Can't see it being more annoying then whn they get notifications on their big ass phones. Even though they do mute the phones, they keep using them all the time during the movie.
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Apple Watch in movie theaters
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Can't see it being more annoying then whn they get notifications on their big ass phones. Even though they do mute the phones, they keep using them all the time during the movie.
Better than the large screens of the phones that are being used at the moment.....
Just the other week, someone was using one of those Galaxy Notes for about 5 minutes in the middle of watching Furious 7.
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That's what I heard, but we will see when it arrives.
The watch itself has settings to turn on silent mode, do not disturb, and also turn off vibrate.
If you tapped me on the shoulder in a theater I'd smash your in the face with my hand connected to my Apple Watch wrist while reaching for my conceal carry with my other. Touching me is assault.
If you smashed me in the face I'd also reach for my conceal carry because that's self defense.
Now it's a party
I still go, but have to be smart about it. If I can, I'll find an early showtime, or one in a reasonably quiet cinema.
Apparently if you are rich enough, you can purchase this through PRIMA cinema:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/7/8361475/prima-cinema-luxury-movie-watching-furious-7
$35,000 upfront, then $500 per movie rental is a bit too steep for me though
Then don't put them in a situation where they'd be justified in doing that (not directed at you, but everyone)
Well, for starters I'm not that person. I'm considerate of others. With that being said I don't take kindly to strangers tapping my shoulder and then telling me what I need to do.
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Like I said I'm not that person. I'm considerate of others but I don't appreciate people touching me and then telling me what to do.
Sure but it only applies to your own Watch, not your neighbors; I am suspect a lot of folks aren't going to set it to dnd when in the movies
Goodness, I didn't realize people were that explosive and I lived until I was 30 on a street with drug thugs milling about. Thanks for the warning. Normally in the past if I had to get a stranger's attention in a civilized public setting I'd say "Excuse me sir, or miss" and then let them know I picked up the wallet or keys or sunglasses they dropped or left behind. In a theater where I am likely to be shushed or it would disturb others to speak aloud I'd have gently tapped a shoulder and silently handed whatever was dropped or slid off their seat. I've done so before and gotten thanked. It never occurred to me I was taking such a risk of my safety.
Now...screw you scary people. I am not risking my safety trying to help someone who might smash my face in. If I see someone has dropped or left something I'll assume they have this attitude and assume they approve of me minding my own business and ignoring theirs, even to their own detriment.
My dad was a Viet Nam vet with PTSD as were many guys back when I was a kid. We had to be careful waking him up from a nap. But he was thoughtful enough of others to not go into situations in public that would trigger him until he got a handle on his reactions. I don't remember my dad or anyone using PTSD as an excuse to attack people for gently trying to get their attention. I know it happened but it was never accepted as an excuse to cause harm.
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I like one of the theatres here the employees walk around in black shirts so with the lights off you can't see them and they have a strict policy if they see your phone, iPad, vap or any electronic device they will make you leave without a refund.
Now only if could get the crying babies out of the theatre
Now only if could get the crying babies out of the theatre
How about just leaving your phone in your pocket. You're ruining the movie-going experience for everyone, even with the brightness turned down. Whatever it is, it will still be there after the movie.
I'll answer for him. I'm from Canada, where we treat each other with respect. When I lived in Canada, this never happened. People didn't take their phones out, or talk in theatres. If they did, and you tapped someone on the shoulder or shushed them, you wouldn't have to worry about being shot or stabbed, or any kind of violent attack.
I've also lived in different parts of Europe - this type of thing doesn't happen there either, because people have respect for one another, and being a hot head macho man isn't a badge of honor - it's a sign you're an insecure fool.
I've also lived in different parts of Europe - this type of thing doesn't happen there either, because people have respect for one another, and being a hot head macho man isn't a badge of honor - it's a sign you're an insecure fool.
And the victim should have shown respect for others. We don't have enough respect today.
Doesn't mean any life should have been lost, but it goes out as a warning to others - show respect or you might end up like this too.
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That's a bad attitude to have.
If you're wrong, you're wrong and thank them.
Respect is all well and good, and I subscribe to that behavior myself, but someone disrespecting you is NOT a reason to kill them. The victim was a military veteran and the shooter was an ex-cop. They BOTH should have known better, but only the shooter killed someone. If someone's having a bad day and they don't "respect" someone else in the way that person deems preferable, they should not have to die for it. It is frankly unacceptable to me to say things like "show respect or you might end up like this too." We live in a country with the rule of law. This ridiculous posturing over nothing demeans us as a society.
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I'm sorry did I leave an impression that I'm the inconsiderate person in the theater? I just don't like people touching me.