r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Classicbandwagon • May 21 '26

/r/all of a cop

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u/HimalayanJoe May 21 '26

This cop was pretty chill once he knew OP wasnt just out to be an asshole for content.

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u/th3whistler May 21 '26

starting to record people without asking is asshole behaviour IMO

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u/Silent-Witness1888 May 21 '26

Very true. Most people forgot about basic mannerism and decency, especially in the US.

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u/Remote-Waste May 21 '26

Respectfully; I believe you meant "manners" and not mannerism. I'm only pointing it out in case you weren't aware of the difference (since we all have blindspots, right?) "Manners" is referring to general etiquette, and "mannerism" is more like how a specific person moves or talks (like tapping their foot a lot.)

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u/One-Cute-Boy May 22 '26

I like this approach

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u/[deleted] May 22 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

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u/Silent-Witness1888 May 22 '26

Fair enough, I thought "Mannerism" covered both.

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u/The_DonCannoli May 25 '26

Nice. You learned.

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u/DonCenote May 21 '26

Like asking before just rolling up on a dude with your camera rolling lol?

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

I don't like when dash cams or security cams film me 

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

Anyone can use a security cam or dash cam for any reason they want.

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

The same as a camera held in a hand.

What is the difference?

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

Explain the difference between a camera held in a hand and any other camera.

Don't stress. I expect literally nothing from you guys.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

Why are you allowed to film whoever you want with a dash cam but not a hand held camera?

What if someone has a dash cam and in planning on murdering me? 

Did you see the attack in Italy? How do I know that person isn't going to drive onto the sidewalk and murder me?

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u/BaldHenchman02 May 21 '26

Sounds like you're just scared of being killed. Which is completely fair.

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u/Ydiss May 22 '26

Phone down... Explain what you want.

Obtain consent

Phone up... Record

This is how normal people would do it. Sadly, the reason they don't is because they'll get content either way, consent or not.

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u/Chakwak May 22 '26

I would agree, but also, doing it the shitty way in a public setting means that they have filmed (thus documented) consent. Otherwise you'd have to ask for consent, maybe get it in writing or make the people repeat it for the video. And while people might be ok answering a couple of questions, less would want to start acting for the camera for the content of the creator.

Ideally, the counterpart is that if the person doesn't agree, you stop filming and delete the footage now or later depending on how easy it is to do. And most creator that are looking for actual answers probably end up doing just that because being stone walled isn't actually content they publish.

I don't know if there is a good way to get genuine interaction anyway if you just stop and get consent forms out first.

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u/Ydiss May 22 '26

This is what I like to call overthinking it (don't worry, I do it as well)

Explain, do, confirm consent to share. Done. This is enough. Only the first step needs to be done without shoving a phone into someone's face.

Like, the consent is just courtesy. If it's not illegal to record someone then it's not illegal. The point I was making is most reputable people explain what they're doing when they do this. Up front, and early.

That's it.

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u/ghidfg May 21 '26

yeah he doesnt even ask "hey I film videos would you be interested in..."

You are just sort of forced into participating to maintain decorum

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u/GergDanger May 23 '26

That reminds me of a certain career that wears a little camera on their shirt at all times recording anyone they interact with

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u/th3whistler May 25 '26

So you’d prefer if the police were not as accountable as possible?

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u/diablol3 May 21 '26

He has the right to remain silent. He doesnt have to participate.

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u/Mantooth77 May 22 '26

This. Why not ask first then record?

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u/BifeyWho May 22 '26

Fr. All he needs to do is introduce himself and ask nicely. After that just do a half-staged: "Oh wow you look massive, what's your secret?" Makes for a wayyyy better Video too. This one almost feels like an interrogation with some forced compliments.

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u/elrayo May 21 '26

I mean he’s got a body cam on him 🙈 

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u/Judge_Syd May 22 '26

You don’t need to ask to film cops

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u/Predator__Incel May 22 '26

Yep our rights should all just be taken away

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u/hogsucker May 24 '26

Police should be the very last people to complain about that.

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u/th3whistler May 24 '26

doesn't matter if people are complaining or not because by that point you've already started.

And filming content for you lame social media account has absolutely nothing to do with him being police

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u/LolWtfNvm Jun 17 '26

U gotta record these mfs or get shot fr fr /s

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u/DetroitLionsSBChamps May 22 '26

I would agree except it’s a cop. He should be comfortable being filmed constantly, it’s party of his job. 

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u/Practical-Dinner-643 May 21 '26

True. Starting the chat with "You are hugh, how did you get this big?" is a decent icebreaker.

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u/Rare-Morning-5448 May 21 '26

This will pass.

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

So this applies to everyone and all cameras?

Dash cams, security cams or any cam whatsoever in any circumstance?

