Audaciter said:
I think you're both vastly underestimating the US Federal Government. They don't are about individuals and will strong arm anyone just because they can.
You may be right. Their motto is: "We've got what it takes, to take what you've got" :mrgreen:
setting aside conspiracy, intimidation, and 'big brother' types of theories for a moment, let's put this in its proper perspective:
1.) even if you think that the United States government has become this ubiquitous evil presence the situation at hand is small potatoes. By a country mile.
2.) it would be counterproductive in every regard to harass the original poster with a phone call in advance of some type of legal proceeding. it would give the original poster a chance to cover tracks or prepare a defense.
3.) the only thing that makes sense, with the little we know about this poster, is that he was being trolled.
As important as we would like to think that we are -with our flying toys and all- I doubt Uncle Sam gives two s's about our activities. There are some FAA rules in effect, yes. I doubt they will be hauling anyone to jail any time soon over violating them. Let's keep it real here, this poster is not the Snowden case redux.