Is it okay to leave your cell phone on in a movie theater?

Kodos · 02-17-2003, 12:20 AM

While we're on the topic of cell phones, I thought I'd get this question in.

vex · 02-17-2003, 12:24 AM

I actually put mine on quiet, where it just beeps once, but I say yes to option #2.

JeeberD · 02-17-2003, 12:38 AM

I used to bring it in and put it on vibrate, but I refuse to leave the theatre during a movie, so it didn't do me any good. I now just leave it in the car and if anybody needed to get ahold of me, well, that's why god invented voicemail.

Iceberg · 02-17-2003, 12:56 AM

i just turn mine off because i cant imagine anyone calling me with anything so important it couldnt wait 2 hours. However i dont have a problem with #2 if someone really wants to be interupted from their movie watching

astralhaze · 02-17-2003, 04:52 AM

aw hell no

stkelly52 · 02-17-2003, 05:49 AM

I approve of tar and feathers for those who fail to turn it off.

Blackadar · 02-17-2003, 06:13 AM

Yes, if it's on vibrate and you leave to talk. Some of us have 3 year olds and babysitters and need to be available.

Ben E Lou · 02-17-2003, 06:25 AM

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Originally posted by Blackadar
Yes, if it's on vibrate and you leave to talk. Some of us have 3 year olds and babysitters and need to be available.

...same...and some of us have teenagers that call on us in crisis mode. We had an aborted suicide attempt just 2 weeks ago, and my wife being available to this girl was crucial.

wade moore · 02-17-2003, 06:47 AM

Who the hell voted straight up yes?!

KWhit · 02-17-2003, 07:53 AM

NO WAY

KWhit · 02-17-2003, 07:53 AM

Dola - I don't even care if it's on vibrate. Everyone else can still hear it. Turn the damn thing off!

Ksyrup · 02-17-2003, 08:45 AM

This is a theoretical answer, since my daughter is 3.5 and my wife and I still haven't gone to see a movie since she was born, but if we did and she was with a babysitter...

I would certainly leave it on vibrate. I think it would be irresponsible not to. Cut the parents some slack.

wade moore · 02-17-2003, 08:49 AM

I agree with KSyrup.. vibrate is fine, generally you can't really hear it, and if you can only the person right next to you can, and they can deal..

What gets me... even more than the ringing.. is I've started having some really bad movie-going experiences which include punk teenagers (ugh.. getting old at 23.. sigh) who answer the damned phone and HAVE A CONVERSATION sitting there right next to you while the movie is going.

sigh.. guess i need to movie to sunday matinees

Marmel · 02-17-2003, 09:06 AM

How did parents go to the movies 10-15 years ago?

I remember my parents leaving me for the night, with a babysitter, or a grandparent. I know they didn't have a cell phone.

Ksyrup · 02-17-2003, 09:17 AM

You take advantage of whatever technology you have. Since we have the capability, we should use it. If something ever happened and I had my phone off...

Craptacular · 02-17-2003, 09:23 AM

Off please.

3ric · 02-17-2003, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by stkelly52
I approve of tar and feathers for those who fail to turn it off.

Amen!

RendeR · 02-17-2003, 10:23 AM

While I do understand the parents view on things. I believe that most phones have the ability to show you the number that is calling you. unless the call is from someone you know to not normally call you without a damned good reason, then you really should sit there and wait until the movie is over.

Most theatres I go to are quite full and if i were to get up in the middle of the movie I'm going to inconvenience and piss off a bunch of people.

I believe in turning off the ringer and if you do get a call, check the number and decide if its really necessary to get up and bother everyone else first. Then at least go outside to respond.

Ren

Fidatelo · 02-17-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RendeR
While I do understand the parents view on things. I believe that most phones have the ability to show you the number that is calling you. unless the call is from someone you know to not normally call you without a damned good reason, then you really should sit there and wait until the movie is over.

Most theatres I go to are quite full and if i were to get up in the middle of the movie I'm going to inconvenience and piss off a bunch of people.

I believe in turning off the ringer and if you do get a call, check the number and decide if its really necessary to get up and bother everyone else first. Then at least go outside to respond.

Ren

My thoughts exactly.

supatrupa · 02-17-2003, 10:46 AM

I ran a theatre from 88-95 and I've removed people for far less complaints from other movie goers. So, if you pissed off someone else in the theatre with your stupid cell phone, I'd kick your ass out. That's one thing I loved about that job.

EagleFan · 02-18-2003, 12:21 AM

I agree with RendeR, put it on vibrate, check the number and call back later. Unless it's an ermergency call, such as who-ever is whatching your kid(s) (assuming they have common sense not to call you for the stupidest little reasons).

I also see thos who voted straight up yes haven;t stood up and said why they feel that way. HM and who else?

Easy Mac · 02-18-2003, 12:46 AM

Is it okay to leave your cell phone on in a movie theater?

Is it ok for me to beat their ass when it goes off and they talk?

Ok then

Fritz · 02-18-2003, 06:33 AM

this is a moronic poll

sabotai · 02-18-2003, 11:11 AM

"Is it ok for me to beat their ass when it goes off and they talk?"

If it wasn't, I'm sure everyone would just look the other way.

And who are the 3 assmunchers who said yes!?

Kodos · 02-18-2003, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fritz
this is a moronic poll

Oooooo!

