It's a good post, but I would argue that the problem isn't that alleycats are filmed, it's that they happen at all.
I discuss the ethics of alleycat organising here: http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/chicago-alleycat-backlash
It's about six years old, I think, and it's still being used as an example of 'typical cyclist' behaviour, still being shown on documentaries and is just another stick to beat cyclists with.
Just over 6 years old. Organised for BFF of that year.
http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/lost-in-the-crowd-alleycat-an-in-depth-analysis-by-walshy
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I discuss the ethics of alleycat organising here: http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/chicago-alleycat-backlash
Just over 6 years old. Organised for BFF of that year.
http://www.movingtargetzine.com/article/lost-in-the-crowd-alleycat-an-in-depth-analysis-by-walshy