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Reader Poll Replies:
* I would love to be in any video or movie, that would be
so exciting. Deb H. NY
* Not a problem at
all. I remember some years back, my former girlfriend's parents had been
on a cruise out around Hong Kong. Then they got a hold of a copy of the
Love Boat, shot in the same areas of Hong kong they had been in. I'd
love to be in some movie background scenes and the when it comes out on
DVD get a copy to show the kids, grandkids, greatgrand
kids...whatever...for posterity. Like..ooh, look there's Robert DeNiro,
standing 12 feet away from Daddy! Mark Rathz Oxnard,
California
* What happens in Vegas
stays in Vegas...and it stays captured on video tape! Las Vegas has the
greatest food, architecture, shows, and of course gambling in the United
States. There's something for everyone...except privacy. The signs
posted at the casino door about video filming of special events are
little more than a courtesy. Your every movement is captured, recorded,
and evaluated by the Eye In The Sky. The signs should read "Please
scratch and pick before entering You are on tape!" David Wade
Killbuck, OH
* I dont want my photo taken
while in Vegas, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. John
Pastore Buffalo, New York
* Personally, I don't care
if my picture is captured for film use. I have a clear conscience.
However, since many come to Las Vegas with the idea of the motto 'What
happens here, stays here', it is wise to have a warning sign to protect
the 'innocent' as well as the 'guilty' who don't want to find themselves
on film for all to see. Lillian Dufresne Woodbine, GA
* Yes I have a problem with
having my picture taken while visiting a casino. I'am not entering the
casino to be an extra in some film, I'm there to have an enjoyable time
gambling-what happened to the saying "what happens in vegas stays in
vegas" Jack Callahan Glendale, CA
* I have no problem with
giving my consent by seeing, reading and passing by a sign indicating
that a filming is going on, where I am headed. We must all take
responsibility for ourselves, much like when we were taught as
youngsters, before crossing the street, look both ways before stepping
onto the street, or observing the traffic signals if they are present.
If we do not do so, we take the action at our own risk. Our society has
become lawsuit happy, baaad. Roger Tokushge Aiea, Hawaii
* As a general proposition I have
no problem with having my picture taken. I'm counting on the casinos to
control the selection of those companies they give permission to film in
the casinos. I trust that they will only give permission to companies
that will portray the casino in a flattering manner and have problem
with being a part or that type of production. If the company were
filming as part of something which portrays all patrons as degenerates,
I would not want to be filmed. Rich K Zion, IL
* The whole idea of background
atmosphere personnel is to create the ambiance of a normal day. If you
walk into a camera zone, you should accept that you are neither going to
be allowed a quick pass through makeup, nor will you be compensated for
your contribution. If you don't like what a camera does to you, or
approve of someone using your image for profit, then detour. I just lift
up my chin to catch the light, suck in my gut a little, and pray not to
trip over my own feet. Don Bartley Portland, OR
* I have no problem with it. As a
matter of fact, I am usually conscious of the constant survelliance by
the casino's security cameras and being part of the background for a
movie would not bother me in the least. Bryan T. Miller
Boyne City, MI
*
Heck No, I would Love to know that I may be on a film while in Vegas,
It's my favorite place in the world to go have fun and I go at least
three times a year. It would be an honor to me to be in any
background goings on at the casinos cause its exciting and cool! Besides
, if your afraid to be seen there, then maybe you ought to stay home is
how I feel, and if you have nothing to hide, then have fun and go for it
no matter what is being filmed. I hope I come out in a movie someday.
Annette Vigil Taos New Mexico
* I guess if I where a
wanted criminal, I would have a problem being filmed. Or if I were at a
conference where I was suppose to be working I might have a problem but
I am not so what's the big deal? Maybe I will be discovered and
become famous. Kenneth Eyer Frankfort Illinois
* I believe that the
sign as described is not specific enough to assume that the patron of
the Casino is giving permission to be filmed. If the sign was specific
to say - "in the sports book" or "the gaming tables" or "the high
rollers lounge", that would make it clear that if you are in an area
mentioned, you may be filmed. Now this gives control back to the patron
as to whether or not to be part of the filming. Phyllis
Wenger Kyle. TX
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