Just sharing this situation in order to know what do you think about it.
Last Friday I went with my wife to a small music festival, maybe around 100 people, three different bands played that night.
I've not been in a concert for many years...
I was sitting on the grass having a drink and having a great time with my wife then I noticed many people who arrived to the venue, the first thing they did, was just record a short video of the stage and then point the camera to the audience.
I did not feel comfortable been on someone else video, for sure this videos are now on social media...
I did not complain to anyone (maybe my mistake), I just tried to cover my face with a hat and my drink.
What would you have done?
Am I being paranoid 🤔?
Cheers
169 sats \ 3 replies \ @Lux 4 Aug
When in a public place, expect to be filmed. You have the right to ask to not be filmed, but not to complain. The filmer has every right to film on public space, accessible ways and what is viewable from public land.
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Is it from laws' books or talking in favour of a filter only. The person filmed can complain when his/her photography used to for business.
I'm nit a lawyer but listened people doing this.
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lux 4 Aug
Is it from laws' books or talking in favour of a filter only
yeah, from legislature
The person filmed can complain when his/her photography used to for business.
when commerce related, or financial gain, other "rights" come into play
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the game loves / encourages ppl filming each other and mixing what's public and private.
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134 sats \ 1 reply \ @Natalia 4 Aug
I just tried to cover my face
that's what I normally do too, or turn around and trying not to be in their cameras.
And I say NO to photo too, if someone is trying to take photos without my consent, it's really annoying ppl taking photos and post online for cheap likes and think that you are fine with it.
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if someone is trying to take photos without my consent, it's really annoying ppl taking photos and post online for cheap likes and think that you are fine with it.
This!
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111 sats \ 0 replies \ @anon 4 Aug
i've had many such situations in concerts and in most cases act like you did (cover face). about a year ago i started wearing a cap and sunglasses, even though, the sun is not out. Honestly, quiet annoying at times, but I prefer this, instead of getting filmed by random ppl I never met before.
there have been occasions, where i was in public transport, and had an uncomfortable feeling creep up inside of me, because the person opposite to me was clearly making a video. in such situations, i kindly always ask the person if they where filming me? until now, they always reply "NO i was filming myself" or "filming my friend sitting next to you". the latter reply always kind of shocks me, because only then i realize that these two ppl know each other, but are both staring at there phones and apparently it is okay to film a friend without consent... all in all, such situations seem to be happening more often, and they really make me feel uncomfortable. the only solution that i can think of is to speak up and ask if i was being filmed. perhaps, this helps to show such ppl that not everyone likes being filmed by strangers, even though they are in the public
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Out in the wild, there is no privacy, get used to it. Yes, do what you can but you do realize you are on 100 cams in 100 stores already right? You are not paranoid, but smart enough to spot it and understand it, sadly, very little we can do about it. I do think tho that there is a huge potential for "personal signal jammer" market :-) Imagine, you walk into the store and the cameras and/or all phones stop working... Ooops, but magically fix themselves after you leave...lol Hey, it happens all the time when the important things are happening (e.g. Epstein), why not "accidentaly/onpurpose" always... it just happens when you walk in. I know its a stretch but one can dream, can't I?
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Epstein committed suicide!
It’s hard to type those letters without laughing
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Experienced something similar thing this weekend and had the same thoughts.
I was nonchalantly trying to stay out of her vision, till I realized she was just FaceTiming.
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Just imagine how many other cameras recorded you that you never even saw.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @quark 4 Aug
your face in that video on social media will probably be used now to train AI
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I'd not hide and it's my personal choice. If you don't like your face or activity getting filled by anyone, you can hide yourself as you did. I don't call you a paranoid for it. You are just cautious.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @suraz 4 Aug
You’re not being paranoid. Your response of covering your face was a quick way to handle the situation in the moment, but it’s also important to feel empowered to speak up if you’re uncomfortable.
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Just expect to bring a ball cap or wear a hoodie... If daytime add sunglasses... You can always play afraid of the vid and wear a mask, no one questions that these days.
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Maybe you lacked a little more empathy and the ability to share the joy of the moment.
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Wearing random lines of camo makeup will fool facial recognition software. You’re welcome
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I share your concern, it is something complicated and very difficult to avoid 100% but I have felt equally uncomfortable when I visit tourist places or places with a high influx of people, shopping centers, parks, etc... and it is very uncomfortable for another person to record or photograph you, either you or your family. I usually try to avoid these places on holidays or very popular dates to avoid crowds and exposure of myself and my loved ones.
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Thanks for the post Don't worry, you weren't being paranoid. Covering your face was a smart move at the time, but remember you can always speak up if you're uncomfortable.
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In my opinion, if you are in a crowd, it is difficult to stop people from taking videos, because everything will be recorded. This happened to me, but I also recorded the video, because it also includes moments in the crowd.
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No, I don't think you're paranoid. The world is gone crazy today. And you have no idea who those guys were. Your privacy is also your safety.
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Paranoid? No. I think you just wanted to preserve your privacy at a public place which isn't possible. Think of a football stadium full of spectators, the cameramen rotates the machine every now and then at audience and its not a crime.
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Time to start wearing a mask. Its for your protection, not theirs.
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stackers have outlawed this. turn on wild west mode in your /settings to see outlawed content.