metsfan Posted October 6, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 6, 2008 I have information from a 100% reliable source that compels me to warn all members of the transit fanning community to stay away from all major us airports as far as cameras and the like are concerned till further notice. This is a very serious situation not to be taken lightly. I will post more info as it becomes available, but please heed this warning. Thank you. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted October 6, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 6, 2008 Something going on in airports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted October 6, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 6, 2008 I don't know whats going on, but airports and security have never taken photography on a lightly note around airports.....especially since 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted October 6, 2008 Not at liberty to be detailed or specific. Just know i would not be saying this unless it was serious. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted October 6, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 6, 2008 I have information from a 100% reliable source that compels me to warn all members of the transit fanning community to stay away from all major us airports as far as cameras and the like are concerned till further notice. This is a very serious situation not to be taken lightly. I will post more info as it becomes available, but please heed this warning. Thank you. - A Thanks for warning. PANY&NJ and Westchester County police did nothing when I was taking bus picture at both JFK, LGA, and HPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted October 6, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 6, 2008 I'm terrified to fan the AirTrain because of that...I don't wanna look suspicious going to the airport without needing to catch a flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted October 6, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 6, 2008 oh god, as always, is JFK also in effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted October 6, 2008 This is specific recent information fresh from about 20 minutes before i first posted, not some general recommendation or advice. I will give an "all clear" when i get word that it's ok again. If you don't listen to me, you risk detainment, losing your camera and such. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr142 Posted October 6, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2008 I dont mess with my camara at airports, especially JFK. I wish i would take some pics, but then if people see me, they will be suspicious, and thats when the police get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted October 7, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 7, 2008 Indeed, cameras are very dangerous items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted October 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 10, 2008 Indeed, cameras are very dangerous items. Yup, they should be banned. Only terrorists use cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted October 11, 2008 Not sure what the various comments trying to dispel or mock my warning hope to accomplish, but when someone who works for the federal government says something to me about airports that makes me worried, i simply cared enough to warn you folks so you don't get detained, questioned, etc. Sorry for looking out for my fellow transit-fanning humans. Again i will state this is not about cameras, it's about being near airports when you dont need to be there. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q25toJamaica Posted October 12, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2008 Cmon Andy...tell us why! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless Posted October 12, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2008 Not sure what the various comments trying to dispel or mock my warning hope to accomplish, but when someone who works for the federal government says something to me about airports that makes me worried, i simply cared enough to warn you folks so you don't get detained, questioned, etc. Sorry for looking out for my fellow transit-fanning humans. Again i will state this is not about cameras, it's about being near airports when you dont need to be there. - A I don't go to the airport so............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted October 12, 2008 Share #15 Posted October 12, 2008 Not sure what the various comments trying to dispel or mock my warning hope to accomplish, but when someone who works for the federal government says something to me about airports that makes me worried, i simply cared enough to warn you folks so you don't get detained, questioned, etc. Sorry for looking out for my fellow transit-fanning humans. Again i will state this is not about cameras, it's about being near airports when you dont need to be there. - A I wasn't trying to dispel or mock you. I was simply stating in a sarcastic way that the government needs to stop treating photographers as terrorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted October 12, 2008 I wasn't trying to dispel or mock you. I was simply stating in a sarcastic way that the government needs to stop treating photographers as terrorists. True, however they have their reasons. And to be really honest if you knew the truth you'd curl up into a ball and never leave your bedroom, and no i'm not exaggerating. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted October 13, 2008 Share #17 Posted October 13, 2008 My guess is that the feds used the Patriot Act against said photog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted October 13, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 13, 2008 Indeed, cameras are very dangerous items. it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSun Posted October 15, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 15, 2008 Not sure what the various comments trying to dispel or mock my warning hope to accomplish, but when someone who works for the federal government says something to me about airports that makes me worried, i simply cared enough to warn you folks so you don't get detained, questioned, etc. Sorry for looking out for my fellow transit-fanning humans. Again i will state this is not about cameras, it's about being near airports when you dont need to be there. - A Wait... so you're saying that people - even people without cameras - are at risk of being detained/questioned/etc. if they simply go near an airport when they don't absolutely need to be there for work purposes or to catch a flight? Sounds ominous. Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be sure to give a wide berth to Logan Airport. I was planning on seeing firsthand how long it would take to get from South Station (Red Line) to Airport Station (Blue Line) if one were to take the Silver Line from South Station to Logan Airport and then transfer to an airport shuttle to get to Airport Station, but now it seems like I had better postpone this trip indefinitely lest I be picked up and questioned... I mean, I wouldn't have a camera on such a trip, but I would have a backpack with a laptop computer in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted October 15, 2008 Share #20 Posted October 15, 2008 Indeed, cameras are very dangerous items. Only if you use it as a weapon:p lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share #21 Posted October 16, 2008 Again this has nothing to do with cameras it has to do with being near airports when you don't need to be. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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