As of today, the Ontario gov't introduced NEW measures, and has
instructed many businesses such as restaraunts and theatres to
close.

It's called the "Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to
COVID-19) Act, 2020" ..with UPDATES.

Nothing in the document sounds like "reopening". Everything is
just focused on "closed".

Apparently, covid is more deadly when music is played too loud:

[o] Music must not be played at a decibel level that exceeds
the level at which normal conversation is possible.

[o] They must ensure that any music played at the place of
business is not at a decibel level that exceeds the level at
which normal conversation is possible.

Read it for yourselves:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200263

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Re: covid is more dangerous when playing loud music
By: August Abolins to All on Wed Jan 05 2022 08:05 pm

As of today, the Ontario gov't introduced NEW measures, and has
instructed many businesses such as restaraunts and theatres to
close.

It's called the "Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to
COVID-19) Act, 2020" ..with UPDATES.

Nothing in the document sounds like "reopening". Everything is
just focused on "closed".

Apparently, covid is more deadly when music is played too loud:

[o] Music must not be played at a decibel level that exceeds
the level at which normal conversation is possible.

[o] They must ensure that any music played at the place of
business is not at a decibel level that exceeds the level at
which normal conversation is possible.

Read it for yourselves:

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200263

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The decibel thing is easy to explain from a logical point of view.

Many cafes use loud music. Loud music force people to talk above it. This makes people
more thristy and they therefore end up buying more drinks.

On the other hand, if they have to scream over the music, it is theoretically possible
for a person so spread infectious agents farther than if they were speaking normally.

I personally think the argument is hogwash... if the virus is so bad then people
should not be going to packed cafes anyway. If it is not, then meassures such as
lowering the music are superfluous.


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Hello Arelor!

** On Thursday 06.01.22 - 08:25, Arelor wrote to August Abolins:

The decibel thing is easy to explain from a logical point of view.

Perhaps.. but the regulations do not cite an explanation.
Another unexplained "thing" that they imposed on businesses was
"solid doors" for change-rooms. It was incumbent on the
business owner to find out WHY that was necessary. It turns
out that the answer actually varied depending on who you talked
to, but the ultimate "goal" wrt solid doors was:

"so that the surfaces can be wiped down."

A fellow retailer who runs a clothing shop was furious. Their
shop featured change rooms with simple decorative curtains
consistent to the theme of the shop. To impose installing solid
doors would ruin the look-n-feel that they wanted. Instead of
solid doors (plus hardware and ruining their walls) they
discovered that stiff shower curtains would suffice and satisfy
the "goal" that the gov't wanted.

I'd like to see the full names of the people who write those
often ridiculous regulations and have them accountable for
stupidity in many cases.

Many cafes use loud music. Loud music force people to talk
above it. This makes people more thristy and they therefore
end up buying more drinks.

It's been a number of years since I've patronized a loud venue,
but that is a very good point.

On the other hand, if they have to scream over the music,
it is theoretically possible for a person so spread
infectious agents farther than if they were speaking
normally.

The purpose of people to visit places like that is eventually
spread/exchange other agents between themselves after they
leave the venue (and in somecases at the venue!). So.. what's
the difference? ;)

I personally think the argument is hogwash... if the virus
is so bad then people should not be going to packed cafes
anyway. If it is not, then meassures such as lowering the
music are superfluous.

Another fine observation!
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