Banning cell phones in theatres.

[p51]

If people have no respect for me, I won't have any for them.

Yeah, just keep saying that if you start something and they're putting you into the cop car in handcuffs afterward. Any "moral high ground" won't help you at a time like that.
I. too, was raised on John Wayne movies where the good guy gets even with the jerks. But modern life (and today's laws) don't go hand-in-hand with this mindset...

 

[Scareb]

I guess I was born in the wrong times.

 

[Ronan87]

What about usher call buttons? It couldn't be that expensive to install at every other seat or so. If they get enough calls, they come in and boot the jerk...

That would be very expensive actually...

 

[Ronan87]

I'm sorry, but NO it doesn't. You forget there are rules for behavior in civilized society. You are 10 times worse than the person you're trying to correct. Yes, asking or telling the person to turn it off is well within your rights, but once you step outside that with threats or physical action, YOU are in the wrong.

Thinking it makes you a man or some kind of hero for escalating the situation is complete BS.

Honestly too many people 'take it' now a day.

SOME people need a good kick in the arse. Heck if more people would 'bother' we would live in a much better world.

Edit: Errr this was suppose to go with my previous post :facepalm

 

[batmann539]

My experience in theaters has been when a complaint is received the theater employees lacked the courage to say anything but have no problem arguing about refunding my money when the situation is not handled to my satisfaction. I try and go to the movies now during showtimes when the least amount of D-bags will be present.

Sean

 

[usconcept]

My experience in theaters has been when a complaint is received the theater employees lacked the courage to say anything but have no problem arguing about refunding my money when the situation is not handled to my satisfaction. I try and go to the movies now during showtimes when the least amount of D-bags will be present.

Sean

So... 5 weeks after release?

 

[Nwerke]

God almighty, it's not just theatres. Rude little douchebags are everywhere. My wife and I work in the same building, right? We just now went to lunch together; getting back I waved her through the security door using my card, expecting to follow right on her heels, only I couldn't, because some little ****** in a hoodie pushed past me and got between her and me; then pushed past BOTH of us to be first up the escalator. I was reeling for too long to react, fortunately for him or he might have got a cup of hot coffee in his face.

He wouldn't have got a cup of hot coffee in his face, who am I kidding...but lawdy, what the hell was that all about? Does an 'excuse me' cost the earth?!? Little ****.

 

[Scareb]

Absolutely. 9 times out of 10 it's some little ****head teenager who's doing all this. In the theaters the majority of adults that are told to put their phones away do. I mean it's different if it's an emergency or they're on call, but generally they just forgot to turn off their phones. It's all the stupid teens that can't stand to go 10 minutes without texting or calling and act like ******** who can what they want. They think they're entitled to be little ******** and they're the majority of people that I end up screaming at to put their phones away.

Batmann makes a good point too. A lot of employees at my theater are like 15 years old and they only really have security on Friday and Saturday nights. They're too scared to give someone the boot so they offer their apologies and give you movie tickets. Why should my entire experience by ruined and I'm the one forced to leave when I can scream at the ******** and lose out on maybe 10 seconds of the movie?

 

[CJS]

Me and the GF have done the same thing like 30 times. Ask the butthole once, ask twice, get management if they get the hint good. If they dont, get mangement and free passes. We have probly got 60 free passes, thats like 800dollars that the theatre chain lost and I believe even some food vouchers. We have gotten more back than ever paid out. I encourage everyone to do this. Force the theatres to react for economical reasons. I'm 200 tattooed, built and pretty crazy eyed lol, and my GF is bright red haired and tattooed and under 5 feet of native anger lol. Never had any physical issues for that reason. I dont recommend fighting unless someone pelts food at you because u had a legitimate reason for "Asking" them to shut it or their phone off. 95% of the time an assertive and firm "Please stay off till after the film" works well. Trick is not to be annoying and have the surrounding people that are also annoyed as your allies. So if you and then a few other chime in and say yah "turn it off" you will be fine. After the theatre is another issue lol. Gotta make the point of trying to stop the disturbance without becoming more of one yourself. But it must be done. Or more free passes and I feel no guilt. It's the theatres responsibility to come up with a workable and effective policy. Till then they'll pay out. Everyone needs to do it. **** we've even got free passes on free passes.

 

[CJS]

Absolutely. 9 times out of 10 it's some little ****head teenager who's doing all this. In the theaters the majority of adults that are told to put their phones away do. I mean it's different if it's an emergency or they're on call, but generally they just forgot to turn off their phones. It's all the stupid teens that can't stand to go 10 minutes without texting or calling and act like ******** who can what they want. They think they're entitled to be little ******** and they're the majority of people that I end up screaming at to put their phones away.

Batmann makes a good point too. A lot of employees at my theater are like 15 years old and they only really have security on Friday and Saturday nights. They're too scared to give someone the boot so they offer their apologies and give you movie tickets. Why should my entire experience by ruined and I'm the one forced to leave when I can scream at the ******** and lose out on maybe 10 seconds of the movie?

Theres definitely a generation difference to the offenders and the reactions they have. Definitely the most frequent offenders are female, especially the ones that go see movies that they have no interest in and are just there for the date. It's just like in Se7en, we accept it as the norm if it's commonplace and see it on every streetcorner. I think it's the self destructive apathy like that that's the root of the problem. It comes down to right and wrong. It's wrong to disturb people that payed hard earned money to go see a movie. That's it, and it's right to do what you must to prevent and or stop it from happening by reasonable means.

 

[JD]

I have no problem with smashing someone's phone, especially when they're some snarky ****head who has no respect for anyone. If you're continually asked to put your phone away and you tell me to **** off, you can bet your ass your phone is toast.

