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KingScorpio

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Quote from: Jack_uk on March 26, 2020, 05:27:24 AM

It’s become a little ridiculous, but over here in the UK stores have placed a limit on how many of the same item can be purchased at once which has limited the hoarding.

then you just have to buy as a single person multiple times in multiple shops to hamster toilet paper. or everyone in your houshold does that.

people that want to hamster cant be stopped hamstering, except with total surveilance state

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In the past the big question was, "How am I going to make my $million?"

Now the additional question is, "And where am I going to find any toilet paper to buy?"

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It’s become a little ridiculous, but over here in the UK stores have placed a limit on how many of the same item can be purchased at once which has limited the hoarding.

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Russian stores have toilet paper, but demand for it has increased.

At the moment people buy buckwheat, pasta, flour, sugar, sunflower oil and toilet paper the most.

I can understand elderly people who buy long stored food, but I don't see much point in increasing demand for toilet paper.

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Quote from: bones261 on March 11, 2020, 06:28:09 PM

Boy, I didn't realize that toilet paper is such a coveted item. Tried to order some this weekend with my grocery store delivery, no dice. Waited to get some today, store shelf empty. Called one store, nope. Called another store, got lucky. However, I only bought one package of 12. The clerk asked me if I wanted more. I hope that I didn't make a crucial error. Although, I am sure cloth rags and frequent showers will work. Or is running water going to be in short supply soon, too? How long, exactly, are people expecting to be holed up? We only have like 33 presumptive cases in the state that I am in at the moment, and I live in a rather large state.(area wise)

only one solution, ditch the toilet paper and start using your regular pail! Wink

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poor people there is a way to live even cleaner without toilet paper and never having to spend money on it at all, but its emberassing to explain how, so people will continue suffering on toilet paper shortages.

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Quote from: Naida_BR on March 16, 2020, 11:26:08 AM

Quote from: y_stars on March 15, 2020, 08:18:46 PM

What people need to do is learn how to use the least amount of toilet paper as possible. It's not that hard. Like if I need to wipe my mouth, I take about two inches of paper towel and it works great.

I think that grocery's shops and super markets should pose a maximum amount of toilet papers that an individual can purchase.
It is a matter of helping all families around the world having the necessary items in order to endure this pandemic situation. And we are egoists as people so we need a 3rd party to control this behaviors.

I don't think people behave this manner for egotism These are usually rumors Many spread this lie. therein case people attempt to hold on to the present until they catch on. There are numerous of them now in our country that there's no reason to be afraid.

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Quote from: af_newbie on March 23, 2020, 10:29:06 PM

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Maybe they will do a global military-style lockdown to stop this. If not, in 3 months, we'll have millions infected, in the US alone.

Probably there already are millions infected (or formerly infected and recovered) in the U.S. alone.

That's the most rational explaination for the need to get a very specific type of test kit developed for the U.S., and for giving cease and desist orders to anyone trying to test in different ways. Also for all 'science' to be run through Mike Pence's office before it is allowed to be published.

The number of celebrities, basket ball players, etc that have been 'confirmed' would lead a thinking person to conclude that SARS-cov-2 is pretty widespread just by ratios alone. Of course one does need, in order to be rigorous, to consider that 'jet setters' probably do have more exposure than average.

Probably half the world is infected, already. Many people have gotten over it without having much of a sick response to it. It's been going on for a long time.

I heard a rumor that a hospital in a small town had 4 cases, two of them severe. Many people in that town knew, but the officials all denied it. It's plainly being hidden by the officials for whatever reason.

One of my big questions is, How many other things are being hidden?

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Quote from: af_newbie on March 23, 2020, 10:29:06 PM

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Maybe they will do a global military-style lockdown to stop this. If not, in 3 months, we'll have millions infected, in the US alone.

Probably there already are millions infected (or formerly infected and recovered) in the U.S. alone.

That's the most rational explaination for the need to get a very specific type of test kit developed for the U.S., and for giving cease and desist orders to anyone trying to test in different ways. Also for all 'science' to be run through Mike Pence's office before it is allowed to be published.

