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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye
Just because there are places where the "public" gather, it doesnt make them appropriate places for cell phone use.
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QFT.
And when it comes to the "generational" thing, I'm 22. I had the worst roommates in the history of the world my freshman year at OSU, and thankfully there were libraries and quiet study rooms where I could go to regain my sanity and get stuff done.
Shauk, have you ever actually used a library for its intended purpose? Not just picking up books and leaving? I think you might be more inclined to understand the argument against cell phones if you've had to sit through 10 conversations about absolutely nothing/who got laid by whom on Friday night/how drunk so-and-so was at that party, etc. Sure, the occasional "yes, that meeting time is fine, see you then" is important, but you are still disturbing library patrons in a quiet area by answering it. The best solution? Grab a seat near a "loud" area (elevator, front desk, etc.) and stand up and move away from the quiet area to answer your phone. It's common courtesy, and it should be seen more often!