This is really disheartening to me. From the time face coverings became "mandatory" in Pennsylvania I was wearing my original Survivor Thailand Buff which is about 17 years old. I wasn't about to spend money on anything until one day I walked into a grocery store and happened to see an American flag neck gaiter that was much shorter. I decided to spend the money on that and have now been using it because it is less material. I have a longer, unkempt, Duck Commander, style beard and just purchased 3 masks online today to try out since I have a trip to WDW planned for September. I didn't order these because of the ear loop thing but because I am looking for a face covering that won't touch my lips that I can talk easier while wearing and that I hopefully can put it on and forget it is there. What I specifically went looking for was the more molded style fabric ones that have ear loops but then velcro around the back of the neck/head. Hopefully I'll get a few of them Thursday and then I'll be able to try them out. Also, Tim Tracker cut ear holes in his gaiter when he was going to Universal and I think he prefers that kind of face covering.