Apparently its illegal to talk to strangers in a CA mall

[Gerhardt]

Well, Orwell is most likely in tears in his grave.

next they'll be putting up telescreens and accusing us of thoughtcrime

Do not forget dousing every book in kerosene and calling the 'firedepartment' to light the books up. (cookie if you know the reference)

fahrenheit 451

 

[The Austin]

The combine... They are coming :O

*ChHAHAhHAHa* StOp RiGhT TheeRe! *chahcHhAhdHC*
(Seriously, you would think that in the future walkie-talkies would be.... Less shitty.)


OP: What if you need help from an employee? Do you need to fill out an application then?

Me: Excuse me sir, where are your jeans?
Employee: SIR! PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SPEAKING SIR, OR I WILL HAVE TO USE FORCE!
Me: What?
Employee: *Pulls out mace* DON'T MAKE ME DO IT!
Me: Jesus Christ!
Employee: TAKE THIS YOU SICK FUCK! *Spray*
Me: OH GOD! AHHHHHHHH!

 

[Reaper195]

ATTENTION EARTH! STOP BEING SO STUPID!

Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you Captain Cabbage.

 

[Aidinthel]

What if you need help from an employee? Do you need to fill out an application then?

There's an exception if the topic matter is "related to the business interests" of the mall. Also, it's just the private policy, so I'm pretty sure force would be unjustified in enforcing it.

OP: I can see where the mall is coming from here in trying to prevent solicitation on the premises, but the wording of the policy was really badly done.

 

[WolfThomas]

dont insault me by thinking i wouldn't do exactly what i said. In fact i have been required to punch a mall cop due to him being an idiot, guess what happend? He got fired i got $200 and a congraduations from the cops they have no right to even touch you if they think youve done something wrong they are required by law to call the police to deal with you. At least thats how it works in the US not sure about anywere else.

I'm sorry, but this being the internet I'm going to take everything and anything people say with a huge grain of salt, we're all motocycle ridin' into the sunset levels badass here. But seriously I'm not doubting you'd try to do what you said or even if you could, rather I such displays of bravado (false or otherwise) inherently mockable for some reason.

 

[Judgement101]

It's also illegal to hang around a children's play ground with no pants on and hold a sign saying "Free Hugs!"

 

[ecoho]

After reading this over a couple times, it does seem to me that the article was written out of context. From what I can gather, it feels more like this isn't about a 'no speaking to strangers', but a 'don't solicit your church without a permit.'

There really is no honest way that a mall could ever enforce such a policy and not end up going out of business. A mall is a social spot, a place people go for entertainment, and that may include *gasp* social interaction with others.

On the other hand, it's not all that uncommon for a commercial business no have a "no solicitation" policy, unless it's approved beforehand. I'd be willing to bet that the latter occurred, that the priest was seen to be soliciting mall patrons to his church/faith/make believe nonsense and got booted out the door for it.

Plus the ridiculous list of charges the priest came back with are nothing short of money-grubbing insane. Assault and battery? Really? You were escorted out to the police in cuffs, you beaten half to death.

Speaking as a Security Officer myself (not a mall cop though) its a job that does require some level of professionalism. Sure, you get the cranky buzz-kill types who like to piss on everyone's parade, but there are also times when they are there for a reason. Such as carrying a belligerent priest out the front door.

I'm guess it was a slow news day and the article "Preacher escorted out of mall" didn't have enough kick to it, but "illegal to talk to strangers in mall" sounds like it would turn more heads.

as im sure your aware the mall cops are not alowed to touch anyone who is not phisicaly violent, all they can do is ask you to leave and if you dont call the cops. Now this is different in every other security setting.(i dont know why but it is)

 

[Gilhelmi]

Well, Orwell is most likely in tears in his grave.

next they'll be putting up telescreens and accusing us of thoughtcrime

Do not forget dousing every book in kerosene and calling the 'firedepartment' to light the books up. (cookie if you know the reference)

fahrenheit 451

Yaay, someone got the reference.

 

[Cheesus333]

The combine... They are coming :O

Coming? Prrrft, it's already in the water. You just watch, there'll be no more children for many a moon. And you can say goodbye to your clothes too - it's nifty blue jumpsuits all the way!

OT: Seems like a basic infringement of human rights. We didn't drag ourselves out of the primordial ooze, after all: we dragged each other out. Humans are not just social creatures but the MOST social creatures you can get without being a hive mind.