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Sherin · 04-12-2005, 10:41 AM

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On 2005-04-11 16:44:00, peoplemag wrote:
I'm a reporter for People magazine and I'm interested in talking to teenagers about their indoor tanning habits. If you are a regular at tanning salons, please e-mail me at ellyshap@yahoo.com

It might seem suspicious to many here that you want to talk to teens regarding their indoor tanning habits. Many here have seen the results of biased reporting and for once would like to see indoor tanning presented in the positive light that most operate with. (It is hard to determine as the regulations vary widely from state to state and country to country) It has been my observation that most Salon Owners do their level best to educate and monitor their future customers for the long term.

Athens Rose · 04-12-2005, 11:43 AM

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On 2005-04-12 09:41:00, Sherin wrote:
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On 2005-04-11 16:44:00, peoplemag wrote:
I'm a reporter for People magazine and I'm interested in talking to teenagers about their indoor tanning habits. If you are a regular at tanning salons, please e-mail me at ellyshap@yahoo.com

It might seem suspicious to many here that you want to talk to teens regarding their indoor tanning habits. Many here have seen the results of biased reporting and for once would like to see indoor tanning presented in the positive light that most operate with. (It is hard to determine as the regulations vary widely from state to state and country to country) It has been my observation that most Salon Owners do their level best to educate and monitor their future customers for the long term.

I agree...it does seem suspicious. I know many teens that would be more than happy to talk to you, but ONLY if you are writing an article about the possitive effects of tanning. We (coming from a tanner here, not a salon owner) are sick of people being misinformed by the press regarding tanning and attacking us for being tan. True, skin cancer is a result of EXCESSIVE UV exposure, but check the facts. It takes anywhere from 3-30 years for cancer to appear. Could that be a result of the "tanning on the roof covered in Afro Sheen" generation of the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s? Sorry to jump up on my soap box here, but I'll be the first to tell you that I trust indoor tanning more so than outdoor. I tan smart 3 times a week in a controlled environment where I know exactly how much exposure I'm getting. If I'm going to be outside for longer than 30 minutes, I use a minimum SPF of 30. And, unlike the majority of Americans who are afraid of the "harmful effects of the sun," I don't have a Vitamin D defficiency. I would love to see an article about how safe tanning in moderation actually has great health benefits, and how the risks can be greatly reduced through education.

I'll step down now...[ This Message was edited by: Athens Rose on 2005-04-12 10:48 ]

Athens Rose · 04-12-2005, 11:45 AM

DOUBLE POST[ This Message was edited by: Athens Rose on 2005-04-12 10:46 ]

Beachbum110 · 04-12-2005, 03:01 PM

I'd be more suspicious of people wanting to talk to under age kids... People Magazine or not, and especially a 1st time poster and... with a yahoo account. That's just the parent in me being over protective.

Kay · 04-12-2005, 03:26 PM

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On 2005-04-12 14:01:00, Beachbum110 wrote:
I'd be more suspicious of people wanting to talk to under age kids... People Magazine or not, and especially a 1st time poster and... with a yahoo account. That's just the parent in me being over protective.

Same thought.

tan2much · 04-12-2005, 10:08 PM

The last thing that people need is another bowlsh*t story abut all the negative stuff. Tanning can and is safe when used safely in moderation. If you don’t wear eye protection and overexpose there’s the problem. Now if a reporter wants a story for the most popular magazine in our area. Then she/he should focus on the real truth about tanning. Not another story about the bad. For any reporter that wants info they should visit www.tanningtruth.com and focus on the mor possitve.

Ezliving_Jim · 04-12-2005, 10:25 PM

PTAF, ITA, SmartTan and American Tanning Institute have been advised of this inquiry.

tropicgirl · 04-13-2005, 07:16 AM

People magazine with a yahoo account?

Ezliving_Jim · 04-13-2005, 01:20 PM

It is confirmed that a story for People is in production. Probably a free lance writer, hence the yahoo address.

Don't expect a "fair and balanced" story.

tuscanysun · 04-14-2005, 01:57 AM

Oh, my! Has this brought up the past!! I used to bask and bask out in the sun when I was younger and heck I went to Maui the last 4 yrs and still laid out all day long and I am in my 40's. To tell you the truth everyone wants the color and it is against regulations to say indoor tanning is safe or better. What causes what?? It's always an issue. I can tell my customers that we control the amount of uv's they are getting, by the length of exposure and skin type and we do go by that. Call us square or whatever, but we do care and I am very compassionate about the salon. I love it!!

