Are Photos Of Signs Now Taboo?

[JCorduroy]

So, my buddy, a CM, just called me with a question of a bizarre circumstance. On his way into EPCOT, he snapped a picture of the "Guests With/Without Bags" sign for one reason or another. Security then told him he wasn't allowed to take a picture of it, and made him delete the picture from his camera.

Any ideas what's going on here? I'm completely perplexed.

 

[Victoria]

I would venture a guess that it has more to do with taking a pic of the general security area rather than the actual sign. Even if he was taking a close up of the sign the security CM might have still thought there was enough of the background in the pic to be an issue. :shrug:

 

[NYwdwfan]

My guess would be its anti-terrorism related - since it's in the security check-in area. In New York we're not allowed to take any photos on/in trains, subways, bridges, etc.

 

[Neverland]

I agree with both of the above... It's just safer for people not to have detailed photographs of security check areas, no matter which part of the area it is.

 

[sublimesting]

So, my buddy, a CM, just called me with a question of a bizarre circumstance. On his way into EPCOT, he snapped a picture of the "Guests With/Without Bags" sign for one reason or another. Security then told him he wasn't allowed to take a picture of it, and made him delete the picture from his camera.

Any ideas what's going on here? I'm completely perplexed.

Why would he do that?

 

[janoimagine]

I wondered the same thing myself, why would you photograph that?

 

[Did Knee]

Just for the sake of argument, it seems kind of a moot point being as how the security areas are accurately pictured in 3d on Google Earth :shrug:

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

More than anything, it was probably that security guard is particularly power-trippy. I have a feeling if a different if your friend (or anyone) went back to photograph the same spot with a different guard they wouldn't even bat an eye. Unfortunately I've noticed quite a few in security who like to abuse their authority.

 

[devoy1701]

I wouldn't have deleted the picture...I would have just said, "OK, I didn't know that I couldn't take a picture here," and walked away.

 

[wizards8507]

I've walked through security at DAK with a running video camera... guess it just depends what guards are on duty where you are.

 

[drossjr]

I would venture a guess that it has more to do with taking a pic of the general security area rather than the actual sign. Even if he was taking a close up of the sign the security CM might have still thought there was enough of the background in the pic to be an issue. :shrug:

Thats what I think as well

 

[DMC-12]

More than anything, it was probably that security guard is particularly power-trippy. I have a feeling if a different if your friend (or anyone) went back to photograph the same spot with a different guard they wouldn't even bat an eye. Unfortunately I've noticed quite a few in security who like to abuse their authority.

This post speaks the truth! :king:

 

[SteveUK]

There is no good reason. As has already been mentioned, when you employ somebody on a relatively low salary and give them some kind of authority, it will be expressed to the full extent of their capacity. This effect is exacerbated by giving somebody a uniform and a 'badge'. Even if that badge is made of plastic, it gives the people holding it an air of importance and authority.

I have no issue with people genuinely performing a 'security type' job, and see some value in it. I just believe the idea of a certain amount of authority inherently draws those who cannot legitimately acheive it elsewhere.

I think the answer is just to recognise it for what it is; a pointless display of authority, and disregard it. If you look for reasoning, you are wasting your valuable time.

 

[kramden88]

Security through obscurity.

 

[hrcollectibles]

I wouldn't have deleted the picture...I would have just said, "OK, I didn't know that I couldn't take a picture here," and walked away.

:wave: JC

I am said cast member... He (security guard) told me it was not aloud and stood over my shoulder while I erased the picture.. I took the picture because I wanted too.. I do think the Security Guard was a little power trippy....

 

[devoy1701]

:wave: JC

I am said cast member... He (security guard) told me it was not aloud and stood over my shoulder while I erased the picture.. I took the picture because I wanted too.. I do think the Security Guard was a little power trippy....

That's kind of creepy/nerve wracking. I don't think he has the right to stand over you and make you delete the picture.

Like I said, I would have apologized, turned my camera off, and walked away.

 

[mrerk]

Law enforcement wannabe?

 

[E P C O T]

Void.

 

[JML42691]

That's kind of creepy/nerve wracking. I don't think he has the right to stand over you and make you delete the picture.

Like I said, I would have apologized, turned my camera off, and walked away.

I feel the same way. Now I'm no lawyer or anything so I could be 100% wrong, but I don't think that he has the authority to force you to erase the photo. From my viewpoint, once you take the photo and it is stored on your card I would assume it to be your intellectual property, with the exception to this being if some notice were posted stating that photo-taking is prohibited.

I can see the merit of not wanting pictures of security methods being taken (if you could call a sign a method), and the guard is fully allowed to ask you to delete it, but I don't believe that it was appropriate or that he even has the authority to stand over you and ensure the photo is deleted.

 

[Deadmanwalking]

clearly a power trip. My daughter has taken pictures of all points of the security areas simply because you give a kid a camera and they photograph everything they see.

Not once has anyone ever said anything to her... I'm really not sure what benefit photos of the security area would be to any terrorist, if they really wanted to get a gun or bomb past the guards all they would need to do is tape it to the bottom of a stroller.