https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:23:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters/page/2#post-543044 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:32:42 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 543044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stop going to a theater that did that. I have gotten a couple emergency calls at the theater and would have been beyond pissed if I missed one. Especially once LO is born and Mr. Hedgie and I have a date night, heaven forbid I miss an emergency call then! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters/page/2#post-542283 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:37:58 +0000 Boogs 542283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A big no. If I'm going without my LO I want someone to contact me immediately if there's an emergency. Also, if there's something like one of those shootings, it's kind of nice for people to be able to call for help. I'm all for the bouncer idea for the rude people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters/page/2#post-540693 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:06:11 +0000 runsyellowlites 540693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: LOL! That's hilarious.</p> <p>I've never been disturbed from anyone on their phone.</p> <p>I though admit that I almost always get on my phone atleast once during a movie. I turn my sound on silent (no vibrate) and dim the screen light all the way down (as long as the screen isn't dark then my screen is lighter than the movie screen). DH is the one that likes to go to the theater to see movies and I get REALLY sleepy sitting there pretty much no matter what we're seeing... I'll usually check my email, fb, or hb, when I get sleepy to switch gears and wake myself back up. lol If I couldn't do that then I definitely wouldn't be going... falling asleep in movies = wasted money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters/page/2#post-540682 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:03:18 +0000 pui 540682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: hahaha classic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540679 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:02:54 +0000 HabesBabe 540679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, because of emergencies (like many people posted before me). Douchebags will be douchebags, no matter what. If they didn't allow cell phones, I'm sure people would bring in tablets or something to Skype/Facetime instead. LOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540677 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:02:16 +0000 Mrsbells 540677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way, what if there is an emergency </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540674 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:01:18 +0000 pui 540674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I agree!! Texting in a movie is just as annoying, if not MORE annoying than hearing a ringer go off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540666 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:59:09 +0000 .twist. 540666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see quite a few saying that you never hear phones go off. </p> <p>What about the light from people text messaging? I find the light incredibly distracting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540661 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:57:34 +0000 kiddosc 540661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish they could do this, but agree that people should be able to use their phones in case of emergencies. This thread reminds me of this awesome commercial that a Texas movie theater made using someone's actual complaint call. Warning, bad language... </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5xK6Qd1YA" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5xK6Qd1YA</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540653 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:56:28 +0000 lemondrop 540653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, it's never been an issue at the movies I've gone to. Of course it's also been over a year since I've been in a theater. My big issue was always high school kids saving rows of seats on a busy night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540491 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:27:23 +0000 pui 540491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: Hahahaha I can't go to the movies without getting popcorn! Unfortunately popcorn is the most expensive part of the movies D: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540407 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:15:43 +0000 BSB 540407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the "No because of emergencies." My DH has a health problem and his throat could swell up immediately and have trouble breathing. </p> <p>If they could jam the phone but allow emergency calls, I might be okay with it. Although my DH's medical alert device calls a company and then the company reports it to the authorities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540406 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:15:41 +0000 PearlBee 540406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: We were recently in a movie where someone's phone rang and they answered it and carried on a conversation during the movie. It took all of my husband's self control not to yell at the guy to get out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540401 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:14:51 +0000 PearlBee 540401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Given recent events (Aurora, CO), I think that cell phones should be allowed for safety reasons. I hate peoples ringing/beeping during the movies as much as the next person, but I think they necessary for emergency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540384 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:11:37 +0000 prettylizy 540384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the "No because of emergencies" crowd. I have never heard a cell phone go off in a theater either, so maybe that is what is swaying me in that direction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540360 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:08:10 +0000 chopsuey 540360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: hahah maybe! I've never heard a cell phone go off while I was watching a movie :D or maybe I'm just not paying attention? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540226 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:48:33 +0000 KissMeCait 540226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not. I'm always courteous and silence my phone. If I happen to get a call, I run out into the hallway. The respectful movie goers shouldn't be penalized just because some jerks have no common decency.</p> <p>Besides, 2.5 hours is a long time to be out of touch. Emergencies happen and those with phones should be allowed the communication that they pay for as long as they're not bothering anyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540213 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:47:29 +0000 Bao 540213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, if there were an emergency then what? I do think someone should regulate if someone is on their phone though, or talking during the movie. I hate that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540201 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:46:08 +0000 BoogieBea 540201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, because sometimes my sitter needs to reach me or vice versa. We only text though. If only calls can be jammed, then I'm fine with that. Theaters are never crowded where I am so I haven't experienced any phone chatter yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540198 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:45:48 +0000 mrbee 540198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: You must be going to a higher class of movie theater than I'm used to!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540196 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:45:42 +0000 .twist. 540196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok. So I voted yes. I'm a complete movie snob and if you even so much as kick my seat I'm annoyed at you. So to say the least, cell phones piss me off A LOT. I usually will yell at people. Even in the previews, which makes my husband really embarrassed. </p> <p>However! I just read through the comments and do agree that it's probably a little extreme. Although I can't think of a better solution at this time so I will keep my vote! haha.</p> <p>Oh, my only question. will the jammers stop the phone from doing everything? I see groups of girls taking photos of themselves "at the movies" probably for twitter, and I want to throw things at them. If it didn't stop that kind of stuff then I would say a communal phone basket needs to be installed and you leave your phone at the door. </p> <p>I'm a horrible human. I know. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540194 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:45:12 +0000 chopsuey 540194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd never go to the movies if they did.<br /> What if someone needed to get a hold of me bc something was wrong with my kids? I think most movie goers are mature enough to put their phones on silent or vibrate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540182 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:43:45 +0000 sorrycharlie 540182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: exactly what I was thinking!</p> <p>no way </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540175 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:42:54 +0000 mrbee 540175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: Ok well in that case, don't forget some Sno Caps and a pack of Sour Patch Kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540165 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:40:46 +0000 anonysquire 540165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Just trying to be healthy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540146 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:38:34 +0000 mrbee 540146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: Looks like you hit all four food groups right there, well played. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540133 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:37:04 +0000 anonysquire 540133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: @pui: No extra charge. But I only go to matinees now adays because with netflix and blockbuster, movies get way expensive. Especially because I need popcorn! And a drink and maybe some candy. And maybe a bite of a pretzel. And something sweet to offset the pretzel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540125 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:35:34 +0000 Reese 540125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No , only because of emergencies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540117 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:34:21 +0000 MediaNaranja 540117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: The brightness of the screens is what bothers me the most! I rarely hear phones go off (granted, I don't go to movies that often) but find that people text A LOT at movies and I zero in on those damn screens like they are targets because they are so bright in a dark theater. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cell-phone-jammers-at-movie-theaters#post-540110 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:33:34 +0000 LazyLightning 540110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm for it. It's a real problem here. People won't quit using their freaking phones in the movies. Text text text. beep beep beep. I once sat behind a guy who had a 20+ minute conversation on his phone during the movie. He'd raise his voice when the movie got louder. Jam away. </p>