Found this post on IG and I’m wondering what this community’s stance is. With winter now officially here*, I think it’s a valid question.

Edit: *where I live

  • gnu
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    12 hours ago

    I would assume biosecurity concerns

    • peoplebeproblems@midwest.social
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      7 hours ago

      That doesn’t make sense, if that were the case it wouldn’t be relevant anymore as humans simply walking on the continent would introduce incredible amounts of bacterias and viruses.

      Even with the sterile processing of Moon and Mars rovers have observed this. It’s impossible to prevent, only reduce.