Received a request for information on an empty this morning via Craig's List. Looked up name and found a German facebook page. Person is oriental. I emailed the person back and she wants a unit for March. I have pushed the availability date up to April due to some cracked tiles I want to have replaced. Two people and cat. It's a one BR second floor and two people just don't work out up there. Last couple was very uncomfortable. So I wonder if this is someone fleeing to the US for safety or healthcare. She also did not answer question about 3 x the rent required. I wished her luck in finding a suitable apartment. Heads up folks. --173.61.xxx.xx

Ally - I always enjoy reading your posts. Some of your conclusions are truly unique and always make me smile. Keep doing what you do! --24.147.xx.xxx

Thank you Johnny B. I always have my radar on. --173.61.xxx.xx

Qingdao is a really nice city that was built by Germans, so it resembles a European city. --99.59.x.xxx

My applicant is persisting. I got another email but still no answer to the question about three times the rent. I think I may move the availability up to May to avoid contact with strangers during this virus issue and also the regular flu is dangerous enough. --173.61.xxx.xx

Our "friends" would do it in a heartbeat. --99.103.xxx.xxx

No I don't think foreign countries would deliberately send infected people here, They would send their family members here, infected or not, to get them out of harms way. Why would they want to destroy their markets? Maybe the Iranians would try that though, come to think of it. They got the virus from the joint military maneuvers with Russia and China. --173.61.xxx.xx

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If you see me outside the BOA on Parkway tomorrow morning speaking another language, be aware before reporting me ...I'm allowed to be here and speak any way I want to no matter what you will think when seeing my dark headed son !!! --72.70.xxx.xxx

I lived twice in Iran. I have lived all over the world. The Persians are the friendliest persons. It is the religious govt which is suppressing a population which is majority young. there will be another revolution within a few years. Iran was always a center of culture & civilization. posts such as by Ally always concern me. I concur with Nicole post. --107.77.xxx.xx

I like you Ally but there is so much wrong with this post I don't know where to start. --72.188.xxx.xxx

My detractors have poor reading comprehension apparently. They see the word German and oriental and have a hissy fit. Someone elected to congress, in a responsible position, called our President a racist for closing our borders to Chinese folks from affected areas. He saved a lot of lives, distress and money and I intend to do that for myself and the downstairs tenants. --173.61.xxx.xx

Just be be safe Ally, why don't you change the wording on your ad. Cramped 1 bed hovel with broken tile. Suitable for single white person with decent job only. NO Muslims, NO foreigners, NO funny accents. Unsuccessful applicants will need to be thick-skinned in order to accept humiliation on a public forum. --98.229.xxx.xx

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How about you try to explain how you came to the conclusion that this particular applicant is seeking safety or healthcare with regard to coronavirus? It's a huge leap to get there from the only really relevant fact you mention "She also did not answer question about 3 x the rent required". I suspect that your assumption is based mainly on your Oriental statement, and THAT is why people are throwing a hissy. --98.229.xxx.xx

We are in a real danger. The virus stays on objects for NINE DAYS according to a Reuters article this morning. It is spread by coughing sneezing and by coming in contact with fecal matter It does die on metal after about two hours. They are basing this on studies done following the similar MERS outbreak. I suspect this is happening because of the large swine die off earlier this year in China. Pork is a big part of their diet so now they are eating everything that walks. The virus is similar to pangolin virus and closest to an animal called the horseshoe bat. They are still investigating whether it survives on imported goods from China. Re the fecal matter, I mentioned before that the Chinese floor toilet causes pressure inside the rectum and diarrhea would be expelled as an aerosol like a spray can and that can be breathed in. In this country, people used to the floor toilet will stand on the seat to go. I spoke to a supervisor from our local Department of Transportation yesterday in the hardware store and he confirms the number of toilets that get broken out of the wall by people standing on them. Stay out of public bathrooms. --173.61.xxx.xx

What’s reallllly bad are the horseshoe bats with aerosol diarrhea. They can really ruin an outdoor party. --50.107.xxx.xxx

THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPEN HERE-- WHAT IT IS ISN'T EXACTLY CLEAR. --99.103.xxx.xxx

Two things happen when any new, fast spreading virus emerges; public panic ensues and misinformation starts to proliferate. STOP FUELING BOTH! --72.93.xxx.xx

