I did the ride and have to agree - the marshalls and stewards (and the riders, too) were very anti photographer today - much more than ever before.
At the second rest stop, the riders had the police remove a photographer from the area - the first time I've ever seen that.
But everyone was telling photographers to ask permission for photos - even when they had already asked permission - they were jumping to conclusions that they hadn't.
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Originally Posted by fdooby
Brighton turned out to be much more pleasant, weather wise, than the forecast suggested. But the war against snappers has reached the point now where many people are going to stop covering this ride. I try to keep a civil tongue in my head but was forced to use some strong words today.
You are naked in a public place taking part in an event which uses nudity as the main selling point to attract publicity...what the fuck do you think is going to happen? Yes, lots of photographers turn up and take pictures of you. The nature of the event means that often, asking permission isn't possible or desirable.
I seem to recall seeing some very attractive young ladies here and there - I would go so far as to see it was a bumper year for people interested in that kind of thing 
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