Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[JRPGfan]

haxxiy said:

It's not deflection when the point is that authoritarian regimes can outright LIE about what's happening in their countries. And you'll see their apologists everywhere in the internet with propaganda talking points. And they are inherently more corrupt and socially unstable than democratic countries. That isn't up to discussion.

Look... I've been to both Viet Nam and Germany. From one of them I remember a lot of grafitti, scam attempts and chaotic motorcycle transit. The other wouldn't have people crossing the streets if the traffic lights were red for God's sake. Anedoctal argument? Maybe. But that's still better than gobbling up everything you read because you HAVE to find a culprit for your Covid-19 anxiety somewhere.

My dad used to jokeingly say, that back in the day, in russian soviet union, because of fear from the secret police, you could drop a wallet in the street, and no one would pick it up. If it was, it was always returned to nearby police station (without anything missing).

Fear.... people were sure it was a "test", tempting people with a lure.
Be brave go pick it up, see if you arnt kidnapped the next day.

Sadly I agree with you.
Berlin has lots of graffiti.
I wouldnt say scam attempts, because I believe germans in general are pretty honest people.
Traffic in germany is "hectic" to say the least though, not very turist friendly.