• CooperHawkes@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    I wouldn’t say I’m hurt. More embarrassed that I accepted a definition without further scrutiny.

    My philosophy is to always be learning. Sometimes trauma impedes it and a wake up call is necessary. So I appreciate your time and thoughtful response and will take this lesson as an opportunity to do better for myself.

    • Zozano@aussie.zone
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      7 months ago

      I wasn’t strictly talking about the definition of covidiot, I was referring to the virus’ transmissibility; indoors vs outdoors.

      There has been a lot of misinformation during covid, from both sides, and virtually everyone needs to accept that they were wrong about certain things.

      For example, I was forced to change my mind about the safety of the vaccine. I still personally believe most people should have been vaccinated, but we need to accept that it didn’t do what was expected.

      At the end of the day, Covid is a respiratory virus, and the consensus of indoors vs outdoors transmissibility had been reached decades ago.

      I appreciated the measured response, it’s rare to see people sincerely reflect on their beliefs so quickly without feeling condescended.