Bad Boys - Part IV

What is actually wrong with you people? This group is finally rising from the ashes, and all you guys can do is bitch about flags and camera angles. Seriously? What’s next, complaining about the drum kit at the next game? Or why the guy on the drums is wearing a t-shirt?

redjackal8 said:Trying to film and actually get involved in the cheering is basically an impossible mission. You can't really do both at once. If someone is serious about capturing footage, they should probably just apply for official media credentials or find a spot tucked away in a corner of the arena.

I’ve always had this internal allergy to people who try too hard to defend a certain viewpoint or force an agenda on others. It’s honestly one of those things that just gets under my skin. I’ve never been that type of person—I don't feel the need to play devil's advocate just for the sake of it, and I certainly don't believe in pushing my own views onto anyone else. To me, it feels unnecessary. When you look at why people show up to these big events, it’s pretty simple: they want to be part of the spectacle. They’re there to soak up the atmosphere, get caught up in the energy of the crowd, and just experience the moment. For most people, it's about the thrill of the show, not about debating some underlying point or forcing a specific perspective. They just want to enjoy the ride.

Here we go again—yet another debate about those dark glares

I mean, what can you do? That’s just our reputation at this point...

I wasn't going to bring this up because everything else has been nothing short of surreal—positively, sickeningly good. All that noise regarding the indoor soccer team's situation aside... but since it’s out there, this filming ban is a complete joke. Someone please give me one single logical reason why recording should be prohibited, whether you're standing by the sidelines or in the stands. Watching security guards approach kids or young adults just to block them from filming? I couldn't believe my eyes. What's the end goal here? Are you trying to turn the stadium back into a den of the same old crowd? Or is the plan to make this an inclusive club for everyone? You can't just stop someone from using their phone. That kid isn't even going to show up to a game again after this. Seriously, what is the point of banning filming in the first place?

Austin Collins6 said:I wasn't going to bring this up because everything else has been nothing short of surreal—just insanely good. That whole situation with the Dynamo futsal squad aside, once we're talking about it... this ban on filming is an absolute disgrace. Can someone please give me one single logical reason why people shouldn't be allowed to record, whether they're out in the stands or in the concourse? Watching security guards corner kids or young adults just to stop them from filming? I couldn't believe my eyes. What’s the endgame here? Are you trying to turn the arena into some shady den where the same old crowd shows up? Or is the goal to make this a club for everyone, a true supporters' club? You can't just tell someone they can't use their phone. Honestly, what are you thinking? That kid isn't going to show up to another game ever again. And seriously, why the hell is recording such a threat?

Personally, I'm against filming, but you've got a point here. Fine, let the security handle things, but having some unprofessional kids with ridiculous tattoos sprinting through the stands screaming at fans is completely counterproductive. Management needs to step up and fix that.

Austin Collins6 said:I wasn't going to bring anything else up since everything else is looking incredibly positive—surreal, actually, and sickeningly good. This whole situation with the indoor soccer team is one thing. But since we're on the subject... this ban on filming is a complete disaster. Can someone give me one single logical reason why people shouldn't be allowed to record, whether they're standing on the sidelines or in the stands? Watching security guards walk up to kids or young adults just to stop them from filming? I couldn't believe my eyes. What’s the goal here? To turn the place back into a total dump so the same old crowd shows up, or maybe fewer people? Or is the plan to make this an "inclusive" club for everyone? You can't just tell someone they can't use their phone. That kid isn't ever coming back to a game after this... and honestly, what is there to ban about recording anyway?

Some young guy—smart, I guess, if you want to call it that—claims that people are all the same everywhere. Typical.

But let me ask you. What’s the big deal about pulling out a phone and recording someone cheering?

And unless anyone here actually knows (no offense intended) why avoiding filming might be a smart move, just use your head and connect the dots.

slyeagle512 said:I met this young guy recently. He’s sharp, I’ll give him that. But he's quickly learning that people are the same everywhere you go. Scum is universal.

So, I’m asking you this. What’s actually interesting about someone pulling out a phone to film a fan in the stands?

And another thing—if anyone here actually has a clue (no offense intended) as to why filming this isn't the smartest move, speak up. Otherwise, just connect the dots yourself.

