Why is it so hard for people to understand the "no camera/videotaping policy?" It's stated on the Livenation/Ticketmaster sites, so it should be no surprise to anyone. I wish they enforced that at MSG at NYC, because whomever the security was there, sure didn't seem to care when so many folks had their cell phones recording the shows right in front of them. It's a annoying when people are standing up in front of you with their arms/cell phone cameras raised, blocking your view, when you're trying to enjoy the show. It's better to be safe than sorry, rather than being kicked out of a show you paid for. [Edited 5/1/11 10:49am] | |
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I dont want to get kicked out, therefore I do not take my video camera but the guy next to me last night, had what looked like a paparazzi camera how did he sneak that in? Rhythm floods my heart♥The melody it feeds my soul | |
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This war was was lost before it even started.
We WILL film
We WILL take photos
sorry but in 2011 there is no escaping it | |
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Just to be CLEAR this is normally the policy at any concert you attend, its on the tickets, and now with Camera Phones its a no win situation. The venue cant make or ask that you check your phone when you go to the venue.[Edited 5/1/11 15:12pm] Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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FWIW I covered opening night as a member of the press. While I did get a comp ticket, I was denied a photo pass. This is pretty rare, almost every show we cover, we're allowed to shoot the first three songs or so.
So I do believe it is Prince's desire to keep a lid on pics. I had to get approved images from his PR people to use with the piece.
But that's no different from the standard "no recording" policy, of course some people are stealthy enough to get away with it. | |
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I had some b*tch wearing a laminate shove a piece of paper in front of my camera and threaten me
good times!
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yeah....when I quickly mention that not only was I jipped for joining lotusflow3r.com.....but also that I have not received money back for the concert tix in Geneva, which were cancelled......and winded up in geneva for no reason air tix hotel and all........I think he might consider it......its worth a try!!!!!
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thanks to cameras we can witness the shows at the other end of the world | |
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Wondering why they are doing this in LA and didn't enforce this in NYC and NJ. At my NYC concert on 2/7 people were recording the concert and had paparazzi cameras with flash. It was crazy and MSG security said nothing. | |
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Not quite..I was also at that 2/7 in the section KArdashian, etc was in in the loge...and I can tell you I hardly got 'good shots' because the security was all over me and everyone else until the last 3rd of the show. This older guy had binoculars and the secuirty kept harrassing him too....for nothing. Phones, cameras, etc...I don't take tons of pics either..I just wanted some good ones but they had alot of guards that were serious.
I don't know if it was b/c of my seats or just the guards, but I saw others popping away but I did not want to get kicked out but was pissed b/c I had great seats...
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I was sitting in section 23 on the floor and a guy sitting next to me had a recording device that he put under is seat. And in the next row behind me people a woman was taking pictures with a professional camera. I was to scared to take pictures. LOL... | |
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YEs..It was so strange b/c I saw the floor going crazy with photos yet my section I had like 4 guards for a good part of the show..Yet some guards on the floor could care less... I was worried b/c I had a camera as opposed to my phone...but it is just small...but then they switched and I finally got a few pics..but not nearly as many as I should have considering my seats@!
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LMAO!!! | |
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Wait, what's the difference between someone raising and/or swaying their arms due to feeling the music and raising their arms with a small camera or phone in their hand? They're both "blocking" a view, but I'm sure you're not going to say you wish people never raised or waved their arms in the air at a Prince concert! | |
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With all due respect, it's not. Security only checks the purses of women, because that's what THEY ARE TOLD to do. You don't need to pat down anyone. Walk through a metal detector with a phone and see what happens. Since PRINCE decided that part of the show would include cell phones, then there's no point in trying to enforce anything else that involves them. It's just like airlines making a big deal about cell phone use on a plane. Is there REALLY one IDIOT out there that thinks cell phone use can cause a plane to crash? If that's the case, would "terrorists" need weapons? Common sense is just not too common..... | |
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Cool, common sense is still alive and well. | |
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I don't understand why people are being so stupid. I've been to events where you have to check your phone and/or leave it in the car. It's not that hard to implement.
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I don't think people are as stupid as you are indicating...I went to a concert w/o a camera nor even my phone..I was the only one around WITHOUT IT. Went to his second show, didn't bring it again....again..most people do it and not having problems. You go on every website and people take pics. So, when the masses see other masses doing it with ZERO problems..of course people will take cameras...whether they are supposed to or not. Just my 2 cents.
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That's not the stupid part....LOL. The stupid part is believing that a venue cannot implement a no camera policy. | |
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Wow! Prince came out face 2 face & told U guys this?????? will ALWAYS think of like a "ACT OF GOD"! N another realm. mean of all people who might of been aliens or angels.if found out that wasn't of this earth, would not have been that surprised. R.I.P. | |
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We know Prince better then that, he whispered it through a vent while setting some of the better pics of himself as his wallpaper "Aren't you even curious? Don't you want to see the dragon behind the door?" | |
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I beg to differ. I think you missed my point. Where there is a will there is a way hence trying to stop the rain!
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Nick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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We took videos and pix twice already and will do so again next week. Prince owes me. | |
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I think you missed my point. Where there is a will to prevent cameras from being brought into a venue there's a way. Hence, it's been done before and will be done again. | |
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yeah... | |
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