historian said:

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Good for him!

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IowaBear said:

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br53 said:

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Delay it two weeks then play the top 16 teams by ranking.

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Problem with that is that it's not fair to the mid majors who make March madness what it is

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br53 said:

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It's not fair? Life ain't fair

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.



I also read that until contained, each person infected (health young/middle aged adults can have this and infect others for weeks, never knowing they had it) will infect 6 others. Gathering large groups around the country, then sending them off to other areas, seems like what you'd do if you were trying to spread the virus on purpose, not contain it.

I do think the tournament should have been played without fans, and televised/streamed for free. Load us up with ads, that's fine, but the risk is much smaller with only the players. That said, the players are going to be sweating, touching, so if even 1 player has it, everyone on both teams would get it, and again, probably never know until they infect their families, and their grandparents start dying. I do understand the fear of it.

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.



I also read that until contained, each person infected (health young/middle aged adults can have this and infect others for weeks, never knowing they had it) will infect 6 others. Gathering large groups around the country, then sending them off to other areas, seems like what you'd do if you were trying to spread the virus on purpose, not contain it.

I do think the tournament should have been played without fans, and televised/streamed for free. Load us up with ads, that's fine, but the risk is much smaller with only the players. That said, the players are going to be sweating, touching, so if even 1 player has it, everyone on both teams would get it, and again, probably never know until they infect their families, and their grandparents start dying. I do understand the fear of it.

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bear2be2 said:

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.



I also read that until contained, each person infected (health young/middle aged adults can have this and infect others for weeks, never knowing they had it) will infect 6 others. Gathering large groups around the country, then sending them off to other areas, seems like what you'd do if you were trying to spread the virus on purpose, not contain it.

I do think the tournament should have been played without fans, and televised/streamed for free. Load us up with ads, that's fine, but the risk is much smaller with only the players. That said, the players are going to be sweating, touching, so if even 1 player has it, everyone on both teams would get it, and again, probably never know until they infect their families, and their grandparents start dying. I do understand the fear of it.

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Stop propagating hysteria with your facts and data, and take your beating in the public square.

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.



I also read that until contained, each person infected (health young/middle aged adults can have this and infect others for weeks, never knowing they had it) will infect 6 others. Gathering large groups around the country, then sending them off to other areas, seems like what you'd do if you were trying to spread the virus on purpose, not contain it.

I do think the tournament should have been played without fans, and televised/streamed for free. Load us up with ads, that's fine, but the risk is much smaller with only the players. That said, the players are going to be sweating, touching, so if even 1 player has it, everyone on both teams would get it, and again, probably never know until they infect their families, and their grandparents start dying. I do understand the fear of it.

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historian said:

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.



I also read that until contained, each person infected (health young/middle aged adults can have this and infect others for weeks, never knowing they had it) will infect 6 others. Gathering large groups around the country, then sending them off to other areas, seems like what you'd do if you were trying to spread the virus on purpose, not contain it.

I do think the tournament should have been played without fans, and televised/streamed for free. Load us up with ads, that's fine, but the risk is much smaller with only the players. That said, the players are going to be sweating, touching, so if even 1 player has it, everyone on both teams would get it, and again, probably never know until they infect their families, and their grandparents start dying. I do understand the fear of it.

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Very interesting. But there is no reason to expect the US will experience this the same way Italy did--especially with advanced notice and deliberate efforts being taken to contain it.

I certainly understand a rational fear but not an exaggerated panic. Most people who get it will be fine. So take precautions for those few people who are vulnerable. To be honest, everyone could learn to follow basic hygiene standards routinely. For such an advanced society, it seems strange that so many people are not in the habit of basic common sense behaviors. This might wake them up to that need.

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historian said:

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Very interesting. But there is no reason to expect the US will experience this the same way Italy did--especially with advanced notice and deliberate efforts being taken to contain it.

I certainly understand a rational fear but not an exaggerated panic. Most people who get it will be fine. So take precautions for those few people who are vulnerable. To be honest, everyone could learn to follow basic hygiene standards routinely. For such an advanced society, it seems strange that so many people are not in the habit of basic common sense behaviors. This might wake them up to that need.

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boognish_bear said:

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bear2be2 said:

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boognish_bear said:

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There are going to be so many perfect brackets this year.

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Porteroso said:

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historian said:

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Very interesting. But there is no reason to expect the US will experience this the same way Italy did--especially with advanced notice and deliberate efforts being taken to contain it.

I certainly understand a rational fear but not an exaggerated panic. Most people who get it will be fine. So take precautions for those few people who are vulnerable. To be honest, everyone could learn to follow basic hygiene standards routinely. For such an advanced society, it seems strange that so many people are not in the habit of basic common sense behaviors. This might wake them up to that need.

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What is the US doing that is so advanced? We are one of the few countries in the world short on test kits, we are still allowing people in from Italy, Switzerland, Japan, who are walking through the airports and going home with not 1 single question about how they are feeling, did they come into contact with sick people, etc.

Anyone who knows anything about Italy knows it's essentially a 3rd world country, so true, there is little reason to think it will be that bad, but we also have a lot more people, and many cities of ours are much more densely populated than any in Italy. Also, I can't see Americans reacting to entire cities being forcibly contained to their city limits the same ways Italians or Chinese would react.

You are right, that a rational fear is ok. What people need is knowledge right now, so they can do the correct things. Hopefully we're over the "it's a Democrat hoax" stage of the communication.



Did you really say Italy is a third world country? Oh my. Have you ever been there? I've been there 11 times in the past 22 years, in total about half a year. Third world country? Their medical system is as good, or better, than ours.

Last year I had two stents implanted for significant blockage. I had a trip to Italy scheduled for two months later. I asked my very veteran interventional cardiologist if I should go. His answer: if you have a problem over there, you'll get treatment that is as good, or better, than what you will get here.

Densely populated cities? Have you ever been to Rome, Naples, Palermo, Milan? They are all as densely populated as New York City.

I agree with you on the other points you make, but Italy is a very reasonable comparison to the US...and in some ways, as you point out, the unwillingness of Americans to adhere to orders to maintain social distancing is worrisome.

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.

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syme said:

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Porteroso said:

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Obviously he knows the answer, his supposed question is actually a disagreement.

I saw this today. Not hard to see why someone would be somewhat mindful of the outbreak.

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Exponential growth. It's a tough concept for all the immortals we got here.

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