like they used to.
I mean, they probably can't even do it—they likely just don't have the technical setup for it. To me, getting a random call from an unknown number doesn't mean anything at all; it’s just a total mess if that's how they're supposed to be telling people they need to isolate.

Rachel Fowler11 said:Yeah, I get where you're coming from. It’s just... honestly kind of trippy, and actually pretty messed up, that you could be under some official quarantine order without even realizing it...

I mean, if you don't even know you're supposed to be isolating, how are you even meant to follow the rules?
Like, what happens if I get a call at some random time when I can't pick up? I miss it, and since I generally don't call back numbers I don't recognize, they can't exactly leave me a message.
If that happens, I'm not really worried about the fine—I could easily just file an appeal.

mellowskipper said:I was under the impression we’d receive some kind of official written notice in the mail.

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Me too—that’s how it used to be... you actually get something official in the mail. I mean, it's not like everyone is constantly running to the doctor or hitting up a CVS just to find out things on a whim. Maybe this guy was just worried about getting pulled over by the police, so he went to check? Personally, I probably wouldn't bother checking stuff out unless there was an actual formal notice sent my way.

crimsonranger3 said:Honestly, it’s a lot easier than the anxiety I feel whenever I see a police cruiser roll by. 😁

I guess you'd have a point there. It really isn't right when the authorities just drop the ball and fail to actually notify the people who are supposed to be under those orders.

crimsonranger3 said:Yeah, nobody notified me. I called just to be safe, because I didn't want to head down to the local pub if I was officially on the list.
I've been chilling at home for nine days now; I'm not looking forward to a tenth unless I absolutely have to.😁

I mean, you probably wouldn't have even had to deal with those nine days if you hadn't bothered calling! Since they aren't exactly doing their jobs, I guess there's really no reason for you to go out of your way for them either.

crimsonranger3 said:Jessm, I called my primary care physician on Friday. She mentioned she’d be writing the note starting from a certain date—not 14 days out, I think—through the 18th.
Now I’m stuck debating whether I should actually bother heading out tomorrow or not.😁

Wait, hold on—you were the one who called? So nobody actually reached out to you? Like, if you hadn't made that call, you wouldn't have even known? Honestly, if you hadn't checked, you could've just gone about your business without a single worry. That’s how it works—anyone could be stuck in isolation without ever realizing it! Ugh, well, hang in there for one more day. It's Sunday, so just grab some popcorn, hop on Netflix, and chill.

crimsonranger3 said:That’s what I thought. I called my doctor yesterday and she said she'd have the paperwork sent over by 6:00 PM.
Suppose for some reason that 6:00 PM deadline passes and I get pulled over during a routine traffic stop—will the police actually see my quarantine status when they run my info through their system?

So, did you ever officially find out if they actually put you on quarantine status or not?

George Long6 said:👍
Exactly. But trying to explain that to some people is a lost cause.
We should just tell everyone—IF YOU'RE TERRIFIED OF THIS VIRUS, JUST STAY HOME, and everyone else can go back to business as usual while wearing masks.
People clearly don't realize that this whole situation is going to absolutely wreck us—some will lose everything financially, others will struggle mentally... if this madness keeps up.
Just look back at Mad Cow disease, bird flu, swine flu... and what actually happened?
Nothing.

That's just it. If someone knows they have certain health issues, they should probably take extra precautions—at the end of the day, their health is their own responsibility, right? And if you've got family or close friends who are high-risk, then sure, be careful for their sake—but everyone else should just be allowed to live normally. All these masks, lockdowns, self-isolation nonsense... it's just too much.
At the end of the day, people are responsible for looking after their own health.

There really isn't any legal ground for those kinds of sanctions... I mean, there’s just no actual law saying someone has to report themselves to a doctor simply because they heard they were near someone infected. Especially if they only found out through unofficial channels—kind of like what happened with crimsonranger3.

I mean, why would anyone even bother seeing a doctor unless they were actually feeling under the weather?

crimsonranger3 said:Nothing.

The media acts like it’s the end of the world, while the people in charge couldn't care less. That's the real issue. 😁
To hell with politics. And to hell with the money tied to it.

So, yeah... basically nothing. You're on your own.
If they don't care about what affects you, then who will?

crimsonranger3 said:But those $2667 are looming over us...

No, honestly, nothing is hanging over your head until you actually get an official notice or a formal order saying you need to quarantine. I mean, if you haven't received anything, you shouldn't even consider yourself in isolation. Did you get a formal decision? Did someone from the CDC or local health department call you? Even if you go out and the police pull you over for a check, you can just tell them you weren't notified and had no idea you were supposed to stay put. If they try to fine you, just file an appeal or talk to them.
Okay, so, self-isolation—but only if there's an official directive from the health authorities stating the exact start and end dates. Without that, there’s no obligation to isolate. And without an official document, there isn't even a legal basis to hand out any fines.

crimsonranger3 said:I spent three days asking, and it didn't work.

My only real concern is getting hit with a "delayed" quarantine. Like, they tack on extra days because they were slow to implement the rules.

As for the ethics, I don't care. A mask is enough protection when you're just heading out to vote. Scumbags.

If a friend did that to me, I’d probably just unfriend them right then and there.
But seriously, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't give it another thought. If nobody is reaching out to tell you anything, then you're good to go. Just keep living your life and don't let it get to you—it's better for your own sanity!

crimsonranger3 said:That’s actually my biggest concern. If I’m being ordered to isolate, how am I supposed to know the start or end dates if I'm not informed? I tested positive around noon last Sunday, so I'm planning on heading out next Sunday around the same time. I'm worried about getting fined over a couple of days' difference if the paperwork isn't clear.

Yeah, if they want a contact list sent to the health department via email.

From a legal standpoint, I don't think you're actually required to follow any isolation orders unless you've been officially notified or handed some kind of formal paperwork. Honestly, if they haven't sent you an official notice or a signed order, they can't really penalize you. I mean, sure, they might *try*, but you could totally file a complaint, and I'm pretty sure a judge would side with you. So, personally, I wouldn't stress too much about it—I'd just stick to my plans and move on with my life.
As for handing out your Social Security number, I’m not so sure that’s the smartest move. Most government agencies can pull up your info themselves if they really need to. And look, if the contact is just a friend or someone close to you, you can easily ask them not to list you as a contact. That’s just what I would do, anyway—but hey, everyone has to make their own call based on what feels right to them.

crimsonranger3 said:I know they listed me because they asked for my Social Security number. But nobody has reached out.
It's been seven days now; is there any way to check if I've actually been added to the contact list?

Wait, they asked you for your SSN? I have no idea why they'd need that from you.