C/O side camera use - beware

[sunandsea]

What it really boils down to is RESPECT!! Some of us have it, and there will always be some of us who don't... And those are the ones who think they are above all and continue to use their cameras in areas not allowed.. That's the reason they sneak to take a picture...

In a nutshell. Makes you really appreciate those who have it.

[Ontario]

In a nutshell. Makes you really appreciate those who have it.

Exactly....

[pornstar1360]

Come on for F*&%s sake, we haven't been to Hedo in what 5 years and this is still an issue?

[CopNkitten]

Come on for F*&%s sake, we haven't been to Hedo in what 5 years and this is still an issue?

As long as there are naked people and open fun, you will always have this issue.
Some people dont get it and don't care, and never will.
Such is life.
Cop..

[happy2us]

We both post, but me (male) probably more, but we discuss almost all posts before, and after and neither of us make comments the other doesn't agree with. It just seems we take some issues a little less seriously than some do, but that doesn't mean we dismiss anyone's concerns. It's usually just us giving a different perspective that hopefully puts a lighter spin on the topic. We truly never mean to offend.

We think of your posts as quite Presidential.

[jshell]

We think of your posts as quite Presidential.

LOL, thanks, I think.

[ShawneeKat]

Just our opinion here, but how many of us are actually worthy of someone taking the time to do "anything" with a nude photo of us. The internet has millions, yes millions, of nude photos of far more attractive models and porn stars, making us far less than even slightly interesting.

Nude area/no cameras. C/O area/cameras allowed. Not really a big deal.

I think there may be a misunderstanding of what jshell was trying to say. It is true some people don't want their picture taken without permission, but, if it happens you're not in a position where it could be damaging and you don't feel as strongly offended by it as others. It's not as big a deal for them. I feel pretty much the same as jshell for myself. That being said, this is not the feeling of everyone, and for some people there could be devastating consequences. We all have different tolerance levels. The main issue, as others have said, is there aren't a lot of rules at Hedo, but there is a resort policy that should be followed by all, and enforced by security. Where photography is allowed staff and security should help remind people to watch for others passing in the background and only photograph people with their permission. The guy in question needs a stern talking to and the pictures should have been erased from his phone.

[gsml]

I can see this only getting worse with resort wide free internet access. It is the one thing I am dreading about my upcoming trip is looking around the diningroom and everyplace else on c/o side and seeing everyone staring at their devices. It was one of the many great things about Hedo I loved was being totally aware of your surroundings and not distracted by devices. Put the devices down and look at the sexy people there around you instead!!

And store in your spank bank, NOT your devices memory!!!

Ya, there were a lot of devices in the dinning room in Nov but it was all very new; hopefully just a bit of adjustment time needed. For us it actually allowed us to check it in our room instead of hauling a phone or tablet up to courtyard.

[MNMYYC]

This very site has 2 sections in the gallery for Hedonism II pictures, naughty (people and parties) and nice, so there is no doubt, people are not only taking pictures but they are posting them right here for our viewing pleasure. I don't think this is a matter of leave the camera in the room, it is a matter of taking pictures of yourselves and others (with permission) and using them for your own personal collection and posting right here for example as long as there are not other people in those pictures. It is all about respect and common sense and not trying to be sneaky or perverted. Personally we have taken pictures over the years but have never, ever posted one anywhere on the internet nor have we ever shared with any friends who do know we go to Hedo, these are for our eyes only.

[Hiking couple]

We just got back. One night in play room 4 people stood in middle of room having a loud conversation and looking at an iPad which is also a camera. We started to leave when an employee asked if they were bothering us and then asked the group to leave. Kudos to the staff

[ShyinOntario]

This very site has 2 sections in the gallery for Hedonism II pictures, naughty (people and parties) and nice, so there is no doubt, people are not only taking pictures but they are posting them right here for our viewing pleasure. I don't think this is a matter of leave the camera in the room, it is a matter of taking pictures of yourselves and others (with permission) and using them for your own personal collection and posting right here for example as long as there are not other people in those pictures. It is all about respect and common sense and not trying to be sneaky or perverted. Personally we have taken pictures over the years but have never, ever posted one anywhere on the internet nor have we ever shared with any friends who do know we go to Hedo, these are for our eyes only.

There is no question that the majority of people who take pictures are respectful about what is in their photo and smart about what they do with it after. The problem is that there are idiots and assholes out there.

