A few weeks before Burning Man 2005, the BMorg entered into an agreement and was paid an undisclosed fee to allow the taping of a reality television show at the event.

We find this fee and the resulting advertising revenue generated from this program to be a commoditization of the art and culture of the Burning Man Community. This is the gross antithesis of the "10 Principles" as set by BMorg, particularly principle #3 "Decommodification" which states: "our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising."

On February 2, 2006,  a reality television show filmed at the event called "Only In America-Burning Man" aired. In the show DaBomb's image was broadcast without her knowledge or consent. DaBomb would like to know if this has happened to others.

If this has happened to you -- if the unlawful use of your image, art or performance -- was used on this episode of "Only In America", please contact us.