Count Dookkake
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Waaaaah! I want my electric pacifier!
She texted, we kicked her out
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TheKaeptain
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Count Dookkake said:
That is exactly what phones have become.
Hmm. I'd always figured that people who did that shit in movies without regard for others were thick headed morons; and while I don't see any reason to doubt that, it's still kind of oddly fascinating to see how they justify it to themselves.
It's like watching a true crime documentary where the serial killer explains why he had to listen to the voices.
It's like watching a true crime documentary where the serial killer explains why he had to listen to the voices.
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Kimosabae said:
So it's cool to break rules now because social circles have grown?
Do you guys just lose your minds if a relative calls during a film when you're watching one at home? Or if your roommate walks by and turns the light on in the hallway?
I'm seriously having some perceptual dissonance (or something) about the 'distracting lights' phenomenon with others in this thread, and it's troubling me, hahaha.
I'm seriously having some perceptual dissonance (or something) about the 'distracting lights' phenomenon with others in this thread, and it's troubling me, hahaha.
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Magnus said:
One thing I cannot stand is when I am watching a movie with friends and someone is talking and texting constantly. Because they never fucking put the phone on silent. Vibrating is even worse than texting.
I don't answer phone calls during movies when I am at home.
CaptYamato said:
....man, really? Alright.
Guess I didn't realize how much people want or need to zen out while enjoying their entertainment. I guess I've always lived around a billion distractions in the household and am...used to sights and sounds all around me, and have gotten used to filtering them out? I don't know.
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Yep, I put on a movie. Ignore my phone. Don't get on the internet.Magnus said:....man, really? Alright.
CaptYamato said:
Damn, like the complete opposite of me. I watch countless movies while browsing the internet. If I'm watching on my computer the movie is in the background like 50% of the time. Of course this wouldn't happen with a movie that I expect to actually be good. I watch a lot of shitty movies.
Magnus said:
there was a survey out recently in australian news..... alot of people nowadays are multi-tasking..... eg: using the internet while watching tv etc.
its just the way of modern life. I think thats what all the hate is really about. People don't like change.
(I'm gaffing while watching TV while memorising some notes on flashcards)
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Ashhong said:
That's your problem. Stop watching shitty movies.
I definitely appreciate the art of watching, and taking in a body of work instead of glancing every 5 seconds at my phone and missing half the magic on screen. I can't completely disconnect though.
I've caught hell from family, friends and colleagues alike for going off the grid for more than an hour or two, missing important messages or phone calls, etc.
I've caught hell from family, friends and colleagues alike for going off the grid for more than an hour or two, missing important messages or phone calls, etc.
TheKaeptain
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This past weekend my nephews stayed the night. I took both of their phones away from them. They were surprised that the world didn't blow up after the movie was over.
desertdroog
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Entitled Idiots get what they deserve. I applaud the Alamo Drafthouse for standing behind their policy, where other theaters pay lip-service.
The biggest push for setting up my home theater was due to stupid people disregarding public discourse and common courtesy. It is becoming more prevalent in today's society; I won't shed a tear for such miscreants who get booted for being obnoxious.
The biggest push for setting up my home theater was due to stupid people disregarding public discourse and common courtesy. It is becoming more prevalent in today's society; I won't shed a tear for such miscreants who get booted for being obnoxious.
Magnus said:....man, really? Alright.
Guess I didn't realize how much people want or need to zen out while enjoying their entertainment. I guess I've always lived around a billion distractions in the household and am...used to sights and sounds all around me, and have gotten used to filtering them out? I don't know.
Eh, it doesn't have to be as extreme as Yamato (though I respect his approach totally; it sounds like he enjoys his movies and that's awesome). I think it's more that people aren't paying to sit next to their phone at the house with brothers/sisters/kids running around and another tv in the next room. I mean, just look at a theater: they shut the doors, turn down the lights, ask you to be quiet, the screen fills as much of your vision as it can, every seat in the place is facing in one direction... these things are built for a specific purpose. It's supposed to be ideal for what you just paid money for.
I don't think you should find it so strange that trying to hear over others talking, or having lights blink around your peripheral vision while looking at the screen, or having some little kid kick at your chair behind you, etc etc would be distracting to someone in such an environment.
Magnus said:
I find this much stranger than being distracted by glowing cell phones in a darkened theater.
I mean, it really shouldn't be that hard (or a family issue) to just be off the phone for an hour. At a funeral? Wedding? On a date? In class? Seems like there are plenty of times in day to day life where a person would just want to turn away from the phone for a while.
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While I support Alamo Drafthouse 100% in their endeavor, I'd still rather focus all of my righteous indignation on texting drivers. People who deserve neither phones nor cars.
You hit the nail on the head there, but not for the reason you wanted to.HELLA_MONEYZ said:
People do decide to stay at home to avoid these kind of annoyances and the drafthouse doesn't want to lose any customers because of it. I'm sure they'd rather kick out any annoying customers and risk them never returning than lose repeat customers because they allowed these kind of disturbances to occur.
You may not find it annoying but many people do, their ad campaign is aimed at those people and to be frank if you think texting in a cinema is fine they don't and they don't want you business.
midonnay said:
I give a fuck. I just tend to weigh that against consideration for the context of the situation - and the benefits of telling someone off when appropriate.
On a relatively anonymous forum like GAF, I'm going to heartily express my annoyance and frustration and blithering dickheads that ignore context and consideration for others and just do whatever the fuck they feel like doing.
In reality, I've told off a couple dick head friends for speaking on the phone while I try to watch the movie - not all the time. But just enough to let them know that it's not on.
