It depends on what they are taking pictures of. But frankly, I see nothing wrong with taking videos that show what the current conditions are. I think it's better that people know what's going on, rather than being totally shocked when they arrive. Or perhaps, as with you, people decide not to go because they feel like they can't handle it. Either way, information is a good thing, as far as I'm concerned.
Correct. It's very important to let tourists know what to expect prior to making arrangements and spending good money to vacation on St Maarten. What better eyes can tourists have than other tourists first have experiences.