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Loki Pico

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10-22-2005 02:26

Im just curious what people think about cameras at these meet ups? Does the thought of cameras scare you away? Are you afraid to voice your displeasure at the use of cameras at these gatherings? I think the meet ups are a good idea for those interested, Im just curious about what everyone feels about arriving and being photographed.

Personally, I would like to see and be seen at a local gathering, I think it would be fun. But, I dont necessarily want my picture plastered up on some website with food in my mouth or spilling a drink or something. I see it as a private gathering, if you want to see who went, then you need to show up yourself.

Do you think those with cameras will respect your wish to not have your picture posted somewhere? Or, do you think they would dismiss the request as silly and just think its your own damn fault for showing up and you should expect your pic to be used as they wish?

No one has brought this up that I am aware of and I am just curious how people feel.

billy Madison

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10-22-2005 02:29

At the amsteram meet i think wilder was the only one taking pics.. and when she did i just slowly backed away.

But then again i do that all the time, i dont like pictures taken that much i guess. And it depends who was taking the picture... i MIGHT agree to get in a picture if its a group picture or something or the person taking the picture i knew wouldnt submit it to uglypeople.com

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Kris Ritter

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10-22-2005 02:32

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Roseann Flora

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10-22-2005 02:42

It's always nice to know if someone takes your picture and is going to show it to other. I know some that don't follow that rule and get mad if you take there picture...

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Kris Ritter

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10-22-2005 02:43

From: Loki Pico

Do you think those with cameras will respect your wish to not have your picture posted somewhere? Or, do you think they would dismiss the request as silly and just think its your own damn fault for showing up and you should expect your pic to be used as they wish?

No, I somewhat doubt they would respect your wishes. By turning up at said event it seems you're consenting to be plastered all over the web and ridiculed by your peers for your appearance.

And yes, would be one of the main factors why I'd never attend such an event. Yes, there are some people in SL I'd like to meet, but I'd do so on my own terms, not at the public zoo to be gawked at, analysed, pigeon-holed and dismissed based on my rl appearance

Roxy Xia

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11-13-2005 21:16

If it were me with the camera, I'd think you were being silly and take your picture anyway. However I've never plastered anyone's picture anywhere on the internet without their permission.

MJ Hathor

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11-14-2005 07:50

I personally would love to take pics and/or get my picture taken. However, I would appreciate if someone asked for my permission before posting a pic of me and I would get permission before posting any of my pics.

MJ

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Dianne Mechanique

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11-14-2005 08:05

From: MJ Hathor

I personally would love to take pics and/or get my picture taken. However, I would appreciate if someone asked for my permission before posting a pic of me and I would get permission before posting any of my pics.

MJ

I agree, but I also agree with Kris. People aren't as polite about this stuff as they should be and if you go at all, you have to assume that your image will be hijacked. Also like Kris this is something taht would stop me going to a meet, but I might go if there were some kind of established rule in place about it.

This so reminds me of the whole issue of taking pictures in SL as well.

There was a long thread about that when I joined, the upshot being that to be polite, you should actually *ask* or at least tell people after the fact that you have taken their picture whether in RL or SL. I always do.

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April Firefly

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11-14-2005 08:17

From: Kris Ritter

No, I somewhat doubt they would respect your wishes. By turning up at said event it seems you're consenting to be plastered all over the web and ridiculed by your peers for your appearance.

And yes, would be one of the main factors why I'd never attend such an event. Yes, there are some people in SL I'd like to meet, but I'd do so on my own terms, not at the public zoo to be gawked at, analysed, pigeon-holed and dismissed based on my rl appearance

At the SlCC in NY, I specifically asked if I could take pictures. I showed people the shots after I took them on the digital camera and if anyone wanted to do it again, I erased the picture and took another. I took only close shots, except for a few room shots which showed backs only. I told people I would be showing the pictures at my school, Magnolia Beach Learning Center, in Guam. So not all photographers are direspectful.

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11-14-2005 11:43

From: Dianne Mechanique

I agree, but I also agree with Kris. People aren't as polite about this stuff as they should be and if you go at all, you have to assume that your image will be hijacked. Also like Kris this is something taht would stop me going to a meet, but I might go if there were some kind of established rule in place about it.

This so reminds me of the whole issue of taking pictures in SL as well.

There was a long thread about that when I joined, the upshot being that to be polite, you should actually *ask* or at least tell people after the fact that you have taken their picture whether in RL or SL. I always do.

True, also the reality is that anyone, anywhere can take your pic and post it anywhere on the web. I could go on vacation to Monterey and someone is taking pics and happens to catch me in one of their shots which opens me up to having my pic posted all over the web. I could get really paranoid about this but I'm not gonna let that keep me from leaving my home and going to fun events.

MJ

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FlipperPA Peregrine

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11-17-2005 09:05

I believe there should be three simple rules:

(1) Ask everyone in the photo first if they mind being taken.
(2) Take into account some people may be okay with their pictures taken, but not with it being publically posted or having themselves identified.
(3) PUT ALL CAMERAS AWAY ONCE BOOZE BECOMES INVOLVED!

