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... and how come, not a single journalist asked that question? 
The dictionary definition of 'medium' is pretty simple: 'being in the middle between an upper and lower amount, size, degree, or value'. Does no-one in Government (including scientists and advisors on huge sums of money), even have a grip on basic English? No wonder we are in the sh*t! 
Also, how come no criteria was set out for the different tiers? And, again, not a single journalist thought to ask! This is a system, (and I'm being generous to call it that), that seems to be designed to encourage political ping-pong....
Bozo: "So, Andy, we are putting you in the very high tier."
Andy: "Don't think so Boz. I calculated that we are in the medium tier."
Bozo: "What? How [the ***k] did you get to that?"
Andy: "How [the ***k] did you get to very high."
Bozo: "I'm afraid I can't tell you that Andy."
Andy: "Well I can't tell you how I got to medium then! Now, 'do one' Boz!"
We are doomed! 
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To put it simply, I think it's a psychological trick - by classing the lowest tier as medium they want you to understand that there is still a certain risk in your area that is not low.
After all why make things simple when you can overcomplicate them as well confuse the public, the mainstream media and politicians at the same time?
You're right about journalists not asking the right question - there is one chap, Freddie Sayers, who runs a YouTube channel called Unherd who does seem to ask the right questions.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
modified 13-Oct-20 2:38am.
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GuyThiebaut wrote: To put it simply, I think it's a psychological trick
Well, it didn't trick me.....
... I thought they were idiots before - and I still think so! 
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Maybe you are looking at the wrong definition?
Medium can be too:
Quote: The intervening substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted.
or
A particular form of storage material for computer files, such as magnetic tape or discs.
In the OSI Model, the medium is the lowest layer too. And it is correct
EDIT: I just had a look, in the English version the lowest it is called "Physical", in my study times (many years ago) and languages (Spanish / German) "medium" was used too
EDIT2:
Seeing the rest of the messages I have realized, that the one that has understood it wrong was me. 
Sorry 
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modified 13-Oct-20 4:55am.
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It is about the level of risk: Medium, High, Very High. And if the risk level is low then no further measures are needed. Much the same system is used in the nuclear attack warning system.
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Probably because (like all governments) they are using a Ouija board to plan their Covid response ... 
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OriginalGriff wrote: ... they are using a Ouija board to plan their Covid response
So, I think I now know what the criteria for the 3 tiers is:
Medium - Clueless! Let's try asking the spirits!
High - Hey man, should we worry about this virus thing?
Very High - .... Soldiers as big as Wales. Hey, lets get a Kebab!
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OriginalGriff wrote: they are using a Ouija board to plan their Covid response
You give them too much credit. Using an Ouija board would mean that they actually have a process 
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What in the world are you talking about?
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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Richard MacCutchan wrote: UK eyes only.
I forgot. Non-US politics is OK in the Lounge. 
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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It seems that UK politics sometimes trump politics from other parts of the world.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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You sneaky little devil. 
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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I was just Biden my time and was not trying to make a Hilary'ous comment.
I'll get my coat.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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ZurdoDev wrote: Non-US politics is OK in the Lounge
Was it politics?  I was having a go at the UK Government (not a political party), their advisors and journalists. When it comes to politicians I am totally neutral. They are all useless, self-serving tvv@ts!
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5teveH wrote: Was it politics?
I don't know. Because no one explained what you were talking about. 
But reading other posts, including this one where you mention a specific government, that is politics.
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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just like Silver is now the lowest tier? hmmm I thought the lowest placing tier was bronze? But now outside of sports it is silver, then gold, then platinum, then black??? what the what?
or you go in for service on your car. The lowest service level offered for your car is Premium, then Platinum, then Black? Huh???
It just makes me wonder what the heck is normal anymore.
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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And then there's the Football (soccer for those across the pond) League.
Division one is the 3rd tier!
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exactly!
To err is human to really mess up you need a computer
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What's the surprise? Loads of "important" (?) things in the world begin in the middle:
Egs:
- SAT Scores (collage aptitude test in US, or once was)
- Credit Ratings from the major credit agencies
In the case of the latter, there's an artificial max, as well. I mean, really, should someone like Warren Buffet have any limit on their credit rating - assuming, of course, they're not trying to buy one of the EU member states.
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...and then there is VB - which doesn't even start at zero!
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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� Forogar � wrote: ...and then there is VB
Hey, man - doesn't KSS mean anything to you?
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Why would any journalist raise that point? Judging from how they work these days, why should any journalist be expected to even understand the point you're trying to make?
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Sadly, true!
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The three tiers were originally going to be called "high", "dangerously high" and "OMG you're all going to die!" but the government changed them as they thought it made their ploy too obvious.
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