Look closely and you'll see you aren't the only person playing.

It is a public event. People watched it as it happened; should people that weren't able to see it then be prevented from watching it?

I enjoyed watching the players next to the table you played on in the same video.

--Rob

Rob this is ridiculous.  I asked you not to post any videos of me from this tournament.  You did anyway- on 3 different forums! 

Your post was deleted and now you repost it.  This is a blatant disregard for my wishes. 

Surely I have the right to decide whether or not my matches are posted on the internet right?  Now please take this down from ALL forums. 

I will let you post video of me in the future, but I want that done when I feel I'm ready not when you feel you want to.  I even asked you several times if you were filming me and you said that you weren't going to. 

This is not the first time you post pictures and video of me that I didn't want you to.  I think maybe I have to file a complaint with USATT and our TD.  You are abusing the privilege of filming. 

Marco

"I think the behavior in this match is just as worthy of evaluation as that of the USATT Board meeting minutes.

--Rob"

Rob, I disagree.  I was professional all the way through this match.  At the end, I shook hands with the ump and the opponent.  I didn't lose my temper at all, even though there were several instances of stalling and hidden serves going on. 

But besides all that, I don't think you have the right to video tape and post on the internet matches besides your own.  If I agreed to let you post a vid of me, and my opponent asked you not to, then you shouldn't.  If both opponents are in agreement, then it can be posted. 

At least, that's the way I would like it to be.  I'm going to send an email to a few TD's, including USATT ump chair, and see what the official oppinion is.  Maybe they will say that anyone who enters a tournament is subject to be videotaped and posted on the net?  I don't know, but until I hear some official word, it would be nice if you would take down this video. 

You should have the class and the character to ask your subjects if they want to be filmed before you film them, even without an official ruling.  You should respect the wishes of those you are filming. 

Marco

well I see you still haven't taken down this video.  I guess there can be no more trust between us.  I guess at future tournaments I'll have to run around making sure you don't have a hidden cam somewhere filming me.  That's really immature, Rob.  I don't know why you think you have the right to film whoever you want and post it on 3 forums without permission and despite being asked not to.  Maybe it's a screw loose in your head?  This is a real shame. 

Marco

about, mytabletennis.net, and your own. 

Thanks Rob, it's really nice to know you respect my privacy.

Marco

I agree that Rob's videos have value especially to the players he is filming.  It's always good to watch yourself.  But there is a matter of principle that has been violated here.  He has filmed me and posted it against my wishes.  That's just not right. 

Marco

I look at the results of table tennis matches as public records.

I don't see a big leap from recorded match scores to an actual video of the points, games and matches.

What about results from other organized sports, ie NHL, NBA, NCAA or what about the Super Bowl results, are those public records too?

Rob, I tried to call you at home but you didn't answer. 

I don't know how I can get through to you.  I don't know what I did to you to deserve this.  All I can do is ask as nicely as possible.  PLEASE stop posting film of me.  I don't want you to.  I feel self-conscious about it.  I feel I'm not ready to be filmed yet.  I'd like to have the right to decide when I'm ready to be splattered all over the internet. 

Please?  Please stop. 

If there is a moderator alive on this forum, PLEASE take these videos down.  PLEASE. 

Marco

Rob

Cut the guy a  break and take the videos down.   It is no skin off your teeth to do so.

BTW making an analogy to professional sporting events is not accurate.  there is no comparison whatsoever.  these players at TT tournaments are not public sports figures and so not get paid for what they do.  their privacy should not be invaded.

Constantine