Kathy,

Thank you for the SUPER reminders for all of us. While I disagree with the 
banning of camera's by some court houses, it is in many cases brought on by 
some of the patrons themselves and then we all suffer.

Heck, I'll go a step further than your comment about "lots of people who 
should never be allowed near an original dicument." Lots of people shouldn't 
be allowed in the doors! They tear through a 200 year old book like it is 
Sunday's newpaper and don't give a darn if anyone else is ever able to see 
the book again. Not to mention that they are probably rude, crude, ugly, and 
socially unacceptable!

Thanks for the opportunity to join your rant. <vbg>
Tom
Eastern Shore & More
http://easternshoremore.com
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From: "Westview" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:25 PM
Subject: Cameras in the archives


Many Clerk's offices and courthouses have banned cameras because in some 
cases users have abused the privilege and the documents.  I personally 
witnessed a woman open deed books all over the floor, getting in everyone's 
way, trying to get a "good shot."  Here in Charlotte County you need advance 
permission from the Clerk and it is rarely given.

And while I'm at it, may I remind people (and you know who you are) that 
PENCILS are the only acceptable writing implement in an archive, don't EVER 
tap on the pages with the point, and only open the books on a flat surface 
big enough to hold the entire open book.  (Sorry for the rant but it was a 
long day at the clerk's office today --- lots of people who should never be 
allowed near an original document.)

Kathy 

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