I honestly can't believe it. People are desperate to capture the atmosphere on film—especially those who aren't even truly part of it. For them, it’s just some spectacle, a novelty. They want us to feel flattered by it, as if it matters that some kid or some outsider wants to record it just to show someone else or watch it later. It doesn't matter. It's all just noise.

Tell me this: when you’re out there, why isn't it common sense to stop filming? You see the local news and ESPN running those zoomed-in shots of people caught in the middle of a riot. It’s obvious. If you're holding a camera during a chaos like that, you're just handing them a clear shot of your face.

Austin Collins6 said:I wasn't planning on bringing this up since everything else has been incredibly positive—honestly, surreal and amazing. All that news about the Dynamo soccer club... but since we're talking about it, this filming ban is just tragic. I mean, can someone please give me one good reason why people shouldn't be allowed to film, whether they're standing on the sidelines or sitting in the stands???? Seeing security guards walk up to kids or young adults and tell them they can't record? I couldn't believe it. What's the goal here? Are you trying to turn the stadium into a mess again with the same old crowd? Or is the plan to make this an inclusive fan club open to everyone? You just can't stop someone from using their phone. It's crazy. That kid might not even show up to a game again because of this... and honestly, why ban filming at all?

I guess there are just some people who don't want to be caught on camera. You can't really control what the news outlets do, but you can certainly try to manage those self-proclaimed freelance videographers in the stands.

Henry Grant51 said:I’ve always had this massive aversion to people trying to defend certain things or forcing an agenda on anyone, because honestly, I’ve never been that type of person who feels the need to justify stuff or push others into doing something they don't want to do... most folks just show up to soak in the spectacle, to be part of the crowd and just experience the whole vibe of the event...

As far as I'm concerned, I really don't care if someone is filming people acting like idiots or being total jerks, that's their business as long as I'm having a good time and nobody's coming after me, because I don't have any beef with anyone, but once those glares start flying and hands start getting thrown, well, then everyone better watch out. 😁

Joshua Moore31 said:Look, there's always a crowd of people who just don't want their faces popping up in photos or videos. You can't really control the mainstream media outlets, but you definitely have some leverage over those self-proclaimed "freelance" camera guys hanging out in the stands.

What do you mean you can't influence the press? There shouldn't even be an entry point for them if they're just looking for quick shots. What's the damn point?
Either bar them from entering entirely, or start confiscating phones at the gate for anyone who isn't officially credentialed.

It’s honestly pathetic that fans are even debating why phone recording is banned.

Sometimes people pull out their cameras more than they do at weddings. They're staring at screens while the game is happening, typing up statuses, tagging people, or whatever other nonsense... there isn't a single hardcore stadium in the world where that behavior is okay, yet a few idiots here try to turn it into a massive issue, just like they did with the flag. You guys are absolute morons.
Obviously, you aren't going to kick a 9-year-old out of the arena just because he's filming. If a security guard messed up, let's not crucify him for doing his job when your actual problem was wondering why the arena ran out of Bud Light.

And then some days, you lot were busy making fun of those losers from Frankfurt.

If that’s really our biggest headache right now, then I’d say we’re actually heading in the right direction...

Henry Grant51 said:If that’s our biggest issue right now, we’re doing just fine...

Of course it isn't. The real issue is that these guys can't just act like decent people for once. Instead of focusing on what they're actually doing—or not doing—they have to go around snapping selfies like idiots. Just to have something to remember it by, I guess.
Where it clearly stated that filming was prohibited (and obviously, that didn't apply to the people sitting in the corner of the arena—though if you actually read the flyer, which apparently requires more than having a massive hangover, you'd know), there were four other rules listed. Hardly anyone followed them, especially not the crowd currently acting like experts and philosophers here. It really shows how little people care about the flyers that people actually work hard to design and print... You hand someone something useful for the stands, and some moron just turns it into paper airplanes.

Jeremy Thomas4 said:I'm against filming, but you've got a point here. Fine, bring in more security, but if it’s just a bunch of kids with ridiculous tattoos running around the stands screaming at people, it's useless. That's on management...

As for those "kids"... that game kicked off Sunday at noon and didn't wrap up until after midnight, long after you'd already drifted off into dreamland.

Austin Collins6 said:I honestly can't believe this. People want to film the atmosphere, especially those who aren't even die-hard fans—to them, it’s just an experience. We should be flattered, right? Like, it's something to be proud of when some kid or whoever wants to record it just to show someone else or watch it later... it doesn't matter...

