A club have posted this on social media (im not a member), and I get that i am of a certain age (older) ....

..... but this to me doesnt feel a particularly contentious or controversial rule/decision, however the outcry would suggest it is a really big deal for many, some even claiming they won't rejoin because of this rule and others claiming its not legally forceable anway (im not sure what difference that makes?)

I dont really understand why people would have such strong feelings about this, but no publicity waters have been a thing for decades, and this isnt even that!.

In reply to Post #1
My lake is similar. We have had a publicity ban for over 25 years. No pictures to be posted on any social media platforms what so ever. They have recently bought in the no live streaming on tiktok or instagram etc as well. No exceptions.

I've kind of got used to it, so it doesn't really effect me. I don't get how taking a picture of the fish only (with no background of the lake) is a problem really, but rules are rules if you want to fish the lake.

Club I am on has the same on one of our rivers

Don't like or can't live with the rules = don't join or move on. Simples.

In reply to Post #4
+1

I was watching a yt video this winter, nobody on the lake, apart from two yt anglers, who proceeded to interview each other. OMG. What i am trying to say, pretty sensible rule, i can imagine it's near on impossible to reach a swim on things like linear without getting on video, when there's a vlogger in every second swim. Same btw with nice old streets or cities, you walk there minding your own business, and there comes a vlogger live streaming their city walk being annoyed that you walk there too spoiling their unique take on things. Etc, etc.

In reply to Post #1
good, off with the needy twots

In reply to Post #1
This was the BDAC, one of, if not the largest clubs in Essex.
I did wonder if it was to do with safeguarding issues, what with their large number of junior members?
In the last couple of years I've had a couple of potential members ask if it's ok to post stuff on their 'socials'. Lol

In reply to Post #4
Yep totally agree, my local club has similar, never heard any complaints, I'm sure most are in agreement.

My syndicate has been no publicity for years and the other club I am in has turned non-publicity April 2026 (Martin Locke kept the venue name quiet on the Korda podcast when he was talking about THE fish from there). Waiting list on that one is circa 10 to 12 years at the moment according to the newsletter/application form when I rejoined...

I don't tend to post any photos on FB / Insta etc anyhow...I just spam my mates with them (if they are in the syndicate)

I'm all for keeping things a bit private. Do whatever photos/videos you want for your own pleasure...to look back on...but often publicising venues ends with them getting rammed and spoiling it for the locals/regulars.

In reply to Post #10
Weirdly...I just clicked a video and started watching it and a similar question cropped up in the rotary letter. Gaz poses the question, 1m 42s in ...

I definitely differentiate between sharing of captures vs "creating content."

PAAS have had this type of rule for several years now ....

In reply to Post #13
And often abused

Never could get my head around publicity bans. Even back in the day. Let alone now..

I think Carp fishing Media is slowly eating itself anyway. So anything to stop the proliferation of Media content out there is a good thing in my opinion..

But if your filming for your own enjoyment or just sharing with a few mates. Can't see nothing wrong in that