Forum rules question re: stolen video gear at DVinfo.net

Ervin Farkas · February 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Chris,

I can't find the forum rules... I searched and searched for about 15 minutes, and I have to give up and ask you directly.

What are the forum rules regarding stolen video gear? It seems like my church has been broken into - still awaiting the details at the moment, Police is at the scene. Can I post details of the stolen stuff 'just in case' something shows up somewhere?

Thanks,

Ervin Farkas · February 18th, 2009, 07:12 AM

Generally, silence equals with a 'no' answer.

I'll take that.

Thanks,

Greg Laves · February 18th, 2009, 07:57 AM

It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.

I am not a forum moderator and I can't answer the question but I would think any forum would like to do what it can to stop theft. I would suggest emailing one of the mods.

Noel Lising · February 18th, 2009, 08:10 AM

I have posted stolen items in the past at DVI. We lost 1 ex3, 2 350s. It may seem an exercise in futility but who knows maybe one day the equipment will pop out of somewhere.

Pete Bauer · February 18th, 2009, 08:31 AM

With all the admin to keep up with the web site, Chris may well have missed this particular post (would have been better to email this kind of question). I'll mention it to him.

Shawn McCalip · February 19th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Ugh... Sorry to hear about that. Stolen gear is the worst. I'd rather my gear break into pieces by my own hands than have someone steal it... Hopefully you have your serial number(s) handy. Watch places like eBay and Craigslist like a hawk to see if your gear pops up.

Rick L. Allen · February 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ervin Farkas

It seems like my church has been broken into - still awaiting the details at the moment, Police is at the scene. Can I post details of the stolen stuff 'just in case' something shows up somewhere?

Here's a link to a good place to post the info; Welcome to the broadcastvideo.com NetPolice

Chris Hurd · February 21st, 2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ervin Farkas

Generally, silence equals with a 'no' answer.

Silence from me isn't a "no" unless the question is asked a few times more than once, and even then it still might not be a no.

It's very difficult to keep up with hundreds of new posts per day, especially with my current travel schedule (I was just in Las Vegas for WPPI when this thread was started), and Pete is right, this should have been asked via email -- but the answer is *of course* we'll do whatever we can to help. I guess the only real question is where to put it. As a sticky thread in Industry News is the best location I can think of.

February 16th, 2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Forum rules question re: stolen video gear Chris, I can't find the forum rules... I searched and searched for about 15 minutes, and I have to give up and ask you directly. What are the forum rules regarding stolen video gear? It seems like my church has been broken into - still awaiting the details at the moment, Police is at the scene. Can I post details of the stolen stuff 'just in case' something shows up somewhere? Thanks, __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

February 18th, 2009, 07:12 AM	#2
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Generally, silence equals with a 'no' answer. I'll take that. Thanks, __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

February 18th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	With all the admin to keep up with the web site, Chris may well have missed this particular post (would have been better to email this kind of question). I'll mention it to him. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

February 18th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#3
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	It is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. I am not a forum moderator and I can't answer the question but I would think any forum would like to do what it can to stop theft. I would suggest emailing one of the mods.

February 18th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#4
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	I have posted stolen items in the past at DVI. We lost 1 ex3, 2 350s. It may seem an exercise in futility but who knows maybe one day the equipment will pop out of somewhere.

February 19th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#6
Shawn McCalip Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 315	Ugh... Sorry to hear about that. Stolen gear is the worst. I'd rather my gear break into pieces by my own hands than have someone steal it... Hopefully you have your serial number(s) handy. Watch places like eBay and Craigslist like a hawk to see if your gear pops up.