(09 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I'm afraid I have some great news that'll put a smile of the face of every Bus Enthusiast in Tyne and Wear.
After getting caught taking a photo on the sly in Park Lane of the New B9's on the 56, I was told a little wee story about certain Bus Enthusiast that everyone loves to Hate, which occurred on 2 Separate Occasions over past week or 2.
From what the Station Manager told me whilst telling me off, Nexus have decided to "Spoiler Alert" Officially Ban "Bazza" from taking any photos at any Bus Station which is owned by Nexus, This after Bazza on more than Occasion went out into the Middle Island to take Photos in Park Lane despite being told not to do so beforehand. Bazza then on both Occasions apparently "Blew a Gasket" at the Nexus Staff who were Managing the Station on those 2 separate Days.
I was told that Bazza should receive a Letter through the Post in the next Week or so, if he hasn't already and the Ban will come into affect Immediately, I then asked if at any point did the Nexus Staff insult him by calling him "Barry", To which the Station Manager replied "Yes as that's his Name", I then said that's why he kicked off, as we all know he hates been called "Barry", To which I got a Confused look and a Simple Reply of, Just make sure in Future when you take Photos that is no Nexus Staff about otherwise write a Letter for Permission to do so, then the bloke walked away.
Furthermore I am Curious as to whether this Ban for Bazza means that he is unable to then get a Bus from Park Lane/Gateshead etc as well as been unable to take Photos, Surely if he Banned then he is Unable to use the Bus Station altogether.
I thought I would just make sure Everyone was made aware in case anyone else gets a Ban or Something by Nexus for Taking Photos etc. At least something has finally been done about Bazza. Hopefully he takes it Seriously and Doesn't step foot on Nexus Property to take Photos.
Doesn't surprise me in the slightest. I feel like I was banging on about this until I was blue in the face, but Nexus reserve the right to refuse permission for photography on their private property. I'm glad they've made an example out of someone regardless of who it is. Hopefully it'll discourage it in the future.
I do disagree with the station manager telling you to do it if you make sure no Nexus staff are about, as it's potentially encouraging people to take risks to get 'sly' pictures.
(09 Jan 2014, 6:32 pm)Dan wrote I personally admire Bazza in some ways... He's put through hell in this hobby and although he brings a lot of it upon himself, he still plods on doing what he loves - taking photographs of buses.
He's never said a bad word about me as far as I know, so I really don't feel like I can say much about him. Granted he - or the things he does/is rumoured to do - may irritate me if I'm in a bad mood, but I actually think I dislike the people who constantly take the piss out of him more so. I have even less respect for the people who take the piss out of him (or others) by saying things sarcastically on the public domain, but when questioned, they act all innocent.
Would love them to take a step in his shoes, just to see what it's like - everyone taking the piss out of you and doing things to annoy you.
A lot of enthusiasts in the community ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Agree with what you're saying Dan. Bullies are the worst, no matter how harmless they feel their actions are. One of the few occasions I've piped up on Facebook about something was to defend people bullying Bazza online, as I think you seen yourself. I'm personally glad that that group of people chose not to join us over on "fantasy island", as I feel we're better off without them.