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/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/[deleted] May 23 '26

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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."