[esotericn]

We're almost at 100 days since it was last legal for me to interact with another person in my own home - https://esotericnonsense.com for references.

The UK will have vaccinated at least 20 million of the most vulnerable on March 1, providing a high level of protection three weeks later.

From then, the virus becomes simply less relevant than our collective mental health.

Mourning together is better than just being in solitary confinement forever; it's a 100% chance of a mental illness vs. a ~1-5% chance of a physical illness.

March 23, one year since the beginning of restrictions in the UK, I'm done.

Social distancing indefinitely (until Autumn? 2022? 2023? ...) is something other people can do.

[alecst]

Man what makes you think we'll be social distancing for another two and a half years?

And what is this 100% mental illness vs. 5% physical illness coming from? Do you really believe those numbers?

[esotericn]

Yes, indefinite restrictions will mean that eventually everyone develops severe mental issues.

Change the 5% to whatever you like, it doesn't matter.

[distances]

I can deal just fine with the current mainland Europe restrictions. I can see my girlfriend, I can meet friends in video chats (and I do, multiple times per week). I definitely would prefer to end this distancing as soon as possible but I currently feel I could technically continue this indefinitely with very few ill effects.

[esotericn]

That's lovely for you. I hope you enjoy your video chats.

[distances]

I only commented in reaction to your wild claim of 100% mental problems.

[esotericn]

If you're happy existing with one other person and video calls indefinitely, then I consider you to be an obvious troll.

Nah.

[nicbou]

Citation needed

[sodality2]

>it's a 100% chance of a mental illness

...wut? That's ridiculous lol.