I've said it for years on here..................you go topless, you get naked, you do embarassing stuff, etc. etc. in the open public you pretty much give up your right to privacy at that point. I've seen some stories on here through the years of people that it came back to bite them. But usually those people where engaging in alot more then just tanning topless or playing a game if you know what I mean. :lol: But no one should really get crazy upset if they end up in the background topless in a picture. I mean I got thousands of pics through the years and there is always some pics with people topless in the backgrounds that we weren't even aware of when the pic was taking. Now some a-hole hiding in the bushes and so fourth that is a different animal. To me that is basically a peeping tom and he knows what he doing. The resort should basically throw those people out. During games being held inside Nice Shoes cameras shouldn't be allowed during certain games. Your inside a building at that point and rules can be applied and enforced. At that point you should expect a certain amount of privacy. In the open public that is a different story.
:flogging: I believe we have beat this topic to death. It is time to let it lie. We all love our memories and use them to keep us young at heart. I do not think there are that many idiots out there that prey on you at TTR. I love the people that I have met and their pictures are safe with me. If you do not like the rules, then build your own TTR and set the rules! Otherwise let this topic die as it has proven that people want pictures of their vacations. My 2 cents, Don
Sorry Don but I disagree. I think this has been a very informative thread & has clarified people's stand on camera use. Great posts by everyone that has responded. Hopefully it has helped the newbies & others that didn't really realize that the photos they were taking might be offensive to some if they became public. We totally enjoy our vacation pix but I do believe some areas should be protected. My 2 cents I'm sorry if this subject bores you, but I think there is some interest left. Move on & start a new thread about TTR. I love to talk & listen about the adventures & experiences of the resort. They give us a TTR fix that we all need. :wink: Scott
As a long time BBG'er and now TTR'er, I have to say that the times have changed, and a ban on cameras would be a good idea. On our recent trip just a few weeks ago, there was a guy who got in the sports pool with his water proof video camera, and started taping the naked tequila volleyball game. He wasn't playing, just video taping. Then, at the end of the game, when the losing team came out of the water, three other random people starting taking pictures. I told them to stop and if you wanted to see, then play the game. They were fully clothed, never mind even swimsuits. I have to agree, it used to be more wild and fun with the games, but now too many people are "camera shy" and rightfully so. With the internet now, you can't trust anyone where pics will show up, even without bad intent. I know that Desire has a "no camera" policy in the public places, and I believe it might be time to consider that at Temptation as well. Simply to protect the rights of the guests, and let them relax on their vacation and not have to worry about random, unauthourized photos being taken. Just my two cents, but it seems that more and more of the regulars are starting to agree.
I have a question for those of you that think cameras should be banned. How do you suggest enforcment of a camera ban? Temptations is in an open and public area. Should they build a tall fence along the top of the buildings to prevent "outsiders" from viewing and/or taking photos? Should they erect a fence along the beach (which is public and can't be blocked off) to prevent "outsiders" from viewing from the water? Should they search everyone's luggage and rooms to prevent photos being taken from balconies or rooms? With todays technology cameras come in all shapes and sizes. You no longer have to carry around a large camera and long telephoto lens to get good far away shots. The point and shoot cameras of today will do the same things and a little enhancment on the computer and you can get great pictures (from the resort next door). The majority of people taking pics at TR are only capturing memories. There are a few "perverts" that show up occasionally. You can almost always tell who they are by their actions. (sitting on the balcony with a telephoto lens, male sitting by himself with a nice camera snapping pics from a distance) These people are usually dealt with in a quiet way either by staff or a couple of guests. The "no camera policy" at Desire doesn't stop pics from showing up from there. Do a little searching and you can find some on the net. We have taken thousands of pics at TR over the last few years and have never abused or posted any that were inappropiate. This year alone we took over 1400 pics. We have pics of some great friends we made at TR and some we will never get to see again. I am sure there are pics of my wife and I that we wouldn't want posted but have ended up on the web somewhere. That's the chance we take. As for a ban on cameras at nice shoes, let me give an example against it. While there during a couple of the dance shows my wife was chosen out of the crowd and taken on stage for a "personal dance". One with a male stripper and one with a large group of male and female dancers. It was awesome for her and I captured both on video with my little point and shoot camera. That is a great memory that can only be appreciated by watching again on a cold and dreary day while dreaming about that next trip. To us TR is about the people and our experiences with them. Of the thosands of pics we have, there are a few special pics of some special moments with some special friends in a special place that we wouldn't trade for anything. So if cameras are banned who will be affected here. Not the perverts who are abusing the picture taking already. Just my two cents worth.
I don't think anyone is really worried about people from outside the resort taking pics so walls are not needed. It's really simple to ban cameras and it's been done before. Signage, announcements and enforcement by staff are all that you need to do to ban cameras. They've done it in the past and were pretty successful. If you somehow got into Nice Shoes with a camera and were seen with you you were asked to leave the bar. Even guests would help enforcement by either telling you outright that you shouldn't be taking pics or they'd tell the staff who would then take care of you. I'll restate our earlier stance. We're not going to let creepers keep us from having a good time but we would love to see those camera shy people free to join in too.... TTR is truly "The more the merrier"
Hi guys, we've been here at TTR for the past 7 days and there's been a few issues about cameras. I asked a guy to stop videoing the females in our group as it was making them feel very uncomfortable, he refused so I took it off him. He called security and threatend to report me to the police for assault. He made a big issue out of a simple request then said he had the right to film people. For those of you who think it's fine you will have a shock when you get here as the entire resort has had a gutsfull of these types of people. If you want to take pictures or film women, TAKE THEM OF YOUR OWN WIFE.
Here, here, Les! We saw only the aftermath of the altercation but, because we had gotten to know you, knew that it had to be something like that! That pig-nosed guy gave me the creeps long before your discussion with him. I hope you and Lynfa are having a blast! We miss you and wish we were still there! Hugs, Janice
Wow... did anyone else back you up? We found that when all the guys backed each other up it never got to security.
Welcome back Scott and Jan, had a great time with you guys (again). Glad you made it safe and sound and the hijackers didn't get your plane!!
