These things need to be licensed. There may be benefits for people with certain disabilities, but otherwise it’s hard to think of any good reason to wear them.
Unusual_residue on
Why aren’t we protecting women and children from this?
High-Tom-Titty on
Recently read about a guy called Randy Vlad that was doing similar in Cork, seems like a right arse. He should return and fight for his country if he’s decided the best use of his time is intimidating girls.
NuPNua on
I honestly feel like we need to review the right to privacy in a public space legislation in the UK. The current set up may have made sense when at worst you’d end up in the background of a TV shows shot or someone’s photo, but it’s clearly not fit for a world where everyone is carrying a 4k video camera and can upload to the world in minutes.
GodAtum on
I’m in 2 minds about this. I strongly support freedom unlike in some European countries where it’s illegal to film in public. But I guess there has to be a line.
StrainHappy1367 on
It’s strange that the guy who posted the video wants to stay anonymous but he doesn’t offer the same privacy to the woman…
crapusername47 on
In the United States, after the whole Traci Lords business, laws were put in place requiring the producers of pornography to keep photographic proof of age and consent on file in perpetuity. This applies whether the video was produced in the United States or not.
It seems like we’re going to have to go in that direction for all video recordings on social media that aren’t directly in the public interest.
malin7 on
Social media platforms need to crack down on those stupid cunts posting videos of strangers
Take a leaf out of Only Fans book where everyone involved needs to have given a permission, may be an extreme example but it’s the right idea
Phoenix_Reforged on
Gonna add this here, as the article says, they still have the file, paying any amount of money to someone that may have something embarrassing to you, is always a stupid idea.
They will come back again and they will blackmail you again later, never give them money, straight to the police.
JasterBobaMereel on
So he harassed her, according to TikTok – and is blackmailing her … both are potential crimes
You have no right to privacy in a public space – or nobody could film in public at all – and in public you are probably on camera – CCTV, Police body cams, and random people’s phone cameras
Competitive_Pen7192 on
I’m waiting for someone to do this to the wrong person and “that” video to make it’s way online…
brambleburry1002 on
There is no expectation of privacy in public, but in certain cases, especially when the content is filmed either under duress or for monetary or other gain, this content can be treated differently to just the content of ‘no expectation of privacy’.
But then how do you make the legislation good enough to make that distinction well enough to discourage people from abusing it
DoublePepper1976 on
I saw an Instagram ad bragging that no-one will know you’re reading their phone screens if you’re wearing these glasses. And it wasn’t from a dodgy off seller, but from Meta themselves as a positive feature.
In related news, I’m now a Luddite.
ken-doh on
Just need to be able to report to the platform. You are in it and you do jot consent. Send a selfie and boom.
Repeat content abusers are de-monetized.
Simple
Jumpy-Jello- on
I’m not a fan of blasting music in most public settings, but in cases where you suspect you are being recorded, blasting Disney music is a good way to make sure at least the audio can’t be used, as they are strict on copyright infringement.
That obviously doesn’t help in situations like this where people are being recorded secretly, and more needs to be done to stop this ‘content’ being allowed online. But, if you see it happening or know a popular location these predators are using, I’d rather hear someone blasting Disney than see incels making ‘content.’
SuicideSkwad on
Had one of these ‘videos’ come up on TikTok recently, girl featured in video commented asking for the vid to be deleted and was met with laughs by the creator/viewers. We’re just fucked as a society.
AltoCumulus15 on
I’d just rather these stupid glasses were banned, they’re causing all sorts of issues in work places etc. I’m a flight instructor and I’ve recently started asking students to remove cameras or take these sunglasses off when flying with them because quite often they are filming without your consent and uploading to TikTok.
Able_Cabinet_9118 on
I’m curious, can one simply register oneself as copyright? Therefore requiring buying a license to use ?Anyuse without permission is then copyright infringement
erkul-hursto on
I’m a London Street photographer. Been doing it for years and would hate to see a outright ban on takin candid street pics outdoors. You’d need to also remove all cctv cameras in the streets as well
Old_Pomegranate_822 on
I agree that in this case the person uploading has been awful and I’d love to see a law banning it. I’m also not sure how you draft that law in such a way that it doesn’t become a way for e.g. police behaving illegally to get those videos taken down. Yes there needs to be some kind of “public interest “ defence but the threat of taking someone to court is enough to intimidate.
Cfunk_83 on
“Content” creators should have to obey the same rules as production companies and have people sign release forms. If they’re making money off of who they’re filming, or where they’re filming, they should seek permission first.
There’s a difference between Johnny Public taking a selfie in a public space or filming it for memories, and someone creating traffic for their social media channels etc.
The platforms that allow these things to be posted should absolutely take more responsibility too, but the focus shouldn’t be deflected away from the individuals creating it.
Electronic-Trip8775 on
There are some weird, creepy misogynistic fkers out there
8-Bit_Basement on
While this isnt cool by no means. Wouldn’t you just tell this person to f*cK off? Scam over, bye.
Madness_Quotient on
It should be like how toy guns have to have orange tips.
Make a giant glowing red led mandatory when recording is active.
Force camera software to auto scramble faces using AI unless you can provide some sort of image use digital consent license.
BlissVision on
I’m Male, so I would be tempted to respond – “Well how about you pay me, for the views it brings to your channel?”. Give them nowhere to go with it. Exhibit even an ounce of desparation and they have you exactly where they want you.
