Should private filming for social media be banned in gyms? Why/why not?

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DaveJord · Accepted Answer

So, when I am at work, I either use this site or YouTube, which are only two sites I can access from work. So, if you banned filming in the gym. Where would all the epic gym fail shorts, and videos come from?

I am just saying I get it; some random person does not want to be in you video, and sure there are crappy dude and dudettes out there just filming people, and its creepy.

But just think about all the joy and happiness that these epic fails videos bring into people lives! The humanity!!!

I mean if I wanted to see some chick completely destroy her nether regions with a exercise band snap back to the to crouch... how else would we achieve that without gym videos?

Grovermint · Accepted Answer

Yes. You're in a public place, they didn't agree to be filmed by you. It isn't security footage.

beebella · Accepted Answer

I think so. I understand wanting to film your own workout routine for whatever reason, but when you're in a gym, you're most likely not the only person there. I'm sure other people wouldn't want some random person filming, even if they're not trying to film other people. Sometimes you get random people in the background or maybe someone wants to use certain equpiment, but there's some person filming right by the equipment that you want to use. I can see how that would be annoying.

Anemone978 · Accepted Answer

Yes.. I wouldn't want someone filming me while I am trying to work out..

Drewtate · Answer

I think a little common sense is what is required. These "influencers" need to realise that they are in a public gym with other members who pay their membership just like them. It's not right to make false allegations and dox other gym goers so you can make click bait content.

If you want to video and post shit on your social media that's fine but have manners about it and don't video other people against their will and don't throw a hissy fit just because someone at the gym walked across your shot.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Not at all. That's a terrible idea. It would make people more insecure, less confident in themselves.

If we live in a world where you never have to come to terms with anything then there will be no motivation to hold yourself to any kind of physical or emotional standard.

The gym is a place for working out. People are listening to music, catching up on their news feed in between sets, sending memes to their buddies, asking their PT buddies about proper form.

A person's ability to do all of that would have to be impaired if you wanted to ban phones in gyms. I honestly can't believe people are just not embarrassed to say stuff like this out loud. It's so obviously counterproductive to society in exchange for such a minor convenience to a group of people who refuse to mature themselves in any way.

BadApple69 · Answer

There is no such thing as privacy anymore. Keep in mind that the gym probably has a dozen cameras up for yours and their safety. That video can be used for anything the gym wants.

Now do I think someone should be allowed to harass individuals while working out with cameras in their face… No they shouldn’t.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Only if it’s done without the knowledge and consent of the gym goers around you, yes. There’s a gym content creator that I watch sometimes, can’t remember her name but she’s a very kind and considerate lady, and EVERY video she does, she puts herself in a non-busy area of the gym, and if anyone walks into her cameras shot, she kindly lets them know that she’s recording herself, and that they’re welcome to stay in the video if they want to, but there’s no pressure.

ZackBan · Answer

The problem is that gym owners love the free publicity they get from a "guru" with 100k followers when their gym is shouted out. And so gym security will side with the influencer acting all entitled which makes them bolder.

I'm not a fan of relying on the government for menial things but in this case there should be a law that protects the average gym goer from having to be kicked out over this

artgorgeous · Answer

Yes and no. Yes - when its violating anyone's privacy or annoys/distracts people from doing their excercise. No - when its done in dedicated area for such purposes. Gyms should probably consider some small special areas for "influencers". Like we have smoking areas for example.

Anonymous · Answer

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BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Yeah i've got a pretty good gym at home but i'd "join" one that banned cell phones just to show support.

magiusX26 · Answer

hmmmmm! i have an idea. why not instead of banning it, seeing as people will break that kind of rule/law no matter what making gyms have to kick people out and thus loose money (i hear gyms often struggle finacially) . make it cost money, and not as a small fee. i would suggest $1000.00 minimum per filming (as a fine) and if it is a habit, it increases on subsequint times (5k, 10k, 30k, 50k, 100k)

inhua · Answer

yeah it should because it violates the privacy of other gym-goers

MementoMori777 · Answer

Yes if I ever decide to go to a gym I don't want my confusion on how to use a machine in the background of someone's squat video

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

No, but people trying to set up strangers for attention should be banned. They should be recorded, so the world can see both sides.