"Being an idiot is like being dead... When you are dead, you don't know you are dead, it only effects those around you. Same goes with being an idiot!"... one of my favorite quotes. Bill Nye the Science Guy

I don't want to see cameras around, because I don't know you... I know that the odds are that you're a good person, but I don't know you well enough to know what you're going to do with that camera or the pictures that you take. My wife and I don't have the luxury of being able to go public with our choice of vacations or adventures into the lifestyle... it could seriously impact our jobs. Seeing people around taking pictures adds a level of anxiety that we don't need and we're in a place where cameras are supposed to be prohibited.

Just the other day I saw a picture posted on THIS forum of what looked like a topless beach with a large number of strangers in the background... I'm positive permission wasn't solicited from those people. Just think... that person in the background could be you! or if you don't care about your own picture... think of someone else you love who has something to lose if that picture got into the wrong hands...

I don't think anyone really has any objections to you taking your camera out for an early morning photo op, or purposely going off somewhere quiet to take a photo of you and your partner. But your camera/smart phone does not need to be with you during the busy parts of the day/night when people are around.

Just help those of us who are paranoid... leave your camera or devices in your room!

[happy2us]

Here's the way we see it and we're not trying to play devil's advocate. We don't want naked or sexual pictures of us on the internet or anywhere that we have not given permission. It's not ideal BUTT if it were to happen, it wouldn't destroy our lives because very simply, they are pictures and we are who we are. If anyone goes to a place like Hedo or a nude beach or wherever and feels that if a picture got out and was published it would destroy their lives and the embarrassment would be life changing...they should not ever go to those places. It's not about respect very simply because you already know there are plenty of people in the world without it. It's about common sense. Be practical. Everyone has a still and video camera in their pockets. Everyone. If the chance of it happening is so potentially destructive to you, nude beaches or resorts are not the place for you. YMMV

[ShyinOntario]

My fear is that someone "believes" that I should know that people break the camera rules at Hedo, and therefore it's my fault for being naked in the background of their photo (or the foreground for that matter)...

These people don't feel guilty, or don't weigh my concerns appropriately, because it's not their fault I'm naked... It's not their fault if they post these pictures either, because it happens all the time... if we didn't want this to happen we should have stayed home.

I know there are idiots out there. But I don't accept their right to be an idiot! When people behave like idiots, they should be talked to by those around them, security should step in, and peer pressure applied to discourage the behavior.

I see Hedo as a sort of sanctuary. it's not a public beach (although I think the beach is technically "public"). People tend to protect each other and their rights, which is FANTASTIC and provides the freedom everyone is so addicted to. I just want the peer pressure to continue keeping cameras away and discourage the potential idiots out there. Having the "no camera" rule in place just allows the resort the right to search through someone's camera and act appropriately if needed.

I know the people posting the counterpoint to this aren't suggesting that they have a right to take pictures of others or post them either... but the idiots out there may misunderstand your point of view and think its OK to take pictures because tons of people obviously do it... I just want that person to know that IT'S NOT OK! And many people like that cameras are not allowed.

[Goldorak]

My fear is that someone "believes" that I should know that people break the camera rules at Hedo, and therefore it's my fault for being naked in the background of their photo (or the foreground for that matter)...

These people don't feel guilty, or don't weigh my concerns appropriately, because it's not their fault I'm naked... It's not their fault if they post these pictures either, because it happens all the time... if we didn't want this to happen we should have stayed home.

I know there are idiots out there. But I don't accept their right to be an idiot! When people behave like idiots, they should be talked to by those around them, security should step in, and peer pressure applied to discourage the behavior.

I see Hedo as a sort of sanctuary. it's not a public beach (although I think the beach is technically "public"). People tend to protect each other and their rights, which is FANTASTIC and provides the freedom everyone is so addicted to. I just want the peer pressure to continue keeping cameras away and discourage the potential idiots out there. Having the "no camera" rule in place just allows the resort the right to search through someone's camera and act appropriately if needed.

I know the people posting the counterpoint to this aren't suggesting that they have a right to take pictures of others or post them either... but the idiots out there may misunderstand your point of view and think its OK to take pictures because tons of people obviously do it... I just want that person to know that IT'S NOT OK! And many people like that cameras are not allowed.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Also, lets not forget the original post...it was about some guy essentially hiding his camera under a towel and occasionally taking it out to film. Obviously, he knew that what he was doing wasn't right. Unfortunately, he's probably not alone is subtly filming.

[happy2us]

We agree too, steps should be taken to prevent and deal with violators of rules. But rules will still occasionally be broken sadly. Nature of the beast.