This is a huge issue, especially at chains. I've removed people's "ownership of the machine" item they've placed to the attendants as lost and found if they have 2+ machines. Now start waiting for people to literally remove your weights off your bench that you took off to use. 🥴
It drives me crazy but since I'm a truck driver, working out at chains is the easiest way when I'm on the road. Once I get out of driving I'm going to a local gym