Question

Why are people on social media putting avatars of themselves in masks?

Think about what I just asked.

Is it to convey they're 'responsible?' Virtuous? That they believe in science?

These empty virtue-signals aside, what other reasons could be at play?

When I see someone in a mask I see patronizing. I see conformity. I see anti-science. I see a struggle to want to believe in something; to want to be in a virtuous fight. I see fear.  I see symbolic courage. I see cynicism. 

I look at all these journalists and politicians in masks trying to set an example and see damn fools.