In the last couple of weeks, Vulcan Strength has sued the Gluck's Gym You Tube channel for defamation because of a bad review. In this episode I dive deep into this lawsuit to dig out some lessons for us as consumers. Oh, I also weigh in pretty vocally on what I think of this whole thing!Mentioned in this video:Summary of suit: https://ppc.land/fitness-equipment-maker-files-defamation-suit-against-youtuber/Pdf of actual case: https://ppc.land/content/files/2025/11/gov.uscourts.ncwd.121655.1.0.pdfGarage-Gyms review: https://www.garage-gyms.com/vulcan-talos-power-rack-dual-stack-multi-function-cable-trainer-review/No Fate 24/7 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc6AlmLW5gEGluck’s Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUmEEvx5MM0&t=2sPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:26 Disclosure & qualifications3:37 Lawsuit summary7:11 My opinion9:33 Vulcan’s reaction15:18 Consumer lessons16:04 Written reviews27:05 Intentionally bad reviews?33:37 Learning from negative reviews35:44 Don’t trust those who don’t train41:21 They actually sent this for review?43:44 Company research45:24 Pay to play59:19 Review sites1:04:59 The impact on YouTube reviewers1:09:10 Types of reviews you can trust1:15:48 What I do to be trustworthy*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!