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stimulating ideas during movies? Wtf is this shit? Are you a screenwriter or something?

can it not wait until after the film? sounds like you have ADD

 

[ShinNL]

Of course I stopped, but not due to him. I turned to him and sternly told him to relax (it was during previews - when the cinema is at its brightest!), and he shrank in his seat. I put the phone away when I was done.

I wasn't even texting. I was typing something on my iPhone's notepad - something I do frequently throughout movies when they give me a stimulating idea. Whenever I do this, I'm always as discrete as I can be about it and I make sure to hide the phone's glow out of consideration for others because I am conscious it can be distracting to some. However, this guy was clearly white knighting, which pissed me off. He merely saw that I was using a phone, and decided he should show me his sword.

Fuck him.

This story doesn't sound realistic. People don't usually say anything about phones in the previews because:

1. It's still light.
2. They show the message about turning off your phone during the previews, so everyone gets their phone out.

I call bullshit, to make the story seem in your favor.

 

[suzu]

I don't mind if somebody checks once or twice, but if you're doing it throughout the movie, then it gets annoying. Don't think that nobody notices your glowing phone.

People who talk during movies are way more rage inducing. Also babies.

If the theater says don't do it, then just don't do it.. or don't bother going there in the first place. I'd like a place like this near me.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Wait, someone looking at their phone 5-10 feet away is distracting? Can that rule be a little obnoxious? I can see talking but I get the feeling that this is a offshoot of the desire to not talk on a phone. It's distracting for people to get up and go to the bathroom or get some popcorn. Is that allowed? Is this movie going elitism? Are babies allowed? How about little kids?

People who take babies or small children who can't behave (to non children's movies) are the worst. It makes you wonder if they have any sense at all.

Or, babies and small children don't read all the rules on movie going, published from your mom's basement and they are really dying to get out of the house and enjoy a movie once in awhile. What could be construed as 'the worst' is the inability to tolerate something unexpected. Everybody wants something: movies want our money, families want to do regular things, others want quiet. Something has to give.

 

[To Far Away Times]

Wait, someone looking at their phone 5-10 feet away is distracting? Can that rule be a little obnoxious? I can see talking but I get the feeling that this is a offshoot of the desire to not talk on a phone. It's distracting for people to get up and go to the bathroom or get some popcorn. Is that allowed? Is this movie going elitism? Are babies allowed? How about little kids?

Its about having a bright light in a dark room that distracts you when you're trying to concentrate on the screen. Nice try with the slippery slope though.

 

[SmokyDave]

Wait, someone looking at their phone 5-10 feet away is distracting? Can that rule be a little obnoxious? I can see talking but I get the feeling that this is a offshoot of the desire to not talk on a phone. It's distracting for people to get up and go to the bathroom or get some popcorn. Is that allowed? Is this movie going elitism? Are babies allowed? How about little kids?

If phones are OK, can I bring a tablet? A laptop? A TV?

Slippery slopes are fun!

 

[JABEE]

Of course I stopped, but not due to him. I turned to him and sternly told him to relax (it was during previews - when the cinema is at its brightest!), and he shrank in his seat. I put the phone away when I was done.

I wasn't even texting. I was typing something on my iPhone's notepad - something I do frequently throughout movies when they give me a stimulating idea. Whenever I do this, I'm always as discrete as I can be about it and I make sure to hide the phone's glow out of consideration for others because I am conscious it can be distracting to some. However, this guy was clearly white knighting, which pissed me off. He merely saw that I was using a phone, and decided he should show me his sword.

Fuck him.

You take notes in a movie. That is what is more important than the movie you spent $10 to see. That person behind you had a right to be upset. You shouldn't have told him to relax. You should have already been following theater rules.

 

[Dead Man]

If phones are OK, can I bring a tablet? A laptop? A TV?

Slippery slopes are fun!

Only if you have porn on there, this movie sucks and I can't even text anymore...

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

It's not a bad argument. I've already seen someone talk about kids. It's hard to tell if she was texting or just checking her screen. I can't check even once? I admit it is distracting but no more than someone getting up to go to the bathroom. Is that really that bad?

 

[Sneds]

Good. You won't be missed.


I can understand if the phone in view is chronically visible and is in direct view, but this is rarely, if ever the case. The phone is typically out for a few seconds and in your peripheral, unless you're so obsessed with the phenomenon, you're staring at it directly - in which case the problem lies with you. People understand smartphones are bright and typically attempt to shelter them when texting in theaters. I see this everytime I visit a theater and only ONCE has it bothered me - it was the first time I realized how bright those things can be in a dark theater. I was only irked momentarily.

This is the technologically inclined world you live in. If you're willing to let the truly infinitesimal and innocuous behaviors of other people distract you from enjoying social entertainment events: do stay home. For the sake of humanity, we beg you.

