It’s happening; the war between technology and people has started – who would’ve thought the dancefloor would be the battleground. Last week we reported that clubs in New York were banning cameras. Their reasoning - making A-list clientele feel more comfortable and willing to let their guard down. Article below:
No Cameras - Keep it behind closed doors
Let’s consider some pros and cons of a night without your camera…
Pro: You’ll have more time for dancing
In the day of the smartphone people spend more time looking at life through a lens than actually enjoying experiences. Think of all the devices blocking your view at the last concert you attended – we’re more concerned with capturing the moment than living it. A camera ban would force party goers to be present and actually hit the dance floor to dance, not just to pose.
Con: You can’t inflict FOMO on your friends
Let’s be honest, we like to post pictures on social media that say ‘Look how much fun I’m having…wish you were here!’ I’ve coaxed many friends off their couch and into the club with a few strategic photos – Instagrammed pictures of their favourite DJs and drinks usually do the trick. How are we supposed to induce FOMO if we can’t snap a selfie in front of a giant speaker?
Pro: Your drunk face doesn’t have to be immortalized...The guy in the background is all for the ban!
Finally – you don’t have to wake up on a Monday morning in a panic, untagging all the evidence from your Saturday night sins. Those friends that get snap happy in the middle of the night don’t care that you just sent your CV out. Now you won’t have to worry about your antics appearing on everyone’s news feed.
Con: You can’t take pictures!
Of anything. Not of the DJ you paid a ludicrous amount to see, or of you and friends posing in a great setting. All because a small percentage of the people don’t want to be photographed. Get over yourselves. Clubs are not museums; we should be able to take pictures of anything we want to.
Pro: You can stop wasting your time
Your phone probably takes crappy pictures anyway. Why not leave it to the event photographer and get quality pictures the next day while you enjoy what you came to do? The clubs banning cameras could at least ensure they have a photographer at every event.
We’re at a club to enjoy the music, right? Let’s not worry so much about the pictures and make some memories!
Con: Your Instagram feed will be empty
What are you going to post now? Lunch? Boring! Social media is a big part of how we express ourselves and banning cameras cuts us off from that. On the other hand, the best time to take a break from having your phone in your hand is definitely when you’re on the dance floor – case closed!