Olympic games
Posted 17/07/2012 - 19:43
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siliconchippy wrote:
This is the 'Official' line on street photography and although the olympic organisers would wish otherwise, it remains so and they rely on most members of the public's lack of knowledge to enforce their wishes.
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This is the 'Official' line on street photography and although the olympic organisers would wish otherwise, it remains so and they rely on most members of the public's lack of knowledge to enforce their wishes.
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Posted 17/07/2012 - 19:44
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steven9761 wrote:
Indeed.
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I think it's a given people want to be photographed holding the flame....
I think it's also a given that some jobsworths ought to be set alight to with the flame!! I think it's a given people want to be photographed holding the flame....
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Posted 17/07/2012 - 19:49
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Frogherder wrote:
Presumeably the BBC/ITV/CNN/ETC/ETC will simply ignor those edicts on the basis it is news (and we all know these are non-profit making organisations.
Unfortunately the Olympics has fallen into two parts :-
--The competitors and supporters for which I have every respect and good wishes for
--The organisers who probably fit the following better :-
20TPI[IMG]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/Frogherder/IMGP9139b.jpg[/IMG]
regards
Bernard
Presumeably the BBC/ITV/CNN/ETC/ETC will simply ignor those edicts on the basis it is news (and we all know these are non-profit making organisations.
Unfortunately the Olympics has fallen into two parts :-
--The competitors and supporters for which I have every respect and good wishes for
--The organisers who probably fit the following better :-
20TPI[IMG]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/Frogherder/IMGP9139b.jpg[/IMG]
regards
Bernard
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Posted 17/07/2012 - 20:06
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Smeggy - I think you pretty much nailed it!!... Mr Bean is about the level of the people G4S are recruiting!!
Posted 17/07/2012 - 20:24
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The whole thing is a complete and utter joke. On the State propaganda channel right now they are talking about lack of ticket sales. I'm not surprised. The stupid terror war games it's become has put a lot of people off.
The games is supposed to be a fun event that brings people together. the London 2012 games has done exactly the opposite
I've still got to edit the pics. Must get one with that.
The games is supposed to be a fun event that brings people together. the London 2012 games has done exactly the opposite
paulcliff wrote:
Just to point out, the torch event in Dover is a ticketed event you have to pay to get into (despite it being on the sea front)
Presumably if I just stood somewhere in town with my camera they couldn't say anything.
My issue is more with the attitude of these event organisers towards SLR's.
Seems silly.
That's not only silly it's disgusting. Our local torch event, which I went to was held on the local green area, had the huge stage, Olympic cauldron, appearance by stunted Sebastian Coe, and variosu other artistes for entertainment. Tens of thousadns turned up, there were no stupid and officious photography restrictions. I as even snapping the local coppers and security without problems Just to point out, the torch event in Dover is a ticketed event you have to pay to get into (despite it being on the sea front)
Presumably if I just stood somewhere in town with my camera they couldn't say anything.
My issue is more with the attitude of these event organisers towards SLR's.
Seems silly.
I've still got to edit the pics. Must get one with that.
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Posted 17/07/2012 - 20:41
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I was NOT surprised when my wife pointed out the 2012 Olympics London games medals featured a Greek God on the back .... not Pistis the god of honesty and faith, not Metis, nor Homonoia, nor Kratos, nor Techne, nor even Milfia
Nope, they chose Nike, goddess of victory,
how much did that cost?
Nope, they chose Nike, goddess of victory,
how much did that cost?
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 17/07/2012 - 20:46
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Doug - I get the feeling that the choice of Greek Goddess was due to a certain sportswear company playing a large part, financially. Euro 2012 beat them to that other Greek God - Giorgios Samaras!
Posted 18/07/2012 - 00:49
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dougf8 wrote:
I was NOT surprised when my wife pointed out the 2012 Olympics London games medals featured a Greek God on the back .... not Pistis the god of honesty and faith, not Metis, nor Homonoia, nor Kratos, nor Techne, nor even Milfia
Nope, they chose Nike, goddess of victory,
how much did that cost?
I'm suprised it hasn't got Baphomet on it
I was NOT surprised when my wife pointed out the 2012 Olympics London games medals featured a Greek God on the back .... not Pistis the god of honesty and faith, not Metis, nor Homonoia, nor Kratos, nor Techne, nor even Milfia
Nope, they chose Nike, goddess of victory,
how much did that cost?
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Posted 18/07/2012 - 09:36
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The Authorities are nervous because from the past, the problem is homegrown.
Oso
Oso
Posted 18/07/2012 - 09:59
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Oso wrote:
The Authorities are nervous because from the past, the problem is homegrown.
Oso
What do you mean?
The Authorities are nervous because from the past, the problem is homegrown.
Oso
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Posted 18/07/2012 - 10:39
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Please refer to news of the London underground and the bus of not that long ago, I think we should give credit to the authorities for being extra careful where public safety is concerned.
Oso
Oso
Posted 18/07/2012 - 10:47
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Please refer to news of the London underground
Do you mean the news that an innocent man was shot?Please refer to news of the London underground
Bernard
Posted 18/07/2012 - 11:13
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Not that one, you should know which one
Oso
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, memory is short, and blame is a plentyful.Oso
Posted 18/07/2012 - 13:29
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steven9761 wrote:
Mr Bean is about the level of the people G4S are recruiting!!
Or, are failing to recruit.Mr Bean is about the level of the people G4S are recruiting!!
Oso wrote:
Please refer to news of the London underground and the bus of not that long ago, I think we should give credit to the authorities for being extra careful where public safety is concerned.
Oso
You are right, I don't think anyone would oppose security being taken seriously at the games. Which is precisely why most people are apalled by the G4S debacle!Please refer to news of the London underground and the bus of not that long ago, I think we should give credit to the authorities for being extra careful where public safety is concerned.
Oso
And I don't think 'taking security seriously' means curtailing non-official photography, or preventing local shops from displaying sausages arranged into the olympic rings.
As far as surface to air missiles on nearby rooftops goes.... I honestly don't see what that's supposed to acheive other than create an unduly paranoid atmosphere. I mean, if they strike down an incoming missile, it's going to hit a heavily populated area whatever, right? Maybe they're hoping to deflect an incoming strike towards some of the more deprived East London communities, and clear an area for redevelopment while reducing the welfare bill in one fell blow?
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I think it's a given people want to be photographed holding the flame....