Comments on: YouTube stunt rider jailed

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:29:52 +0000

Police often search the web and find evidence of reported honing that often convicts the offender.
These goof balls really do have too much tyre smoke in their systems.
One day i bet someone will film themselves robbing a bank.

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:16:33 +0000

Thanks Ross, finally someone else with some reading comprehension skills.

By: ross

ross — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:53:52 +0000

i think alot of u are missing the point that

he was reported BEFORE the cops saw the footage

so whoevers arguing that the film could have been edited and whatnot

shut up lol read the article

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:59:07 +0000

Devil,
That’s Bret with 1 “T” thanks (others use two).

The video was just summary evidence to an investigation after a tip-off. The article doesn’t claim that the video was the only evidence against him, as you seem to imply.

And this crime is only “victimless” (as you say) because he, and everyone he met, got lucky.

Police in Australia DO view Youtube footage to identify any local illegal activity. It’s often the starting point of an investigation, and quite a few charges have been laid here as well.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:42:44 +0000

Devil 666,

Big up’s for ‘SLR GUY’ reference.. FTW! Douche bag indeed.

Maybe he wanted ‘hoon of the day’?

By: Devil666

Devil666 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:31:36 +0000

Brett,

Legally there is a big difference between a robbery/assault and a victimless ‘summary’ crime such as the alleged actions, hence my inner torment.

Unfortunately I don’t know the whole story, but I do presume a full face helmet would have been implemented. Also, as a youtube video you cannot argue that the footage has not been doctored/edited, a key difference from CCTV/security footage.

Perhaps he is just a poser posting other peoples stunts and taking credit. I don’t know. Even worse, the guy is being written off by us all after just a one sentence description of his alleged crime, in no detail. 209km/h? I know of people who have hit those speeds (and higher) on local roads. Wheelies and endos? I see them all the time through the main street of town. Even worse, there is no source with which to find more detailed information and not just this particular journalist’s interpretation. Maybe i’m just a cynic but sometimes you just need to be more objective.

The point here is that youtube has no place in the court of law, but more importantly it questions the anonymity of the internet and the consequences of our online actions, and the future does not look good with such precedent.

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:23:27 +0000

Sucked in!!! This guy might have some talent on a motor bike…..BUT at the end of the day if he does his tricks on public roads where innocent people might get hurt or killed when he runs OUT of talent, then he is nothing more than a common criminal and jail is where he belongs!!!!!

By: catch me

catch me — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:16:48 +0000

Personally i think this individual is an idiot, anybody who obviously flaunts their abilities then puts it on the ‘net for the pigs to see is not really a smart cookie.
I speed stupid amounts too, but i take measures to make sure i don’t get caught.

By: Bret

Bret — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:50:48 +0000

Devil,
Police are rarely on the scene of any robbery, yet the grainy surveilance video is often used to convict them.
And clearly there is more to it than just the video, ie where were you at this time etc…
This guy got what was comming to him.

By: LukeH

LukeH — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:45:26 +0000

good, another tossbag motorcycle rider off the roads. should be more of it – we need to get rid of the hoon element of the motorcycling fraternity. It’s OK to take risks with your own life, but when you directly or indirectly involve other motorists in your shenanigans, then adios amigo. good riddance.