Texting in Movie Theater

pawnstarNate

I also have a concealed carry permit. But, rarely carry my gun into places like a theater or retail store. The way society is though, I may be sorry I didn't some day.

softncudly

Wow. That's awful ( I don't text during movies. I put my ringer on silent mode.)

mclgo

Cell phones in a theater are annoying, but the penalty should not be DEATH! Why in the world would anyone bring a gun into a theater? This country has gone insane.

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dawningr

My husband has threatened to kill people texting on their phones during a movie, but I don't *really* think he'd do it.

He'll complain (to me...... a lot) if it's during the previews, but he doesn't get bent out of shape unless it's during the actual movie.

People with OCD really can get VERY worked up over stuff like this though.

ETA: the issue with the OCD is that he HAS TO look at the flashing light, and possibly try to read what is on the screen, it is incredibly distracting for him and makes him understandably frustrated.

So move seats.

skullshank

Gotta be more to the story, right?

yeah, the dude threw popcorn at him.
the shooter was just standing his ground.

summertime_girl

You're at the God-blessed movie theatre, turn the freaking phone OFF.

It's ridiculous that a person can't take a 2-3 hour break from texting or calling someone. You're not that special!

Eh, I have kids who need to be able to reach me any time, and clients who get pissed if they can't. I wouldn't take a call, but my phone isn't getting shut off. And trust me, when I am on the phone, it's far less of a distraction than the crying baby, or the person chomping on their popcorn.

Just because you are less rude than people who bring in a crying baby doesn't make it acceptable. It is rude and distracting to text or play with your phone during a movie. "Changing technology" does not make it less rude or distracting, either.

Shrug. With the screen turned down, the sound off, there's no way you'd notice I was texting anyway. I don't chat, I check. If I have to respond in detail, I leave. Though getting up and walking through would probably be more distracting and annoying.

jclist1

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Agreed. If you're a doctor or another person that needs their phone on them at all times, then just exit the movie theater to check your phone. It isn't that difficult!
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I agree with this. I am a corporate pilot and am on call 24x7. The only problem with your statement is I had a guy behind me get pissed off because I left the theater three times during the movie to check messages. It seems like you can't win either way. Trust me, I wish I could turn off my phone for 3 hours at a time, but my contract requires me to be able to be reached and return messages when I am on call. No way around that other than not going to the movies at all, which would not make my wife happy.

My_Own_Worst_Enemy

So, the question is.....if you are going to text or use your phone at the movie theater. Shouldn't you remove yourself to the lobby as to not to irritate the other patrons?

Yes

mmm_drop

Whenever I hear about stuff like this it just makes me sad.

On the texting front: I put my phone away when I'm out with peeps. I just think it's common courtesy. I'm addicted to my phone, but it makes me sad when you look over at a table of four people and they're all consumed by their phones and not interacting with each other.

Danny_Boy13

Personally I am cool with it during previews but during the movie... I have called many of people out on that S***! If it is that important step out to the side or to the lobby. I always said that if I made a lot of money I would build a theater that during the movie a scramble would be sent out in the room to where no one could get any kind of data signal to their device.

WendyTerry420

So long as there is no *sound* associated with it, then why would it be annoying? If someone were talking, that's a different story, or if it is one of those that beeps. At any rate, if another theater patron is disturbing you, the correct approach is to find an usher or manager, not grab your weapon. This is nucking futs!

DMZ_1

People are way too attached to cell phones. Mine is off when I go to a movie theater.

I prefer Netflix at home though.

da_bears10089

During previews, I can deal. During movie, i may go full metal jacket on someone.

Danny_Boy13

So move seats.

So you are saying that I should move seats because some tool is using a cell during a movie?

ayalowich

I'm pretty attached to my phone. And I've texted in a movie theater. I'm not sure how it could bother someone so much if you aren't making noise, and the screen is dim. And during the previews this happened? Damn. Florida is scary. He'll probably get off, especially since he's a former cop.

Sorry but you are incorrect if you think it isn't distracting. The theater is dark and you see the light glow out of the corner of your eye (assuming it is the same row) or in full view if the rude person is doing it in a row below you.

And please stop with this Florida is scary nonsense. Didn't dozens of people get killed in Aurora CO? I am sure this could happen just about anywhere.

Efflictim

It's definitely annoying when someone keeps texting in the movies and you have to keep seeing this extra bright light pop up. But it's never that serious for anyone to lose their life over it.

SoDamnHungry

I wouldn't be angry if they were texting during the previews. But people who text, talk, and leave their phone on vibrate or ring during movies (turn it off or put it on silent) are beyond rude. They're why I don't go to movies very often. Also the people that talk through a movie like it's their own living room.

fit4lifeUcan2

My husband and I went to see the movie August Osage County this past weekend. We were the youngest ones in the theater. There were cell phones ringing during the movie. Most either forgot to shut off their phones or didn't know how to shut if off. The lady in front of us was so embarrassed every time her phone rang. SHe turned to me and apologized and said she honestly don't know how to turn it off. I shut it off for her. I totally understand that this was a problem for the elderly who were in the majority at this particular movie but I certainly wasn't going to get upset over it. This wasn't simple texting going on either. This was loud cell phone ringing. I don't recall anyone getting upset or saying anything to anyone in the theater about their use of their cell phones. I think after awhile it was comical.

