Subj : Re: EU rejects claims of
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Rob Mccart
Date : Fri Sep 05 2025 10:50 am

RM>> Did they see the photos at the time or had you posted them somewhere later?
  >> Probably as you thought, there'd be very little monney to be made there
  >> and you might just feel good that your photos were considered that good.

MP>I had posted them to FB.  It was somewhat flattering as I never really
  >considered myself to be that much of a photographer.  In the case of the
  >lighthouse, that is mostly/completely a volunteer group that runs that
  >organization.  I figured if it helped them get folks interested in a visit,
  >it was a good thing.  When I visited, they were not yet to the point of
  >opening for tours (it wasn't even staffed... I just walked up, took a few
  >photos, and enjoyed the view).  They were gearing up for future tours when
  >they asked.

MP>In the case of the lake cruise, the photos were of things you probably
  >wouldn't see unless you were on the cruise or owned/hired your own boat.
  >They might make a little money off using them.

Yes, in cases like that there's not much monetary issue and you are
helping the tourists as much as the cruise ship if you show interesting
things there so, it's all good..

Never been to a lighthouse, although I've sailed by a nearby one
a few times. When I was fairly young I once climbed to the cabin
at the top of a fire tower. Nice view.. top of a high hill and
top of a 100+ foot tower climbing up a simple ladder. That wasn't
illegal other than the the fact that you were not supposed to do
it under a certain age, and I was a couple of years younger than
that but was fortunately tall enough to get away with it. There
was a ranger in the tower at the time BTW..

RM>> The definition online says defamation falls under two catagories, slander
  >> and libel depending on if it is spoken or written, but they point out
  >> that that refers to making FALSE statements..

MP>That is how I think it should be applied.

Yes, that makes more sense but as Rug Rat said, losing 'face' in Korea
is a much bigger deal there than here. It sounds like the law was
made there originally to cover false claims, but was expanded to cover
just about anything.

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