Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland reject new UK ‘stay alert' slogan

[xoxo Craig 55,649]

1 minute ago, Glamourpuss said:

The GP is dumb though. They need basic words in order to understand. I've seen alot of confusion on Facebook for example about why they can go get diy supplies if a fence breaks but can't go out to buy paint to do up the kitchen. They don't get what it means. 

True. Because the words are vague. Be alert is like saying be vigilant. Be vigilant of what?... Each other. 

And the belief will be we're allowed out because we're watching out for people in groups. It's like an us and them mentality and we're not in it together anymore. 

Exactly people will take advantage of that and have more gatherings and it will be ok because they are "being alert". It doesn't really mean anything.

I think lockdown should continue as it is. 

Only its not okay. If more people are gathering, the more and the higher the chance this virus can spread... I agree people need simple words. But Stay Alert compared to Stay At Home is much more vague and less impactful. I agree, lockdown should continue as is for another 3 weeks at least

[Glamourpuss 29,080]

3 minutes ago, xoxo Craig said:

Only its not okay. If more people are gathering, the more and the higher the chance this virus can spread... I agree people need simple words. But Stay Alert compared to Stay At Home is much more vague and less impactful. I agree, lockdown should continue as is for another 3 weeks at least

I know it's not okay. That's what I'm saying. It's the belief that people will have. 

I agree with everything else. 

[Leblanc 2,494]

48 minutes ago, Rio said:

No. What will happen is the GP will take the utter piss, even more so than they did in full lockdown mode, and will now go out more. Bookmark me. It's all in the wording. This new phrase will gain traction in the media - watch people disobey rules now

If you want my personal opinion, they could never enforce a full lockdown. Look at the London riots? I don't think they were able to do it.

They relied on us doing what we were told and now that isn't working. They're switching their tone so it seems like now they are letting people do what they have been doing already.

And the GP would have found excuses to justify their own breaking of the rules regardless tbh. 

[gagzus 23,142]

People still aren’t listening to lockdown rules at all and this won’t help which sucks. I keep getting annoyed all the time at work because of it.

 

[Rio 5,088]

42 minutes ago, Gimme More said:

hope you're okay and recovered/recovering 

Also I just want to say you do an amazing job! 

thanks🖤 me and my nan were over it in about 3 days (with minor after effects, ofc) and we're both back at work

[Dominic 11,922]

1 hour ago, Qiyana said:

Unpopular opinion but it's annoying to see people acting like they all of a sudden lost some brain cells and can't, for the life of them, understand such basic sentiment as 'stay alert'.

Now do not get me wrong, it is much more unclear than 'stay at home' we can all agree that's pretty clear. What they are trying to do is change their tone, because they are clearly planning on easing restrictions. And that is a different issue on it's own. 

But having people act like they lost the ability to speak English all of a sudden?  

I believe those people who are looking for any excuse to be outraged.

Nah, stay alert causes confusion. People aren't stupid, they grasp the concept of the word alert but be alert to what? COVID? Others? Distancing? Policing? You need to be extremely cautious, consice and transparent with these things. People all have a differing opinion on the virus but one transparent, clear and solid message from government is needed. 

You even said yourself it isn't as clear so

[Leblanc 2,494]

29 minutes ago, Dominic said:

Nah, stay alert causes confusion. People aren't stupid, they grasp the concept of the word alert but be alert to what? COVID? Others? Distancing? Policing? You need to be extremely cautious, consice and transparent with these things. People all have a differing opinion on the virus but one transparent, clear and solid message from government is needed. 

You even said yourself it isn't as clear so

Honestly people often aren't prepared to do the little research it might take to find out the clear guidelines that will follow once he addresses the nation tonight.

Then if there is any confusion you can head to the Gov website for clarity

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