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CRUISE LINE SHUTS DOWN BEN AND DAVID

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses an incident involving YouTube content creators Ben and David during their recent cruise on the MSC Europa. The creators, known for providing balanced and high-quality reviews, were visiting the Yacht Club section to provide a second opinion following an unpleasant experience with the cruise line three years ago. According to the creator, the content creators were questioned by staff regarding their YouTube channel and professional camera equipment. Ultimately, Ben and David were told to stop filming entirely, even when asked if they could continue using their iPhones. The creator argues that this decision by MSC was a mistake, suggesting the cruise line may have been attempting to prevent potential negative feedback. The creator notes that the creators were actually having a positive experience and providing glowing endorsements of the Yacht Club prior to being shut down. The video concludes that by banning the creators, the cruise line has inadvertently generated significant negative attention and raised questions about their transparency.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Burnt to a Crisp
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I don't know what MSC was thinking

they were told to shut down filming and he even asked can I at least film with my iPhone he said no you can't film anything at all

the ironic thing about the whole system was the whole situation was is that they were having a great time

by shutting them down people are asking those questions and in reality had they put the video out it would have been a glowing endorsement

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Cruise lines should allow content creators to film with cell phones even if they have professional cameras
โœ“If a cruise line has a policy, they should communicate it clearly and consistently to all guests

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did MSC shut down Ben and David's filming?
QShould cruise lines restrict content creators from filming on board?

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