At 07:59 PM 2/26/2006, Steve Jolly wrote:
Glen wrote:
Am I the only one who thinks this is reckless paranoia at work?
I'd have described it as condescending - I wouldn't presume to give basic
personal safety advice to near-total strangers, and I'd expect the same
from them...
If he/she genuinely thinks that there's a particular risk associated with
photography or internet forums, then that's reckless paranoia IMO.
It's just gotten worse!
I posted a reply to this Yahoo list owner, which criticized his suggestion
of every model and photographer filing a detailed "flight plan" for all
their future shoots. However, this is a moderated group, and all messages
flow through him for approval, before reaching the group. He has denied my
reply post access to the group, and completely censored my criticism!
He only had this to say:
Your objection to this suggestion is very suspicious to me. Nobody
else has reacted to it in a negative way.
In the interest of completeness, no one else has posted to this Yahoo list
about this issue other than myself. (At least no one has managed to get a
post past his personal approval.) This doesn't mean that everyone in the
group likes his suggestion. Quite probably some people haven't even read it
yet. It's also possible that some people don't think it's such a great
idea, but they just don't want to break the ice and be the first to
criticize it. Quite possibly, some people just don't care one way or the other.
I think it's a bit misguided of him to point out the lack of others
complaining, as a part of his justification to cancel my post.
Recently, I've been wishing I could afford to relocate to a more
"sophisticated and educated" environment. Now, I'm wishing it even more.
take care,
Glen