I would like to remind all of us here that we are a group of persons that come from diverse backgrounds and have diverse opinions. However, one thing that is important is to be respectful and polite of each other. We can learn a lot from each other. --136.34.xxx.xxx

I'm sure none of us has anything to worry about regarding the Corona virus because Trump has announced that it's a hoax! --73.110.xx.xx

Easy now.... Ally is obviously very concerned about the Coronavirus. Don’t make it racist , political or about yourself. Show some respect. While it may seem extreme, I bet nobody here is willing to take in any Chinese exchange students from Wuhan right now. --71.89.x.xxx

Being concerned about Coronaviris is fine, we all are concerned. Adding a racist twist to the concern is not Ok. That is what Ally always does , adds bigotry to an issue and misinformation. That is why you see the Ally reaction again in again, this is about Ally's bigotry, not her concern surrounding Coronavirus. --108.56.xxx.xx

Turning the other cheek is often an appropriate response, except when some is spreading bigotry and harmful misinformation. --108.56.xxx.xx

Mr. Pres did not say the virus was a hoax. The other party is blaming him for not handling it properly when he saved lives by shutting down travel from Wuhan China. --173.61.xxx.xx

Ally, take the forehead temp of all applicants with a infrared temp gun and record it --71.207.xx.xx

if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck it's probably a duck --157.131.xxx.xxx

But my probably of getting either the flu or the C19 virus is lower than hearing a resident tell me on Monday that something happened and they will be late paying. I just nod my head and have them give me a day in which they can pay - providing they are willing and able to pay the late fee that day --24.101.xxx.xx

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Ally very informative-- except the part -- you read it in the paper. Fake news maybe? --99.103.xxx.xxx

Ally, I’m sorry but squatting while defecating does not increase pressure in the rectum, causing diarrhea to aerosolize. Squatting actually reduce pressure in the rectum, straightening out the kink in your lower bowel. I’m not sure why you insist on focusing on squat toilets and aerosolizing diarrhea. The best way to protect oneself from COVID-19 is the same as any virus, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, frequent hand washing, avoiding people that are sick, use hand sanitizer, etc, etc.. I can understand your wanting to raise public awareness, and I commend you for it, but you need to use factual information. --72.93.xxx.xx

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Myob,don’t think America has too many friends in the World anymore especially with that character on Fifth Avenue representing them............Charlie.......... --32.214.xxx.xx

Miss Ally,thanks for the warning,don’t think I’ll have my nails done anytime soon......Charlie......... --32.214.xxx.xx

Bee,didn’t know you were a foreigner too,welcome,only for us foreigners,America would be in awful shape no matter what MissAlly insinuates......................Charlie..............where are. you located,maybe we can have Coffee sometime .......instant only.......... --32.214.xxx.xx

Miss Ally, If they’re looking for health care they better not stop in this Country Any other country in the world any two bit country would suit their needs more specifically some European country.............tiny country...............Charlie...................................... --32.214.xxx.xx

I say lets get RUDE'ER???? --99.103.xxx.xxx

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Cjo'h the attitude of you and the other nasty furriner lets me know you have some guilt or fear issues that bother you. I'm not accusing foreigners of anything or insinuating anything. I am telling it straight out. People from other countries who may have been exposed are fleeing the country where they were exposed and don't care if they kill a few hundred residents of the US as long as they get next to some better medical care. Stay out of public bathrooms. --173.61.xxx.xx

Cjo'h the attitude of you and the other nasty furriner lets me know you have some guilt or fear issues that bother you. I'm not accusing foreigners of anything or insinuating anything. I am telling it straight out. People from other countries who may have been exposed are fleeing the country where they were exposed and don't care if they kill a few hundred residents of the US as long as they get next to some better medical care. Stay out of public bathrooms. --173.61.xxx.xx

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Miss Ally Mag ,like I said before,only for us nasty furingers,this country would be in awful shape,God help the U S A if it had to depend on ,well,what you suggest.............Charlie.............. --32.214.xxx.xx

Miss Alicia,no guilt here just saying if they want health care,they better not come to this country,unless they’re well heeled and have their own support system..............Charlie............? ? ? ? ? --32.214.xxx.xx