> I have no idea why anyone would find it uncomfortable in any way.

Your first sentence makes me think you're serious. You don't see how a sea of masked faces could be seen as dystopian? Or that it's a sign that "you're not safe," and people want to feel safe?

> You don't see how a sea of masked faces could be seen as dystopian? Or that it's a sign that "you're not safe," and people want to feel safe?

Not in the slightest, any more than a sea of drivers in seatbelts would feel dystopian or that I'm not safe. (Or a bunch of people in snow gear, if you want a similar aesthetic.) I don't see any dystopian vibe at all, and fail to understand why wearing an article of clothing is dystopian. Do you feel the same way about pants? I think just as many people feel safer with everyone masked up, we've just been less silent throughout the pandemic.

You should wear a hazmat suit with a helmet in public.

I would feel safer, and there would be less pressure on my healthcare service if you fall over.

If you don't, you're scaring me.

As a person who is hard of hearing, please don't wear your mask forever. Wearing a mask is not all benefit for everyone. Studies are showing that everyone wearing masks are also stunting the emotional growth of newborns. A cloth mask doesn't do anything, there isnt much benefit. Society as as whole will benefit more of people don't wear masks.

I understand that other people wearing a mask is a hardship on some people (including the hard of hearing). While I sympathize, and certainly will make an effort to speak slower/louder/crisper, I'm not going to remove my mask in a public space so you can understand me. I wonder if the hearing aid business has been doing gangbusters since the pandemic started.

Nah, you don't give a toss because you've prioritised something which is literally impossible.

Well, you are verifiably insane.