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

Any public filming may show things/people in there that one may not want to see. I can be filming myself and my friends at a bar and some married guy may be there with his girlfriend who she cheats on the wife with. I am sure he would not want my video to go viral.

Christoff92 · Answer

She did it on purpose just to set the poor guy up. Everyone would stare at everyone. It's human nature. So the gym facility should be looking into that. Making whatever policy necessary.

exitseven · Answer

Yes. if somebody was taking a video of me I would confiscate the cell phone.

provokeesmokee · Answer

Yeah, it mostly is banned where I live. The only exception is trainers using video or photos to help clients with form.

worldscolide · Answer

I'm all for it, mostly women that do that bullshit, and it's almost entirely for clout, and to prove a non existent point. Most men I know avoid women at all costs in the gym, they refuse to help or even spot for them lest they end up on some tiktok bitches video list. Interacting with women at these things is just not worth it.

Rollingstones84 · Answer

Do it. The only people that should be filming are the ones running courses and doing it for instructional purposes. Too often it's to try and get popularity on social media/tik tok and fuck that lol

RavVid · Answer

Yes. There is not justification for it - people are there to work out no to make tik toks. Video'ing other people is just wrong.

Staximus · Answer

Yeah, I don't think people want to be recorded by other people. It's a creep move. If you are just recording yourself, that's fine but how are the staff going to know the difference?

justabuddy · Answer

Yeah, it tends to get out of hand these days. Not to mention being a target for drans. Everyone is recoding a video.

Jazzy54 · Answer

Absolutely. This is how many people shame others for their weight. Also, it’s obnoxious and an invasion of privacy.

Fuentes · Answer

I rmbr that weirdo chick made up voices in her head say damn and she had no ass at all, so daaamn at what? She tripping hahahaha

TallAnon · Answer

Just wait for someone to punch their face in and break their phones. These things tend to fix themselves.

Andres77 · Answer

Yes. The gym is not being compensated for the use of their facilities. Go home and take your videos:

Dela_99 · Answer

In my uni’s gym filming is banned everywhere from obviously locker/changing rooms to equipment rooms and I appreciate it.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'd throw the phone on the ground and drop a few hundred pounds on it if someone was recording me at a gym

AngryCarl2 · Answer

I think the gym should make their own rules. They could put a sign up.

dolemite58 · Answer

i don’t understand people filming themselves working out unless they’re like a pro bodybuilder.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Yes. All filming should be banned. Especially in the gym. If people want to do there weird flexes in the gym on social media, do that at your home gym. Idiots like that take up time and energy from people like us that want to get this work in.

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

It should be. Because it’s irritating and inconsiderate to other people

Miristheiss · Answer

Yes. You get in the way, get on peoples' nerves and you film background people against their will.

John_Doesnt · Answer

We should not ban it, we should address the toxic nature around it. A bunch of narcissistic people who want to be Instagram whores should stop being glorified.

Mansearching · Answer

The video won't play. But yes. Filming should stop. Security cameras are 1 thing. But on private phones, no.

mandyfire98 · Answer

Absolutely. You're there to work out so work out.

soe11 · Answer

Should not be banned

aquamarine321 · Answer

Yes it should, especially if persons are in gym

blueonblack22 · Answer

You should have made this a poll.

Wonderingguyy · Answer

Yes it should be. It’s just dumb.

Anonymous · Answer

Nah as a guy I don't mind...

DiegoO · Answer

It should.

jimmy2 · Answer

Or you ladies dress better lol

BigDog1989 · Answer

yeah

zveryhorny82 · Answer

Yes for sure

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