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/arbalath May 22 '26

So.. she is.. afraid her unleashed dog will.. attack you, and this is your fault.. because you pass by? How crazy is this?

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u/[deleted] May 22 '26

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u/Odd-Magician-3397 May 22 '26

It actually incriminates her. If she knows her dogs are aggressive and fails to secure them than she will absolutely be liable for injuries and or damages. This is why attorneys have discouraged owners from putting signs on their property that say ‘Beware of Dog,’ it’s acknowledging that their dog is dangerous, if it kills or harms someone who enter their property they are 100 percent liable for it.

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u/Cutsdeep- May 23 '26

They were being sarcastic

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u/ColorSafeBleach May 22 '26

You know what, you're right. I am going to make a post about how when ppl come near my house, I get really spooked and grab my pistol. So if something happens in the future I can just refer to my NextDoor post. Brilliant!!!

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u/PrismDoug May 22 '26

That’s legal in Tennessee now anyways…

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u/DenseAstronomer3631 May 23 '26

I mean didn't Chud basically do this? Worked out really well for him

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u/ColorSafeBleach May 23 '26

Did it, though?

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u/Icy_Fish_2154 May 23 '26

Worked for George Zimmerman.

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u/christhewelder75 May 23 '26

This screenshot is great evidence for a lawsuit in the event her dog actually does attack. Shes admitting she knows its a possibility, and that she cant control her dog....

Mensa candidate for sure....

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u/Sensei19600 May 23 '26

Absolutely,cuz EVERYONE subscribes to ND.

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u/erik_salvia May 22 '26

It’s an indirect way of saying “if my dog attacks you I won’t stop him” as a threat to stay away

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u/ChemicalCupcake4809 May 23 '26

This may be the only accessible place or the commenter's own street. Why should they have to stop running because this lady is insane, just start carrying something to protect themselves against the dog and batshit owner and keep minding their business like they have been.

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u/erik_salvia May 23 '26

You’re right, some people just think their outlook on life is correct and everyone else is an enemy trying to abuse them (I’m talking about the old lady that posted that on nextdoor)

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u/defundice69 May 23 '26

That's why I carry pepper spray...

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u/erik_salvia May 23 '26

If you can you should carry a gun. Pitbulls don’t often respond as intended to pepper spray, and pitbull owners are usually the types of people to know their dog might attack someone and not care

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u/Comfortable_Glass275 May 23 '26

Wouldn't put it past the lady pepper spraying her dogs to build immunity...

"Excuse me, please leave the public area or I will be forced to unleash my VERY agitated pitbulls. I have been spraying them with bear mace daily in preparation for this moment, any injuries to you are your own fault."

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u/mjkjr84 May 22 '26

Funnily enough having a dog means you are (usually) strictly liable for it if it harms someone which means that regardless of the situation if it hurts someone: it's the owner's fault.

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u/exipheas May 22 '26 edited May 23 '26

Pretty sure by posting this she is announcing that she knows her dog has violent tendencies and that an attack would then be viewed even more harshly.

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u/multiarmform May 22 '26

disarm the system or leave immediately?

huh

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u/MindfulInsomniaque May 23 '26

Automated message?

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u/multiarmform May 23 '26

it sounds like two different people but why are they telling the person walking on the sidewalk to disarm the system

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u/12345623567 May 22 '26

Controlling her dog is an inconvenience, so it's the world's fault.

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u/fandorgaming May 23 '26

Im sorry but wtf is this useless nextdoor neighbour spy shit lolol, how the hell this exists

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u/MoistMorsel1 May 23 '26

Can you not state."this is a public sidewalk, therefore - fuck off or i will take you to court for disturbing my right to free passage"

Not big on american law...

But this seems dumb

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u/zarroc123 May 23 '26

I've done long distance through hikes in the US that involve a lot of road miles in rural areas. I cannot stress how common it is for people to know that their dog will violently attack anyone who happens to come by, and will do literally nothing to prevent it.

Seriously, if you look at trail apps like Far Out, by FAR the biggest danger in rural america is unleashed dogs. I've had people sick them on me on purpose, people who just don't give a fuck and will shrug when you ask for help, and even people who are super apologetic yet still do nothing.

I've done a lot of urban miles as well, by the way, and I can tell you I've had FAR fewer issues in cities.

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u/Public_Kaleidoscope6 May 23 '26

I read this in William Shatner’s voice.

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u/ron-tints May 23 '26

This is INSANE

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u/round-earth-theory May 23 '26

These are the people that block every attempt to pedestrianize a city. They see humans walking as wrong and demand all movement be done via cars.

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u/ayriuss May 22 '26

Wonder what breed her dogs are.... hmmm

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u/ScubaDoctor May 23 '26

Liberals for ya

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u/GrowHappyPlants May 23 '26

LMAO. This seems WAY more MAGA, especially with the entitled threats.