I don't think you're in a position to speak on behalf of humanity. Especially as it seems as though most people (in this thread at least) disagree with what you're saying.

 

[To Far Away Times]

If you know its distracting then don't do it.

 

[midonnay]

Wait, someone looking at their phone 5-10 feet away is distracting? Can that rule be a little obnoxious? I can see talking but I get the feeling that this is a offshoot of the desire to not talk on a phone. It's distracting for people to get up and go to the bathroom or get some popcorn. Is that allowed? Is this movie going elitism? Are babies allowed? How about little kids?

thats the funny thing

no texting allowed = hah sucks to be u texter I want one of those places near me ^____^

but when gaf patrons of the theater reveal that they have waiters walking up and down the aisle take orders for refreshments..... not a fuck is given.

oh its the rules *rolls eyes*

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Hahaha welcome back Docpan

 

[JABEE]

It's not a bad argument. I've already seen someone talk about kids. It's hard to tell if she was texting or just checking her screen. I can't check even once? I admit it is distracting but no more than someone getting up to go to the bathroom. Is that really that bad?

Checking you cell phone is the equivalent of flashing a bright flashlight during a movie.

 

[enzo_gt]

That was just.. beautiful. And just.

 

[Kimosabae]

I don't think you're in a position to speak on behalf of humanity. Especially as it seems as though most people (in this thread at least) disagree with what you're saying.

Yes, I'm not representative of humanity, but surely the whiney posters on neogaf are.

And those dictating what my priorities should be in a movie theater can go fuck themselves. Seriously. The idea that some people would even find it mockable that someone else can derive more than mindless entertainment from a movie is pretty contemptible.

Now, I'm really done with this thread.

 

[Zoe]

Wait, someone looking at their phone 5-10 feet away is distracting? Can that rule be a little obnoxious? I can see talking but I get the feeling that this is a offshoot of the desire to not talk on a phone. It's distracting for people to get up and go to the bathroom or get some popcorn. Is that allowed? Is this movie going elitism? Are babies allowed? How about little kids?

Nobody gets up for food because it's brought to them.

And young kids are not welcome. They have specific baby showings for parents who want to bring them. All other kids must be accompanied by an adult if they're under 18 (and because there are waiters, it's enforced).

It's not a bad argument. I've already seen someone talk about kids. It's hard to tell if she was texting or just checking her screen. I can't check even once? I admit it is distracting but no more than someone getting up to go to the bathroom. Is that really that bad?

She was texting enough that several people raised complaint flags about her.

thats the funny thing

no texting allowed = hah sucks to be u texter I want one of those places near me ^____^

but when gaf patrons of the theater reveal that they have waiters walking up and down the aisle take orders for refreshments..... not a fuck is given.

oh its the rules *rolls eyes*

Waiters are not constantly walking around while the movie is playing. And you go to the Drafthouse with the expectation that you'll be interacting with waiters.

 

[tycoonheart]

Nobody gets up for food because it's brought to them.

And young kids are not welcome. They have specific baby showings for parents who want to bring them. All other kids must be accompanied by an adult if they're under 18 (and because there are waiters, it's enforced).



She was texting enough that several people raised complaint flags about her.




Waiters are not constantly walking around while the movie is playing. And you go to the Drafthouse with the expectation that you'll be interacting with waiters.

How does food get to someone who is in the middle, furthest away from the aisle?

 

[Black_Stride]

This is the technologically inclined world you live in. If you're willing to let the truly infinitesimal and innocuous behaviors of other people distract you from enjoying social entertainment events: do stay home. For the sake of humanity, we beg you.

People with an actual, relatively busy social circle shouldn't be forced to go completely incommunicado for 2hrs because some people are easily distracted by bright lights. Ridiculous.

I wasn't even texting. I was typing something on my iPhone's notepad - something I do frequently throughout movies when they give me a stimulating idea..

 

[Sneds]

With so much competition from home cinemas, torrents, streaming, I imagine independent cinemas are trying to create a high-quality experience for their customers.

There's a cinema near me that has a bar and a cafe/restaurant attached. It has nice seats and shows critically acclaimed films rather than hollywood blockbusters. It's obviously appealing to a specific market. I like going to this cinema because you don't have to worry about people talking or otherwise being obnoxious. I don't know if this cinema has specific rules about that, it might be just a case of having a clientelle who are more serious about films and the cinema experience.

I'd rather pay more and go to a cinema where I'm guarenteed a pleasant experience, than go to the local corporate multiplex with its sticky floors and obnoxious texters.

I've grown up with mobile phones and the internet. Yet, I'm still incredilous to the idea that people can't go two hours without texting their friends.