No_Neighborhood6856 on
I have never understood these meta glasses and their purpose. It was clearly designed and proposed by a man.
Now people can walk past playgrounds and schools with these glasses on and start recording and no one would be aware.
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These things need to be licensed. There may be benefits for people with certain disabilities, but otherwise it’s hard to think of any good reason to wear them.
Why aren’t we protecting women and children from this?
Recently read about a guy called Randy Vlad that was doing similar in Cork, seems like a right arse. He should return and fight for his country if he’s decided the best use of his time is intimidating girls.
I honestly feel like we need to review the right to privacy in a public space legislation in the UK. The current set up may have made sense when at worst you’d end up in the background of a TV shows shot or someone’s photo, but it’s clearly not fit for a world where everyone is carrying a 4k video camera and can upload to the world in minutes.
I’m in 2 minds about this. I strongly support freedom unlike in some European countries where it’s illegal to film in public. But I guess there has to be a line.
It’s strange that the guy who posted the video wants to stay anonymous but he doesn’t offer the same privacy to the woman…
In the United States, after the whole Traci Lords business, laws were put in place requiring the producers of pornography to keep photographic proof of age and consent on file in perpetuity. This applies whether the video was produced in the United States or not.
It seems like we’re going to have to go in that direction for all video recordings on social media that aren’t directly in the public interest.
Social media platforms need to crack down on those stupid cunts posting videos of strangers
Take a leaf out of Only Fans book where everyone involved needs to have given a permission, may be an extreme example but it’s the right idea
Gonna add this here, as the article says, they still have the file, paying any amount of money to someone that may have something embarrassing to you, is always a stupid idea.
They will come back again and they will blackmail you again later, never give them money, straight to the police.
So he harassed her, according to TikTok – and is blackmailing her … both are potential crimes
You have no right to privacy in a public space – or nobody could film in public at all – and in public you are probably on camera – CCTV, Police body cams, and random people’s phone cameras
I’m waiting for someone to do this to the wrong person and “that” video to make it’s way online…
There is no expectation of privacy in public, but in certain cases, especially when the content is filmed either under duress or for monetary or other gain, this content can be treated differently to just the content of ‘no expectation of privacy’.
But then how do you make the legislation good enough to make that distinction well enough to discourage people from abusing it
I saw an Instagram ad bragging that no-one will know you’re reading their phone screens if you’re wearing these glasses. And it wasn’t from a dodgy off seller, but from Meta themselves as a positive feature.
In related news, I’m now a Luddite.
Just need to be able to report to the platform. You are in it and you do jot consent. Send a selfie and boom.
Repeat content abusers are de-monetized.
Simple
I’m not a fan of blasting music in most public settings, but in cases where you suspect you are being recorded, blasting Disney music is a good way to make sure at least the audio can’t be used, as they are strict on copyright infringement.
That obviously doesn’t help in situations like this where people are being recorded secretly, and more needs to be done to stop this ‘content’ being allowed online. But, if you see it happening or know a popular location these predators are using, I’d rather hear someone blasting Disney than see incels making ‘content.’
Had one of these ‘videos’ come up on TikTok recently, girl featured in video commented asking for the vid to be deleted and was met with laughs by the creator/viewers. We’re just fucked as a society.
I’d just rather these stupid glasses were banned, they’re causing all sorts of issues in work places etc. I’m a flight instructor and I’ve recently started asking students to remove cameras or take these sunglasses off when flying with them because quite often they are filming without your consent and uploading to TikTok.
I’m curious, can one simply register oneself as copyright? Therefore requiring buying a license to use ?Anyuse without permission is then copyright infringement
I’m a London Street photographer. Been doing it for years and would hate to see a outright ban on takin candid street pics outdoors. You’d need to also remove all cctv cameras in the streets as well
I agree that in this case the person uploading has been awful and I’d love to see a law banning it. I’m also not sure how you draft that law in such a way that it doesn’t become a way for e.g. police behaving illegally to get those videos taken down. Yes there needs to be some kind of “public interest “ defence but the threat of taking someone to court is enough to intimidate.
“Content” creators should have to obey the same rules as production companies and have people sign release forms. If they’re making money off of who they’re filming, or where they’re filming, they should seek permission first.
There’s a difference between Johnny Public taking a selfie in a public space or filming it for memories, and someone creating traffic for their social media channels etc.
The platforms that allow these things to be posted should absolutely take more responsibility too, but the focus shouldn’t be deflected away from the individuals creating it.
There are some weird, creepy misogynistic fkers out there
While this isnt cool by no means. Wouldn’t you just tell this person to f*cK off? Scam over, bye.
It should be like how toy guns have to have orange tips.
Make a giant glowing red led mandatory when recording is active.
Force camera software to auto scramble faces using AI unless you can provide some sort of image use digital consent license.
I’m Male, so I would be tempted to respond – “Well how about you pay me, for the views it brings to your channel?”. Give them nowhere to go with it. Exhibit even an ounce of desparation and they have you exactly where they want you.
I have never understood these meta glasses and their purpose. It was clearly designed and proposed by a man.
Now people can walk past playgrounds and schools with these glasses on and start recording and no one would be aware.
It is creepy and I think they need to be banned.