Gargamond said: Kharmin said: You might want to be careful recording things as some jurisdictions have laws against doing so without some formal consent from those being recorded. Depends on the circumstances. The internet is considered public domain and international law protects the right to free speech and the media to record anything and everything, unless you are a member of law enforcement pursuing a case and while on duty. Then, you need consent to record. There's a lot wrong here. The "Internet" is not a thing that can be said to be in the public domain. It's a medium of delivery. A movie can stream on the internet, but that has nothing to do with whether it is in the public domain. Kharmin's advice is much safer. Yes, some (i.e. most) jurisdictions require consent before recording someone. US Federal law for example mandates that you cannot even record a telephone call, even to your mother, without letting her know it is being recorded. Regardless, common decency dictates you should always ask permission. News media's ability to record people and events is covered under different laws that are not relevant here. Law enforcement agencies' ability to get warrants for wiretaps or to subpoena emails are likewise not relevant here. More to the point: OBS is an excellent solution, one I use, after letting folks know I am using it, and for what purpose, and how accessible it will be to the public.
