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Women face new form of harassment on Metro: AirDrop
Express | DC Rider
Women face new form of harassment on Metro: AirDrop
By Kery Murakami
Express D.C. Rider columnist
March 28 at 6:10 PM
On an Orange Line train approaching L’Enfant Plaza last week, a woman sleepily texted with a friend.
“I’m so tired,” she complained as she rode during the morning rush hour in a car crowded with other commuters — and apparently at least one pervert. Suddenly, a close-up picture of a penis appeared on the screen of her iPhone, sent to her via AirDrop by someone close by.
The feature for sharing files on Apple devices gives users the option to accept or decline a file being sent to them. Unfortunately, it also shows a preview of the file.
It was the second time in a month that a picture of a penis appeared on her screen while she was on Metro, the woman said later by email.
The first time, she hit decline on her screen over and over. More than 10 times. But the penis kept reappearing until she got off the train and turned AirDrop off.
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Got a story about riding Metro or have a question? Send it to kery.murakami@washpost.com or @theDCrider.
Women face new form of harassment on Metro: AirDrop
By Kery Murakami
Express D.C. Rider columnist
March 28 at 6:10 PM
On an Orange Line train approaching L’Enfant Plaza last week, a woman sleepily texted with a friend.
“I’m so tired,” she complained as she rode during the morning rush hour in a car crowded with other commuters — and apparently at least one pervert. Suddenly, a close-up picture of a penis appeared on the screen of her iPhone, sent to her via AirDrop by someone close by.
The feature for sharing files on Apple devices gives users the option to accept or decline a file being sent to them. Unfortunately, it also shows a preview of the file.
It was the second time in a month that a picture of a penis appeared on her screen while she was on Metro, the woman said later by email.
The first time, she hit decline on her screen over and over. More than 10 times. But the penis kept reappearing until she got off the train and turned AirDrop off.
....
Got a story about riding Metro or have a question? Send it to kery.murakami@washpost.com or @theDCrider.
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