05-10-2016, 09:54 AM
The second comment has nothing to do with the first. The second is about the conflict described in that Facebook thread.
I'm saying that while there are no laws against taking photos in a public space, there are also no laws compelling people to accept having their picture taken. If you're taking photos of someone, and they confront you asking you to stop and are obstructing your view, neither side is [/b] right[/b]. (Though thinking about it, there's grounds in harassment law against the photographer, if they're being a nuisance)
I'm saying that while there are no laws against taking photos in a public space, there are also no laws compelling people to accept having their picture taken. If you're taking photos of someone, and they confront you asking you to stop and are obstructing your view, neither side is [/b] right[/b]. (Though thinking about it, there's grounds in harassment law against the photographer, if they're being a nuisance)