Posted May 08, 2019
MightyPinecone: And yes, I know there was a time before smartphones; just as there was a time before just about every other piece of technology we now have...
That's a nice way of simply ignoring the truth which was implied in my comment: if people didn't need a phone in the pre-mobile era...they also don't really need a phone now - they only think they do. You even mention the real "problem" in your comment: having to do without a mobile would be a "very inconvenient option".
Says it all, really.
MightyPinecone: Yes, and if the venue doesn't apply this kind of restriction, I also have the option to both go to the event, and not hand over my phone...
But most (all?) venues have these restrictions...many simply don't act on them when it comes to smartphones. MightyPinecone: The key lies in making such behaviour socially unacceptable, as it already is in many venues, rather than outright forcing people to hand over their phones.
So, on the one hand you are of the opinion that people's use of their mobiles in certain situations should be seen as socially unacceptable behaviour...but on the other hand we should just ignore that kind of behaviour? That's like saying murdering people is really bad behaviour, and we should name and shame murderers for doing it, but we shouldn't try to keep them from killing in the first place.
Exaggerated comparison, you say? Of course...but the logic behind is the same.
MightyPinecone: I've never been searched for a camera or phone or other recording device when going to [...] concerts.
You've never been frisked before concerts? I start to have serious doubts that you ever attended a concert.
But I'm willing to give you this: the venues are responsible, too - because they don't restrict you from entering with a mobile in your pocket.
On the other hand: try to enter a venue (cinema, theater, concert hall, etc.) with a videocam.
See, whether they let you bring that specifically designated device for audio/videorecordings to the venue.
Talk about double standards, huh?
MightyPinecone: In these setting the resulting recording is likely to be absolutely shit, anyway, so in this case its more about the audience experience than protecting copyright of the content producers.
Exactly, but because the sound on the bootlegged video is shitty anyway - we should just accept it when assholes ruin our expensively paid live experience? Got it.
And I disagree.
tinyE: I guess bringing a boom mike alone would be ok, as long as you don't bring a recording device along with it.
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Post edited May 08, 2019 by BreOl72