Monopoly Events, a company that organizes large Comic-Con conventions in the UK, has prohibitedprohibited/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/L2禁止的not allowed; banned Meta glasses at its events. The prohibition aims to prevent the secret recordingrecording/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/L2录制；录音；录像the process of capturing sounds or images on a device of celebrity guests and other visitors. In an official statement, the company declared: 'Anyone seen using one of these devicesdevices/dɪˈvaɪsɪz/L2设备；装置pieces of equipment designed for a specific purpose might be asked to leave the event. Please let's make these events a safe space for everyone.'
The announcement received mixed reactions from fans. Some people supported the decision because they did not want to be filmed without their permission, and they believed it was important to protect the privacy of children and other convention goers. However, other people raised concerns about the impact on disabled attendees, because some blind and partially-sighted people use the smart glasses to help them navigatenavigate/ˈnævɪɡeɪt/L2导航；确定方向to find the way to a destination, especially using maps or technology their surroundings. If they could not use the devices, it might be very difficult for them to attend the events.
Monopoly Events wants to create a safe environment for everyone at their conventions. Some people questioned how the company will enforceenforce/ɪnˈfɔːrs/L2执行；强制实施to make sure that a rule or law is obeyed the new rule, and they wondered if the ban would stop all secret filming. It is a difficult problem to solve because the company must balance the privacy of guests with the needs of disabled people.
