Time for a cull.
By Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23979)
United Kingdom
April 4, 2020 6:20am CST
Last night I had to come off mylot after reading some ridiculous selfish posts from people who should know better. Clearly they believe the current emergency does not apply to them. When governments are telling you to stay isolated and to maintain social distancing I read people are going out to buy such things as coca cola. As if that is vital for your survival. You should be shopping for what you need not what you want. Need and want are completely different things.
Please people this is absolutely utter foolish behaviour when there are already thousands in your community who have tested positive and hundreds are dying every day. Not only are they at risk of developing this horrible illness what is worse their stupidity could be spread further throughout their community and to their supposed loved ones.
The second thing that annoyed me was people complaining that they were bored. Well stop being so selfish living in your lovely comfortable houses with running water, electricity television and internet at your disposal. You will have food in your cupboard so you are not going to starve. There are many who envy such opulence and comfort but live in impoverished conditions you would know very little about. Stop being so insular and think about those less fortunate than you!
I decided last night that I am going to unfollow some people as I do not need to read their rubbish posts. Yes it is unusual times right now and very hard on people but have some consideration for those you risk putting in danger or killing by your selfish feeling of entitlement.
I am only going to read positive posts from now on. Those who irritated me yesterday will find that I will no longer be following them and I am quite happy for them to unfollow me too as you are not the type of person I wish to associate with.
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[em]thumbup[ /em]Well said gary.
some here are horrible all they care is themself.
We have a lot of them here.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 that is great Gary.How are the family doing?
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
I know that is what peeved me a bit yesterday but the cull has been started my friend. I am all good today after making this decision!
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@LadyDuck (502153)
• Italy
4 Apr 20
To be honest Gary, I had to stop reading today because I was disgusted. People who want to go out, those who need to meet friends, those who cannot live if they do not eat out. Do they realize that this is a matter of survive?
I wonder what will they do after the emergency is over, when we will all realize how bad our new economy will be. Our life will never be the same. May be that hunting for food will make them less bored.
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@LadyDuck (502153)
• Italy
5 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 This is what I hope. Those who are to dumb to respect the rules could be contaminated and die, their friends may be (very may be) will understand that life is more important than going around partying and doing silly things.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
@LadyDuck but the sad thing is they are likely to infect others around them because of their moronic behaviour!
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
I know Anna. When we come out of this in a few months time it is going to be a very different world to what we once knew. Hopefully people will be a little bit more considerate to others. They will certainly have enough time to reflect on themselves but to be honest I think they are so absorbed by their own greed they do not have the ability to see they have done anything wrong!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
4 Apr 20
I agree with you ! Some people are deliberately unconventional at the moment ! Here we were told that staying at home was a contribution to society and our country ,during the enclosed management.This was how we kept the covid-19 in check.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
It is the best advice at the moment. Stay home. What do people not understand about that. It is a simple instruction!
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
4 Apr 20
I completely understand.
This virus is nothing to fool with and we need to change our ways-all of us.
I come on to this site to enjoy and relax, reading about covid is obviously going to happen, but I tend to gravitate towards topics which are far from that and will allow me a laugh or a thought to get away from the changes that I am living thru.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
4 Apr 20
@Susan2015 I have read some terribly ignorant posts as well.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 Or worst yet......toasting them with a splash of that in a glass.
What I wouldn't give to read one of Janet's hilarious limericks-now that IS entertainment at its finest here. Something to break the tension and allow you to look at something, anything from a different perspective.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
@Juliaacv Absolutely. It is difficult times that is no mistake but we need to keep positive and stay home to save lives!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Apr 20
I could complain, but I learned a long time ago, complaining isn't worth it and you lose friends. I also learned early in life that being positive made me happy and those around me. I look for things to make me happy and I pay attention to all the blessings God gives me every day.
Thank you for being a friend.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
That is exactly the right attitude Valerie which made me so pleased to read your post yesterday of what you are grateful for ! I thank you too for being such a kind and caring person 
and I hope that all my friends here will be safe.
and I hope that all my friends here will be safe.1 person likes this
@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
@just4him No I have not heard from her in a while. I hope her chest has not flared up!
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 I hope they will be too.
I haven't seen or heard from Gill lately? Do you know if she's okay?
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
Which I have been doing and am appalled not only India but other places too. Italy and Spain that are particularly badly affected. There is no comparison to our standard of living and theirs. They must think we are multimillionaires in comparison.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
@JudyEv And this is only the beginning Judy. Early days for them.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 Their health care systems will never cope - and are not coping.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 , So sorry for your friend in New York.
