Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... at DVinfo.net

Dave Blackhurst · February 11th, 2015, 07:13 PM

TODAYS news story... (YESTERDAYS was about the multiple near collisions with drones by aircraft at between 1300 and 10K+ feet).

Local museums, after a few "close calls" with valuable artwork selfie sticks, and MORONS have instituted a ban on the devices...

As long as we refuse to ban MORONS, we'll never solve the problem!

Posted somewhat tongue in cheek, but let's just say I'm not going to invest in drone/aerial videography... somehow I don't think it's going to be allowed due to the stupidity of a few...

Vince Pachiano · February 11th, 2015, 09:39 PM

You can't fix stupid.

You're at the museum to see the Artwork, Collection, etc.
Why the heck are you taking selfies, unless you are a complete narcissist!

Shaun Roemich · February 12th, 2015, 01:53 PM

What we REALLY need now is a Selfie UAV that hovers around us and shoots everything we do since we are all so very important! Oh! And live streams it as well.

Andy Wilkinson · February 12th, 2015, 02:07 PM

.....I am pretty sure that self-following/filming UAV device already exists...I saw something about it a few weeks back on a website!

(no idea where/can't link to it right now).

John C. Chu · February 12th, 2015, 03:19 PM

Here in New York City, specifically Canal Street/Chinatown, the hot item to sell to tourists are the selfie-sticks with the bluetooth trigger. Who would have thought? (I think $15)

The selfie sticks are sold right next to the mobile phone cases, scarfs, hats gloves and t-shirts etc.

I actually use and own a selfie stick as it is perfect for taking spherical photos with a Ricoh Theta---but I'm going to be self conscious taking it out now.

Colin McDonald · February 13th, 2015, 08:15 AM

I just bought myself a deluxe selfie stick...
:-)

Greg Boston · February 16th, 2015, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun Roemich

What we REALLY need now is a Selfie UAV that hovers around us and shoots everything we do since we are all so very important! Oh! And live streams it as well.

They already exist. C'mon Shaun, try to keep up. Hehe.

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Robert Benda · February 16th, 2015, 08:48 AM

In the museum, if its crowded, the selfie stick gets you a view from above the crowd (see: Mona Lisa at the Louvre). If its not crowded, its probably semi-narcissists taking pictures of themselves with the artwork.

As for self-following, AirDog, which is due out very soon, is designed to operate that way - mostly for sports enthusiasts. The 3D Robotics' Iris+ also can, using either your phone or one of the fitbit style wrist watches.

February 11th, 2015, 07:13 PM	#1
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... TODAYS news story... (YESTERDAYS was about the multiple near collisions with drones by aircraft at between 1300 and 10K+ feet). Local museums, after a few "close calls" with valuable artwork selfie sticks, and MORONS have instituted a ban on the devices... As long as we refuse to ban MORONS, we'll never solve the problem! Posted somewhat tongue in cheek, but let's just say I'm not going to invest in drone/aerial videography... somehow I don't think it's going to be allowed due to the stupidity of a few...

February 11th, 2015, 09:39 PM	#2
Vince Pachiano Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 307	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... You can't fix stupid. You're at the museum to see the Artwork, Collection, etc. Why the heck are you taking selfies, unless you are a complete narcissist!

February 12th, 2015, 01:53 PM	#3
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... What we REALLY need now is a Selfie UAV that hovers around us and shoots everything we do since we are all so very important! Oh! And live streams it as well. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

February 12th, 2015, 02:07 PM	#4
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... .....I am pretty sure that self-following/filming UAV device already exists...I saw something about it a few weeks back on a website! (no idea where/can't link to it right now). __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

February 12th, 2015, 03:19 PM	#5
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... Here in New York City, specifically Canal Street/Chinatown, the hot item to sell to tourists are the selfie-sticks with the bluetooth trigger. Who would have thought? (I think $15) The selfie sticks are sold right next to the mobile phone cases, scarfs, hats gloves and t-shirts etc. I actually use and own a selfie stick as it is perfect for taking spherical photos with a Ricoh Theta---but I'm going to be self conscious taking it out now. Last edited by John C. Chu; February 13th, 2015 at 09:00 AM.

February 13th, 2015, 08:15 AM	#6
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... I just bought myself a deluxe selfie stick... :-) Attached Thumbnails

February 16th, 2015, 08:48 AM	#8
Robert Benda Trustee Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crookston, MN Posts: 1,353	Re: Selfie-sticks banned at local museums.... In the museum, if its crowded, the selfie stick gets you a view from above the crowd (see: Mona Lisa at the Louvre). If its not crowded, its probably semi-narcissists taking pictures of themselves with the artwork. As for self-following, AirDog, which is due out very soon, is designed to operate that way - mostly for sports enthusiasts. The 3D Robotics' Iris+ also can, using either your phone or one of the fitbit style wrist watches.