Filming someone on a subway without their knowledge is often legal for video alone in the United States if you are in a public area and not focusing on intimate parts of their body, but it can become illegal depending on state wiretap (audio) laws, transit rules, and “unlawful surveillance” or voyeurism statutes. There are court cases and civil lawsuits touching on subway and public‑transit recording, but it really depends on purpose (e.g., sexual exploitation vs. news/photo use), location details, and whether audio is captured.
This guy is a creep and no he shouldn’t be able to record people like this. Then again you shouldn’t be able to destroy someone else’s property because you don’t like what they are doing with it. Would you feel the same way if he had his phone out and she did the same thing to it? What if it was a girl filming a man and he did this to her, would that be acceptable?
I hate to tell everyone we essentially live in a surveillance state and are constantly being filmed. Go look up Flock cameras or how easy it is to get Ring footage for example. I’m not condoning this in the least, but it is what it is. We honestly need better laws regarding this level of surveillance but as of right now we don’t.
Morally and ethically what she did may be applauded, but legally it’s not really all that gray.
In a more civilized society morals and ethics align closely with laws. That’s theory though, I think we ended up with a cabal of pedophiles and tech bros who just want dirty girl pics and fuck the masses. Good for her standing up (if it’s not yet another fake grandstanding event).
you are letting the rational-logical game theory elements of our society take over your willful intentions. Do you lack free will? No? Then act like it. Stop parroting the wisdom of the law when the law itself no longer reflects human intentions
Intent is important. Being surveilled when in public doesn’t mean that its appropriate to record people on your personal device for your own use. Thats particularly true if you intend to publish that footage.
If some vapid insta bimbo was making an annoying noise, and recording people on her phone to get their response, and a guy broke her phone, I would absolutely applaud that.
Im aware that the law does not prohibit this behaviour, but the law ever was a poor indicator of “appropriate” behaviour.
The rest of your comment is just a bad take. You have absolutely no expectation of privacy in public. It doesn’t matter if I’m recording what I can see for reporting purposes, or to go home and furiously masturbate to the color of your lapel.
Now, if someone were recording upskirts, or in a private area? Different story completely. But my understanding is, that isn’t what was happening here.
Apparently, it’s a “bad take” I share with a great many people.
It’s true that I have no “expectation of privacy in public”, but I do have an expectation not to be a prop in someone’s content production hustle. If you can’t tell the difference I’m not really sure I can help you.
You might want that, but it isn’t reality. In reality, you do not have any kind of “don’t record me” rights in public outside of the extremes like upskirts.
I’m kind of astonished that you don’t seem to be able to discern between laws, rights, and societal expectations. There’s nuance here that seems to be completely lost on you.
You’re correct that recording people in public is legal. However, while most people don’t mind being recorded for surveillance / security purposes, they sure as fuck do mind being recorded as content for someone’s tiktok following.
Like any anti-social behavior, most people might just ignore you, some people will tell you to knock it off, but sooner or later you’ll encounter someone who doesn’t give a fuck and they’ll retaliate, perhaps violently. This shouldn’t be surprising.
Is it “right” or lawful to assault someone who is recording you? Of course not, but it’s a manifestation for society’s distaste for this shit.
The guy was acting as a citizen journalist. And he reacted like someone that lucked into a story. It’s a non-negligible risk that violence will occur on the subway in a lawless sanctuary state run by despots and inhabited by Karens and the third world. So wearing surveillance glasses is completely warranted in this situation.
Maybe he identified the threat? Turns out he was right. What if it turns out the footage is him doing risk assessment?
Not everyone is forced to think from the one perspective, Uh she's hot so ... creep perv blah blah blah'. People thinking like this are doing so have the luxury of being in a safe place.
Made 2-3 other rollercoaster commentary in this thread. Hopefully entertaining. Presented passionate believable arguments for both perspectives.
For the point of showing both positions could have well reasoned credible arguments. Based solely on the evidence presented rather than possible hypothetical situations that might be applicable given hypothetical evidence we don’t have.
There is every reason NOT to assume privacy on public transport. I’m not sure I love that, but it’s probably for the best. That doesn’t mean that people should be able to privately film you though.
Pretty sure this is going to be unpopular but …
Filming someone on a subway without their knowledge is often legal for video alone in the United States if you are in a public area and not focusing on intimate parts of their body, but it can become illegal depending on state wiretap (audio) laws, transit rules, and “unlawful surveillance” or voyeurism statutes. There are court cases and civil lawsuits touching on subway and public‑transit recording, but it really depends on purpose (e.g., sexual exploitation vs. news/photo use), location details, and whether audio is captured.
