(13 Apr 2026, 8:04 pm)Adrian wrote It's this kind of statement that gives people the irrational belief that photography is some sort of crime.

Whilst yes, photographing outside of a school, a venue specifically for children, is very likely going to end up in conflict, it's ridiculous to suggest a whole list of places you shouldn't photograph at, just in case there's kids there or people who otherwise don't like photography. If people can walk down a street with hundreds of cameras, yet only take offence at the one guy standing there pursuing a hobby in photographing buses, that sounds like their problem, not the photographers.

As most photographers will tell you; shoot with the application of common sense. Knowing Malarkey, he'll have done just that. Not only has he tried to de-escalate the situation (which is more than he's required to do), but he was wise to report the actual offence of being harassed.

Don't disagree but if unless you're making YouTube videos trying to cause confrontations to make money, why cause bother.

There's plenty spots where you can take photos without causing confrontation, sometimes you just have to use common sense and imo none of those places I listed there are doing that. There's loads of younger members around who probably don't think about that who that was more aimed at tbh, some who have probably never dealt with a drunk - in particular. 

Btw that's not targeted at Malarkey. Tbf the park there is quite hidden, might not have known about it (unsure).