a local friend of mine wrote this nice article about how while FGC spaces have become more inclusive in some ways, COVID and the lack of caution surrounding it means that events and spaces are becoming less accessible to some immunocompromised and/or disabled folks (me!!!!!!!!!!!!!).
consider sharing with your local TOs or players who might be on the fence or not thinking about this sort of stuff.
It is undeniable that those with weaker immune systems and those with health conditions that can be exasperated by COVID cannot safely attend in person events without required masking. These conditions are not rare or uncommon. Asthma, heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney damage, pregnancy, and obesity; all preexisting risk factors that can make COVID significantly more deadly. This is not some minuscule subset of people. Many beloved members of our community fall into these groups and they deserve to compete and participate in offline events from locals to majors just like the rest of us. Disabled members of our community deserve our care and our consideration too.
(transcript below incase medium is being weird)