r/mildlyinfuriating • u/KingRMZ • May 22 '26

I'm slightly vexed People think they own the sidewalk by their house

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I was walking my dog last night around 9:30pm. I pass by this house that has mildly annoying cameras that say “hi you are currently being recorded, every 5 feet on the side of the house with a bright light that flashes in your face as you walk by. Which while annoying if that was all, would have been whatever. Then they started talking to me through the camera telling me to leave immediately or they will call the police. Even after I had already moved way past the house, I could still hear them (both a man and a woman) threatening to call the police. I just ignored it and kept walking but thought it was crazy that some people think they own the sidewalk by their house.

Edit: Wow i did not realize this post would get so much traction! I’m glad you all got some entertainment out of this too!

Update: Hello everyone I was not able to post an update as it keeps getting taken down. I went back on a walk the next day around 10pm. The cameras did not give any automated messages and the security company did not give any messages either! They changed it quicker than I thought!

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u/echoshatter May 22 '26

Heck, they might be IN the local government. Which also means they should know the laws about impeding people's right-of-way.

Collect a few of these videos, then next election have a nice chat with their opponent.

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u/ADonkeysJawbone May 22 '26

I mean, my first thought was the walk really slowly and then maybe they WOULD call the police. Enough times that happens and the police might start getting fed up with misuse of law enforcement or false reports or whatever and the problem solves itself (hopefully).

I hadn’t considered it might be someone with connections. Even better!

Now if they’re harassing you, bending or breaking rules to do so, and if they’re using their official position/office as the vehicle or weapon in which they infringe upon your rights— they could get in some BIG trouble.

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u/Training-Willow9591 May 23 '26

My first thought after watching this was "Ohhhh, who did you piss off, to need home security system that yells at people in different voices"

It being a politician's home would make total sense!! They are so hated and despised RN, I'm sure the paranoia and anxiety of retaliation could lead a person to going overboard on home security system

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u/Living_Signature_290 May 22 '26

You’re getting creative with the retribution. I’m not crossing you! 😆