This guy is a creep and no he shouldn’t be able to record people like this. Then again you shouldn’t be able to destroy someone else’s property because you don’t like what they are doing with it. Would you feel the same way if he had his phone out and she did the same thing to it? What if it was a girl filming a man and he did this to her, would that be acceptable?
I hate to tell everyone we essentially live in a surveillance state and are constantly being filmed. Go look up Flock cameras or how easy it is to get Ring footage for example. I’m not condoning this in the least, but it is what it is. We honestly need better laws regarding this level of surveillance but as of right now we don’t.
Morally and ethically what she did may be applauded, but legally it’s not really all that gray.
In a more civilized society morals and ethics align closely with laws. That’s theory though, I think we ended up with a cabal of pedophiles and tech bros who just want dirty girl pics and fuck the masses. Good for her standing up (if it’s not yet another fake grandstanding event).
you are letting the rational-logical game theory elements of our society take over your willful intentions. Do you lack free will? No? Then act like it. Stop parroting the wisdom of the law when the law itself no longer reflects human intentions
Lol, meaningless.
Guess what, when you go in PUBLIC, your privacy decreases.
Nah thats bullshit.
Intent is important. Being surveilled when in public doesn’t mean that its appropriate to record people on your personal device for your own use. Thats particularly true if you intend to publish that footage.
If some vapid insta bimbo was making an annoying noise, and recording people on her phone to get their response, and a guy broke her phone, I would absolutely applaud that.
Im aware that the law does not prohibit this behaviour, but the law ever was a poor indicator of “appropriate” behaviour.
Well she didn’t commit a crime and you violently assaulted her.
Correct.
Intent is important yes.
The rest of your comment is just a bad take. You have absolutely no expectation of privacy in public. It doesn’t matter if I’m recording what I can see for reporting purposes, or to go home and furiously masturbate to the color of your lapel.
Now, if someone were recording upskirts, or in a private area? Different story completely. But my understanding is, that isn’t what was happening here.
Apparently, it’s a “bad take” I share with a great many people.
It’s true that I have no “expectation of privacy in public”, but I do have an expectation not to be a prop in someone’s content production hustle. If you can’t tell the difference I’m not really sure I can help you.
Yeah, lots of people have bad takes on lots of stuff. Are you new to this planet?
I’m merely pointing out that saying someone’s opinion is a bad take is meaningless. “I disagree with your opinion”.
That’s a good point and I agree but I feel like bringing it up in the first place hurt the rest of your argument
I don’t care?
Want and have are different things.
You might want that, but it isn’t reality. In reality, you do not have any kind of “don’t record me” rights in public outside of the extremes like upskirts.
I’m kind of astonished that you don’t seem to be able to discern between laws, rights, and societal expectations. There’s nuance here that seems to be completely lost on you.
You’re correct that recording people in public is legal. However, while most people don’t mind being recorded for surveillance / security purposes, they sure as fuck do mind being recorded as content for someone’s tiktok following.
Like any anti-social behavior, most people might just ignore you, some people will tell you to knock it off, but sooner or later you’ll encounter someone who doesn’t give a fuck and they’ll retaliate, perhaps violently. This shouldn’t be surprising.
Is it “right” or lawful to assault someone who is recording you? Of course not, but it’s a manifestation for society’s distaste for this shit.
Lol, what you got 7 upvotes there? WOOOOOWW
I hate this phoney “everyone’s on my side” arguments.
Saying someone’s opinion is a “bad take” is just another “everyone’s on my side” argument.
i agree.
The guy was acting as a citizen journalist. And he reacted like someone that lucked into a story. It’s a non-negligible risk that violence will occur on the subway in a lawless sanctuary state run by despots and inhabited by Karens and the third world. So wearing surveillance glasses is completely warranted in this situation.
Maybe he identified the threat? Turns out he was right. What if it turns out the footage is him doing risk assessment?
I just wanted to mention, this was a rollercoaster of a comment for me.
Thank you.
Not everyone is forced to think from the one perspective,
Uh she's hot so ... creep perv blah blah blah'. People thinking like this are doing so have the luxury of being in a safe place.Made 2-3 other rollercoaster commentary in this thread. Hopefully entertaining. Presented passionate believable arguments for both perspectives.
For the point of showing both positions could have well reasoned credible arguments. Based solely on the evidence presented rather than possible hypothetical situations that might be applicable given hypothetical evidence we don’t have.
https://www.freedomforum.org/recording-in-public/
yeah, it’s complicated to say the least
Those transit systems record you constantly. There is no reason to assume privacy on public transport.
There is every reason NOT to assume privacy on public transport. I’m not sure I love that, but it’s probably for the best. That doesn’t mean that people should be able to privately film you though.