There are some that think that those who are for freedom are for the "let it rip" or "let chaos reign" idea. Rather, I am for "self governance." And self governance is not easy, and it appears to be unfair to ourselves, because we are the ones always inconvenienced.
I don't understand cosplay either, but this is a great example of where I would fight for someone's right to cosplay. Because I don't have an affinity for it, would look ridiculous doing it, doesn't mean that others who don't shouldn't either. How many fat one legged middle aged bounty hunters are there?
I digress.
On issues of rudeness though, we all have thoughts even as we don't want to employ any policy. Because policy by its very nature only makes things worse, doesn't it? I'd rather have and agree to the social contract.
A pet peeve of mine is people that talk and look at their phones during the movie. Back in the eighties, it was near impossible to talk during a movie without getting shushed, and rightly so. Occasionally it's okay to say something, part of the communal experience, but do it too much and it becomes disruptive.
I haven't stepped foot in a theater since the pandemic because AMC instituted its mask mandates (I believe now they are lifted, but still). People will forget this, but initially in reopening, they didn't have mandates but apparently there was so many voices rising in protest, eventually they mandated masking. This is neither here nor there, but as a consequence, I don't go to movies anymore.
I imagine if I did it would be even worse than before in terms of inconsideration. Back in early 2020, I almost could not go through a single movie without conversation or looking at a phone. I had one person sitting next to me constantly conversing with their friend during an M. Shyalaman movie, and finally in frustration I leaned over and delivered to them the huge twist of the movie "Those aren't the grandparents."
Etiquette and consideration are all out the window. Maybe it's due to self esteem injected children's shows, or the Nike ad about its your world, we just live in it. Everyone thinks the rules apply to everyone but them. Is it any wonder we have politicians, most of which are uber narcissists who are caught ignoring the policies they have created "for the common good."
And this is what happens. No pictures allowed. This is why we can't have nice things. This is how policies make it worse. In truth, maybe a couple of altercations is what is required. Society correcting itself.
When people talked during movies or looked at their phone, originally I asked them to stop. They would not listen or would wave me off. The solution to find an employee alsd did not work because when I returned with the employee I had missed part of the movie and they would "behave".
For conversations then though, the best response was to either act as if I was part of the conversation (because if I can hear it, then I am, aren't I?) And for those waving me off while checking their phone messages. I would turn the flashlight on my phone and shine it in their direction..and also take pictures of them. Usually it would finally dawn on them what was going on.
I hope if the old festivals do not return...new ones are elevated and others reborn.
The death of 'local' is never an easy thing to write about.
I know what you mean about camera etiquette. I, in a previous life, was an amateur photographer. The birth of digital SLR was adopted by me, Olympus E-1, 5 megapixels with a lovely Kodak sensor. Of course, it was crushed by countless 'improvements' and then, the camera phone.
Not only camera etiquette, but every other kind too, here in the states.
I've sold most of my collection of film SLRs, at one time I had most of the manual focus Minoltas ever made, including the XM Motor, and most of the good lenses. All mint, and I just about broke even on them, however the IRS sees it differently.
Sad that the culture in Japan is changing so quickly and not in a good way. (Unfortunately, common everywhere now.). I love these glimpses you share of how things were, and how they are now.
There are some that think that those who are for freedom are for the "let it rip" or "let chaos reign" idea. Rather, I am for "self governance." And self governance is not easy, and it appears to be unfair to ourselves, because we are the ones always inconvenienced.
I don't understand cosplay either, but this is a great example of where I would fight for someone's right to cosplay. Because I don't have an affinity for it, would look ridiculous doing it, doesn't mean that others who don't shouldn't either. How many fat one legged middle aged bounty hunters are there?
I digress.
On issues of rudeness though, we all have thoughts even as we don't want to employ any policy. Because policy by its very nature only makes things worse, doesn't it? I'd rather have and agree to the social contract.
A pet peeve of mine is people that talk and look at their phones during the movie. Back in the eighties, it was near impossible to talk during a movie without getting shushed, and rightly so. Occasionally it's okay to say something, part of the communal experience, but do it too much and it becomes disruptive.
I haven't stepped foot in a theater since the pandemic because AMC instituted its mask mandates (I believe now they are lifted, but still). People will forget this, but initially in reopening, they didn't have mandates but apparently there was so many voices rising in protest, eventually they mandated masking. This is neither here nor there, but as a consequence, I don't go to movies anymore.
I imagine if I did it would be even worse than before in terms of inconsideration. Back in early 2020, I almost could not go through a single movie without conversation or looking at a phone. I had one person sitting next to me constantly conversing with their friend during an M. Shyalaman movie, and finally in frustration I leaned over and delivered to them the huge twist of the movie "Those aren't the grandparents."
Etiquette and consideration are all out the window. Maybe it's due to self esteem injected children's shows, or the Nike ad about its your world, we just live in it. Everyone thinks the rules apply to everyone but them. Is it any wonder we have politicians, most of which are uber narcissists who are caught ignoring the policies they have created "for the common good."
And this is what happens. No pictures allowed. This is why we can't have nice things. This is how policies make it worse. In truth, maybe a couple of altercations is what is required. Society correcting itself.
When people talked during movies or looked at their phone, originally I asked them to stop. They would not listen or would wave me off. The solution to find an employee alsd did not work because when I returned with the employee I had missed part of the movie and they would "behave".
For conversations then though, the best response was to either act as if I was part of the conversation (because if I can hear it, then I am, aren't I?) And for those waving me off while checking their phone messages. I would turn the flashlight on my phone and shine it in their direction..and also take pictures of them. Usually it would finally dawn on them what was going on.
I hope if the old festivals do not return...new ones are elevated and others reborn.
The death of 'local' is never an easy thing to write about.
I know what you mean about camera etiquette. I, in a previous life, was an amateur photographer. The birth of digital SLR was adopted by me, Olympus E-1, 5 megapixels with a lovely Kodak sensor. Of course, it was crushed by countless 'improvements' and then, the camera phone.
Not only camera etiquette, but every other kind too, here in the states.
I've sold most of my collection of film SLRs, at one time I had most of the manual focus Minoltas ever made, including the XM Motor, and most of the good lenses. All mint, and I just about broke even on them, however the IRS sees it differently.
Send Ron Emmanuel packing and end kishida!
Sad that the culture in Japan is changing so quickly and not in a good way. (Unfortunately, common everywhere now.). I love these glimpses you share of how things were, and how they are now.