Stephen Merchant talking irritating cinema experiences:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrzFbhYlzek

 

[xelios]

Or, babies and small children don't read all the rules on movie going, published from your mom's basement and they are really dying to get out of the house and enjoy a movie once in awhile. What could be construed as 'the worst' is the inability to tolerate something unexpected. Everybody wants something: movies want our money, families want to do regular things, others want quiet. Something has to give.

No one expects babies to have courtesy. No one expects small children with parents who don't have courtesy, to have courtesy. What they do expect is for adult parents to have courtesy. Take them to children's movies until they can behave. In the meantime, I see a lot of responsible parents practicing getting their child's crying and general stomping of feet under control somewhere noisy like a market or park.

I have nothing against children (I practically helped raise my three nephews for several years as a teen) and am not against them being at the theater. I've seen plenty who had no problem sitting through a movie quietly. It's the hell spawn who aren't going to be behaviorally mature for quite a while because their parents are the type who consider "mom's basement" a valid argument.

 

[Zoe]

How does food get to someone who is in the middle, furthest away from the aisle?

The rows are very far apart. Depending on the theater, there is space behind the row in front for the waiter to walk or there is space behind your table/bar.

 

[ScOULaris]

I'll go ahead and say it. If you're bothered by someone texting during a movie, you're a pussy.

 

[Zaptruder]

Yes, I'm not representative of humanity, but surely the whiney posters on neogaf are.

And those dictating what my priorities should be in a movie theater can go fuck themselves. Seriously.

Now I'm really done with this thread.

You should be done with theatres too. Inconsiderate, selfish bastard without a care for the context of social situations.

 

[tycoonheart]

The rows are very far apart. Depending on the theater, there is space behind the row in front for the waiter to walk or there is space behind your table/bar.

This isn't distracting?

 

[Dead Man]

I'll go ahead and say it. If you're bothered by someone texting during a movie, you're a pussy.

I'll go ahead and say it. If you can't even stop using your phone for 120 minutes you are a miserable pile of instinct and failure. And probably a pussy to boot.

 

[Zoe]

This isn't distracting?

No, as I said before there are only three specific times where you might interact with the waiter once the lights go down.

 

[Zaptruder]

I'll go ahead and say it. If you're bothered by someone texting during a movie, you're a pussy.

Are you bothered by people talking during a movie? Kicking your chair? Throwing pop corn around? Laughing inappropriately?

Generally been a distraction?

And if you paid to watch that movie?

What a stupid, trite point of view to take.

No, it's not going to be the end of the world if someone texts during a movie. But if you're going to be selfish and inconsiderate, or condone that sort of behaviour, then I'll come right back with an angry tirade about how much of a twit you're being. And if you do it in front of me, when I'm actually at a movie, I'll interrupt your texting with a polite: Sorry, that mobile phone is very distracting, with a lot of glare. Could you put it away for now? And if that doesn't work, I'll kick the back of your seat.

 

[elrechazado]

I'll go ahead and say it. If you can't even stop using your phone for 120 minutes you are a miserable pile of instinct and failure. And probably a pussy to boot.

So many exhibits of why I don't go to movies anymore in this thread. Entitled kiddies who can't put down their pacifier in the movie and can't be bothered to consider others, whether it's talking, texting, phoning, browsing the web, smacking their lips while eating their shit, digging through crackly plastic bags, yelling out comments, and all of the other stupid shit that people like Dead Man apparently think is just fine.

But I guess I'm a pussy if I don't like to put up with your shit.

 

[midonnay]

No, as I said before there are only three specific times where you might interact with the waiter once the lights go down.

3 times how many patrons wanting refreshments?

but texting is somehow the act of satan?

beginning to sound more like an irrational hatred to me

 

[Zoe]

3 times how many patrons wanting refreshments?

but texting is somehow the act of satan?

beginning to sound more like an irrational hatred to me

You order everything before the movie is started. It's pretty rare to order again after that.

 

[Dead Man]

So many exhibits of why I don't go to movies anymore in this thread. Entitled kiddies who can't put down their pacifier in the movie and can't be bothered to consider others, whether it's talking, texting, phoning, browsing the web, smacking their lips while eating their shit, digging through crackly plastic bags, yelling out comments, and all of the other stupid shit that people like Dead Man apparently think is just fine.

But I guess I'm a pussy if I don't like to put up with your shit.

What? I don't think i said what you think I said. But okay. Drive on with your bad self.

 

[pestul]

I usually keep my cool when someone texts a couple of times. Murmur a bit about the prick a few aisles away. 3rd strike.. I'm usually the guy who will say "Turn your fucking phone off!".

 

[elrechazado]

What? I don't think i said what you think I said. But okay. Drive on with your bad self.

Bad self? I'm the pussy I thought. Since it doesn't bother you, you're the badass I'd say.

