Posting videos on You Tube

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by MazdaSEO, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    While at a recent kids basketball game, I was recording the game on my video camera. The lady next to me stands up and shouts profanity. I turn my camera and capture the rest of her tirade. Do you need her permission to post this on You Tube?

    My thoughts are that we are in a public place. She knows I'm recording. These things would give me the ability to post this video. Any help on this topic would be appreciated.
     
    MazdaSEO, Dec 2, 2008 IP
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  2. Chip27

    Chip27 Peon

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    #2
    I'm not a lawyer but you were filming a kid's basketball game which i suppose wasnt illegal, depending on the policies of the owner of the place concerning videotaping, but otherwise you didin't disturb her privacy and you were in a public area.
     
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  3. hostlonestar

    hostlonestar Peon

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    #3
    Just because you happened to "accidentally" look at her with the camera while you were looking in the bag next to you for the candy bar......see where I'm going with this? But this is something that depends on where you live, if your in the US, different states have different laws concerning who has to know they are being taped.
     
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  4. jiggymehta

    jiggymehta Peon

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    its safer as you were in a public place and the lady was obviously aware of what you were trying to do with the camera..however, you can never be sure as to what her side of the story might be..so better safe than sorry
     
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  5. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    #5
    Yes normally you need her permission to post it.
    But whos care,just post it up,she will not even view your upload videos.
     
    mentos, Dec 3, 2008 IP
  6. paytink

    paytink Peon

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    #6
    It is correct that every state has its own laws. You have to google your state laws to find out. Some states require you to gain the permission of someone if they are recognizable, before posting it by any public means. Other states have very strict laws on posting any videos or pictures that have minors in them without consent from their parents. I would check out your state laws just to be sure so you dont get into any trouble.
     
    paytink, Dec 3, 2008 IP
  7. syuxx

    syuxx Peon

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    i think you can post it w/out her permission.
    since you just accidently record it.
     
    syuxx, Dec 4, 2008 IP
  8. MazdaSEO

    MazdaSEO Peon

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    Thanks everyone. Would I search for privacy laws under my state?
     
    MazdaSEO, Dec 4, 2008 IP
  9. promoHunter

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    #9
    You can post without her permission but if she saw the video which post it on you tube and if she decided to take legal action then she can claiming and also there is a law.

    Recently some people sue Google map because of the satellite views. This is something similar.
     
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  10. SGBoise

    SGBoise Peon

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    You can always blur out her face. Then post it and give us a link.
     
    SGBoise, Dec 5, 2008 IP
  11. hostlonestar

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    what state are you from? maybe I can help a little better that way.
     
    hostlonestar, Dec 5, 2008 IP
  12. MazdaSEO

    MazdaSEO Peon

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    #12
    Ok... Here is the link to the video. well I'm not allowed links yet.. but you can paste it.
    I live in Ohio

    youtube.com/watch?v=xFTqAjkvGzM

    It was my first video... What do you think?
     
    MazdaSEO, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  13. AffliateBang

    AffliateBang Peon

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    #13
    She clearly acknowledges that you have her on camera. Personally, I think you're in the clear and I hope your video becomes a viral sensation so everyone can see that this woman acted like a foul-mouthed pig while at a Catholic girl's basketball game.

    You may also want to put on on sites that will pay you. I think MetaCafe pays about five bucks per a thousand views, but I don't remember the other paying sites right now.
     
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  14. lumpia

    lumpia Banned

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    #14
    NO.... she can sue you..

    however, she has to ask you to take it down first before she can sue you.

    But she needs to know. Or take a risk until she finds out.
     
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  15. SGBoise

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    Funny, I rated 5 man. Look luck with your viral video.
     
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  16. Eased

    Eased Well-Known Member

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    Wow, she is freaking out.

    She clearly sees the camera, she would have said something about you taping her in the first place.
     
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    Haha, great video. I hope this gets viral too. She deserves to be laughed at. Rated, and commented :)
     
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  18. Joehema

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    haha thats great.
    "I'm putting this on youtube"

    Here is some rep for making me laugh xD
     
    Joehema, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  19. MazdaSEO

    MazdaSEO Peon

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    How do you let her know when I have no idea who she is? What are the penalties.. It might be worth it!! lol.
     
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  20. getyourcashgift

    getyourcashgift Peon

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    #20
    I have posted 327+ videos to date and I do not ask anyone's permission to post up on YouTube.

    My thoughts are we live in a society where you could be on camera at anytime. I think you need to be cognoscente of your actions at all time knowing you could be on video.

    i.e.: I took my Flip Mino to the Cheese Cash Factory to video my wife's birthday, did I ask everyone's permission to post to YouTube, heck no!

    Most people are flattered to be on video and get their 15 minutes of fame.

    With that lady, she should have watched her language in a public venue.

    That is my opinion.

    Thanks!

    see video: youtube.com/watch?v=bSkdDcsYAPo
     
    getyourcashgift, Dec 8, 2008 IP