FUCKING RIDICULOUS: TSA to Allow Laptops in Approved Bags - GoFuckYourself.com

D Ghost · 08-06-2008, 11:51 PM

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TSA said it reached out to bag manufacturers this year to design laptop cases that would provide a clear, unobstructed image of the computer as it passed through an X-ray machine. The agency said the new bags will be available for purchase this month.

To qualify as "checkpoint friendly," a bag must have a designated laptop-only section that unfolds to lie flat on the X-ray machine belt and contains no metal snaps, zippers or buckles and no pockets.

http://www.time.com/time/business/ar...0.html?cnn=yes

Juicy D. Links · 08-06-2008, 11:56 PM

great...................never taking my laptop with me again

Babaganoosh · 08-06-2008, 11:58 PM

What's the problem with that? I don't get it.

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

What's the problem with that? I don't get it.

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

Chio · 08-07-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

What's the problem with that? I don't get it.

Nor I. I can't stand having to pull the laptop out everytime I go through security. This is a good idea and should help speed things up a bit too.

Chio · 08-07-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by deejne

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

HAHA is that what you thought? Read what you quoted from the article in the first post again

Chio · 08-07-2008, 12:10 AM

Babaganoosh · 08-07-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by deejne

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

They aren't talking about a visually transparent case. They are talking about one that is transparent to xray machines. They want your laptop to lie flat without all the shit in the rest of your bag obstructing the view of your laptop.

baddog · 08-07-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by deejne

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

You obviously don't fly much. I never saw one before. Will have to check it out.

munki · 08-07-2008, 01:36 AM

It's about fucking time, got enough song and dance happening through security... nice lil way to speed the process up a bit.

jalami · 08-07-2008, 01:41 AM

Now what they need is TSA approved shoes that you don't have to take off for the metal detector.

The dumb ritual that people have to go through at security checkpoints do nothing to prevent future terrorist attacks and are nothing more than an experiment to gradually get people used to complete bullshit without putting up much of a fight. Laptops, shoes, liquids, what's next?

Scotty.T · 08-07-2008, 01:49 AM

Can't see it making much difference myself. You've still got to unzip and fold it out.

Over here, I think it was the British Airports Authority did a survey and it wasn't the fact that laptops had to be taken out of bags it was the fact that people still weren't prepared for it when they came to the x-ray.

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 02:21 AM

Yeah I dont see how an xray machine can't see through "non-TSA Approved" bags. Screw TSA and their approved bags. That's fucking ridiculous. I feel sorry for anyone that buys into this BS. Pretty soon everyone will be traveling with everything only "TSA Approved" - including your socks.

"Oh John, aren't you wearing your TSA approved shoes, socks, and underwear?"

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty.T

Can't see it making much difference myself. You've still got to unzip and fold it out.

Over here, I think it was the British Airports Authority did a survey and it wasn't the fact that laptops had to be taken out of bags it was the fact that people still weren't prepared for it when they came to the x-ray.

Exactly.

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jalami

Now what they need is TSA approved shoes that you don't have to take off for the metal detector.

The dumb ritual that people have to go through at security checkpoints do nothing to prevent future terrorist attacks and are nothing more than an experiment to gradually get people used to complete bullshit without putting up much of a fight. Laptops, shoes, liquids, what's next?

Exactly. It's all this terror paranoia they've got people buying into. It's complete BS. Think for yourselves people.

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 02:29 AM

BTW the article says "TSA said it reached out to bag manufacturers this year to design laptop cases..."

Should say: "Bag manufacturers reached out to TSA this year with cash in hand..."

Wake up people.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-07-2008, 03:06 AM

And where is an affiliate link to sell the bags? I know I will probably end up with one.

Why · 08-07-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

You obviously don't fly much. I never saw one before. Will have to check it out.

you obviously dont read much either. considering the first post stated that they go on sale THIS MONTH!

ADL Colin · 08-07-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jalami

Laptops, shoes, liquids, what's next?

I'm thinking the "shoe bomber" and the "transatlantic aircraft plot" had something to do with it.

Manowar · 08-07-2008, 06:11 AM

better than them looking through it

Defiance Inc · 08-07-2008, 08:47 AM

Now all we need is competent tsa screeners.

IllTestYourGirls · 08-07-2008, 08:51 AM

http://www.gfy.com/14576478-post6.html

uno · 08-07-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiance Inc

Now all we need is competent tsa screeners.

A friend of mine is a TSA employee. If he's one of our last lines of defense, I fear for us all.

WiredGuy · 08-07-2008, 09:10 AM

TSA should have reached out to these manufacturers about 5 years ago.
WG

BVF · 08-07-2008, 10:20 AM

I've travelled with a laptop, two kids with one in a stroller, and a cat......

You actually have to roll the stroller through the metal detector, AFTER you have taken off your toddler's shoes.....If you have an animal, you must take the animal out of it's container, run the container through the x-ray, and then hand the animal over to a TSA agent, so that they can then walk the animal through the metal detector......

Imagine having to do all of that in addition to carrying two laptops.....I was sweating like a pig in a slaughterhouse....

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

TSA should have reached out to these manufacturers about 5 years ago.
WG

Gimme a break man. TSA is being payed off heavy by these product manufacturers. Wake up. WE DONT NEED THIS SHIT.

BVF · 08-07-2008, 10:22 AM

It also helps to have a TSA approved lock on your bag or else it will get broken off as your bag gets searched....

gornyhuy · 08-07-2008, 11:00 AM

Fucking priceless thread. self pwnd.

seeric · 08-07-2008, 11:44 AM

fuck them

pornguy · 08-07-2008, 11:48 AM

Want to make some money?? Start a computer/ipod/iphone/digital storage rental shop near the exit of a major airport. Place flyers in the international arrivals area that they can rent what was taken by DHS

bushwacker · 08-07-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by deejne

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

A clear case, lmao!!