04-12-2005, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sherin I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,765 Rep Power: 10	Quote: On 2005-04-11 16:44:00, peoplemag wrote: I'm a reporter for People magazine and I'm interested in talking to teenagers about their indoor tanning habits. If you are a regular at tanning salons, please e-mail me at ellyshap@yahoo.com It might seem suspicious to many here that you want to talk to teens regarding their indoor tanning habits. Many here have seen the results of biased reporting and for once would like to see indoor tanning presented in the positive light that most operate with. (It is hard to determine as the regulations vary widely from state to state and country to country) It has been my observation that most Salon Owners do their level best to educate and monitor their future customers for the long term.

04-12-2005, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Athens Rose Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 416 Rep Power: 4	Quote: On 2005-04-12 09:41:00, Sherin wrote: Quote: On 2005-04-11 16:44:00, peoplemag wrote: I'm a reporter for People magazine and I'm interested in talking to teenagers about their indoor tanning habits. If you are a regular at tanning salons, please e-mail me at ellyshap@yahoo.com It might seem suspicious to many here that you want to talk to teens regarding their indoor tanning habits. Many here have seen the results of biased reporting and for once would like to see indoor tanning presented in the positive light that most operate with. (It is hard to determine as the regulations vary widely from state to state and country to country) It has been my observation that most Salon Owners do their level best to educate and monitor their future customers for the long term. I agree...it does seem suspicious. I know many teens that would be more than happy to talk to you, but ONLY if you are writing an article about the possitive effects of tanning. We (coming from a tanner here, not a salon owner) are sick of people being misinformed by the press regarding tanning and attacking us for being tan. True, skin cancer is a result of EXCESSIVE UV exposure, but check the facts. It takes anywhere from 3-30 years for cancer to appear. Could that be a result of the "tanning on the roof covered in Afro Sheen" generation of the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s? Sorry to jump up on my soap box here, but I'll be the first to tell you that I trust indoor tanning more so than outdoor. I tan smart 3 times a week in a controlled environment where I know exactly how much exposure I'm getting. If I'm going to be outside for longer than 30 minutes, I use a minimum SPF of 30. And, unlike the majority of Americans who are afraid of the "harmful effects of the sun," I don't have a Vitamin D defficiency. I would love to see an article about how safe tanning in moderation actually has great health benefits, and how the risks can be greatly reduced through education. I'll step down now...[ This Message was edited by: Athens Rose on 2005-04-12 10:48 ]

04-12-2005, 11:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Athens Rose Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 416 Rep Power: 4	DOUBLE POST[ This Message was edited by: Athens Rose on 2005-04-12 10:46 ]

04-12-2005, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beachbum110 Join Date: Dec 29 2004 Location: MA Posts: 126 Rep Power: 5	I'd be more suspicious of people wanting to talk to under age kids... People Magazine or not, and especially a 1st time poster and... with a yahoo account. That's just the parent in me being over protective.

04-12-2005, 03:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 890 Rep Power: 6	Quote: On 2005-04-12 14:01:00, Beachbum110 wrote: I'd be more suspicious of people wanting to talk to under age kids... People Magazine or not, and especially a 1st time poster and... with a yahoo account. That's just the parent in me being over protective. Same thought.

04-12-2005, 10:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
tan2much Join Date: Mar 19 2005 Posts: 251 Rep Power: 4	The last thing that people need is another bowlsh*t story abut all the negative stuff. Tanning can and is safe when used safely in moderation. If you don’t wear eye protection and overexpose there’s the problem. Now if a reporter wants a story for the most popular magazine in our area. Then she/he should focus on the real truth about tanning. Not another story about the bad. For any reporter that wants info they should visit www.tanningtruth.com and focus on the mor possitve.

04-12-2005, 10:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Virtual Reality Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 10	PTAF, ITA, SmartTan and American Tanning Institute have been advised of this inquiry.

04-13-2005, 07:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
tropicgirl I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 13 2003 Location: middle america Posts: 1,018 Rep Power: 8	People magazine with a yahoo account?

04-13-2005, 01:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Virtual Reality Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 10	It is confirmed that a story for People is in production. Probably a free lance writer, hence the yahoo address. Don't expect a "fair and balanced" story.

04-14-2005, 01:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
tuscanysun Join Date: Jul 8 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 364 Rep Power: 5	Oh, my! Has this brought up the past!! I used to bask and bask out in the sun when I was younger and heck I went to Maui the last 4 yrs and still laid out all day long and I am in my 40's. To tell you the truth everyone wants the color and it is against regulations to say indoor tanning is safe or better. What causes what?? It's always an issue. I can tell my customers that we control the amount of uv's they are getting, by the length of exposure and skin type and we do go by that. Call us square or whatever, but we do care and I am very compassionate about the salon. I love it!!

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