So I was doing quite a bit of recording on both GoPros this past weekend at the Yorktown Kite festival. I've been converting all of the footage to go through and select clips for my YouTube site.. During my 6 Stack footage, some annoying kid walks by and slaps my camera out of her way. Her expression tells me she knew exactly what she was doing. She probably didn't know it was recording though. There's a reason we don't typically let the public on the demo field and she's a good example.

My question is: Do I post this kid's mug on the video since she ruined the shot and a lot of the footage or should I take the high road and just let it go?

Thoughts?

Maybe incorporate the footage into your next video. Might make an amusing closing edit. Kids will be kids.

The more I think about it, the more I think to take the high road. If the camera had been damaged, then maybe it would be different.

You don't do the kid any favors by letting them think they can disturb/damage other peoples stuff without consequences. She did damage your video which can't be recreated.

As much as it kills you & you keep thinking about it over and over...your own comment will always make you come out on top...always does

Taking the high road = good karma....which translated to a fellow kiter means... one perfect sunny windy day coming your way...

Quote: Originally posted by riffclown

The more I think about it, the more I think to take the high road. If the camera had been damaged, then maybe it would be different.

Also consider the possible negative consequences of posting video of SOMEONE ELSE's kid... Regardless of the kid being a PITA, a parent might get pretty bent about you "making my kid look bad"...

There may be absolutely no recourse for that parent, but it is something worth considering.

Anywho,... I'm always in favor of taking the high road... Wifey and I try to teach our kids to stop and think "is that helpful?" ... If not, then it may not be worth doing (or saying).

My curiosity is piqued. Why don't you post the clip privately so we can review it?

publish to public without permission, then YOU will have a problem.

high road +1. the moment and consequences THEN have passed so not alot you can do . its YOUR lesson for sure ...look how your growing.

Quote: Originally posted by pongnut

My curiosity is piqued. Why don't you post the clip privately so we can review it?

I feel if I cross that line it's crossed.. Yes I could post it unlisted.. I may just blur out the child and move on.. The high road is looking more and more like the right way to go though..

if you are going to post her or any other person technically you need there consent, without it they can force you to take down the video or even sue you for deformation of character (granted I highly doubt that will happen, but something to think about)

I looked into that and, if the video is in an organized event at a public venue, consent is implied.. Like if you go to a football/basketball game then no consent is needed to post your image on the jumbotron.. or if you are a passerby on the street where someone is filming news stories.
Having said all of that, I've decided to take the high road and there will not be a recognizable image of this girl in any of my videos.. She doesn't deserve the visibility positive or negative and I'll work around the camera angle changing..

if you didnt get the satisfaction of making her cry on the spot..whats the sense…damn kids

Nothing recognizable but this should satisfy your curosity.. I've edited out the event and working around it..

Quote: Originally posted by riffclown

I feel if I cross that line it's crossed...

Well, alright, nobody wants their lines crossed, especially kiters! :frog: