http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/1...isking-arrest-trespassing/?preview_id=2090822 PHOENIX (AP) — The “Pokemon Go” craze across the U.S. has people wandering into yards, driveways, cemeteries and even an off-limits police parking lot in search of cartoon monsters, prompting warnings that trespassers could get arrested or worse, especially if they cross paths with an armed property owner. Since the release of the smartphone game last week, police have gotten a flurry of calls from residents about possible burglars or other strangers prowling the neighborhood. So far, few tickets have been issued, and there have been no reports of arrests or assaults on trespassers playing the game, whose object is use the phone’s GPS technology to find and capture animated creatures in real-world places. “Be careful where you chase these Pokemon — or whatever it is you chase — because we have seen issues in other places with people going onto private property where a property owner didn’t want them on there,” said Assistant Police Chief Jim McLean in Pflugerville, Texas. Some players have expressed worries on social media that the game could result in a fearful property owner pulling a gun — a scenario that could fall into a legal gray area in the nearly two dozen states with “stand your ground” laws that allow people wide latitude to use deadly force when they believe they are in danger. McLean’s department posted a Facebook warning Monday after officers spotted a man playing the game in a section of a police parking lot where the public isn’t allowed. The player had to pass keep-out signs and go over a fence or under a gate to reach the area. “I’m not sure how he got back there, but it was clear what he was doing,” McLean said. “He was playing a Pokemon game with his phone up in the air.” In Utah, Ethan Goodwin, 17, of Tremonton, was slapped with a trespassing ticket that he worries could cost him up to $200 after he and a couple of friends went on an early morning Pokemon chase at an abandoned warehouse. He managed to catch three creatures. “I wouldn’t say it was worth it, but I would say I’m glad I have the Pokemon I have now,” he joked. He added: “It’s a dumb game, really, really stupid.” Every time the app is opened, a warning from game maker Niantic pops up, telling players to be aware of their surroundings. Players must also agree to fine print saying they cannot enter private property without permission. There’s also a disclaimer that says Niantic is not liable for any property damage, injuries or deaths that result while playing. But those warnings don’t seem to be getting through. In Phoenix, police have started posting humorous and colorful warnings on social media, saying chasing the orange dragon Charizard is not a valid reason to set foot on someone else’s property. Nor is chasing the cat-like Mewtwo, according to Boise, Idaho, police. They posted a Facebook message saying officers responded to several calls about players trespassing on private property and illegally trekking across parks after dark. Gamers are also being warned to watch for traffic while playing and not to drive while on the app. One woman told WPXI-TV in western Pennsylvania that her 15-year-old daughter was hit by a car while playing the game and crossing a busy highway. The girl was hospitalized with an injured collarbone and foot, as well as cuts and bruises, said her mother, Tracy Nolan. Capt. Michael Fowler with the Hanahan, South Carolina, police said his department in the city of about 20,000 has gotten a few suspicious-activity reports related to “Pokemon Go,” including multiple calls from a woman who feared for her safety as she watched cars go in and out of a church parking lot across from her house. “I didn’t know what was going on. The last time I heard about Pokemon was back in the ’90s,” Lynn Menges, 59, said. Lt. Lex Bell, of the Unified Police Department in Utah, said officers outside Salt Lake City have responded to similar calls. Most come after dark, with residents saying they believe motorists driving slowly through their neighborhood may be casing their homes. In one instance, a woman mistook a few glowing cellphones for flashlights as players hunted characters near her daughter’s car. Several cemeteries, including Arlington National outside Washington, have expressed worries about players on their grounds. At Mobile Memorial Gardens in Alabama, president Timothy Claiborne said he has seen visitors walking or driving around with phones in their hands, playing the game. He asked people in about three dozen vehicles to leave over the past couple of days, earning him the title “chief of the Pokemon patrol” from the staff. “I just think we need to continue to have respect not only for the dead but for those who are grieving the dead,” he said.
My nephew asked me jokingly to drive off the road into the woods because there was a Pokemon on his radar and he couldn't reach it from the road. I'm thinking it should be totally disabled at faster than a normal walking pace. Having an app that potentially transfers a passenger's fixation to a driver is a really bad thing in my opinion. Groups of teens are going to get themselves in real trouble in the car based on the game.
There are certain restrictions on the game based on speed, but yeah it should probably be fully disabled for safety. Say anything over 20 km/hr
It pretty much doesnt function properly at any normal driving speed. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
Had it and deleted It instantly when j saw the report that logging in thru gmail would give the company full access to my email contacts, email server, and basically anything else I associate my gmail with. Supposedly they had no idea that it would happen but that's a load of shit.
The company was originally a part of Google. They used their original game, Ingress, to help identify landmarks for Google Maps etc. haha. Chances are, they already have all that information.
It's the new drug. Everyone is on their phones playing. What I will say is that it's pretty cool running into others playing with you trying to catch the same Pokémon. It's a fun social game but has its problems like people getting their phones stolen because of a lure some thug placed in a random location just waiting for their next victim to show up. Google/Nintendo must rethink this feature. Sent from my BLU LIFE ONE X using Tapatalk
Google scans every mail. It's how they know, if you use Google now, when your next package is going to be delivered. Sent from my BLU LIFE ONE X using Tapatalk
I remember Pokemon as a kid. Surprised people have such an interest in 2016 though. Even if you played it as a kid, wanting to play now seems odd to me. Oh well, not much of the world makes sense these days. So adults running around catching Pokemon shouldn't be shocking to me.
Yeah i enjoy it, especially using it in the city. Its great way of walking around town and seeing people go at it. There are some incredible facts out. Its a app that has surpased daily twitter usage and the chatter blows away any prior trend. Its crazy too that the stock jumped 40%+ for Nintendo and the game is only out in USA, austrailia, New Zealand and couple of cities in asia. It is yet to be officially and fully released in europe, asia, and the extremely bitter canada who are complaining they dont have this too yet. It will be nuts once this released fully worldwide like in Japan and Korea
yeah it accesses all your info and yeah it doesn't work at over 20 mph I remember playing Pokemon on a Gameboy. I have no intention of playing Pokemon Go, though.
sportspickle: https://medium.com/sportspickle/des...geles-with-pokémon-go-ffe77f4a01ce#.6o89sg55v last line is referencing: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...ers-nick-young-holds-exploding-firework-video
Well, I guess if it gets people off the couch. My son plays, too bad there's not a lawn mowing Pokémon.
I watched it when I was younger because my little brother (11 years younger) would watch it. See these people playing it in the city, not paying attention to their surroundings, stopping dead middle of sidewalk or street or subway stairs, and I kinda wanna push them into traffic, or just punch em. Not gonna miss my trains so you can catch an imaginary reptile bird. I do wish I was paying more attention to the stock though. That was a big jump. Pretty sure that happened when Pokemon first came out too.
