MrMarc

A man, a woman, a collar, and leash walking into the candy store.  

No, it is because of inept people not getting vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing.  Masks and social distancing are not theater, they reduce the spread of the virus.  The only disagreement is to what extent, and we really don't know.  Assume it is 10%(to pick a very low number)  on a cruise of 4000.  That's 400 people.  If you are saying it is not worth that, then I totally disagree.

For every on that says that, you can find the exact opposite.  It's really a personal decision.  I think it should take 2 things into account.  First, are you willing to follow whatever the rules are, whether you agree with them or not.  Then determine if you feel safe or comfortable.  If the answer to the first one is no, do everyone a favor and please put your cruise off, the rest of us really don't want to deal with the health issues or bad situations that this can cause.

With the COVID, surface transfer is minimal, but with the norovirus, it’s another story.  Full service buffets is a welcome addition for me.  Helps deter food waste too.

That's outdated though. While possible, studies have shown it's highly unlikely.

Because crew serving the buffet really is theater.   Surface transfer of COVID really is not a threat.  The only advantage would be speeding up the line.  

A man, a woman, a collar, and leash walking into the candy store.  

But the problem here is we don't have control over the actions of other people which affect our own risk.  People are acting like this is an individual choice that does not affect anyone but themselves, and that simply is a false statement.  We are facing a conflict of rights situation, and in the past the solution was a fairly straightforward examination of what would be best for the public in general.  That is why it is "We, the people" not "I, the individual."    However, that is clearly not the type of analysis going on right now.  To be honest, I cannot figure out what, if any, type of rational, logical analysis of our current situation is being done.  Rationality, logic and reason have been replaced with fear, paranoia and emotions.  Social benefit has to move over for rugged individualism.  Both have their place, but it's pretty much impossible to satisfy both at the same time.  I am confident that we will work ourselves out of this mess and calm down at some point.  I just don't really know how or when.

A man, a woman, a collar, and leash walking into the candy store.  

Exactly.  But I still think the one on Tide Pods should read "Keep out of reach of anyone stupid enough to do things they see on Facebook."

Exactly.  But I still think the one on Tide Pods should read "Keep out of reach of anyone stupid enough to do things they see on Facebook."

I think the facts are very simple.  However they made their reservations, it was their responsibility to know what the boarding requirements were, especially in the current situation.  The fact is they thought they knew, but they were wrong.  It doesn't necessarily mean they are bad or stupid people.  It is the same reason that you didn't check your pocket for the tickets that you left at home.  You didn't check because you KNEW they were in your pocket, however you were wrong.  If you had not been sure they were in your pocket, you would have checked. 
 
The real issues is that this shouldn't be news, and in no way should RCCL be blamed.  However, if they sought out the press to publicize their mistake and/or tried to blame RCCL, then I think it is possible to infer things about their personality based on that.

I think the facts are very simple.  However they made their reservations, it was their responsibility to know what the boarding requirements were, especially in the current situation.  The fact is they thought they knew, but they were wrong.  It doesn't necessarily mean they are bad or stupid people.  It is the same reason that you didn't check your pocket for the tickets that you left at home.  You didn't check because you KNEW they were in your pocket, however you were wrong.  If you had not been sure they were in your pocket, you would have checked. 
 
The real issues is that this shouldn't be news, and in no way should RCCL be blamed.  However, if they sought out the press to publicize their mistake and/or tried to blame RCCL, then I think it is possible to infer things about their personality based on that.

Exactly.  But I still think the one on Tide Pods should read "Keep out of reach of anyone stupid enough to do things they see on Facebook."

I think the facts are very simple.  However they made their reservations, it was their responsibility to know what the boarding requirements were, especially in the current situation.  The fact is they thought they knew, but they were wrong.  It doesn't necessarily mean they are bad or stupid people.  It is the same reason that you didn't check your pocket for the tickets that you left at home.  You didn't check because you KNEW they were in your pocket, however you were wrong.  If you had not been sure they were in your pocket, you would have checked. 
 