She is brave and I thank her for all she does for the sick people.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
You are right Marlina. Yesterday I came off the phone after talking to my friend in New York. She is permanently living at the hospital because of this. Can not go home to her kids for fear of infecting them. She was in tears about what she has witnessed! Perhaps these morons would like to have a chat with her!
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
6 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 Let's hope so. Right now they should feel blessed for what they do have.
@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
I know it is going to be very bizarre but I hope some people will take the time to reflect and look at what type of person they are and hopefully rectify their shortcomings!
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Apr 20
Way to go Gary! Preach brother!
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Yes it hit a raw nerve and especially after reading your post about those selfless young ladies who are going to put themselves in harms way! What beautiful beautiful people who unfortunately could lose their lives over the morons who only wanted to drink coca cola! Shame on them.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
@moffittjc Hopefully by which time your taste buds would have changed to drink something much nicer! 
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 Just to be clear, Gary, I want to drink Coca-Cola too! But I'm not going to be selfish and put myself and others at risk just to have a drink! I can wait until this pandemic is over!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
4 Apr 20
Very well stated!
I wasn’t on very much yesterday, but I have seen some of those ridiculous posts.
The ones that say they are bored never had a brain in their heads before the virus.
I’m proud to say that I’ve never been bored a day in my life.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
After speaking to a doctor friend in New York yesterday she was in tears as she is living in the hospital for fear of taking it home to her kids.She has not seen them for two weeks. It just irritated the life out of me these people who think they are entitled and any rules about staying at home did not apply to them! Incredulous!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 I agree! Our son’s neighbor is a doctor and has been living in the resident’s wing in his hospital.
You should see the revelations on our little beach! At least most of them are keeping physical distancing.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
Oh no most definitely not. I hope people reflect on their selfishness though! I am calm because I am ridding those from my followers! And Breathe! 
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@Janet357 (75638)
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4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 well I'm used to reading your sense of humor here.till now, i won't forget my husband tossing a chocolate while i am on the tub. remember that post by Vivadani?
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@Janet357 (75638)
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4 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 hahah yes. though last night someone called me selfish just because i told here i got bored that day even if i did a lot. this 3 week lockdown is a great adjustment to almost everyone.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Excellent Carol I shall be popping by to read your good story!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 Thanks Gary. Have a good day.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
5 Apr 20
i agree i focus on more positive posts it just the easy button right now!
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
It is quite cathartic in a way! Enjoy all the positive posts!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
5 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 i have been reading and laughing and then sharing weird and funny posts myself!
@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Hahaha yes and stop them infecting others ! I like the way you think!
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
6 Apr 20
@garymarsh6 thanks sir! I really hate people who make complains but did not give any contributions to this pandemic. I hate it so much
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Apr 20
I hope you're not mad at me for getting some groceries yesterday when they were on sale.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
Hahaha no of course not. Arr bless you. You are not a mindless selfish person you have a brain and use it!
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Thanks 
@allknowing (153544)
• India
5 Apr 20
The day our PM announced lockdown for 21 days lakhs were on the streets with no food, no job, no house. I went on bended knees to thank the Lord I am not one of those
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
OH bless you. It is so sad for so many in their situation. You are a very kind person and I hope you and your family will be safe!
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@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Apr 20
I would think it's mostly those in their 20s and maybe 30s that do the pleasure shopping @garymarsh6 I for one don't find that fun to begin with but I used to in my younger days.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
I agree but perhaps they should put their brains in gear for a change and think of others!
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
7 Apr 20
Honestly Gary, complaining aside, I have backed off of the site lately. It is ticking me off to no end, I can understand what you are saying.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
I was just a bit gobsmacked at some people stupidity and selfish behaviour. Well when either they die or their parents die it will be too late. I have unfollowed some people now so it is a relief not to see them. Lets keep positive and keep smiling!
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
5 Apr 20
bless ya fer writin' this, hon. i've been 'way fer some months now, prior to the pandemic. so thankfully 've not 'd to deal with that sort'a thingy. selfish folks're jest that 'n don't see such'n 'emselves. kinda like narcissists? when the world stops revolvin' 'round 'em, 't gets ugly.
sendin' big hugs 'n prayers fer y'all's safety.
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@garymarsh6 (23979)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Hi there nice to see you. Yes I guess you are well out of it with your lovely horses! Best to stay that way and keep away from others and be safe! Right back at you. I do not want any of my friends here to come to any harm!
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