I wear an N95 daily and I get a lot of harassment. The lightest is random people on the street swearing at me, and the worst so far was a guy stalking me home to tell me my mask contained 49 heavy metals and cornering me. I am quite afraid for my physical safety at this point especially as also queer and self defense in this shithole is basically illegal. People constantly ask snarky side remarks about why I wear a mask, and it’s so tiring but at least I wish it was only that and I didn’t need to fear for my safety

  • AernaLingus [any]@hexbear.net
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    11 days ago

    First off, I’m really sorry you’re being harassed simply for protecting yourself and your community. I’ve heard some people say that decorating their masks makes people less likely to challenge them, since it becomes more of a fashion accessory than this stark medical device. I think the most common decorations for disposable N95s are mask chains, thin cloth covers, and rub-on transfers. You can also get masks that have different colors or even printed designs (e.g. these Wellbefore masks which are KN95s but have a headstrap option).

    • thirstyskyline [she/her, ae/aer]@hexbear.netOP
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      11 days ago

      People have become way more aggressive as of late, it’s ugh. I will look into decorations, thank you! Didn’t know they were still made or anything i use the draeger 1920 xplore headstrap n95