Public Shaming

[Amazon 7]

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How do you feel about public shaming of "alleged" thieves.. caught on tape?

[normiss 905]

Some judges like it enough to make it part of the penalty phase.

[rehmwa 2]

I have no issue with the business doing it. I think it's neat. With proof. the business better make absolutely sure, though, or they are in for some crazy court cases....

I do have issue with judges making it part of the penalty phase. I don't see how we can have equal punishment for equal crimes with this unless it's made a universal policy.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

normiss

Some judges like it enough to make it part of the penalty phase.

Well, this story had nothing to do with a judge or the legal system. It was a shop owner posting a picture of a guy shoplifiting on camera. The store owner took screenshots of the dude (face clearly visible) and posted them in the front window of his store.

Mike Rowe (Of Dirty Jobs and other things) liked it, but a others in line with him didn't, including a lawyer.

I guess I always thought the truth was a valid defense in defamation of character suits. As in, if you didn't tell a lie, they wouldn't win a lawsuit. Not couldn't sue, but wouldn't win.
And the comments by the lawyer about suing celebrities implies that the lawyer was more confident about getting a settlement than actually winning.

Personally, as long as the pics are accurate, and the person is identified clearly enough to prevent someone else (who's innocent) being wrongly identified as a thief, I like the idea.

Back when paper checks were common, some local businesses had a "Wall Of Shame" with all the NSF checks posted. You could go in and see who the deadbeats were. All they had to do to get removed was pay the debt. Some did, some didn't.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[normiss 905]

There's a local Orlando sex toy and naughty bits type store on OBT.
Been there forever.
They have a "Wall of shame". Pictures of customers caught stealing. My favorite is a pic of a young man they chased down in the rain. Hold a very large black dildo.

I think if it's on their property or in public, there's really not much defense for the video of any kind, no?

[wmw999 2,600]

Maybe they could set up a continuous loop of the "transaction of the week" with faces etc. that would show alleged shoplifting in context, providing probably less fodder for lawsuits. The statement that shoplifting went down significantly with the pictures makes it clear that it's effective for some folks.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Anvilbrother 0]

We already do it every day. What paper does not have a section called "police and fire briefs" where it list ARRESTS not CONVICTIONS of people accused of DWI? What is different than a board of canceled bounced checks on a board saying do not accept checks from this person.

Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along,

[normiss 905]

Mug shots and perp walks take half the local news on some nights.
Youtube video and weather the other half.

[Rick 67]

normiss

Mug shots and perp walks take half the local news on some nights.
Youtube video and weather the other half.

right when did "who one the latest round of american idol" become news

You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early!

[Coreece 190]

Rick

***Mug shots and perp walks take half the local news on some nights.
Youtube video and weather the other half.

right when did "who one the latest round of american idol" become news

American Idol is a good measure for the state of music in this country...

...Who would've thought that Rock 'n Roll would've won the title this year given the shit pop culture theses days.

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Caleb Johnson - Still of the Night
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Rock 'n' roll ain't gonna die
Rock 'n' roll ain't noise pollution
Rock 'n' roll it will survive
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