That being said, I do get annoyed if a person of my age or younger is sitting near me texting or talking on their cell phone "during" the movie but I try to ignore it. It certainly isn't worth shooting someone over.

Fullsterkur_woman

This is why the only theater I go to anymore is Alamo Draft House. Talk during the movie? They'll take your *kitten* out. Text during the movie? They'll take your *kitten* out. Make a drunk voice mail complaining about getting called on your crap? They'll use it to make a PSA warning people not to be douchey in the theater.

Still haven't been to a movie in a couple of years, but when I go, it's there and nowhere else.

ayalowich

What can you expect from them Crazie Floridians...

SMH. Collective idiocy.

QueenBishOTUniverse

My husband has threatened to kill people texting on their phones during a movie, but I don't *really* think he'd do it.

He'll complain (to me...... a lot) if it's during the previews, but he doesn't get bent out of shape unless it's during the actual movie.

People with OCD really can get VERY worked up over stuff like this though.

ETA: the issue with the OCD is that he HAS TO look at the flashing light, and possibly try to read what is on the screen, it is incredibly distracting for him and makes him understandably frustrated.

Wow. The fact that you don't *really* think he'd do it means that there's a part of you that is actually concerned that he would. I personally would be really, really concerned if my husband threatened to kill someone for texting. I mean like, really concerned. To the point where I'd have to make sure he wasn't sneaking weapons in someplace.

Yet he opens his mouth and complains about it which would be bothering the people around him a lot more than someone texting on a phone.

This is what I was talking about. The intolerance and then inflamed egos is what can get out of control. The simple rule break of the cell could and should have been handled with those charged with handling it. The movie staff.

I'm sorry, did I forget to use my sarcasm font. No my husband will not actually kill someone. Yes he will complain during the previews in the hopes that the person will take the hint and knock it off. If it continues during the movie, especially multiple times, he will get up and find a manager. He's not subtle about it, but the man rescues kittens he for goodness sake, he's not really going to shoot someone, he doesn't even like guns.

My point is that just because YOU don't think its not a big deal or really that distracting, doesn't mean that's the case for others. I'm not talking likes to keep things orgainized OCD here, I'm talking repeats license plate number three times and has to touch things that look like they have a wierd texture OCD, he CAN'T ignore the light from your phone. Be considerate and realize that people around you might have issues you are not aware of.

WendyTerry420

So move seats.

So you are saying that I should move seats because some tool is using a cell during a movie?

I have moved seat because some "tool" decided to sit in the one in front of me. I will switch seats in a heartbeat for a better viewing experience.

Blacklance36

You're at the God-blessed movie theatre, turn the freaking phone OFF.

It's ridiculous that a person can't take a 2-3 hour break from texting or calling someone. You're not that special!

Eh, I have kids who need to be able to reach me any time, and clients who get pissed if they can't. I wouldn't take a call, but my phone isn't getting shut off. And trust me, when I am on the phone, it's far less of a distraction than the crying baby, or the person chomping on their popcorn.

Just because you are less rude than people who bring in a crying baby doesn't make it acceptable. It is rude and distracting to text or play with your phone during a movie. "Changing technology" does not make it less rude or distracting, either.

I would like to ask the people next to you if they are distracted by your texting, or checking your phone, or even the vibrating. Your screen lights up and so I think people next to you would not be happy with you. I would be annoyed, but I would never carry a gun to a movie theatre.
Crazy people should not be allowed to have guns ex-cop or not and why does he feel the need to bring one into a movie theatre? Creepy.

rubixcyoob

He was shot because he used his phone during the previews - you didn't pay for the previews, you didn't go to the movie to see the previews, you don't care about the previews.
People talk, eat loudly, move about, go pee before the film etc during previews - texting is no more or less a distraction than that.

If it is during the film I can find it rude/annoying if someone talks - either to someone they're with or on the phone - or is constantly checking their phone for texts etc.

I keep my phone on vibrate, and if someone so happens to phone me I leave to make sure it's nothing serious. I don't check it when I am in the screen, but once I am out the view of those present - if I need to talk I go into the lobby.

Does anyone deserve to die for talking/texting during the previews or a movie - no.

besaro

justified

demorelli

The theaters where I live kick people out for using their phones without moving to the lobby.

Kevalicious99

When it comes to smartphones .. nothing amazes me anymore. Personally ... this is the WORST invention of the 21st century. It by itself has caused more carnage than anything else .. well except guns, but that's for another day.

So .. I don't approve of killing someone for it, but texting has just gotten out of control.

hearthemelody

yeah, the dude threw popcorn at him.
the shooter was just standing his ground.

This made me laugh.

sunnshhiine

......

i mean, it was only the previews....