What do you attribute that to?

To clarify: Is that all politics(even news concerning the thread topic), or just the talk by some that has nothing to do with covid/the worldwide situation that is forbidden?

(i.e. Is anything news related to covid allowed or no?)

If it's the former, can't an exception be made just this once(For Corona related news-info only)?

(This isn't a normal situation, after all)

Yeah, covid-19 is exceptional and how on earth can you not be political around it as it attacks the very fundementals of all our lives? Anyway i have not been following too closely here so maybe some people are just over-stepping the mark.

Blame should come much, much later. We are right at the start of the chaos so probably better to focus on stuff other than blame right now? I have this interesting article looking at a possible origin for these kind of virus (beyond the bats and pangolins etc):

'Is factory farming to blame for coronavirus?':

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/28/is-factory-farming-to-blame-for-coronavirus

It's worth a full read. And just in case there are any auto-knee-jerk posts based on the title alone (without having read the contents) i will post just this snippet so you maybe read the article ;)

Some delved into pure politics(systems, countries, etc) for like 2 pages(20 posts per page setting)....most other posts have been ontopic and about the covid topic, though.

Since Lex hasn't replied back(I hope they will at least reply and answer my questions) I can only assume/hope that is what they meant.....as it is as you said: This topic isn't a normal one and this situation isn't a normal one, and also it(by it's very nature) will likely need to touch on some things GOG normally considers off limits on the forums in order to be discussed properly.

Agreed, though speculation as to the virus's origins can be interesting to talk about, I think(as long as people don't put blame on anyone/anything for bad reasons/in a bad way).

Thanks for that.....I will read it in a bit.

My cats have strange symptoms like cold or flu. And it is noteworthy, that first time ever, ALL of them got sick almost together. Coughing (not for vomitting hairballs like usual), weezing (not like when eating hastily), sneezing excessively very strangely. One of them has fever, even, while an older one lost its apetite completely and merely curls up in its nest-like box, not wanting to eat delicacies offered.

From what i see, people warn that pets might also get sick from that, or at least carry it without symptoms. I can do with putting distance between me and my babies, but are they really potentially dangerous for me? And if they have that nasty stuff, will they be able to recover later?

I don't know what it is. But my friend called me 3 weeks ago and said from 22 cats he had only 2 survived.
Which he said something about a cat plague.
Don't think they can give it to you but i really don't know.

First off, I am sorry to hear your cats are sick.....I recently lost one and know how it feels.

That said, I THINK cats cannot get this and you should be safe(so far i've only heard of dogs being able to get it).....though I could be wrong, so hopefully someone else can give you more info.

11 death cases here and 730 confirmed cases.

Just read that we need masks since everyone that talks basicly spits said a chinese. But we citizens can't buy any masks or disenfectants for hands since they are for medical people and they are always out in pharmacies.

I really wonder if every medical person needs a mask everywhere when there are no infected at those places.
I know it's good for precautions, but the masks are in high demand and are running out everywhere.

Thanks for posting, this is a must watch

30:19 :|

yeah, the WHO lied folks, you in fact do need masks. don't trust anyone anymore.

We (the younger generations who have not known any wars) have lived in abundance of everything, and have a tendency to take life for granted, we feel that we can be reckless because our knowledge of science and technology will eventually pull us through any dangerous situations.

The virus is driving me batshit effing bonkers. While the break from routine is fine, but the fact that I cannot move makes it a house arrest.

Watched a film 2 days ago. It's called all the bright places. If I am watching an adaptation, I avoid reading the book because screenplays often falter due to the runtime limitations of a film. Nothing can quite compare to the vivid richness of the human imagination either. The detailing is also difficult to convey over to film.

I was drawn to the film because of the female lead. She looks like a crush. In fact, the resemblance is uncanny.

I'm going to take a stab at clarifying this some. The line can be thin because governments have reacted directly to the virus.

-Delving into pure politics is not allowed. If you are talking about government policy and you aren't talking directly about the virus, then you should almost certainly delete that portion of your post.

Example: "Latveria is a repressive regime." <- Don't do this.

-Talking about the situation in your area, like surplus/running out of certain supplies, is fine.

Example: "Most staples are running out in my area, and I haven't had a tissue to blow my nose in a week, but we have potato chips!"

Example: "Stores are rationing supplies. There was a stack of toilet paper, but each person was only able to buy one package."

-Talking about the mood of the people is fine.

Example: "Everyone seems pretty hopeful/depressed here."

-Mentioning what the government has done may be okay. That said, this should be strictly informational. Do not pass judgement. Be very, very careful here.

Example: "The Wakandan government closed its borders." <- I'm not going to complain. I make no promises that a staffer won't object.

Example: "The idiot Wakandan government closed its borders." <- Don't do this.

Example: "Wakanda has always had closed borders, so I don't think that's virus related." <- Borderline. Safer to avoid.

-Be civil, be polite to each other.