NO TEXTING AT AMC. Won't happen. You spoke. We listened. Quickly, that idea has been sent to the cutting room floor.
https://twitter.com/AMCTheatres/stat...72338699702272
Good
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.
If only they could double down and somehow put an enforcement policy in place.
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.
How anyone could have thought this would be a good idea...
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.
All those millennials feeling like they lost an arm :(
But unironically.
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.
Now AMC can pay me my money when they were paying me less than minimum wage.
Damn straight.
I wish the people who ran these theaters actually watched movies in them.
Lmao, good.
https://drafthouse.com/news/tim-leag...in-the-theater
Alamo's founder had some words for the AMC guy. it was a dumb idea in the first place.
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 knowOriginally Posted by CaptainAhab
I wish the people who ran these theaters actually watched movies in them.
This is the only possible response.
JUSTICE
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)
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.Originally Posted by family_guy
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.
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
I am curious to know how Drafthouse enforces their policies without interfering in the enjoyment of the film for others? I imagine ejecting someone for talking or texting during a film would create a certain amount of commotion.
Everyone that text in a movie theater should be forced to watch as someone smashes their phone right in front of them.
well thats stupid.
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Good. The only possible outcome.
Good. The only possible outcome.
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.
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.
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Good. It's not like they're able to stop people from looking at their phone in the theatre, but at least don't encourage it.
Congratulations for still being an asshole.Originally Posted by Ray Wonder
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.
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.
is this just DURING the movie or do they mean before it starts too?
who the fuck texts during movies?
who the fuck texts during movies?
As a MILLENNIAL I have to say that I am truly devaOH LOOK A CAT GIF
As much as I hate it, one wonders if we're in the minority. If they did it right, they could have special phone-showings of movies as long as there were enough normal screenings to keep other people happy.
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.Originally Posted by Sub_Level
If I am sitting behind you to your side, I can still see your light.
EDIT: Changed to "aren't"
Originally Posted by AlteredBeast
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.
Congrats on being willfully inconsiderate of those around you who paid good money to watch a movie.
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.is this just DURING the movie or do they mean before it starts too?
who the fuck texts during movies?
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.Originally Posted by Pai Pai Master
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.
They brought an idea to the public, they responded loudly, and AMC backed down.
That's exactly how changes should go down.
they have thoseI 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.
it's called a drive in theater
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.Originally Posted by Ray Wonder
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.
I'd be happy if AMC started offering better food and local craft beer at their theaters.
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.Originally Posted by Ray Wonder
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.
Yay now people can keep texting in the regular theaters.
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.Originally Posted by Ray Wonder
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.
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...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.
I mean you're already paying wayyyy to much to enjoy a movie, enjoy the movie fuck your phone
Blocking cell phone reception would probably be a safety hazard.Originally Posted by shortsFortallPeople
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
this wasn't going to stop that unfortunately because jerks still exist regardless of this policyOriginally Posted by dangerdays15
Yay now people can keep texting in the regular theaters.
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 issueOriginally Posted by ElBoxyBrown
Blocking cell phone reception would be a safety hazard.
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