photo police at Seaside

[organicmama]

Nobody's picking on the "redshirts" beyond frustration about what the "policy makers" for Seaside are telling them to do.

JMHO the comments on here have more to do with that than degrading the security officers. We tend to be a "react with humour" group here and that's about all it should be taken as.

 

[JB]

Dont pick on the Red Shrits. They are doing what they are told to do.
So dont shoot the message. (or photo them) They have kids to feed, bills to pay just like everyone else. Most have only been there for 3or 4 months and some only a week or two.
There are rules about taking photos in Seaside and I know that the security officer was not trying to harm anyone.
The man in the "Red Shirt" may be the one that saves a life as they have
CPR training. The men there all for the most part want to do a good job.

Calling it your job doesn't make it right.

 

[Beach Bimmer]

All of this began when the new company was hired to "run" the property. I think if Robert and Daryl knew this was what would become of their dream they would have not made the choice they did. Hopefully they will become aware of the SS and the way they are "running" (ruining?) things and step in.

Actually, it has nothing to do with the "new company", Intrawest, that bought Cottage Rental Agency from Robert & Daryl. They handle marketing, bookings, housekeeping, etc.

Since last year Seaside Security answers to Town Council...

 

[Beach Bimmer]

For all this crappola...Seaside deserves its "Big Blue Sign."

Noticed yesterday that the Seaside big blue signs have been replaced by nice landscaping.

Somewhere in doggy Heaven, "Bud" is smiling down upon the Scenic Pride folks for their efforts...

 

[NotDeadYet]

Seaside, Oregon is a lovely little town; and last time I was there I saw no private beach signs, and I took all the photos I wanted...

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[Watchman]

Calling it your job doesn't make it right.

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[Rita]

I don't believe that there is a rule against "family photos" unless the family is paying someone to take the pics. In that case permission must be given to use a pavillion or other places in Seaside for the shoot. Easier to stick to the beach, there is a public access at the border with Watercolor.

Seems fair enough for professional shoots to get permission and pay any fees required. Personal use photography should simply be allowed as that is what people do. Can anyone clear up whether or not the taking of nonprofessional photographs is actually at issue?



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[Rudyjohn]

Seems fair enough for professional shoots to get permission and pay any fees required. Personal use photography should simply be allowed as that is what people do. Can anyone clear up whether or not the taking of nonprofessional photographs is actually at issue?



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ditto.
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[Smiling JOe]

I disagree with the idea that professional photographer should have to pay Seaside percentage of their profits to shoot in public spaces at Seaside, due to the fact that the TDC uses tax dollars to pay for advertising Seaside. That would make it no different than a professional photographer shooting on any public land.

 

[Beach Runner]

I disagree with the idea that professional photographer should have to pay Seaside percentage of their profits to shoot in public spaces at Seaside, due to the fact that the TDC uses tax dollars to pay for advertising Seaside. That would make it no different than a professional photographer shooting on any public land.

Good point.