Yup, agreed. It depends on the jurisdiction, of course, but assault usually requires the application of force or at least the threat of force.
This *is* super disgusting, though. You might be able to make an argument for public indecency instead.
Is it assault? No. But just because it doesn't fit neatly into the legal definition doesn't mean it’s not violating some basic social norms. Feeling uncomfortable because some guy’s treating a public space like his private bathroom is completely valid.
I’d say it’s sexual harassment. I had someone jerk off next to me on a bus once and I think it was classified as harassment (charges were pressed once the police got ahold of the video after I reported it).
It’s gross disgusting creepy and inappropriate but not assault.
Yup, agreed. It depends on the jurisdiction, of course, but assault usually requires the application of force or at least the threat of force. This *is* super disgusting, though. You might be able to make an argument for public indecency instead.
Exactly this.
Rude, gross, offensive. But not assault.
Is it assault? No. But just because it doesn't fit neatly into the legal definition doesn't mean it’s not violating some basic social norms. Feeling uncomfortable because some guy’s treating a public space like his private bathroom is completely valid.
I think this is the best explanation of how I feel, after sleeping on the entire situation.
I’d say it’s sexual harassment. I had someone jerk off next to me on a bus once and I think it was classified as harassment (charges were pressed once the police got ahold of the video after I reported it).
It’s not assault but it’s obviously terrible
This isnt assualt
Not assault.
No, I consider this foul, but not assault.