The real issues is that this shouldn't be news, and in no way should RCCL be blamed.  However, if they sought out the press to publicize their mistake and/or tried to blame RCCL, then I think it is possible to infer things about their personality based on that.

But the problem here is we don't have control over the actions of other people which affect our own risk.  People are acting like this is an individual choice that does not affect anyone but themselves, and that simply is a false statement.  We are facing a conflict of rights situation, and in the past the solution was a fairly straightforward examination of what would be best for the public in general.  That is why it is "We, the people" not "I, the individual."    However, that is clearly not the type of analysis going on right now.  To be honest, I cannot figure out what, if any, type of rational, logical analysis of our current situation is being done.  Rationality, logic and reason have been replaced with fear, paranoia and emotions.  Social benefit has to move over for rugged individualism.  Both have their place, but it's pretty much impossible to satisfy both at the same time.  I am confident that we will work ourselves out of this mess and calm down at some point.  I just don't really know how or when.

But the problem here is we don't have control over the actions of other people which affect our own risk.  People are acting like this is an individual choice that does not affect anyone but themselves, and that simply is a false statement.  We are facing a conflict of rights situation, and in the past the solution was a fairly straightforward examination of what would be best for the public in general.  That is why it is "We, the people" not "I, the individual."    However, that is clearly not the type of analysis going on right now.  To be honest, I cannot figure out what, if any, type of rational, logical analysis of our current situation is being done.  Rationality, logic and reason have been replaced with fear, paranoia and emotions.  Social benefit has to move over for rugged individualism.  Both have their place, but it's pretty much impossible to satisfy both at the same time.  I am confident that we will work ourselves out of this mess and calm down at some point.  I just don't really know how or when.

Exactly.  But I still think the one on Tide Pods should read "Keep out of reach of anyone stupid enough to do things they see on Facebook."

None taken, I understand.  It's just hat that case has been misused for so many years without people knowing the actual facts.

More like, "please remove child from stroller before folding" or "do not drive car with sun shield in use"

Please don't use that example.  The facts of that case are actually quite different than most people believe.  It was more than hot coffee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck_v._McDonald's_Restaurants

Wait, what? Rut, row....I may have missed this one lol!

I'm sure you said this a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I don't see your statement as judgmental at all.
When people don't follow the rules, especially examples like abusing the unlimited use cup you mentioned, eventually it takes good things away from those that do. I say "usually" because exceptions do occur. An intersection near my house used to be "no U-turn," but, so many people made the illegal U-turn anyway, they removed the restriction.  Now that intersection has increased accidents (and near misses) because it is an unsafe place to make a U-turn, basically due to poor lines-of-sight in the necessary directions. Even on a good day, I would argue this has taken something away from those of us that do follow the rules at that intersection - the ability to make safe right-turns on red, etc.
I think, in the case of this person showing up for a vaccine only cruise, that they deliberately ignored the rules and tried to play dumb. Is that judgmental? Perhaps. But I have checked in for my October cruise online, and everything is well spelled out - online, in the app, etc. I know I need a Covid test within a few days of the cruise and my wife and I are making plans for this. I know, since it sails out of Florida, to pay attention to the vaccine requirements and the methods of reporting our status, etc. I'm not sure how anyone can say anything has changed or not been communicated. Perhaps I am wrong, though.
We can argue all day about the efficacy of the vaccine, the intrusiveness of wearing the masks, whether we should be required to wear shoes while walking around the ship, people pushing into the buffet line, why we cannot sunbathe nude on our private balcony (there's a great Love Boat episode starring Barbi Benton), and a great many other issues. We can work to change the rules, especially if they are unjust (intentionally or unintentionally - like the U-Turn intersection). But, in a civilized society, we should all agree to follow the rules.
Just my thought for the day... Maybe I should get a cup of coffee ☕ before posting. ?

They are finally starting!!https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25671-galveston-set-to-break-ground-on-new-royal-caribbean-terminal.html

They are finally starting!!https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25671-galveston-set-to-break-ground-on-new-royal-caribbean-terminal.html