Midlands Meet May 2008

[Mesquite]

Picture removed by myself having read Decorums comments regarding photos.

 

[WhichDoctor]

Really lovely photo Cobweb.

I'd just like to point out that I didn't realize I was hiding almost as well as decorum but you can just see me .

 

[bramble]

hi everyone, at last I found out how to get here. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the great time we had at the weekend, the twins are still buzzing and sharing what they learnt with their school friends.The big pollipore, (spelling not my strong point!) has already been to school in their `show-n-tell` session.I am still buzzin too, it was a great meet with great bushcrafters whom I and the twins learned a lot from. Can`t wait to see you all again soon, thanks again to everyone.

 

[Cobweb]

I have to admit it was mostly Wayland who set this photo up, I just ran around jamming sticks into the ground where the edges of the photo were

 

[Cobweb]

I've put up a selection of photographs on the picture thread! (post #15)

By the way the Slide Show is ready (It is Work-safe.)
Please give it a couple of minutes to load if you are on a slow connection.

 

[Matt Weir]

Slide Show is ready

That's cool

 

[Mesquite]

Well done Cobweb, some really great pictures there and very tastefully put together. Makes me wish I was back there again

 

[decorum]

Having photos taken (whether I know at the time or not) causes me quite serious bouts of paranoia

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[Bodge]

Fabaroony cobweb, those photos really capture the weekend.

cheers
Bodge:You_Rock_

 

[firecrest]

Thats great cobweb! I was trying to show it to Phil but he says he is getting a blank screen, is it only for people logged in?

 

[Cobweb]

No, it should work for him, It's a flash application so perhaps he needs to download adobe flash player or at least update it.

Decorum, are you asking for your photographs to be removed?

 

[woodstock]

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And now we know how strongly you feel on the matter im sure your feelings will be respected in all future events

 

[woodstock]

Just had a look at the slide show some cracking shots thanks for taking the time and effort to put it together and I think I speak for eveyone

 

[decorum]

From post# 125

I'm not too bothered if I end up in a shot, but I hate the feeling that I'm being watched :yikes: and with a camera pointed at me :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

At this point I tried to play down how being photographed makes me feel.

From post# 160

Because I tried to play down the 'effects' I don't think it was understood how strongly I feel on this matter. Having photos taken (whether I know at the time or not) causes me quite serious bouts of paranoia - and being called a 'wuss' at the time really didn't help at all.

At this point I, quite clearly, expressed how being photographed makes me feel.

From post# 168

Having photos taken (whether I know at the time or not) causes me quite serious bouts of paranoia

Reitterating how I felt when more shots were posted.


A while after this, after carefull consideration, I have decided:
To remove my avatar,
To remove my signature,
To remove the ability to receive p.m's or email from site members,
That the only way I have to protect myself from feeling like this is to no longer go to Meets,
That, at least for the foreseeable future, I will no longer post on the BcUK forums - this will probably be my last.


The effects of having photos of me posted and the various related comments during and after the Meet have made me feel physically ill - to such an extent that I have had several seizures since returning from the Meet on Sunday.

 

[Matt Weir]

Decorum,

I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling so down due to this and hope things get better soon.

Best wishes

 

[Wallenstein]

Crumbs... Decorum, I had no idea you felt so strongly about this.

I've only just made it back to this thread so didn't pick up your comments until now.

I'd never, ever take or post pics of anyone who doesn't want it - I honestly thought you just didn't like posing for pics but that you didn't mind if the camera wasn't shoved in your face.

I've taken down all pics I took with you in them and have deleted them from photobucket - please accept my sincere apologies for any distress this has caused you, and I hope you'll be able to return to BcUK soon.

 

[woodstock]

Hi decorum please accept our apologies on behalf of myself and everyone present and please reconsider your decision to quit I am 100% sure if anyone had realized how you felt they would not have done or said anything to deliberately upset you I have a phobia about dogs hence the reason I kept taking different routes back to camp to avoid the location of the dog just in case it was out..so I know how you feel and where your coming from phobias are very real and debilitating to those of us who are affected
I hope to see you again soon

 

[Cobweb]

D, I had no idea that it affected you this strongly.
Like Wallenstein, I just thought you didn't want the camera shoved in your face but didn't mind being in the background or just in a candid.
I've removed the one with you in it from photobucket and I've uploaded a revised slideshow.
If you are reading this, I hope you get better soon

 

[Staghound]

Decorum we've not met so if this is inappropriate feel free to tell me to f.. go away, but if you need some space away from the world pm me, there is room here to camp etc. where I can virtually guarantee no intrusion, but company if you need it, hang in there mate

Steve

 

[Mesquite]

Decorum

I'd like to add my apolgies as well for having unintentionally caused you such anguish and upset. LIke everyone else has said we really did misunderstand the degree to which you felt about photos.

I have removed the photos which identify you by name and again I am very sorry for the whole thing. I wish you all the best and hope this doesn't put a stop to you carrying as a member here at BcUK
Best Wishes
Steve