The number of celebrities, basket ball players, etc that have been 'confirmed' would lead a thinking person to conclude that SARS-cov-2 is pretty widespread just by ratios alone. Of course one does need, in order to be rigorous, to consider that 'jet setters' probably do have more exposure than average.

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Quote from: af_newbie on March 11, 2020, 07:22:19 PM

Quote from: bones261 on March 11, 2020, 06:28:09 PM

Boy, I didn't realize that toilet paper is such a coveted item. Tried to order some this weekend with my grocery store delivery, no dice. Waited to get some today, store shelf empty. Called one store, nope. Called another store, got lucky. However, I only bought one package of 12. The clerk asked me if I wanted more. I hope that I didn't make a crucial error. Although, I am sure cloth rags and frequent showers will work. Or is running water going to be in short supply soon, too? How long, exactly, are people expecting to be holed up? We only have like 33 presumptive cases in the state that I am in at the moment, and I live in a rather large state.(area wise)

There will be about 10K cases in the US in a week or so. 100K in a month, 1M in 3 months, unless the US government steps in and shows some backbone, close the borders, suspend schools, people gatherings, airports, public transportation and pour money into the development of coronavirus vaccines.

I would buy a year's supply if I were you. You live close to water sources or have a hand pump, don't you?

This thing has an R0 > 4, my projections were conservative. Looks like we'll get to 100K in a week.

Maybe they will do a global military-style lockdown to stop this. If not, in 3 months, we'll have millions infected, in the US alone.

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Quote from: bones261 on March 17, 2020, 09:01:30 PM

Quote from: xhomerx10 on March 17, 2020, 08:54:43 PM

Most people in North America shower daily; in fact we have a maxim - shit, shower, shave - but we may not always be that regular. Unfortunately our places of employment/public restrooms don't generally offer showering facilities, bidets or other fancy butt-crack cleaning services so whatareyagonnado? Going home after a dump for a quick shower isn't an option and would probably get you fired in short order. Toilet paper is all we gots in most cases.

But most people are hoarding toilet paper because they believe they will be stuck at home for an extended period of time. I would hope that the employers that still need their employers to come to work would at least have an ample stock of toilet paper. I never thought that I would be put in a position to bring my own toilet paper if required to come into work. I suppose it is possible, though.

I will offer this point of view. I think people go to the store, then see that everything is basically sold out if not already then try to buy what is there so that they will have enough. It's not necessarily because they are trying to hold or resell, but rather they don't want to run out and see the shortage that others have caused. This creates a problem for the next people in line that they have no toilet paper.

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I'm simply trying to buy my normal usage amount before all the zombies get it all.

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Quote from: xhomerx10 on March 17, 2020, 08:54:43 PM

Most people in North America shower daily; in fact we have a maxim - shit, shower, shave - but we may not always be that regular. Unfortunately our places of employment/public restrooms don't generally offer showering facilities, bidets or other fancy butt-crack cleaning services so whatareyagonnado? Going home after a dump for a quick shower isn't an option and would probably get you fired in short order. Toilet paper is all we gots in most cases.

But most people are hoarding toilet paper because they believe they will be stuck at home for an extended period of time. I would hope that the employers that still need their employers to come to work would at least have an ample stock of toilet paper. I never thought that I would be put in a position to bring my own toilet paper if required to come into work. I suppose it is possible, though.

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Quote from: KingScorpio on March 17, 2020, 07:57:25 PM

if you know how to use your shower you can also live a life without toilet paper much cleaner

Most people in North America shower daily; in fact we have a maxim - shit, shower, shave - but we may not always be that regular. Unfortunately our places of employment/public restrooms don't generally offer showering facilities, bidets or other fancy butt-crack cleaning services so whatareyagonnado? Going home after a dump for a quick shower isn't an option and would probably get you fired in short order. Toilet paper is all we gots in most cases.