But of course, it depends on the context - if the movie is interesting and engaging, it's going to matter more. If the movie isn't, the atmosphere casual and jovial, ah who gives a shit anyway.
You just sound like a dunderhead that can't appreciate/understand the nuances of subtext (and context) of situations in a social setting.
To spell it out fully though, because you do seem to be *that* oblivious...
a small bright screen in the corner of your eye is as distracting as any other distractions that can occur in a theatre - people talking with each other. people asking you questions. People talking on mobile phones. People that are too goddamn tall that sit up straight instead of slouching down, people that put their feet up on the back of your seat and pushes.
If you pay to go see a movie - you want to be able to enjoy that movie. That's not going to happen (especially given that it's not something you can pause and stop and rewind of your own accord), if there are a whole bunch of distractions around.
It's not at all about fearing change or inability to multitask or whatever stupid, reaching rationalization for the insipid and inconsiderate behaviour that you're trying to defend. We don't give a shit what you do when you watch a movie by yourself. But if you're going to watch a movie in a darkened room where you've paid money for the explicit purpose of watching the movie, then sit down, and shut the fuck up.
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wetwired said:
I'm not a Texan and I don't live near the Alamo Drafthouse, but this certainly increases the appeal of the theater for me.
If you want to text throughout a movie, then go to the local mall multiplex. The people working there don't give a shit. Apparently the people who run the Alamo Drafthouse are more interested in giving their customers a quality experience. Sort of the way you can get away with being an inconsiderate, disgusting slob in a fast food restaurant easier than a classy restaurant.
I seriously want to punch people who do this.
The problem with mobiles is that you can see them from anywhere in the damn cinema, even if someone is trying to cover it up. Fuck heads. Anyone defending it is a fuck head too.
It is the most distracting thing in the cinema apart from someone pounding on the back of your seat.
I'd push for all cinemas to do the same. Or install mobile phone blockers or something.
The problem with mobiles is that you can see them from anywhere in the damn cinema, even if someone is trying to cover it up. Fuck heads. Anyone defending it is a fuck head too.
It is the most distracting thing in the cinema apart from someone pounding on the back of your seat.
I'd push for all cinemas to do the same. Or install mobile phone blockers or something.
Ploid 3.0
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Magnus said:....man, really? Alright.
Guess I didn't realize how much people want or need to zen out while enjoying their entertainment. I guess I've always lived around a billion distractions in the household and am...used to sights and sounds all around me, and have gotten used to filtering them out? I don't know.
Imagine them watching a movie with another person that's just like them in the same room. Sitting like statues staring into a box on the wall, with perfect picture and sound systems. Looking for an escape from their perfect life.
ShinNL
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WTF, how do you even watch the movie? On a couch with a netbook, tablet or net browsing phone? Or behind a desk in a computer chair with multiple screens? You ruin every movie like this... you're probably the one making the movies shitty by not following it.Ashhong said:
Dude, what? I almost always watch movies with people, what are you saying? You describe it pretty pathetically, but it's pretty common to watch a movie silently, especially with a group of people. I only remember losing focus when the movie is shitty and everyone agrees to switch to another movie.Ploid 3.0 said:
At home you can pause. People usually do that when the phone rings: you'd be pretty damn weird if you continued the movie while 1 person has to take a call.Magnus said:
Some of you guys seem pretty weird. Almost asocial
At least at home you can pause and or rewind the movie.Magnus said:....man, really? Alright.
Guess I didn't realize how much people want or need to zen out while enjoying their entertainment. I guess I've always lived around a billion distractions in the household and am...used to sights and sounds all around me, and have gotten used to filtering them out? I don't know.
RSLYG said:
I know your being facetious, but of course there is a certain level of distraction to be expected when going to the cinema. Mobile phone use goes well above this acceptable distraction level, kicking the back of my chair does too or constant talking.
People who do any of these things, esp after being asked to stop, should be ejected and are fuckwits.
PetriP-TNT
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People messing with phones and shit was one of the causes I cut back my movie going and stuck with DVDs in the early 2000s. Frigging annoying.
Princess Carl
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Wow! I wondered how this thread was still going, turns out there are tons of ignorant, self-entitled shitheads!
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SmokyDave said:
Was it that that really gave it away?
Didn't read the rest of his posts until then, yeah, it was signposted pretty well. Sigh.Lead Based Paint said:
I think we can take an educated guess.Vagabundo said:
It's half the reason these mouth-breathers think that people don't object. They don't object because they can't be arsed to get into the inevitable half-hour stand-up argument with your entitled ass (and probably your squawking missus too).
Grrr.
RSLYG said:I was just quoting scene from The Next Karate Kid.
I don't mind people texting, but ringtone or talking on the phone is no no.
It's the bright screens that annoy me. And they are rarely very quick with it, usually replying. That would typically happen periodically until I want to take the phone and shove it up their arse. And the problem is the screens are so bright now they don't have to be particularly close.
Smokey said:
Yeah I'm guess he is as much a troll in real life as he is in this thread.
I have to really pissed to say it to someone because I know the people who do this are usually dicks and a row will ruin the whole film for me. Sometimes it's best to just move seats if I'm really pissed. I don't think you'll ever change some peoples behaviour and after a point you just treat them like dumb animals or the weather.
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SmokyDave said:
Just joshin ya. No worries.
To Far Away Times
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Don't do it. It's not discrete, those screens are fucking bright (even if you shield it) and everyone behind you notices.
Vagabundo said:
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.
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