new blog: Federal Judge Orders SeaWorld Managers to Submit to OSHA Interviews

[LeahZ]

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2013/04/10/...aworld-managers-to-submit-to-osha-interviews/

 

[KBF]

I don't agree with posting something like this on a site that's designed to plan trips and share experiences about visiting the theme parks in the Orlando area. I think the underlying reason for posting this is the hope that it may discourage people from visiting Seaworld. Which is a shame because the park does so much good and offers so much in the ways of conservation and education. Its a shame that the media and animal right activists try and paint Seaworld in a negative light when the park offers so much.

 

[jcb]

Well, first don't attack Leah, she is just doing her job. If you want to attack someone, take on me, as I wrote the blog post.

I will tell you I debated quite a lot about the blog post. I have seen quite a lot of recent anti-SeaWorld posts (on other sites). In the end, I thought DISsers might be interested to see what is happening behind the scenes. If you look at any of my other posts, you'll see I typically post about all sorts of legal issues that impact the Disney, Universal and SeaWorld theme parks. Some people have even, on occasion, said they find it interesting.

Now, I will admit, I have not been to SeaWorld nor do I have a strong desire to go to SeaWorld anytime soon. I don't believe I'm anti-SeaWorld, I just prefer to spend my Orlando vacation time doing something else and, if I want to see large marine mammals, I prefer to see them in their natural environment.

Now, if you want to talk about bias, I will admit I am no OSHA fan. Frankly, I tended to agree with SeaWorld that OSHA's subpoenas were very oddly timed. It is just that it is very difficult to get a judge to quash an administrative subpoena.

Given that this post is, so far, the only one I have seen which actually tries to explain SeaWorld's perspective on the OSHA's subpoenas, perhaps you could explain to me what exactly I said that would "discourage people from visiting Seaworld" or "paint[ed] Seaworld in a negative light."

 

[LeahZ]

I don't agree with posting something like this on a site that's designed to plan trips and share experiences about visiting the theme parks in the Orlando area. I think the underlying reason for posting this is the hope that it may discourage people from visiting Seaworld. Which is a shame because the park does so much good and offers so much in the ways of conservation and education. Its a shame that the media and animal right activists try and paint Seaworld in a negative light when the park offers so much.

I apologize if this offended you, that wasn't the intent for me in posting the link to the blog. Whenever I publish a new blog, I post a link to it on any boards that the subject pertains to. I do this several times a week, but we don't often have a SeaWorld-related blog, so you may not have seen this before on this board.

 

[angelmom27]

I don't like Osha and I'm just sick of the whole thing. It was a tragic accident and all the trainers understand the risk of interacting with a wild animal. I just want SW to be normal again. I hate the bad light they put on poor Tili. Shoot if some homeless man breaks into SW and jumps into a tank of killer whales I'm sorry but he had a suicide wish.

I don't know about the other SW parks but are they allowed in the tanks with the whales in CA or TX??

 

[KBF]

Well, first don't attack Leah, she is just doing her job. If you want to attack someone, take on me, as I wrote the blog post.

I will tell you I debated quite a lot about the blog post. I have seen quite a lot of recent anti-SeaWorld posts (on other sites). In the end, I thought DISsers might be interested to see what is happening behind the scenes. If you look at any of my other posts, you'll see I typically post about all sorts of legal issues that impact the Disney, Universal and SeaWorld theme parks. Some people have even, on occasion, said they find it interesting.

Now, I will admit, I have not been to SeaWorld nor do I have a strong desire to go to SeaWorld anytime soon. I don't believe I'm anti-SeaWorld, I just prefer to spend my Orlando vacation time doing something else and, if I want to see large marine mammals, I prefer to see them in their natural environment.

Now, if you want to talk about bias, I will admit I am no OSHA fan. Frankly, I tended to agree with SeaWorld that OSHA's subpoenas were very oddly timed. It is just that it is very difficult to get a judge to quash an administrative subpoena.

Given that this post is, so far, the only one I have seen which actually tries to explain SeaWorld's perspective on the OSHA's subpoenas, perhaps you could explain to me what exactly I said that would "discourage people from visiting Seaworld" or "paint[ed] Seaworld in a negative light."

Thanks for the response. I think out of frustration that I was quick to jump to conclusions. There have been posters on here on the past that try and post these types of things to discourage others from visiting the park. I was assuming that was what was being done here too. As a big fan of Seaworld, it gets irritating when the media constantly attacks a place that you enjoy. (Not saying that's what your blog did) Over the past three years, since the accident, every little thing Seaworld does is scrutinized by the media and animal rights activists. No matter how much good the park does, they will always look bad in the eyes of the media. So I apologize for being quick and jumping on your blog post in the way I did.


WebmasterLeah, I also apologize to you for attacking your post.

 

[mcraige]

I think the underlying reason for posting this is the hope that it may discourage people from visiting Seaworld.

I didn't take it that way at all. Granted, I haven't been to Sea World in many years, but I recall the interaction between the trainers and the animals to be a big part of the "show". If that is going to be banned, then I want to know about it so I can make an informed decision about visiting the park.

 

[KBF]

I didn't take it that way at all. Granted, I haven't been to Sea World in many years, but I recall the interaction between the trainers and the animals to be a big part of the "show". If that is going to be banned, then I want to know about it so I can make an informed decision about visiting the park.

Ok, but there is more to the park than just the killer whale show. And even if the close interaction goes away, it's not like the show is going away also. There are still plenty of things to do.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Ok, but there is more to the park than just the killer whale show. And even if the close interaction goes away, it's not like the show is going away also. There are still plenty of things to do.

^^^ This

 

[Marshay]

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2013/04/10/federal-judge-orders-seaworld-managers-to-submit-to-osha-interviews/

Thanks for posting! I was wondering what the current status was...we are planning a trip in Nov and I haven't kept up with this.

I hope you post an update ...I'm curious how it does relate to the other whales, too.

Is Tiilikum the grand daddy of the show?

How many orca/killer whales do they have right now?

Thanks!

 

[wiigirl]

Ok, but there is more to the park than just the killer whale show. And even if the close interaction goes away, it's not like the show is going away also. There are still plenty of things to do.

True....but its a star attraction.

 

[angelmom27]

Thanks for posting! I was wondering what the current status was...we are planning a trip in Nov and I haven't kept up with this.

I hope you post an update ...I'm curious how it does relate to the other whales, too.

Is Tiilikum the grand daddy of the show?

How many orca/killer whales do they have right now?

Thanks!

Tili is not the main star Shamu is. Tili is just one of many they have. I can't remember the exact number. Or what the current is. We missed the Shamu show on our last trip. I would say they about 4 whales. The last time we saw it was very soon after the accident and Tili was not even being used in the show.

Poor Tili just gets a bad rap but I love Orca whales. So I hate to hear them be talked badly about when they didn't do something on purpose.

 

[angelmom27]

True....but its a star attraction.

Yeah it is and the star attraction is Shamu who still puts on a great show. I still love the show. Even if the trainers can't go in the water.