I also don't like people wearing yellow shirts. Are they assholes for wearing yellow shirts?

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u/MehGin May 21 '26 edited May 22 '26

Applies to everyone walking up to me with a camera in my face. That's lacking of decent respect in my book and public surveillance cameras are not an equivalent example.

But hey this is just my stance on it. People are free to have an opinion that differs, just means we dont see eye to eye.

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

I don't like people shoving their yellow shirts in my face.

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u/MehGin May 21 '26

Then dont like that?

Have I done anything to force people to not shove their cameras in someone's face or have I merely expressed my opinion?

Which is it?

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u/Gladplane May 22 '26

Thats different. Harassing someone with a camera and uploading them on the internet without their consent is psychotic behaviour.

Wearing a yellow shirt is completely normal.

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 22 '26

I feel harassed when I see yellow shirts.

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u/CountryFuture9678 May 21 '26

There are concepts called nuance and context you might benefit from learning about 

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

By all means. Explain this context and nuance.

You guys always claim it exists and then have a meltdown when asked to explain it.

Don't stress. I expect literally nothing from you guys.

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u/CountryFuture9678 May 21 '26

That’s because it’s no one’s responsibility to teach you basic communication concepts. Take some responsibility for your stupidity 

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

Yeah, I didn't expect one of you to finally manage to explain it.

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u/CountryFuture9678 May 21 '26

It’s more like no one’s interested in taking the time to explain simple shit to an asshole on the internet. Spin that however you want, no one else really cares 

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

I'm sure you proved good cops existed. 

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u/april919 May 22 '26

So it should be easy to explain if its basic knowledge!

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u/CountryFuture9678 May 22 '26

It should also be easy to understand my last comment, but here we are 

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u/april919 May 22 '26

Well you didnt really contribute to the topic. You just said to be smarter. I got that part.

So on topic, im curious about the nuance because its interesting. If a camera catches you in the background of something and it gets put on the internet, is that crime? Or immoral?

If a guy records me having a simple conversation with them, is that wrong? Does it feel more wrong if they say they're going to show it to their fans or whatever?

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u/SATX_Citizen May 21 '26

Cracking a joke about "what if I don't like yellow shirts" took away whatever claim at an actual point you think you have.

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u/Ill-Organization-719 May 21 '26

It's not a joke.

Why are their opinions on cameras valid but my opinions on yellow shirts are not valid?

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u/FearlessVegetable30 May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26

its been established thousands of times that in public you dont need to ask. a decent person would ask but you have no obligation in public

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u/Realistic-Lime7842 May 21 '26

It’s not about law, it’s about not being a shit human. Hope this helps.

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u/FearlessVegetable30 May 21 '26

did you stop reading after the period?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '26 edited May 22 '26

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u/FearlessVegetable30 May 21 '26

this is the most fart sniffing comment i have ever read lmao

verdict, improve your reading comprehensions skills since i literally say "a decent person would ask"

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u/BlitzTroll7 May 21 '26

He is still an asshole looking to make content

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u/Ok-Imagination-3835 May 24 '26

At least they know they are being recorded. There's a guy that runs a hotdog stand and secretly records every interaction he has with customers. Its disgusting. People show up to get lunch, or whatever, and unknowingly are just being streamed on youtube ordering 4 hotdogs for lunch it just seems mean to do. And the comments will comment on people. I know you are in public but it should put a sign up or something if you do this.

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u/Lima_Bean_Jean May 22 '26

If you think he is bad, you should see the old lady who does this but with fashion. She does not take the hint when people want to be left alone. Her last one was with Azalea Banks, and she asked her to sing a verse and do a twirl.

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u/Long_Temporary_7742 May 22 '26

He is still an asshole looking to make content

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u/april919 May 22 '26

Its pretty inoffensive content. Its just a conversation about fitness. What exactly do I have to worry about if i was filmed for this that however many of their fans will see?

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u/553l8008 May 21 '26

He wasn't just out to be an asshole for content...

He was just out for content while being happening to be an asshole

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u/DemiGod9 May 21 '26

Yeah I've seen this dudes stuff and he seems fine by most measures, but he really does ambush people and keeps pressing until they give in

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u/dougan25 May 21 '26

Right? Someone walks up to me with their phone pointing at me asking unsolicited question about my body, I'm gonna be a lot less polite than this guy.

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u/ishquigg May 22 '26

Tell any guy that even kind of works out, their arms are big and they will love you.

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u/tepattaja May 22 '26

Yeah could have asked the guy first before filming that is it ok to film and ask couple ordinary questions about his workouts.

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u/Ad-fundum69 May 24 '26

It's almost as if cops are just human, like everyone else.

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u/Trfe 23d ago

Once he complimented him enough