 

[Zaptruder]

So many exhibits of why I don't go to movies anymore in this thread. Entitled kiddies who can't put down their pacifier in the movie and can't be bothered to consider others, whether it's talking, texting, phoning, browsing the web, smacking their lips while eating their shit, digging through crackly plastic bags, yelling out comments, and all of the other stupid shit that people like Dead Man apparently think is just fine.

But I guess I'm a pussy if I don't like to put up with your shit.

Did you mean to quote scoularis... or do you just have issues with reading comprehension?

 

[midonnay]

You order everything before the movie is started. It's pretty rare to order again after that.

the mere act of people walking around is much more distracting than texting

waiters make mistakes, they trip over, they break glasses.... it happens

but somehow texting is so egregious that they have to publically humiliate a customer.

I may not agree with her rant.....but I can understand why she got pissed off.

Its seems more like a stupid rule just to promote elitism.

 

[Dead Man]

Did you mean to quote scoularis... or do you just have issues with reading comprehension?

Chucked my name in there, I think maybe E3 has got to him!!

 

[pestul]

Food/refreshments, bathroom breaks.. have always been a part of the theatre experience. Flashing light beams periodically I find more distracting. Totally disrespectful given that almost every cinema I've been too lately warns the audience to turn off their phones.

 

[pestul]

the mere act of people walking around is much more distracting than texting

waiters make mistakes, they trip over, they break glasses.... it happens

but somehow texting is so egregious that they have to publically humiliate a customer.

I may not agree with her rant.....but I can understand why she got pissed off.

Its seems more like a stupid rule just to promote elitism.

Its the rules. If you break them.. gtfo w/o refund.

 

[Zoe]

the mere act of people walking around is much more distracting than texting

waiters make mistakes, they trip over, they break glasses.... it happens

Maybe you should try this theater before you make all these claims.

Its seems more like a stupid rule just to promote elitism.

That's the whole point of the Drafthouse. You go there for a superior experience to other theaters.

 

[Dead Man]

the mere act of people walking around is much more distracting than texting

waiters make mistakes, they trip over, they break glasses.... it happens

but somehow texting is so egregious that they have to publically humiliate a customer.

I may not agree with her rant.....but I can understand why she got pissed off.

Its seems more like a stupid rule just to promote elitism.

Thing is, if you go to a restaurant cinema you expect that, you don't expect 100 watts of light to be shined in your eyes just because someone can't go without their fb updates.

 

[ShinNL]

Was that tag there before? Haha.

 

[xelios]

Was that tag there before? Haha.

Kimosabae
Thinks he can reserve an entire theater with the cost of a single ticket

lol

 

[Dead Man]

Was that tag there before? Haha.

Mine? Been there for years.

Edit: Oh, Kimosabe? LOL.

 

[midonnay]

Maybe you should try this theater before you make all these claims.

not according to google

That's the whole point of the Drafthouse. You go there for a superior experience to other theaters.

exactly.... fucking hipsters getting all high and mighty.

"suffer in your jocks evil texter!!!!"

*chugs down beer just got from waiter*

its irrational

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Fuck anyone who:

- uses their phone at all.
- talks at all
- eats loudly/rustles wrappers
- fidgets
- kicks the back of seats

Any of these are reasonable justification for a lifetime ban from cinemas.

 

[tycoonheart]

But they are willing to disregard this superior experience when something makes them money, like serving food during the movie right?

 

[ShinNL]

I remember one time when I was watching Matrix 2 in the movies. The theater was about a third full, most people sat on the upper half of the seats. Then like 20 minutes into the movie, 4 underage kids show up and sit somewhere in the front away from the people.

They were making small noises continuously. After a little while, you heard random sssshh's from various random people. They went quiet for a little bit, but then after a few minutes they would start again, each time a bit louder and more daring.

After some time passed, suddenly, people got so frustrated that about 5 people (including me and one of my friends), shouted "SHUT THE FUCK UP" in some way or form (Dutch). It was amazing, they were like non-existent during the rest of the movie. I swear it was not orchestrated and everyone just broke their limit at the exact same time. I don't think anyone used the same sentence to make them shut up either.

PS. What's this ridiculous subject about serving during the movies? We don't have that here in The Netherlands as far as I know. So no hypocrisy here, you wits.

 

[Sneds]

But they are willing to disregard this superior experience when something makes them money, like serving food during the movie right?

I guess the argument would be that people go to the cinema expecting the waiters and the disruption it might entail but they don't expect people to be texting.

I've never been to this cinema, but I think that the idea of serving drinks and food during a movie is a bad idea.

 

[Zoe]

not according to google

If people are complaining about the waiters, then dinner theaters aren't for them.

I have never been disturbed by a waiter at the Drafthouse.

PS. What's this ridiculous subject about serving during the movies? We don't have that here in The Netherlands as far as I know. So no hypocrisy here, you wits.

The theater that put up this PSA is a dinner theater. You order food before the movie and it's either delivered before or early into the movie.