Hypocritical neighbours

lizkaz1. My condolences to you and your family. I can tell how distressing it was for you when you had to say goodbye to your father and yet it was good that you were allowed to do that. xxx

If enforcement of the rules put in place to protect us all was better organised, resourced and effective; if the fines given out for first offences were not derisory; if second offences meant much greater fines; if third offences meant prison - we would soon see a change in behaviour, whether the Covidiots understood the reasons behind the Stay Home; Protect the NHS slogan or not.

Our police have not been given the emergency powers they need to do their job in this regard. And that's because our glorious leaders can't make up their minds.

Sometimes my neigh ours families are over possibly to do work for her, but often her grandson stays over. I think she is 'shielded' but don't think that is correct behaviour. Have been tempted to report her, butwe have other 'differences' to contend with and I do not wish to worsen the situation.

Here you go again (some of you) stuck in your ways and applying normal rules to an abnormal situation.

I was accused of being a spy and snitch (weeks ago) for reporting my neighbours. The tide is turning and more agree with me now. People are being reported more often.

Do you really feel safe in your own homes and gardens with so many visitors about? You must have large detached places with grounds - or maybe you just stay inside with the doors and windows firmly shut?

metro.co.uk/2020/04/01/coronavirus-uk-far-sneeze-travel-12492304/

I'm a Police volunteer and a member of the local neighbourhood watch: my understanding is that for minor, individual breaches of social distancing, the Police probably won't be able to respond to these events as they would like, but for group breaches you should report and the Police will do their best to respond. Group breaches such as these pose a threat to the wider community...

How neighbours invited us out because I wasn't well I thought I would stay in doors because I am on 12 weeks insolation . The other neighbours was enjoying them self's having a party because someone invited in the street then someone phoned the police and blamed us because. it must be us because we did not go out. I think it is wrong to blame other people. We ended up going to say we did not do it because we get the hassle the other people think it is funny.

I don't think anyone is spying on their neighbours. If you live nearby you will notice what is going on.
It can be irksome if you have followed the rules, even though you are desperate to see your own family, when people blatantly carry on as normal.
There are reasons why people are asked not to meet up and have parties etc.
All the families who have lost a loved one can explain to those who think it is ok for them to flout the rules.

Lizkazl, I'm sorry to hear that.

It most certainly is, espee

I agree miss adventure.

Let’s hope it’s not for much longer. It’s getting to everyone isn’t it.?

While I don’t approve of the behaviour of some of my neighbours I refuse to be sanctimonious about it.
This lockdown is certainly bringing out the worst in many.

They are stupid. My mom and dad were self isolating and both caught COVID, from where we don’t know. My mom recovered, my dad died last Sunday. We were allowed ppe to sit with him. Watching dad struggle to breath and in pain was horrible. Just keep yourself safe and your own family. If they catch it or take it to elderly relatives they will have to live with it.

Why don't I report?
Because I'm not a snitch, neither am I outraged.

I'm disappointed.

I think “Live and let live” is not very appropriate in the current situation. Maybe “Die because others continue to live normally” might be more relevant.

After reading through this I am glad I live in an isolated place. I don't understand why people do not say anything to them. Why don't they report?

Happy to be. Busybody ?

We have the same issue here too. So many people not following the 'rules'

Just as people who moan about their family members on here still talk to them.

Here is a place to vent, without causing damage to anyone.

everybody fuming! willing to bet that most of those fuming will say 'hallo' and talk to the neighbours they are fuming about! too faced or not! come on lets have the the fume!

I'm neither a spy nor an informer.

I am, however, a moaner, so moan I shall.

ALANaV you have stated my view almost exactly "PLEASE live and let live. This mass hysteria has to stop ….think how you would feel if your neighbour 'grassed' on you ….I hate this spying on people." We mustnt let Covid turn us into a nation of spies and informers, if we do we have all lost something very precious.

Rosalyn69 did you even read MaggieMays post which was just above yours? Perhaps you should have done so before you accuse people of being hypocritical.

BAA BAA BAA is it really spy snitch mass hysteria what a load of bull---- !!!!!!!!!!!!!! people get a life.

Rosalyn 69 ..agree ..seems like mass hysteria..spying and snitching..