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MSG owner James Dolan insists that the facial recognition system deployed at his venues is an essential security measure. So why was it disabled during one of the year's most high-profile events: the pre-wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? www.wired.com/story/for-ta...

wired.comFor Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went DarkMSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.

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On the verge of being the one's to break the story of who TSwift actually works for - popcorn is popping, let's all learn together how hard it has been becoming the biggest alt-right trad-wife influencer in the world...

That last line in the article though. Privacy SHOULDN'T just belong to the rich/famous. It's infuriating that people are ok with blatant surveillance. It is always abused. Those police officers stalking exes, Dolan tracking people critical of him or his venues, politicians tracking their opponents.

that's different, it wasn't "the unwashed masses", "the teeming hordes", "the madding crewd" notice: the more invasive surveillance stuff they come with... as it comes out, the microsecond it hits the street, it is suddenly essential. hey james mickeymouse dolan maga pos oligarch... f'off, see?

Good grief. I never cared much for pop music as a kid and always liked classic rock and roll. But even I see that the mean girls who idolized her have grown up to be mean adults girls with actually equating her with “Epstein” & the elite who trafficked underage humans for sex for 25 years. Yikes

And for the record I've been a Swifty for years. But there's been some stuff that shes said lately as well as some things involving the last album (besides it being kinda meh, sadly) that kinda seems to tell me the new era she's entering may not be quite as cool as the ones shes left behind

There's an attitude of indifference towards the general masses implied by the term Epstein class along with a presented sense of entitlement. Taylor seems to be rapidly heading that direction lately. Not saying she's there yet but there are some potential red flags here.

The security is to watch the peasants. It isn't a coincidence that all this shit started going big from Flock to facial recognition at these event centers post Luigi.

It’s pretty simple. When they rented the place the agreed on a contract which allowed for it to be turned off. He is telling truth. It is essential to the MSG operations security plan when Dolan led events are occurring. This is a non-story.

If you are renting an entire venue for an event that you are producing, even an American Legion Hall for a wedding, 98% of the population would not want the venue security cameras on during your event. Signed, An event producer

As WIRED has previously reported, Dolan’s company’s facial recognition systems have been used to bar critics of Dolan from entering MSG venues—and to track his perceived personal threats once they’re inside MSG. 🔗 www.wired.com/story/for-ta...

Cameras at the guest entrances are tied into a facial recognition system made by eConnect. If someone’s face triggers an alert, the venue’s video management system then allows that person to be easily tracked across the camera network. 🔗 www.wired.com/story/for-ta...

James Dolan insists the surveillance is essential in helping prevent terrorist attacks. The Swift/Kelce wedding celebrations were among the highest-profile events held at MSG this year, taking place during what the NYPD described as a "heightened threat environment." www.wired.com/story/for-ta...

wired.comFor Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went DarkMSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.

Uh GEE, Wired, what a clever take, GEE, LET ME THINK why it might have been disabled... HMMMM GEEE THAT'S A REAL HEAD-SCRATCHER. LOL Wired you fucking kill me

It was a private event. Predatory security cameras & face ID could easily be waived in the venue contract.🤷🏼‍♀️ MSG may "justify"👀cameras at public events, for *public* safety. It's smart that Swift protected her own & guest privacy, rather than risk 3rd party profiteers w/access to MSG's system.

They could have powered down the entire network that runs the security system; though, can't imagine security willing to be blind during an event where they need more eyes. The security of the venue is part of the draw. Systems are modern. Doubt they could secure the site without cameras and tech.

Likely due to the fact that he’s known to use the cams to spy on people for various personal reasons, there’s a good chance this creep has sat in the dark watching some of you on playback. Nobody wants that once the thought is in their head.

So the person paying for the venue gets to decide whether it is used or not. I see no problem with that. In fact, I’m surprised that using the system isn’t yet another “add-on” you would at extra for. These venues are famous for their “add-on” charges.

Just, 🤮 So sick of it. This woman is in her mid thirties now. Billionaire or whatever, she’s a rich person who is navigating a vastly different world (despite what her fans believe). Let’s be done with it.

Reason: internal memo noted the shutdown was enacted "due to a client privacy request"Regular security staffers blocked/ forcibly logged off, leaving handful of engineers & leaders active access. Outside-facing security cameras around the perimeter remained active during the multi-day events.