[Organizers] Re: Listserv dynamics

Oh! Darlene! Sorry. On Sat, Apr 8, 2023, 9:11 AM Chrissy Fowler via Organizers < organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Dear organizers, > > On a slightly different topic, when I read Darlene's post, I nodded my > head at this: > *I seldom chime in on things, though I lurk in the

[Organizers] Re: Listserv dynamics

Thanks Chrissy! I often feel the same as Deborah. ❤️ you! Mary "from Buffalo" not.  On Sat, Apr 8, 2023, 9:11 AM Chrissy Fowler via Organizers < organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Dear organizers, > > On a slightly different topic, when I read Darlene's post, I nodded my > head at

[Organizers] Listserv dynamics

Dear organizers, On a slightly different topic, when I read Darlene's post, I nodded my head at this: I seldom chime in on things, though I lurk in the background, due to people going on the defense or sometimes attacking. I am only posting so you have some information on what we are doing

[Organizers] Re: Listserv dynamics

Bravo/a Chrissy! So well said! Paul Rosenberg www.homespun.biz *Joy Through Traditional Dance & Live Fiddle Music* 518-482-9255 On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Chrissy Fowler via Organizers < organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Dear organizers, > > On a slightly different topic, when I

[Organizers] Re: Is it time to change our mask mandates?

Responding to Lisa’s question for data on other dance organizer experiences relative to policies about masks: See https://www.belfastflyingshoes.org for info on our programs, policies, etc. Our series resumed dancing outdoors in July-Oct 2022. When our monthly two-part public dance series

[Organizers] Re: Is it time to change our mask mandates?

Hi Mac, There are a few different issues with how you're interpreting those R0 numbers. The big one is that R0, the basic reproduction number , assumes an entirely "susceptible" population. That is, a population in which no one has any

[Organizers] Re: Is it time to change our mask mandates?

Becoming infected by Covid today is a lower risk to the individual than at the start of the pandemic. However, becoming infected by Covid is also an opportunity for the Covid virus to be transmitted to others, and to mutate. R0 is the number of people that an infected individual is likely

[Organizers] Re: Listserv dynamics

Thanks everyone. It is always reaffirming to realize others are dealing with the same thoughts and issues. I will work on being more responsive to things going forward. I’m not always the best informed person however I certainly have opinions from my 14 years of organizational tasks and

[Organizers] Re: Listserv dynamics

Yes Chrissy thank you so much for saying that. There are so many cultural differences in the United States. Being respectful and non judgmental is key for open conversation. It has been interesting to me to see the differences in how people are responding to covid, gender terminology etc.

[Organizers] Re: Is it time to change our mask mandates?

Thank you Mac - If one infected person will infect 5 more we are no where near going maskless. The risk of wearing masks is so much less than the risk of going maskless. I've been wearing the 3M VFLEX mask and it has the highest and easiest flow thru of any tried so far. A great seal and only