Justin Jett
I will do my Elvis impression
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2008
Someone corrected him.
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I do not want to get this thread off topic, but I need to respond to your points to avoid any misunderstandings:
The DIS Unplugged web radio show is unbiased, and presents honest opinions of every aspect of a Disney experience. Reviews on the show and website are never dictated or skewed because of sponsorship or advertising. On the March 25, 2009 show, the podcast team had a discussion of my letter about DRAFTs objection to the Segway settlement, the host of the show actually said the HE was a critic of Disney. Also, during the May 13, 2009 live show, there was a Q&A session with a Disney VIP. There were no restrictions put on what could be asked, and the DIS members did not hold back. They did not give the guest any slack at all.
These are only two examples, but the reviews and content are not dictated by advertising. If a sponsor is talked about on the show or site, the financial relationship is fully disclosed, but the opinions expressed are always honest. The shows that I have mentioned are available for listen, if anyone would like proof of these examples I have given.
The site is indeed independently owned. I am confused about why an ad would show otherwise.
Also, why should a persons opinion be discounted because they are a blogger or moderator? Someone can disagree with something another person said, but to dismiss their opinion totally because they volunteer on a website is very unfair. I do not see what is funny about me not being the only disabled person that has strong feelings against Segways in a theme park environment.
In fact, a different lawyer than Jack came on the Disabilities DISboard today, and told us why Segways will be allowed under the new two-tier regulations. He also gave us an interesting perspective on DRAFTs objection to the Segway settlement. He recently started posting on the DISboards, and is not a moderator. Differing opinions and negative comments are welcome, as long as the poster is respectful to other posters and readers. I encourage anyone who disagrees with the post that I linked to (for any reason) to go back and read the entire thread. There are many different opinions expressed in the thread
Lastly, I have referred to myself as a disabled person through my entire life. Ive heard it used frequently, by disabled people and non-disabled people alike. In fact, a poster who supports the use of Segways for disabled people, used the phrases Disabled Segway Users and disabled people in his posts. It did not offend me, nor did it seem to offend anyone else on the Disabilities board. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37597404&postcount=56
Skip, you are awesome
I would simply cite (ii) in refusing all Segways. Yes, traffic fluctuates by season, day, even hour - what do you do when only 500 people show up at 9 AM, but by 11 you have 15,000? Eject all the Segway users? Err on the side of caution.
Walt Disney World won't let me use Tower of Terror's mainstream queue while on an ECV. I can do it. I have. I didn't know it wasn't allowed, and the Greeter was busy with other Guests, so I just rode on up. None of the other CMs even blinked an eye. But when I tried to do the same thing later in the week - nope. Turns out, because not ALLECVs can maneuver through the ropes, they don't allow ANY to try.
And that's my support for my decision
Truly, something similar is what an area manager did for me when my rented ECV broke down inside Buzz Lightyear entirely accidentally. I'm SHOCKED that Belle was treated so horribly!!!wishspirit said:If I was a Disney CM, I would of got another ECV as quickly as possible and helped her transfer, then organise for hers to have been charged and returned to her resort.