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Old 09-29-22, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JW Fas
I've run cameras for nine years. When I first bought one I tested it on my handlebars and decided that wasn't the way to go for multiple reasons, so I mounted it to my helmet. Immediately, I noticed that the casual harassment plummeted.
Or confirmation bias.

Originally Posted by JW Fas
I also know people notice it, because occasionally people will comment on it.
No, this only shows some people notice it.

Originally Posted by JW Fas
Some of these are showing the behavior of the camera owner changes (which is irrelevant). In one, it's showing people on a TV show modify their behavior (which a situation very unlike the situation being discussed).

Originally Posted by JW Fas
Obviously, the cameras won't be visible 100% of the time, but we do know that people are more likely than not to modify their behavior if they see one.
No, we don't know that cameras on bicycles/helmets does that at all.

I doubt people in cars are noticing small bumps on helmets. Your videos of bad-behaving people in cars is indication of that. The trash-thrower, especially, had lots of time to notice the bump and behaved badly anyway.

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