A ringing endorsement from Fritzy!

Kodos · 02-18-2003, 02:21 PM

And an unintended pun from Kodos!

Airhog · 02-18-2003, 02:23 PM

I think you title should be changed to resident polling alien!

RendeR · 02-18-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Airhog
I think you title should be changed to resident polling alien!

yeah, and if he keeps it up we'll call him the resident alien on a pole after someone shoves it between teh tentacles =)

J/K kodos =), Aliens is all about Rules....

ren

Kodos · 02-18-2003, 02:42 PM

Agreed, Render. And the first rule is: No poles may be shoved into inappropriate places!

korme · 02-18-2003, 03:17 PM

I will perform Chinese nipple torture to the next person that leaves their cell phone on in the movie theater.

primelord · 02-18-2003, 03:25 PM

I am not sure it matters. I haven't been to a movie in the past year where there weren't a group of jackassess sitting behind us talking all damn movie anyway.

I agree it's ok to leave it on vibrate and leave the theatre if your going to talk.

View Poll Results: Is it okay to leave your cell phone on in a movie theater?
Yes.	3	2.97%
Yes, but only if it is set to vibrate mode with no ringer, and you leave the theater to talk.	67	66.34%
No.	31	30.69%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I used to bring it in and put it on vibrate, but I refuse to leave the theatre during a movie, so it didn't do me any good. I now just leave it in the car and if anybody needed to get ahold of me, well, that's why god invented voicemail. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-17-2003, 04:52 AM	#5
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	aw hell no __________________ I can understand Brutus at every meaning, but that parahraphy threw me for a loop.

02-17-2003, 05:49 AM	#6
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	I approve of tar and feathers for those who fail to turn it off. __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

02-17-2003, 08:45 AM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	This is a theoretical answer, since my daughter is 3.5 and my wife and I still haven't gone to see a movie since she was born, but if we did and she was with a babysitter... I would certainly leave it on vibrate. I think it would be irresponsible not to. Cut the parents some slack. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-17-2003, 12:24 AM	#2
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	I actually put mine on quiet, where it just beeps once, but I say yes to option #2.

02-17-2003, 12:56 AM	#4
Iceberg H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kensington, MD	i just turn mine off because i cant imagine anyone calling me with anything so important it couldnt wait 2 hours. However i dont have a problem with #2 if someone really wants to be interupted from their movie watching

02-17-2003, 06:13 AM	#7
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Yes, if it's on vibrate and you leave to talk. Some of us have 3 year olds and babysitters and need to be available.

02-17-2003, 07:53 AM	#10
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	NO WAY

02-17-2003, 09:06 AM	#14
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	How did parents go to the movies 10-15 years ago? I remember my parents leaving me for the night, with a babysitter, or a grandparent. I know they didn't have a cell phone. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-17-2003, 09:17 AM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	You take advantage of whatever technology you have. Since we have the capability, we should use it. If something ever happened and I had my phone off... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-17-2003, 09:23 AM	#16
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Off please.

02-17-2003, 10:23 AM	#18
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	While I do understand the parents view on things. I believe that most phones have the ability to show you the number that is calling you. unless the call is from someone you know to not normally call you without a damned good reason, then you really should sit there and wait until the movie is over. Most theatres I go to are quite full and if i were to get up in the middle of the movie I'm going to inconvenience and piss off a bunch of people. I believe in turning off the ringer and if you do get a call, check the number and decide if its really necessary to get up and bother everyone else first. Then at least go outside to respond. Ren __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

02-17-2003, 10:46 AM	#20
supatrupa n00b Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: elmore, oh	I ran a theatre from 88-95 and I've removed people for far less complaints from other movie goers. So, if you pissed off someone else in the theatre with your stupid cell phone, I'd kick your ass out. That's one thing I loved about that job.

02-18-2003, 12:21 AM	#21
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I agree with RendeR, put it on vibrate, check the number and call back later. Unless it's an ermergency call, such as who-ever is whatching your kid(s) (assuming they have common sense not to call you for the stupidest little reasons). I also see thos who voted straight up yes haven;t stood up and said why they feel that way. HM and who else? __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

02-18-2003, 12:46 AM	#22
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Is it okay to leave your cell phone on in a movie theater? Is it ok for me to beat their ass when it goes off and they talk? Ok then

02-18-2003, 06:33 AM	#23
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	this is a moronic poll __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

02-18-2003, 11:11 AM	#24
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	"Is it ok for me to beat their ass when it goes off and they talk?" If it wasn't, I'm sure everyone would just look the other way. And who are the 3 assmunchers who said yes!?

02-18-2003, 02:21 PM	#26
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	And an unintended pun from Kodos!

02-18-2003, 02:23 PM	#27
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I think you title should be changed to resident polling alien! __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

02-18-2003, 02:42 PM	#29
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Agreed, Render. And the first rule is: No poles may be shoved into inappropriate places!

02-18-2003, 03:17 PM	#30
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I will perform Chinese nipple torture to the next person that leaves their cell phone on in the movie theater.

02-18-2003, 03:25 PM	#31
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	I am not sure it matters. I haven't been to a movie in the past year where there weren't a group of jackassess sitting behind us talking all damn movie anyway. I agree it's ok to leave it on vibrate and leave the theatre if your going to talk. __________________ .

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