TSA new "naked" airport scanners, anybody been through them?

[Finch]

You guys realize that we're all on the "extra screening" list now, right?

Happy flying!

i have been out right rude to everyone from TSA agents, Gate Agents, Canadian TSA, a couple terminal managers and i've never been singled out

it's all in the approach. while you can say "stop talking im not interested in the excuses for your incompetence" you can not say "shut your whore mouth before i shut it up for you"

[biggcarl]

Can I get this on a T-shirt for the next time I fly?

[Skull_Hide]

I smell a new fashion trend! But seriously I want a tee with this one it as well.

[Jenny]

I have not been through one yet. I am going to Branson, Missouri. So hopefully I am not going by plane. But I feel bad for those that have and have been ''victimized" by these TSA new " naked" airport scanners. My Mom and Stepdad Leslie and other people who went with them to Cinncinati, Ohio have been through one. I hope I never have to go through one. Oh well... We are living among pedo bears.

[Einher]

I have not been through one yet. I am going to Branson, Missouri. So hopefully I am not going by plane. But I feel bad for those that have and have been ''victimized" by these TSA new " naked" airport scanners. My Mom and Stepdad Leslie and other people who went with them to Cinncinati, Ohio have been through one. I hope I never have to go through one. Oh well... We are living among pedo bears.

Well as of this afternoon I have some good news, and some bad news;

The Good news? Supposedly the 'porno machines' are slated to be getting some kind of censoring software upgrade after a federal judge ruled it was too revealing. I have no idea when the upgrades are supposed to take place.


The Bad news? If you do have to get searched by a TSA agent I doubt they'll be wearing oven mitts and respecting the factory pre-set and non-molested setting of your genitals and sensitive areas. While not unexpected, this is business as usual and IMO that still qualifies as bad news.

http://dvice.com/archives/2011/07/tsa-nudie-scans.php

It's something at least.

[colinz]

I still shake my head in disgust when I see airline pilots and copilots being screened. the absurdity of it just makes me sad at the stupidity. Other than determining that they are indeed aircrew on an authorized flight you really do not need to screen them for weapons. Anything more than that is an absolute waste of time. If they want to hijack or crash an airliner they do not need a weapon; they will simply fly the plane into whatever they want.

QFT.

I'd also like to add that from what I have seen and heard airport security can be a bit of a joke when it comes to the maintenance staff who work on the air side.

Walk in carrying your tools, your toolbag gets dug through, drive through in a work vehicle, barely a look inside.

[Jenny]

Oh. Thanks for the reminder about the Naked Airport Scanners that are censored. Meaning no one can see you breasts and vagina(female) or penis (male). That is good. Oh and I enjoyed my trip to Branson.

[basm]

Thanks for reminding us who has what plumbing. I know I am always forgetting these pesky things.

[lokifz1]

I flew out to Cali and back for vacation a month ago, had an attractive female in line next to me each time I went through the TSA checkpoint. Yes the hottie was selected for the nudie machine each time.

Iam not saying it was on purpose but thats the impression I received.

[basm]

I flew out to Cali and back for vacation a month ago, had an attractive female in line next to me each time I went through the TSA checkpoint. Yes the hottie was selected for the nudie machine each time.

Iam not saying it was on purpose but thats the impression I received.

I don't know how they select people out of the line for extra screening. Sometimes it (to me) "feels" like it's not random, as you say. Sometimes it "feels" like it is so effing random it's ridiculous. And that is all I will say on the matter right now because I am a bit looped from painkillers and who knows what could come flying out of my mouth at any second.

[squinty]

[quote="Paladin1"]I have been scanned but not groped, do you have to pay extra for that?

I do think the pat down is over the top, you can't have a free society and absolute safety. Life is a risk.[/quote

Used to fly all the time, but I don't want to get zapped or groped, so I deprive myself of flight and the airlines of my business.

[squinty]

...the TSA or whomever says it needs its eyes on your taint at all times to stop terrorism.

Maybe we should design and market some special "TSA approved" pants with a clear, vinyl window in the offending area. That could be a million dollar idea.

My God...you're a genius.

I want mine with a clear vinyl "Cleaver Sleeve."

