Lm2606
Member
- Joined
- 12 Dec 2012
- Messages
- 43
Why are Nexus/DB Regio extremely strict when it comes to filming?
Are there decent lineside locations around the Metro?
The Metro By-laws and Conditions of Carriage state that photography is not allowed, and a member of staff can ask you to stop taking pictures or ask you to leave a station if they so wish. After all it is private property. One particular person has caused numerous problems in the past, which hasn't helped the situation. However, you can still write in and ask for permission.
Yes, there are loads, as most of the system is above ground. The sections between St James and Manors, and Jesmond and Gateshead Stadium are below ground so permission would be needed here.
Are there decent lineside locations around the Metro?
Who was that, I may have an idea.
Someone who calls themselves the 'Metroman'.
My honest opinion is that the Nexus people really should have better things to do than generate the amount of admin that this rule does, but there we go.
This thread that I started back in Feb may be of some help/interest:
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=79162
Unfortunately some management jobs & uniforms can attract control freaks who think they know what is best for everyone. Using "safety" or "security" as an excuse to stop people undertaking harmless activities seems to be fairly common.
I often wonder if such control freak types have something to hide, or are afraid of people recording something that might reflect on their own management performance / ability.
How long has this been a problem ?. Visting the area 2 -3 years ago, I took photos on several Metro stations (unaware of any rules) and nobody tried to stop me - although I was rarely at any single station for more than 5 to 10 minutes.
Unfortunately some management jobs & uniforms can attract control freaks who think they know what is best for everyone. Using "safety" or "security" as an excuse to stop people undertaking harmless activities seems to be fairly common.
What's the point in obeying such stupid rules? Of course not using the flash is common sense, but otherwise what is the problem?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLQ3VtFo0xw
Did that video a month and a bit ago with me camcorder. Plenty of footage of the refurbished metros and wasn't challenged once. Had one of my m8's with me to keep watch on the passengers and staff incase any of them tried to cause trouble.
Don't bother asking just ignore the poxy rule and use an iPhone or iPod or even just use a camcorder. The camera on the iphone/ipod touch is small enough to hide and it still produces good quality footage.