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Flattery or invasion or privacy?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mastiffsrule, Jul 16, 2022.

  1. Jul 16, 2022 at 3:57 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    I was eating lunch with the family and just happened to be seated at a windows right where my truck was parked. There were 2 guys leaving, and as they were walking thru the parking lot they stopped by my truck. No big deal, but then they started taking a few pics. Not a lot, not the tag, more like they were trying to capture my side and front to show the way I have it set up.

    So now I am wondering if they were impressed and just wanted the pics, did I cut them off and were pissed and took the pics for pay back later, or were they looking to copy my build? I was going to set off the alarm to scare them off but they did not look like jerks
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2022 at 3:59 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    Pic of truck needed for context!

    :worthless:
     
  3. Jul 16, 2022 at 3:59 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    I would have set off the alarm
     
  4. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    we should ask those guys taking the pictures to upload them
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:02 PM
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    Flattery - perhaps they were digging your wheels and tire setup... or the steps... or the color.
     
  6. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:04 PM
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    Mark77

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    Yeah man, flattery, maybe. Need to see your truck, make sure it isnt a pos. Kidding.

    People stop me all the time and ask questions. Dealership, gas station, grocery store. No biggie
     
  7. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:10 PM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    Think you might be looking to deep into this. I take pictures of cool/weird cars and trucks on occasion but this wasn't me.
     
  8. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:12 PM
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    henryp

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    Dude, we gotta see your truck now.
     
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  9. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:17 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    I thought I was the most well know truck here. :anonymous:

    Sorry, here’s a pic (BAMF hybrid still about 5 weeks out)

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  10. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    Also, opinion on interior please? I am not sold on it

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    From your viewing angle, we’re they trying to get your license plate number or the whole truck? Generally if someone is ticked off, they fly off the handle immediately. They generally don’t take a picture to deal with it later.

    Also, check the TW threads on your color. It is possible they were taking pictures to post on TW. However, with posts #9 and 10 you bet them to it,
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    It was weird, I never see anyone look at my truck like I read on here. I never get offers to sell like I read on here. I thought everyone here made up crap. Now I know it is just most of us.:rofl:
     
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    Chunk

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    They’re laughing at the bullbar! :crapstorm:
     
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    Ha, you missed my little side note, about 5 more weeks until my BAMF hybrid front bumper arrives.

    :bananadance::bananadance:
     
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  15. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    :facepalm:Guy complains about people taking pics of his nice looking truck, then posts his own truck porn shots of it on the web later :rofl: …JK!

    The 1A allows photographers to take photos in public places, they just can’t invade your privacy behind curtains, in houses, etc. one thing they really won’t be able to do is sell their photos of you or your truck without a property or model release.

    My main concern would be that they were shopping, so be careful where you leave it! BTW- it does look nice.
     
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    & the TONKA grille. :facepalm:
     
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  17. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:36 PM
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    Invasion of privacy is laughable, at best.
     
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    They didn’t know that! :smokertransformer:
     
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    The guys who took pictures of your truck were waiting to photograph Kim Kardashian, or Bigfoot. Since they never made an appearance. Your truck was the best thing to shoot.
     
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    You will really laugh at the tag then. My tag has the word TONKA in it too.


    Just having fun on a Saturday night. (Sad I know. I am trapped in the house for a while now. Surgery coming up Thursday I have to get ready for)

    I always park the truck in the garage. Especially now since I installed new amps and speakers
     

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