  I’m shocked how everyone just says yes and does the scan.

Never had a TSA employee not make some eye-roll or snarky remark. They're aware of the social shaming loophole.

▲ SilverElfin 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

When I opt out of TSA nonsense I have to always wait for several minutes in an odd spot like I’m some criminal. It’s certainly awkward and uncomfortable but also I feel like the delay is meant to discourage opting out.

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tayo42 2 days ago | parent [-]

What are you opting out of?

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SilverElfin 2 days ago | parent [-]

Walking through the scanner.

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tayo42 2 days ago | parent [-]

Didn't think that's a big deal anymore.

You can get precheck though. It makes the whole airport experience much more sane

	▲	ranger_danger 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		It's not. But precheck comes with its own even more invasive privacy issues.

▲ wahnfrieden 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

On a recent flight the agent told me that they are changing the rule soon and will start taking you aside (potentially to a room?) for further questioning if you opt out. I didn't verify if they were telling the truth or what the current status is.

▲ c22 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Sounds like I'm in the minority here, but last time I flew there was a sign right next to the scanner reminding me I could opt out and I did opt out. The agent compared my photo ID to my boarding pass and professionally waved me through with no eye rolls or delay.

▲ chaps 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Flying out of LGA once and opting out of the body scanners, while I was being patted down, another TSA agent watched from about 20 feet away and kept doing "kissy" faces at me until it was over.