WDW Social 'Media' and Conspiracy

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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    <<Our good friend Lou was privvy to a lavish assortment of free Disney dining samples today and he got a sneak peak at the new princess rooms at Dixie Landings. He assures that the rooms look even better than the concept art.

    What a guy!>>

    This sounds like a Gary Buchanan/Charlie Stovall junkenese special ... they love their free food 'on the job'.

    And, frankly, knowing many of their press folks, Lou would just be too high maintainence for most of the rest.

    Wondering if he also did a spin on the Petty experience track or parasailed over Bay Lake as 'research'.

    And I bet he'll be one of the first people to try out one of those Princess rooms!
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    <<I will throw in a 2000 Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand WDW logo pin since I have a bag of 231 in my garage.>>

    <<You have 231 pieces of the same pin and then are talking about other people being nuts????>>

    That was some Spirited humor there ... although the way those pins were handed out, it does seem like they multiply like Tribbles.
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    <<It felt creepy, awkward and icky in that way where people gush over each other and its very disingenuous.>>

    Well, last night's was my first (and only a portion) but that's how it felt.

    I really felt bad for the CPer he cornered in the Main Street Cinema Shop ... she was put on the spot and basically committed a few offenses that could result in termination because of his 'GOT YA!' style and credentials dangling from his neck and entourage in tow ... all while trying to hawk some trivia book of his (ANYONE can get a book published these days) and shill his new APP.

    Anyone walking around WDW with a WDW Radio NewsCast polo (in the Disney font) with the equipment and people he does is going to appear to be legit and either working for the company or sanctioned by it ... and how this doesn't open up all sorts of liability issues (beyond the ethical and the confusing of guests) just shows how ignorant so many in TDO are.
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> Hey MPierce... with you in Texas and me in SW Missouri, I figure we could write "The Redneck and Hillbilly Guide to WDW". I think there is money to be made there... especially if we could get WalMart to put coupons at the back! <<

    Good idea. We could do a chapter on how to build a portable still, and how to hunt squirrels, and rabbits on property to keep from spending money on Disney's overpriced food, and drink options.

    Also a helpful tip section like using shopping carts as portable grills, and duct taping your children to your back rather than paying for stroller rental.
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> I disagree. I'm a shareholder of a public company, so therefore it effects me. <<

    I'm a share holder in several publicly held companys also. I'm not talking one share I have in a frame hung on the wall either. That still does not give me the right to dictate company policy. It only affords me the right to sell off my interest if I disagree with said policies.
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> As someone who has been told by some top execs past and present (some lifers) that 'you know more about the company than I do', maybe I'd like to 'work' by giving MAGICal tours instead of having to go all the way to China to be paid close to what I am worth ... and there are others that could do so, I'm sure ... like say BOTH Lee's here just to start. <<

    Exactly how many yuans do you think you can bring in a week.

    Yes both Lee's would make fantastic tour guides.

    They would probably be kinder than you too.
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> Disney endorsing individual webmasters, bloggers, podcasters and general whores places them in a very bad light. Especially when they are paying off these folks with invites, hotel stays, cruises, tickets, meals and swag. <<

    Of the millions of people going to Walt Disney World this year exactly how many do you think know about this issue? How many do you think would even care after they were informed of it?
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    <<I'm a share holder in several publicly held companys also. I'm not talking one share I have in a frame hung on the wall either. That still does not give me the right to dictate company policy. It only affords me the right to sell off my interest if I disagree with said policies.>>

    The issue is there are some online whores out there who want to privatize a for-profit company's business ... it is outright theft. And as a shareholder, that IS a concern.

    There shouldn't really be clouding of this issue when it is crystal clear.
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    <<Exactly how many yuans do you think you can bring in a week.>>

    Stacks and stacks! :)

    <<Yes both Lee's would make fantastic tour guides.>>

    They could do the Lee Squared MAGICal WDW Tours.

    <<They would probably be kinder than you too.>>

    I dunno ... one Lee is from the UK and they're very uppity ... I can't even finish one of Davewasbaloo's trip reports and he's been a bed buddy of mine!

    And I really am not THAT scary (now go back to the dungeon and tell me what Meg threw out in yesterday's trash!)
     
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    Originally Posted By DlandDug

    >>There shouldn't really be clouding of this issue when it is crystal clear.<<

    It is crystal clear to you. Not so to others.
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> Were you at the 'football' match? <<

    Are you kidding me? You must think I'm crazy. They didn't just build a police station at Anfield for the fun of it. Being a spectator at an English football match can be more deadly than being a crab fisherman in Alaska.

    >> And I have no doubt Lee has read this or will ... but it is a tough position for him to discuss here if he is still working for Disney, and even if he is not because of Tales. <<

    Sometimes it is in the best interest of a person to remain quiet on some issues. I'm still of the opinion it is TWDC business alone.
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >> Disney endorsing individual webmasters, bloggers, podcasters and general whores places them in a very bad light. Especially when they are paying off these folks with invites, hotel stays, cruises, tickets, meals and swag. <<

    <<Of the millions of people going to Walt Disney World this year exactly how many do you think know about this issue? How many do you think would even care after they were informed of it?>>

    Considering how few people in Burbank know (even apparently Legal) or ... knew, I'd say the number is tiny.

    But neither that, nor how many would care, are pertinent issues.

    It's all about protecting your brand and your IP/copywrights and not having people opening businesses inside your business where the business model is based on stealing out and out ... those issues matter.
     
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    Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

    >>> I can't even finish one of Davewasbaloo's trip reports and he's been a bed buddy of mine!<<<

    Why not? What is wrong with them?
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> I will throw in a 2000 Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand WDW logo pin since I have a bag of 231 in my garage. <<

    Well that's a step up from WDW, since they quit giving me free pins for my $3,000 vacation trip.
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >>There shouldn't really be clouding of this issue when it is crystal clear.<<

    <<It is crystal clear to you. Not so to others.>>

    How could it not be?

    Seriously?

    Do you somehow feel these folks are just honest business people who found a MAGICal way to 'work'?
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >> And I have no doubt Lee has read this or will ... but it is a tough position for him to discuss here if he is still working for Disney, and even if he is not because of Tales. <<

    <<Sometimes it is in the best interest of a person to remain quiet on some issues. I'm still of the opinion it is TWDC business alone.>>

    That's true ... the first part. And I have some ideas as to why that might be.

    But since everything we talk about here (well, what we start out with anyway) is about TWDC's business ... I'd say that point holds less water than one of your Depends!
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >>> I can't even finish one of Davewasbaloo's trip reports and he's been a bed buddy of mine!<<<

    <<Why not? What is wrong with them?>>

    Dolly Parton :)
     
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    Originally Posted By MPierce

    >> That was some Spirited humor there ... although the way those pins were handed out, it does seem like they multiply like Tribbles. <<

    I always figured you for a closet Trekkie!
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >> I will throw in a 2000 Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand WDW logo pin since I have a bag of 231 in my garage. <<

    <<Well that's a step up from WDW, since they quit giving me free pins for my $3,000 vacation trip.>>

    $3,000???!!

    That's all you spend on a MAGICal WDW vacation??!?!

    You aren't even a tadpole in their pond ... (that's some Southern talk for ya)
     
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    Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

    >> That was some Spirited humor there ... although the way those pins were handed out, it does seem like they multiply like Tribbles. <<

    <<I always figured you for a closet Trekkie!>>

    I am to some extent ... I've always found Star Trek to be much more meaingful than say ... Star Wars. I'm also closer to Star Trek for other reasons.
     
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