Arlen Holder wrote on 9/17/2020 :
On Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:46:28 -0400, FromTheRafters wrote:

A self-fulfilling prophecy.

Hi FromTheRafters,

Assuming 100% uptake how does your app handle these asymptomatics?

I realize you _think_ you figured it all out, and I commend you for
"thinking" that you figured it all out (albeit, using the logic of someone
who ignored all the facts), which is that, to you, the only problem with
the apps is uptake.

OK. Let's _test_ your theory, shall we?
o Let's get rid of that problem.

Yup.

Let's assume 100% uptake, so your model now stands a chance of working.
o I'm, being very gracious, am I not? I'm giving you 100% uptake.

For free.
o Now what?

Simply take into account this simple but well known reliable fact:
o Nearly Half of Coronavirus Spread May Be Traced to People Without Any
Symptoms https://time.com/5848949/covid-19-asymptomatic-spread/
"One of the more insidious features of the new coronavirus
behind COVID-19 is its ability to settle into unsuspecting hosts
*who _never_ show signs of being sick* but are able to spread
the virus to others."

Now what?

It's the same as the mask (source control) claim, "What about the
fomite vector?" and "What about aerosols?" -- it simply does not
address those things which are addressed elsewhere with hand washing
frequency and duration, PPE, and social distancing. No one thing will
address all vectors at once with 100 percent effectiveness, but there's
no reason to throw out the baby with the bathwater here either.

If you manage a hockey team, you might have good reason to promote use
of such an app in your local community even with all of its faults.