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AMC responds to 'texting' controversy
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Pai Pai Master
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It doesn't make you look that much better to say "we listened" because it was a horrendously awful idea to even have in the first place.
meltingparappa
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If only they could double down and somehow put an enforcement policy in place.
family_guy
Member
I don't even get why the idea was on the table to begin with. If you're so uninterested in the movie that you need to text then just get up and leave. If it's an emergency then get up and leave, send your text, and then come back in.
spindashing
Banned
All is right with the world.
But to be honest I did like the cheaper ticket prices for a texting allowed room idea thrown around.
But to be honest I did like the cheaper ticket prices for a texting allowed room idea thrown around.
+1
IdreamofHIME
Member
All those millennials feeling like they lost an arm 
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
I'll still text, just turn the brightness down and shield the light a bit. If you just attempt to be an alright person while doing it, it's not hard to pull off.
old manatee
Banned
I wish the people who ran these theaters actually watched movies in them.
Mostmanlyman
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Lmao, good.
stump sock
Member
https://drafthouse.com/news/tim-league-responds-to-texting-in-the-theater
Alamo's founder had some words for the AMC guy. it was a dumb idea in the first place.
they do, just in private showings and after hours. can't be seen with the rabble, you know
Alamo's founder had some words for the AMC guy. it was a dumb idea in the first place.
they do, just in private showings and after hours. can't be seen with the rabble, you know
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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This is the only possible response.
Look it could work
You'd just need a specific section for people who want to text at the back of the room.
Of course you'd also need to install a trapdoor over a pit of razor sharp barbed spikes coated in Popcorn salt under that section for it work, but lets not rule anything out here. Don't forget in order for the trapdoor to be silent it'll need to be lubricated with the blood of AMC execs (the only thing slicker than oil)
You'd just need a specific section for people who want to text at the back of the room.
Of course you'd also need to install a trapdoor over a pit of razor sharp barbed spikes coated in Popcorn salt under that section for it work, but lets not rule anything out here. Don't forget in order for the trapdoor to be silent it'll need to be lubricated with the blood of AMC execs (the only thing slicker than oil)
shortsFortallPeople
Banned
because there was likely decent business in charging more for a texting screening and also there's a good chance that an idiot texting the whole time during the film will have missed most of it and want to see it again.
but fuck the whole idea in general. I would be completely about a theater that blocks cell phone reception so that even those that are weak willed and lacking of an attention span are left with no choice but to put the thing away
WickedLaharl
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Everyone that text in a movie theater should be forced to watch as someone smashes their phone right in front of them.
Live Free or Die
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well thats stupid.
Glass Shark
Banned
Congrats on being willfully inconsiderate of those around you who paid good money to watch a movie.
Omegasquash
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....
Good. The only possible outcome.
Good. The only possible outcome.
greycolumbus
The success of others absolutely infuriates me.
Texting isn't a Millennial thing. It's an inconsiderate person thing. I'm glad there's a backtrack but it's always shitty seeing generations being thrown under the bus.
SliceSabre
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The last thread about this was funny with those people actually supporting the use of phones. Seems to me the overwhelming vast majority of the paying customer base ain't down for that base on their response. Wanna use your phone while you watch a movie? Go home and rent a movie. If you text or use your phone during the movie you are an asshole and deserve the hate you get from the people around you.
Exactly.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
Congratulations for still being an asshole.
Tou can still see a reduced brightness screen, no matter how well you hide it or lower.
Leave the theater if you can't remove yourself from your addiction for 2 hours.
I saw some kind of illustration somewhere about an idea to make a large soundproof clear bubble in the theater where all the annoying people can sit with each other and listen to babies crying and phones ringing and keeps them seperate from everyone who actually want to watch the movie.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
If I am sitting behind you to your side, I can still see your light.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
If you're sitting behind me to my side, I won't do it. I don't tend to attend movies that aren't packed.
EDIT: Changed to "aren't"
I appreciate that the congratulations. I really do.
There's at least 1 person at every movie I go to who are playing on their phone. They are usually sitting in front of me so I have to see bright ass phone lights going on and off during the movie. I think some of them are posting on Neogaf asking if the movie gets better.
alright, lol
I can understand those who feel that it's a ridiculous rule, but I feel it's more about thoughtfulness of who you're around, even if you turn your screen brightness down. if you need to use your phone, just take a few seconds to walk out the theater room, and do what you have to do.
shout out to Alamo Drafthouse
I can understand those who feel that it's a ridiculous rule, but I feel it's more about thoughtfulness of who you're around, even if you turn your screen brightness down. if you need to use your phone, just take a few seconds to walk out the theater room, and do what you have to do.
shout out to Alamo Drafthouse
Of course it does.
They brought an idea to the public, they responded loudly, and AMC backed down.
That's exactly how changes should go down.
shortsFortallPeople
Banned
Glass Shark
Banned
To be honest I wouldn't mind this if it were designated to special screenings. I would just never go to them. I can't fathom the type of person who wants to pay $10 or $15 to go in a dark, loud room and stare at their phone for two hours. You could do that at home for free.
Your attempt at being an "alright person" is failing miserably as an alright person doesn't fucking text in a movie theater. You're still in "selfish ass" zone.
outunderthestars
Banned
I'd be happy if AMC started offering better food and local craft beer at their theaters.
killertofu
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Dude are you serious? Just cause you block the light doesn't mean I still can't see it a few rows back from you. That shit is so annoying.
No. It doesn't work. I've seen people try, it's still really bright, it's still really annoying, and you should be ashamed of yourself.
i've never been distracted by a phone at the movies, I guess i'm the crazy one or I live in a place where people understand basic etiquette...
I mean you're already paying wayyyy to much to enjoy a movie, enjoy the movie fuck your phone
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Blocking cell phone reception would probably be a safety hazard.
shortsFortallPeople
Banned
this wasn't going to stop that unfortunately because jerks still exist regardless of this policy
if only we had like, i dont know, lets say almost a hundred years of having zero cell phone reception in theaters without it being an issue
if only that had happened in human history for us to see that we can indeed be perfectly fine without cellphone reception for 2-3 hours
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