Going onto private land
Jan. 25th, 2015 11:53 amI went for a jog and ingress, and there's a lovely level 8 portal, just 10 meters into the business park, which is technically private land. And one more down the far end. Is it ethical to walk in?
Last time I didn't even really stop to question it, I assumed that they'd have a barrier or at least a sign if they didn't want people to walk past, and just went in, but the security guard came out on my way back and asked me not to. I thought it wise not to after that, but I'm not sure what lesson to take -- should I never go into private land, even if it's clearly ok? Or not if I think it's likely to be a problem? Or just do it whenever it seems harmless until I'm asked to stop?
The idea of just trying it and seeing if people mind literally never occurred to me -- I assumed it was either ok, or forbidden. But in fact, most situations DON'T have well-thought-out rules, and it's pointless to pretend they do. But I don't want to overcompensate.
Last time I didn't even really stop to question it, I assumed that they'd have a barrier or at least a sign if they didn't want people to walk past, and just went in, but the security guard came out on my way back and asked me not to. I thought it wise not to after that, but I'm not sure what lesson to take -- should I never go into private land, even if it's clearly ok? Or not if I think it's likely to be a problem? Or just do it whenever it seems harmless until I'm asked to stop?
The idea of just trying it and seeing if people mind literally never occurred to me -- I assumed it was either ok, or forbidden. But in fact, most situations DON'T have well-thought-out rules, and it's pointless to pretend they do. But I don't want to overcompensate.