Thursday, February 13, 2003
New York Bans Mobiles in Theaters
Posted by Janak Parekh in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 04:57 PM
"After banning smoking in bars and restaurants, New York is tackling what many see as another major public annoyance.
From April, requests to switch off your mobile phone before a play or concert begins will be backed up with the threat of a $50 fine."
Being an occasional theater/concertgoer myself, I can appreciate this. Ringing phones, especially during a classical concert or Broadway play, are quite annoying. And if you can't set your phone to vibrate, you deserve to suffer. ;) However, is this the best way to enforce it?
From April, requests to switch off your mobile phone before a play or concert begins will be backed up with the threat of a $50 fine."
Being an occasional theater/concertgoer myself, I can appreciate this. Ringing phones, especially during a classical concert or Broadway play, are quite annoying. And if you can't set your phone to vibrate, you deserve to suffer. ;) However, is this the best way to enforce it?
