Question of the Day #72

Is it ever justified to snoop through someone's phone? Have you ever?

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Snooping through someone’s phone can reveal cheating, lying, or trash talk. But reading someone’s private messages can also result in hurt feelings and trust issues. Is it ever okay to snoop through someone else’s phone? Record your answer at beontheair.com and join us on the air for our Thursday Big Show!
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#1 Hauke.'s answer
Don't look through people's phones! Okay, sometimes
Hauke. · Cinematographer
“'Is it ever justified to snoop through somebody's phone, and have you ever done it?' I'd say, in large part, no, you shouldn't really do this unless there's like a really good reason why, um, you…”
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#2 PANZERSaturn's answer
When the trust is gone, end it and go on
PANZERSaturn · Video editor Longview TX
“I wouldn't say it's justified to snoop through so anyone's phone 'cuz that's their personal business at the end of the day. So, it basically comes from a place of knowing that - having security in…”
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#3 allofyoush's answer
Snooping through phones isn't my thing
allofyoush · Mddle of nowhere, PA
“You always hear that it's justified to snoop through someone's phone. Like, if you suspect them of cheating, I feel like maybe you should communicate with them beforehand, and then if you still…”
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#4 ill options's answer
Invasion of privacy is a no-no... no
ill options · Earth, The Milky Way
“Is it ever justified to look through someone's phone? I mean, look - Me, would I do it? Ab-so-lutely not. I think it's invasion of privacy. Your phone's like your personal diary these days, stores…”
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#5 victoriagargiulo's answer
For a surprise party - justified
victoriagargiulo · Cranford, NJ
“I think snooping through someone's phone can be justified depending on the situation. For example, I threw my mother a surprise 60th birthday party, and I just did a quick little peep through her…”
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#6 Beatrice H's answer
Throw the evidence in their face
Beatrice H · Girlboss
“So I'm a huge believer in the idea of, like, 'don't ask for things that you don't want to know the answer to,' and I think if you're looking through someone's phone, you are just looking for trouble.…”
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#7 ilsathejoe's answer
When crime calls, you can snoop
ilsathejoe · Chicago
“Um, it is justified to snoop through someone's phone when they go missing. I think that that's absolutely justified. You wanna find your friend, right? If you're talking about, like, in relationships…”
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#8 Enrique E's answer
Honestly, ask before you peek
Enrique E · Content Creator
“Is it ever justified to snoop through someone else's phone? Have I ever done it? Personally, being honest, I have done it. Is it justified? Honestly, not really. I believe we do have our right to our…”
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