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by ekianjo 1691 days ago
> We can split hairs about what constitutes "long-term" and what doesn't,

Pretty easy to define. Long-term = chronic illness. There are tons of such conditions around. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, or even viral infections with flares that never go away for the lack of good cures. 1 year is nothing.

> too many people still refuse to follow that can spare many people from having to wonder if they will ever be able to smell again (or worse).

What a ridiculous position to have. You also have a simple way to avoid STDs, is to never have sex in your life ever again. If you want to avoid risks at all costs, you don't have a life anymore.

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> Pretty easy to define. Long-term = chronic illness.

Not that easy. If I'm unable to exercise for a year due to COVID complications, that is a major life changing event and has long-term impact. Does it have permanent impact on my health? Maybe, maybe not, but certainly enough that I want people to take this shit seriously.

> You also have a simple way to avoid STDs, is to never have sex in your life ever again.

Fortunately I don't have to, because we have condoms. Do you see where I'm going with this?