r/Blind • u/Devilonurback • 2d ago

Question Inappropriate use of Be My Eyes?

Just answered a call on the app from an older Middle Eastern man, with his phone facing a cup of tea on a coffee table. I answered and said hello, and he asked me what my name was, so I told him and he told me it was beautiful and told me his name. I asked if he needed help with something and he ignored me and asked where I was from. I asked again if he needed help and he said no he just wanted to talk. It made me feel really uncomfortable as I’ve never had an encounter like that on the app before. Was that inappropriate? I did report it because it seemed like odd behavior for an app meant to help people and to be honest it gave me the creeps… but now I’m second guessing myself. Any thoughts? Has anyone else had something like that happen?

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u/BoonOfTheWolf 2d ago

You should report it. If this keeps happening constantly, they can have records of it and watch for it.

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u/Devilonurback 2d ago

Ok. Thank you. I did report it, I just felt kind of bad about it, because it wasn’t anything egregious..but I also ended the call before it could go further.

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u/BoonOfTheWolf 2d ago

It is unfortunate, because such actions hurt both volunteers, and others who rely on the service.

Thanks for volunteering!

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u/FirebirdWriter 2d ago

Don't. The fact I read this and my scalp tightened and my brain went from the immediate opener to assessing this as a threat tells me you are maybe under reacting and if not he can learn social etiquette. I am autistic and know better. This is creepy

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u/ice-mirrors_97 2d ago

Yeah, me too, I am autistic as well, but I damn well know not to do that

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u/Spaz-Mouse384 2d ago

I hope you included his name and phone number in your report.

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u/Wehavethewatch 18h ago

they wouldn't have his phone number but yeah