Last year a porn star (blog's under the name "furry girl") who stripped down to mesh undies and opted out of the scanners, for attention. Why bother scanning or frisking, if the passenger's already naked, was her reasoning. They made her put on a few clothes - then patted her down.
(and it's NSFW!)
http://boingboing.net/2010/11/21/my-tsa ... n-vid.html
http://www.feminisnt.com/2010/my-experi ... -terrible/

[oldsoldier]

Now we are implementing "behavior scanners" in Boston...so, yeah, they question you, and watch your face for results...thats the new scanning technique being tried. So...my security depends entirely on a guy making $14/hr, asking me questions which, I have every right to refuse-then, of course, you would be subjected to additional screening....

[s.leinicke]

If I ever had to go through this security I'd just show up to the airport in a long trench coat naked underneath. Send the Trench coat through the scanner and walk through the metal detector. Screw em they can't give me public indecency they want to know that I'm not carrying anything.

[Dogan]

If I ever had to go through this security I'd just show up to the airport in a long trench coat naked underneath. Send the Trench coat through the scanner and walk through the metal detector. Screw em they can't give me public indecency they want to know that I'm not carrying anything.

*WARNING KLAXONS*
I have a long black trenchcoat.

I am flying at the end of the month.

I am comfortable with my body.

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O.O

Hmmmm.... Naked save for leather G string, cowboy boots and hat... Fuck, life's too short to be taken seriously. I may try this.

[Skull_Hide]

Get a friend to video tape please.

[Dogan]

Give Prostate Cancer The Finger calendar, here I come!

[BullOnParade]

Well as of this afternoon I have some good news, and some bad news;

The Good news? Supposedly the 'porno machines' are slated to be getting some kind of censoring software upgrade after a federal judge ruled it was too revealing. I have no idea when the upgrades are supposed to take place.


The Bad news? If you do have to get searched by a TSA agent I doubt they'll be wearing oven mitts and respecting the factory pre-set and non-molested setting of your genitals and sensitive areas. While not unexpected, this is business as usual and IMO that still qualifies as bad news.

http://dvice.com/archives/2011/07/tsa-nudie-scans.php

It's something at least.

/\ That + This\/

Oh. Thanks for the reminder about the Naked Airport Scanners that are censored. Meaning no one can see you breasts and vagina(female) or penis (male). That is good. Oh and I enjoyed my trip to Branson.

Made me wonder, what happens in the event of a trans gender gets scanned, and the staff member clicks the female button? Is the tranny's penis going to be picked up as a foreign object?

[basm]

Made me wonder, what happens in the event of a trans gender gets scanned, and the staff member clicks the female button? Is the transmission's penis going to be picked up as a foreign object?

My assumption is that they would pull the person aside into a private room for additional pat downs/questioning. By that time it would be too late, the dignity police have came and went. And too bad for them if they feel harassed on that basis, as I'm not sure any litigation would go very far right now, given as there's been a recent ruling saying this type of unwarranted search is legal and justified.

Now we are implementing "behavior scanners" in Boston...so, yeah, they question you, and watch your face for results...thats the new scanning technique being tried. So...my security depends entirely on a guy making $14/hr, asking me questions which, I have every right to refuse-then, of course, you would be subjected to additional screening....

I did see that on the news the other night. Great. One more thing I get frustrated/scared I won't pass up to their snuff. I've been pulled off to the side before for other nonsense and I just wonder where the line is. I truly don't see how this is completely legal and now comes random interrogation. Of course, obviously, if you refuse to answer questions (which I would presume you have the right to do, as you have the "right" not to board your flight if you don't agree to be searched), or if you show suspicious behavior when answering them, then you get a spanking and sent to the principal's office. I know I am probably going to be shite at answering questions mostly just because I'm scared I won't give the right response. What an idiot system. They gotta know there are a lot of people that are just terrified of being wrongfully fingered. Ow....

Then you have all those who are excited about being rightfully fingered.....

[greenbeetle]

They probably see so many 'naked' people a day they're sick of it. Has anyone considered they are far more offended by this process than we are?

[oldsoldier]

They probably see so many 'naked' people a day they're sick of it. Has anyone considered they are far more offended by this process than we are?

No, and I dont care either. Its their job-if they dont like, it, they can quit. Just like we can refuse to fly.

[Rev]

Someone mentioned something about $14 an hour? I'd be interested in taking their job.

[LyraJean]

Someone mentioned something about $14 an hour? I'd be interested in taking their job.

Me too.

[Dogan]

Someone mentioned something about $14 an hour? I'd be interested in taking their job.

Me too.

Me three.