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if you know how to use your shower you can also live a life without toilet paper much cleaner

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Quote from: Artemis3 on March 17, 2020, 10:38:46 AM

Quote from: Naida_BR on March 16, 2020, 11:26:08 AM

Quote from: y_stars on March 15, 2020, 08:18:46 PM

What people need to do is learn how to use the least amount of toilet paper as possible. It's not that hard. Like if I need to wipe my mouth, I take about two inches of paper towel and it works great.

I think that grocery's shops and super markets should pose a maximum amount of toilet papers that an individual can purchase.
It is a matter of helping all families around the world having the necessary items in order to endure this pandemic situation. And we are egoists as people so we need a 3rd party to control this behaviors.

Rationing is the typical "control" measure. Immediately giving birth to the black market and stimulating panic buys. It doesn't help, it makes it worse. If you leave it alone to the market force, the price should go up slowing buys naturally.

Since most govs have declared emergency, they could just seize the goods anyway. Toilet paper isn't really priority, as you will find out. Soap is, so get that and learn the "India method" (a bidet helps).

Where there is a great demand, there will be "businessmen" who want to make money quickly. And here we have a new ANN on the forum: ToiletPaper Chain (TOPA) -- Discord Coin Exchange http://archive.fo/CQZJ6
Therefore, we do not need to worry, since the cryptocurrency market can also solve this problem. LOL

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Quote from: Naida_BR on March 16, 2020, 11:26:08 AM

Quote from: y_stars on March 15, 2020, 08:18:46 PM

What people need to do is learn how to use the least amount of toilet paper as possible. It's not that hard. Like if I need to wipe my mouth, I take about two inches of paper towel and it works great.

I think that grocery's shops and super markets should pose a maximum amount of toilet papers that an individual can purchase.
It is a matter of helping all families around the world having the necessary items in order to endure this pandemic situation. And we are egoists as people so we need a 3rd party to control this behaviors.

Rationing is the typical "control" measure. Immediately giving birth to the black market and stimulating panic buys. It doesn't help, it makes it worse. If you leave it alone to the market force, the price should go up slowing buys naturally.

Since most govs have declared emergency, they could just seize the goods anyway. Toilet paper isn't really priority, as you will find out. Soap is, so get that and learn the "India method" (a bidet helps).

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Quote from: btcltcdigger on March 12, 2020, 06:04:03 AM

I guess shitty ass is a bigger problem than an empty stomach.
But yeah, all over the world, people are hoarding TP. Makes no sense to me, but hey, to each his own.

I agree with some of you tho, most important should be to stockpile canned goods for few weeks minimum.

In my country, it's no different. Plus, a nationwide lockdown is to commence from tomorrow until the end of the month.

It's just crazy seeing people lining up just for those things.

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Quote from: hilariousandco on March 17, 2020, 06:59:58 AM

Because people are idiots and think some sort of zombie apocalypse is coming where you won't even be able to leave your house. Like, can people really not live without toilet paper? It's not essential. If you had to you could just use an old pair or underwear and rewash it. A lot of people use re-usable/washable nappies for their kids so it's not a big deal. This whole coronavirus thing is just turning me into a bigger misanthrope. It's going to do more damage to the economy than it does to people.

People panicking irrationally is not an exclusive concept to this also being a real threat. You have people panic buying on one hand causing shortages, and on the other there are people with normalcy bias doing nothing and exacerbating the spread creating an inverse self fulfilling prophesy. The hoarding toilet paper is irrational. Not being able to leave your house is also known as quarantine, and is absolutely going to happen all over the globe.

Look at what is happening in Italy. That is going to be the USA by the end of the month. They SHOULD AND HAVE TO do this in order to lessen the pace of the spread, because at this pace the medical system will be totally overwhelmed beyond capacity. It will in fact harm the economy, but it is also going to harm people, especially if emergency services break down, which they very well might. It is easy to write this off now when we aren't even in the first wave yet. Come back here in a month and tell me how wrong I am.

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No idea what you're all bitching about for 3 pages... I bought TP online as I usually do. Should I be waiting for Fedex on my porch with a shotgun? (to deter package thieves; I got nothing against Fedex)

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