Same thing with uttering threats. The way I look, most people think my threats aren't just comments.

I'm also not the type to go and cry to the ushers. In the army, my SGT's told us if we had a problem, man up and deal with it yourselves. Same thing applies.

You're the problem more than you're the solution... and the worst part is you don't even realize it. It's unfortunate you don't respect what's going on around you and that includes the laws that are in place, the rules of the theater and those around you.

Maybe in your world it's OK to assault people and destroy others property. But, I live in the real world were people get charged with crimes and go to jail, pay fines and get shot because of stupid things.

Frankly, you talk about respect - but, it's very clear you have little to none. If you resort to violence or intimidation because someone allegedly disrespects you - well, you deserve what you get.

 

[batmann539]

So... 5 weeks after release?

:lol No, thankfully the theaters in my area have shows that start around 1000 hrs. I can't say I've had any problems going to the movies then.

Sean

 

[thebooder]

I've heard of some theaters (though it could have been broadway not movie theaters) considering issuing fines $50 $75 or more for cell phone use once the show started.

That, I would enjoy seeing.

Or just the simple act of having an usher in the theater with a flashlight would help. I never see that anymore.

 

[cboath]

Don't think a theater has the right or ability to fine you.

Even if they could, what if you don't pay?

They kick you out? They were probably going to do that anyhow. They have no right to ask for your ID, so there's no way to know who you are.

 

[SimonT]

Digressing slightly (by the way, I'm new here, Hi!), I was at a rock concert recently. There were two young teenage girls in front of me, and a woman in her 30s (presumably the parent of one of them, or an older sister/guardian gone with them to keep an eye on them).

All 3 of them spent the majority of the concert texting on their phones. All the way through the 2 opening acts, and part way through the headliners. In fact, one of the younger girls was texting non-stop till about 5 mins from the end of the show. :confused

Whilst it didn't bother me, I did feel like saying to them "excuse me, is the band boring you?" I just can't understand why someone would spend £35 to see a band (plus supporting acts), only to spend the entire evening text-chatting to their friends? They might as well have stayed home and listened to a CD!

 

[Cyber]

I agree, jam mobile phone signals in at least one screen, and enforce a no-talking rule.
Ok, in kids films might need to be more lenient but on the whole, no talking works for me.

 

[CJS]

Digressing slightly (by the way, I'm new here, Hi!), I was at a rock concert recently. There were two young teenage girls in front of me, and a woman in her 30s (presumably the parent of one of them, or an older sister/guardian gone with them to keep an eye on them).

All 3 of them spent the majority of the concert texting on their phones. All the way through the 2 opening acts, and part way through the headliners. In fact, one of the younger girls was texting non-stop till about 5 mins from the end of the show. :confused

Whilst it didn't bother me, I did feel like saying to them "excuse me, is the band boring you?" I just can't understand why someone would spend £35 to see a band (plus supporting acts), only to spend the entire evening text-chatting to their friends? They might as well have stayed home and listened to a CD!

It's the age of Facebook and voyeurism. Instead of enjoying the moment and taking it in it's more gratifying to tell or brag the world what your doing especially if they're not. Learned about this in therapy today. Found it quirte relevant. Social media has altered social dynamics and social behaviors. Not for the better by any means if you look at the big picture.

 

[CJS]

I agree, jam mobile phone signals in at least one screen, and enforce a no-talking rule.
Ok, in kids films might need to be more lenient but on the whole, no talking works for me.

I think that's really the only solution, have some showings banning them completely and others allowing it. I think it's realistic and the most doable for sure.

 

[batmann539]

A problem I see with kids and texting (my observation with my 16 year old daughter), is they think their life is a reality TV show and everyone is watching. Thus the need to stay "wired" into the world.

Even my wife will post on Facebook that she's going to clean the house. When I come home and see the post but no progress on the house she says her intent was to clean the house but then someone responded to her status update and she was side tracked.

I'm glad my life doesn't revolve around letting the world know what I'm doing every second of every day. ESPECIALLY DURING A MOVIE. I enjoy my once or twice daily check on the RPF and the BOTB and that about it does it for my corresponding with the Internet world.

I do think movie theaters can set strict standards for their theater. When I lived in Baltimore in the late 90's there was a theater in Towson which did not allow children under 3.... PERIOD. Needless to say I never saw any movies rated G there. It was nice going to the movies without parents bringing their crying kids into the movie SCREAM.

Sean

Sean

 

[CJS]

A problem I see with kids and texting (my observation with my 16 year old daughter), is they think their life is a reality TV show and everyone is watching. Thus the need to stay "wired" into the world.

Even my wife will post on Facebook that she's going to clean the house. When I come home and see the post but no progress on the house she says her intent was to clean the house but then someone responded to her status update and she was side tracked.

I'm glad my life doesn't revolve around letting the world know what I'm doing every second of every day. ESPECIALLY DURING A MOVIE. I enjoy my once or twice daily check on the RPF and the BOTB and that about it does it for my corresponding with the Internet world.

I do think movie theaters can set strict standards for their theater. When I lived in Baltimore in the late 90's there was a theater in Towson which did not allow children under 3.... PERIOD. Needless to say I never saw any movies rated G there. It was nice going to the movies without parents bringing their crying kids into the movie SCREAM.

Sean

Sean

They have something here called Stars and Strollers I believe, matinees where moms caan bring kids and theres no issues. Pretty smart move. And I imagine the moms dont feel put out and ruining everyones time. I'm not a fan of breeding lol so Im propably a lil biased lol. Still an excellent idea. It's a major distraction, like cell phones. So really.......a cell friendly showing or designated theatre would definitely work. I bet the theatres would get more people. Anyone here work for a theatre chain? are you listening lol?