Go Pros create unsafe riders

[rastuscat]

Had a guy on a course today wearing his Go Pro on his helmet.

He tells me he has been cut off 3 times this week, and he's sick of it, so he's got a Go Pro. Like, that'll make a difference.

Out on the course today a guy U-turned across our path. Our man could have backed off and avoided it by miles, but he insisted on riding close to the U-turner and filming it, complete with expletives.

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

[Scubbo]

true story --- makes people worry if its filming and whether the lense is clean / whether the shot is good / is the battery working / memcard not fucked --- rahhdy rahh... better off just enjoying the ride ;o

[razza11]

Had a guy on a course today wearing his Go Pro on his helmet.

He tells me he has been cut off 3 times this week, and he's sick of it, so he's got a Go Pro. Like, that'll make a difference.

Out on the course today a guy U-turned across our path. Our man could have backed off and avoided it by miles, but he insisted on riding close to the U-turner and filming it, complete with expletives.

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

Maybe he has been watching too many similar posts on YouTube where those riders exhibit the same arrogant behaviour. The GoPro seems to make some people think they have suddenly become invincible and VIPs.
In many cases they too could have easily avoided the near miss without the ranting. Guess some people just feel better about themselves after abusing others while forgetting they also make mistakes that upset or annoy others.
Perhaps this rider needs to do their basic course again.

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[Scuba_Steve]

Had a guy on a course today wearing his Go Pro on his helmet.

He tells me he has been cut off 3 times this week, and he's sick of it, so he's got a Go Pro. Like, that'll make a difference.

Out on the course today a guy U-turned across our path. Our man could have backed off and avoided it by miles, but he insisted on riding close to the U-turner and filming it, complete with expletives.

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

Na, I'd say he was always like that just now can vid it & present it to people in a way that shows "see im the victim"

[jafagsx250]

It's useful for insurance if you're in the right but I think a lot of people want to be the next big YouTube star so do things they normally wouldn't do to make their channel interesting.

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[tigertim20]

I think youre wrong for several reasons.
One being that one example doesn't imply a rule.
another being cause and effect - perhaps those who already ride poorly are more likely to use them, rather than their presence affecting behaviour? I wonder that because I seldom see a youtube video of someone riding completely within the law, its usually 'spirited' riding.

[RDJ]

Had a guy on a course today wearing his Go Pro on his helmet.

He tells me he has been cut off 3 times this week, and he's sick of it, so he's got a Go Pro. Like, that'll make a difference.

Out on the course today a guy U-turned across our path. Our man could have backed off and avoided it by miles, but he insisted on riding close to the U-turner and filming it, complete with expletives.

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

Yes. Yes you are.

[Moi]

Had a guy on a course today wearing his Go Pro on his helmet.

He tells me he has been cut off 3 times this week, and he's sick of it, so he's got a Go Pro. Like, that'll make a difference.

Out on the course today a guy U-turned across our path. Our man could have backed off and avoided it by miles, but he insisted on riding close to the U-turner and filming it, complete with expletives.

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

Did you discuss this with him?

If you did, what was his reaction?

[Zedder]

perhaps those who already ride poorly are more likely to use them, rather than their presence affecting behaviour?

The dog bowler would be a prime candidate for using a GoPro then.

[rastuscat]

Rastus would know for sure but I think the police can prosecute when given GoPro evidence and its possibly happened when tourist drivers are filmed crossing the centre line. If the police do prosecute on Go Pro evidence maybe it depends on the sort of offense filmed?

The accident rate could actually come down if the police offered a percentage of the fine to the Go Pro owner as it would be an incentive for more people to get them and earn some money for their effort. Just because one Go Pro owner likes to try and entrap people into nearly hitting them it would not be the case for all Go Pro owners.

Sounds like the Genesis of another revenue collecting argument.

[FJRider]

So, from what I can see, using that Go Pro has caused him to ride like a dick.

Am I wrong?

Not that long ago ... a guy started a Facebook page to show errant car drivers filmed doing stupid things around motorcycles. It ended up showing more of his own errors of judgement ... that were just as serious than those he was trying to film.

I believe the page was shut down.

Having said that ... people showing their dash-cam footage on their own FB page is very popular at the moment ...

[FJRider]

Sounds like the Genesis of another revenue collecting argument.

Look on the bright side ... as everybody would be out on the roads filming each other doing silly shit. The huge reduction in Patrol cars needed on the streets and highways could save millions of dollars. The Police budget might be spent on catching criminals. There would be little booths outside every Police station ... where you could hand in/download your film(s) ...

What could possibly go wrong ... ???

[Akzle]

correllation and causation my dear rast-arse.

fuckwits buy gopros.

fuckwits are fuckwits all day long.

[AllanB]

Dick.

Fucking go-pros.

I hate them.

Who watches your shit videos anyway? Do you invite friends over to bore?


However

I predict t he EU will pass a LAW stating all new cars must be fitted with them, have a huge hard drive capacity to record shit loads of video and associated vehicle speed. And it must be available on request by the police.

Watch this space.

[rastuscat]

correllation and causation my dear rast-arse.

fuckwits buy gopros.

fuckwits are fuckwits all day long.

Chur Azkill.