There have been plenty of parodies exploring the creepier
possibilities of Google Glass, so it should come as no surprise that
it's already been banned in a Seattle bar, even though it's not even out yet.
The 5 Point Cafe posted on its Facebook wall earlier this week
saying that it'd have no tolerance for the smart-glasses on the
premises once said smart-glasses actually exist and are available to the
public. From the post:
For
the record, The 5 Point is the first Seattle business to ban in advance
Google Glasses. And ass kickings will be encouraged for violators.
If that language sounds a little tongue in cheek, that's because it kind of is. Kind of. As owner Dave Meinert explained to KIRO-FM:
Part
of this is a joke, to be funny on Facebook, and get reaction. But part
of it's serious, because we don't let people film other people or take
photos unwanted of people in the bar, because it is kind of a private
place that people go.
And it makes a certain amount
of sense. The concept of being surreptitiously filmed while strolling
through a public square is one thing. The thought of being recorded
sneaking a quick pair of double whiskeys on your lunch break before
heading back to the pediatric ward is something else entirely.
But
there was a time when everyone having phones in their pocket was wild
and strange, and occasionally socially unacceptable too, so you'll have
to expect we'll move through this and come out the other side somehow.
In the meantime, just stick to traditionally sneaky recording practices
at The 5 Point Cafe. There are still plenty of those.
9:42:00 AM
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