Give me a break. Tell me, if you're actually there living the moment, why isn't filming the smartest thing to do? Especially when you see nothing but zoomed-in shots of people in the stands on ESPN or local news at night?

Because they say there could be nasty consequences 🙏. And because doing that spits in the face of the guy who’s giving up his seat in the stands to be there.

As long as they’re capturing that atmosphere—which, let's be honest, is absolutely electric—it serves as incredible promotion for the indoor soccer scene, the squad, the fans... the whole damn project.
Every single article, every photo, every bit of positive buzz surrounding what's happening in the league is a massive win, not some kind of anchor dragging us down.
Of course, we all know exactly what they aren't filming and why they're being so selective about it but look, if we've finally reached a point where people are actually following the rules, then forcing everyone to train specifically for the camera crew isn't just pointless—it’s actively working against us.
People aren't filming out of spite; they do it because they're hyped by the energy. Whether it's for themselves or to share that vibe with someone else, they want to make sure those moments are preserved forever.

A dozen different news sites have dumped dozens of photos online—one site even had like 90!—taken by journalists or LA Galaxy staff, and most of them are just shots from the middle of the stands. Honestly, I don't see how a photo of some kid is supposed to be "threatening" anyone, especially when you look at the pictures and all you see is an incredible atmosphere in the arena without any actual trouble breaking out. Trying to enforce "discipline" in such a random, hit-or-miss way depending on who's looking makes zero sense. It’s like some people who get handed even a tiny bit of "authority"—even if it’s just a security guard at our game!—suddenly start acting with that same power-tripping attitude we used to deal with those hated guards back at the Rose Bowl... Look, order is important, sure, but fan dignity matters too. Even if someone's being clueless, maybe they just need a quick pointer on what the rules are so they don't mess up next time. Labeling everyone an idiot just because they didn't read the flyers is exactly where this goes wrong... Obviously, I still want to give props to everyone who worked hard to organize the match, and I'm looking forward to many more parties like this until we finally make it back to our North Stand!!!

analogheron19 said:As long as they’re capturing the atmosphere—which is absolutely electric—and showing it to everyone living or dead, it’s incredible promotion for futsal, the group, the fans... the entire project.
Every article, every photo, every positive comment about what’s happening in the futsal scene is a massive asset, not a weight around our necks.
Of course, we all know exactly what isn't being filmed and why that specific part is being highlighted, but if we've actually managed to get certain rules followed, then training strictly to please the camera crew is not just unnecessary—it's counterproductive.
People aren't filming out of spite; they do it because they're swept up in the energy, whether for themselves or to share that feeling with someone else. It keeps the moment alive.

That’s exactly my point. The issue lies in how we treat those who aren't part of the core group or are sitting on the fringes. There's a way to handle everything, and there are people you should designate to manage it.
We can play dumb or make excuses about this or that, but there is zero justification for some guy running around the stands shirtless, screaming at the people trying to film. In my opinion, there isn't, but I'll let everyone judge for themselves.

Some of the things you guys are aiming at are just ugly and low. Those kids wearing the security shirts actually care about all this, and they know damn well why they have to call someone out for certain behavior.
While the rest of us are just screaming and messing around in the stands, they’re doing the work so we don't end up paying more for security. That alone should be enough to make people look a bit differently at their mistakes, if they even made any.
There's a very good reason why certain things aren't allowed. You just need to use your brain and think for a second... read between the lines, maybe ask a question if something isn't clear, because you can't write everything down on the internet.
Not everyone in the arena was a 50-year-old with kids, and not everyone was from Chicago either. There were plenty of others there, and they’re the least of your worries.

The first sentence of the flyer says exactly who it's for and why. It’s obvious that what's in that flyer isn't strictly about this one game, but about general behavior—rooting out bad habits and building better ones for the future. Is this some kind of protest where people refuse to read them and just toss them in the trash like they're making paper airplanes? Who is that kind of person trying to spite?

Which LA Galaxy employees? The "employees" of LA Galaxy are the fans; there aren't any others besides a few people from the sports side. Everyone working at the club is a fan, hell, some even play for us.

It’s probably best to just drop this argument now. It’s starting to feel like half the arena was filming, which isn't true... it was just about ten people who don't get it, and none of them meant any harm.