D · 08-07-2008, 11:53 AM

I don't see anywhere where it says we'd be forced to buy them.

So: we now have the option to buy a bag that we just flop open, or we don't buy the newfangled bag and we continue to take our laptop out of our bag, just like we've done for the last several years.

What's all the fuss about? Provided they're not forcing us to buy the bag to bring laptops aboard, this represents greater freedom - not less.

seeric · 08-07-2008, 11:54 AM

to me its just some gimmick by a bag company talking to tsa to get people to buy more bags. i got no issues taking my .03 secs to slide my LT out and put it in the bin for its 4 foot ride thru the machine.

marketing is all this is folks. sellings more idiots more idiot bags. nothing more.

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by A1R3K

to me its just some gimmick by a bag company talking to tsa to get people to buy more bags. i got no issues taking my .03 secs to slide my LT out and put it in the bin for its 4 foot ride thru the machine.

marketing is all this is folks. sellings more idiots more idiot bags. nothing more.

Yep. Good to see someone else is awake in this thread

OG LennyT · 08-07-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Defiance Inc

Now all we need is competent tsa screeners.

yeah and they can hire you to judge them competent or not

fucking idiot

btw, they are testing machines to xray shoes so you don't have to take them off

if you have nothing to hide, why are you so worried about going through a security checkpoint.

conspiracy theory people are funny

OG LennyT · 08-07-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by deejne

Gimme a break man. TSA is being payed off heavy by these product manufacturers. Wake up. WE DONT NEED THIS SHIT.

dude, fight the power man. Take they bus from now on you DONT NEED THIS SHIT!

GrouchyAdmin · 08-07-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by deejne

you dont see any issues with getting special service because you are carrying your laptop around in public in a clear case so everyone can see it?

What color is the sky on your planet?

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

What color is the sky on your planet?

Ok lol i admit, i misinterpreted the article. That would be hilarious though haha

But TSA approved shit is still a big scam

sltr · 08-07-2008, 12:57 PM

scam? please.

i remember when a backpack was a afucking backpack- then they came out with laptop backpacks with padding everywhere and 18 pockets for ipods, mp3 players and CDs

i didn't see anyone calling that a scam.

paranoia is a bad thing

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sltr

scam? please.

i remember when a backpack was a afucking backpack- then they came out with laptop backpacks with padding everywhere and 18 pockets for ipods, mp3 players and CDs

i didn't see anyone calling that a scam.

paranoia is a bad thing

Yeah, paranoia about terrorism. Well, just keep buying into the old scam.

sltr · 08-07-2008, 01:07 PM

buying what scam?

it's a feature of a suitcase, just like wheels and an extendable handle.

products evolve. seatbelts, airbags, whatever.

it's good to question things but it's clear you misread the article and are backtracking

D Ghost · 08-07-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sltr

buying what scam?

it's a feature of a suitcase, just like wheels and an extendable handle.

products evolve. seatbelts, airbags, whatever.

it's good to question things but it's clear you misread the article and are backtracking

All this "TSA Approved" BS

xmas13 · 08-07-2008, 01:14 PM

"Government-approved bags" = KGB, USSR.

GrouchyAdmin · 08-07-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by deejne

Ok lol i admit, i misinterpreted the article. That would be hilarious though haha

But TSA approved shit is still a big scam

"Ok, we can see through, and scan this, and you don't need to tear everything out of that damn laptop bag you've had since the early 90s.

Tell me, do you consider microwave ovens to be a conspiracy?

DAMNMAN · 08-07-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jalami

Now what they need is TSA approved shoes that you don't have to take off for the metal detector.

The dumb ritual that people have to go through at security checkpoints do nothing to prevent future terrorist attacks and are nothing more than an experiment to gradually get people used to complete bullshit without putting up much of a fight. Laptops, shoes, liquids, what's next?

Freedom is gradually being taken away in such a way that we won't put up a fight 'till it's too late. And then it's too late!!!

Just because you're paraniod, doesn't mean they are not out to get you. >;-))

marketsmart · 08-07-2008, 02:36 PM

wait til people find out that those bags have tracking devices in them...

GregE · 08-07-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BVF

If you have an animal, you must take the animal out of it's container, run the container through the x-ray, and then hand the animal over to a TSA agent, so that they can then walk the animal through the metal detector......

I bet that works great with cats....especially the ones that still have their claws

LadyMischief · 08-07-2008, 04:48 PM

That's it I guess I won't be able to travel with my M2010 anymore. I will have to get a laptop I can put in one of those bags. I HATE all the bs travelling with my laptop.

BlackCrayon · 08-07-2008, 04:59 PM

Hardly worth all the bitching. If buying a certain bag would get me through faster, I'm all for it.

David! · 08-07-2008, 06:00 PM

I don't see what's the big deal ???

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D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	Yeah I dont see how an xray machine can't see through "non-TSA Approved" bags. Screw TSA and their approved bags. That's fucking ridiculous. I feel sorry for anyone that buys into this BS. Pretty soon everyone will be traveling with everything only "TSA Approved" - including your socks. "Oh John, aren't you wearing your TSA approved shoes, socks, and underwear?"

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D Ghost null Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,820	BTW the article says "TSA said it reached out to bag manufacturers this year to design laptop cases..." Should say: "Bag manufacturers reached out to TSA this year with cash in hand..." Wake up people.

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