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Hell yes. I don't even have a land-line, cell phone all the way. I just become rapidly annoyed by the fact that every person I see on the street, in restaurants, etc - constantly has to talk to someone. Anyone. Just constant talky talky. And those are times when it's not really rude, just annoying. Even worse during a public performance or during a meal or a class.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the constant communication. I'm certainly not trying to change anyone mind about it, if they're the type that loves to be on the phone, or if not the phone then IM, or if not the phone or IM watching TV, or fuck I don't know what else. But I would really appreciate it if all that crap would drop off when I'm paying to watch something specific in a shared public venue.

For the theatre example, how would those people who say it's not annoying for the phone screen to constantly be flipping open feel about someone carrying in a small TV and watching it with earphones? I'll admit I don't own a TV, and I rarely go to movies. However, when I watch TV, I watch TV. Same with movies. If I'm going to talk to my friends or whatever, I'll go elsewhere. I'm in the theatre for the sole express purpose of watching the movie. All of your other crap gets in the way of my experience. Same goes for the classrooms. Can't people just focus for a short period of time?

/end little rant

edit for clarification, i have no problem with the phone on silent, or quick little checks in a considerate fashion. there are ways to manage mobile communication so that everyone around you isn't bothered. i refuse to believe that people can sneak alchohol, drugs, oral sex etc in theatres / public venues, but can't be sneaky with a phone.

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