[Chris85]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

I just renewed my TA membership and I had to read through the rules and whatnot. There was quite a bit in there regarding taking photo/video at live events. Is this new? I don't remember reading it last year. Did they just add it this year? If so, that's a bit embarrassing...lol

I think it was there from the beginning.
As for these rules, let me quote Ayu's lyrics:
"I don't want to be imposed on
By the same old stupid Rules
Let's start first, you and me
By breaking the Rules"
I can't see any harm in recording audio or taking some pics of the stage before/after the show. I like to use my own brain and not to follow blindly some rules. I come all the way from different country and there's no way I'm not making some sweet memories. I'm not selling these recordings and not uploading the ones where she sounds bad, so I'm not doing harm to her image. I still respect her, I just don't have to do everything Ayu or her staff says.
What they should focus on is selling unofficial photos and goods outside the venue! But no one cares, it seems that these sellers are protected by yakuza or pay money to AVEX/ police. It's them who take money away from Ayu, not fans violating some of the rules.