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Photography Protocol at Meet Ups
Loki Pico Registered User Join date: 20 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,938	10-22-2005 02:26 Im just curious what people think about cameras at these meet ups? Does the thought of cameras scare you away? Are you afraid to voice your displeasure at the use of cameras at these gatherings? I think the meet ups are a good idea for those interested, Im just curious about what everyone feels about arriving and being photographed. Personally, I would like to see and be seen at a local gathering, I think it would be fun. But, I dont necessarily want my picture plastered up on some website with food in my mouth or spilling a drink or something. I see it as a private gathering, if you want to see who went, then you need to show up yourself. Do you think those with cameras will respect your wish to not have your picture posted somewhere? Or, do you think they would dismiss the request as silly and just think its your own damn fault for showing up and you should expect your pic to be used as they wish? No one has brought this up that I am aware of and I am just curious how people feel.
billy Madison www.SLAuctions.com Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,175	10-22-2005 02:29 At the amsteram meet i think wilder was the only one taking pics.. and when she did i just slowly backed away. But then again i do that all the time, i dont like pictures taken that much i guess. And it depends who was taking the picture... i MIGHT agree to get in a picture if its a group picture or something or the person taking the picture i knew wouldnt submit it to uglypeople.com _____________________ Prestige Fine men and womens clothing and jewelry, on SLExchange
Kris Ritter paradoxical embolism Join date: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 6,627	10-22-2005 02:32 "Get Stoned"
Roseann Flora /wrist Join date: 7 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,058	10-22-2005 02:42 It's always nice to know if someone takes your picture and is going to show it to other. I know some that don't follow that rule and get mad if you take there picture... _____________________
Kris Ritter paradoxical embolism Join date: 31 Oct 2003 Posts: 6,627	10-22-2005 02:43 From: Loki Pico Do you think those with cameras will respect your wish to not have your picture posted somewhere? Or, do you think they would dismiss the request as silly and just think its your own damn fault for showing up and you should expect your pic to be used as they wish? No, I somewhat doubt they would respect your wishes. By turning up at said event it seems you're consenting to be plastered all over the web and ridiculed by your peers for your appearance. And yes, would be one of the main factors why I'd never attend such an event. Yes, there are some people in SL I'd like to meet, but I'd do so on my own terms, not at the public zoo to be gawked at, analysed, pigeon-holed and dismissed based on my rl appearance
Roxy Xia Registered User Join date: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 30	11-13-2005 21:16 If it were me with the camera, I'd think you were being silly and take your picture anyway. However I've never plastered anyone's picture anywhere on the internet without their permission.
MJ Hathor Purple Butterfly Join date: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 901	11-14-2005 07:50 I personally would love to take pics and/or get my picture taken. However, I would appreciate if someone asked for my permission before posting a pic of me and I would get permission before posting any of my pics. MJ _____________________
Dianne Mechanique Back from the Dead Join date: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2,648	11-14-2005 08:05 From: MJ Hathor I personally would love to take pics and/or get my picture taken. However, I would appreciate if someone asked for my permission before posting a pic of me and I would get permission before posting any of my pics. MJ I agree, but I also agree with Kris. People aren't as polite about this stuff as they should be and if you go at all, you have to assume that your image will be hijacked. Also like Kris this is something taht would stop me going to a meet, but I might go if there were some kind of established rule in place about it. This so reminds me of the whole issue of taking pictures in SL as well. There was a long thread about that when I joined, the upshot being that to be polite, you should actually ask or at least tell people after the fact that you have taken their picture whether in RL or SL. I always do. _____________________ . black art furniture & classic clothing =================== Black in Neufreistadt Black @ ONE Black @ www.SLBoutique.com .
April Firefly Idiosyncratic Poster Join date: 3 Aug 2004 Posts: 1,253	11-14-2005 08:17 From: Kris Ritter No, I somewhat doubt they would respect your wishes. By turning up at said event it seems you're consenting to be plastered all over the web and ridiculed by your peers for your appearance. And yes, would be one of the main factors why I'd never attend such an event. Yes, there are some people in SL I'd like to meet, but I'd do so on my own terms, not at the public zoo to be gawked at, analysed, pigeon-holed and dismissed based on my rl appearance At the SlCC in NY, I specifically asked if I could take pictures. I showed people the shots after I took them on the digital camera and if anyone wanted to do it again, I erased the picture and took another. I took only close shots, except for a few room shots which showed backs only. I told people I would be showing the pictures at my school, Magnolia Beach Learning Center, in Guam. So not all photographers are direspectful. _____________________ From: Billybob Goodliffe the truth is overrated From: Argent Stonecutter The most successful software company in the world does a piss-poor job on all these points. Particularly the first three. Why do you expect Linden Labs to do any better? Yes, it's true, I have a blog now!
MJ Hathor Purple Butterfly Join date: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 901	11-14-2005 11:43 From: Dianne Mechanique I agree, but I also agree with Kris. People aren't as polite about this stuff as they should be and if you go at all, you have to assume that your image will be hijacked. Also like Kris this is something taht would stop me going to a meet, but I might go if there were some kind of established rule in place about it. This so reminds me of the whole issue of taking pictures in SL as well. There was a long thread about that when I joined, the upshot being that to be polite, you should actually ask or at least tell people after the fact that you have taken their picture whether in RL or SL. I always do. True, also the reality is that anyone, anywhere can take your pic and post it anywhere on the web. I could go on vacation to Monterey and someone is taking pics and happens to catch me in one of their shots which opens me up to having my pic posted all over the web. I could get really paranoid about this but I'm not gonna let that keep me from leaving my home and going to fun events. MJ _____________________
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-17-2005 09:05 I believe there should be three simple rules: (1) Ask everyone in the photo first if they mind being taken. (2) Take into account some people may be okay with their pictures taken, but not with it being publically posted or having themselves identified. (3) PUT ALL CAMERAS AWAY ONCE BOOZE BECOMES INVOLVED! Regards, -Flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!

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