Selfie stick vs monopod

[Exterous]

I was recently told using my monopod as a monopod was not allowed at a site. I was, however given the option to hold it up in the air or use it as a selfie stick. The reason? Takes up too much room. Waiving 3' long poles around at head height while not paying attention is fine. Having a stationary pole 5" in front of me is not...

Because the monopod wasn't on their list of prohibited items and I was told I could use it as a selfie stick, I was tempted to waive around my 6' monopod er... selfie stick and 10lbs of camera equipment at brain smashing height just to be a jerk

 

[darkswordsman17]

So you need a maxi pad because you're a teenage girl waving around selfie sticks or you're just really butt hurt?

Well see that's your problem. You're waving your little 5" pole, but they only want people with 3' long poles waving theirs around.

(Actually that is really stupid policy and you're justified to be a little peeved.)

 

[nakedfrog]

Sounds like following the letter and not the intent.

 

[deadlyapp]

My guess is that they're trying to prevent professional photography and they assume that a monopod or other stabilizing device will allow for "more professional" photos vs "casual" photos.

However, yes it's pretty stupid that they would say you could go ahead and swing around a long stick with a concussion inducing amount of equipment on the end.

 

[Exterous]

you're just really butt hurt?

I mean that's not entirely inaccurate. How certain places treat photography is a pet peeve of mine. I get a large number of tourists are dumb when it comes to picture taking. However, I prefer the more reasonable license (1-5 usd/euro/etc) and even cursory inspection to make sure I don't have a flash or massive tripod as opposed to blanket policies like this or 'No pictures' or '$1000 for a photo licenses'.

 

[Red Squirrel]

/r/maliciouscompliance/

Love that sort of thing.