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KristyE
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I attended the 7:30 showing of "Wolfman" at Rome Cinemas with my father, brother and husband on 2/20/2010. Between tickets and concessions, the four of us spent over $60.00. Before the movie began, movie theatre staff (2 men) asked that attendees turn off their cell phones. I had already turned my cell phone to vibrate, as had the rest of our party attending the movie. During the movie, the same 2 men peridically patroled the theatre. It was very distracting to see them consistently walking along the outer wall looking at the crowd. Halfway through the movie, I received a text message. I held my phone in my lap, checked to make sure it wasn't job-related or child-related (as my mother was taking care of my son) and turned my phone back over. I did not respond to the text, open my phone, or make a call. I merely took 2 seconds to "check and ignore." After I had put my phone back down and went back to the movie, one of the men came over to me and requested that I turn my cell phone off. I said "ok" and no further incident took place. However, for the rest of the movie, the same 2 men continued to patrol, stand and watch, and patrol some more. After the movie was over, we addressed our dissatisfaction with a manager and explained why I was unable to turn my cell phone "off". She proceeded to argue with us openly in front of other patrons in the lobby. We were told that the "rules were the rules." When told that we would no longer be attending her theatre, she made it very clear that she didn't care. I understand that the use of cell phones during a movie is distracting. I consider myself to have good cell phone etiquette - and agree with the "turn all ringers off" rule when attending a movie. I do not agree with the request to "turn cell phones OFF" - especially as a mother and as a person that is on-call. I feel like the constant "patrol" of the theatre was extremely distracting and nerve-racking. The staff person walking through the aisles, coming to my seat, bending down in my face and asking me to turn my phone off after I had already put it down was much more distracting than the 2 seconds I took to check to make sure that there wasn't an emergency. I am wondering if other people who have small children or whose jobs require them to be on-call have had similar experiences at this theatre. I wonder if they chose to attend another theatre as we have, if Rome Cinemas would care then? |
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romegasir Troglodyte 
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I would attend movies more often is this patrol is continued.................it is very distracting to me when folks are checking their cellphones and that "glow" is around their seat............ Can you imagine the difficulty of enforcing a "please only check your text messages and do it quickly" rule?????????? Good job Rome Cinemas!!!!!!!! |
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jesse jackson
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I think if I had to leave my phone on that I would go to the lobby to check it. When I eat out I set it to vibrate and then go outside if it does. Seems less distracting to others that way....and is what I wish people around me would do. |
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toosavoter Guest 
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If you want to check your text messages, do it while driving like everybody else... |
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jesse jackson
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toosavoter wrote: If you want to check your text messages, do it while driving like everybody else... How would you vote on that one if it came up? |
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USNavyVet
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KristyE wrote: I attended the 7:30 showing of "Wolfman" at Rome Cinemas with my father, brother and husband on 2/20/2010. Between tickets and concessions, the four of us spent over $60.00. Before the movie began, movie theatre staff (2 men) asked that attendees turn off their cell phones. I had already turned my cell phone to vibrate, as had the rest of our party attending the movie. During the movie, the same 2 men peridically patroled the theatre. It was very distracting to see them consistently walking along the outer wall looking at the crowd. Halfway through the movie, I received a text message. I held my phone in my lap, checked to make sure it wasn't job-related or child-related (as my mother was taking care of my son) and turned my phone back over. I did not respond to the text, open my phone, or make a call. I merely took 2 seconds to "check and ignore." After I had put my phone back down and went back to the movie, one of the men came over to me and requested that I turn my cell phone off. I said "ok" and no further incident took place. However, for the rest of the movie, the same 2 men continued to patrol, stand and watch, and patrol some more. I too have kids, a few of them. When it is movie or resteraunt night, we call as we go in & after we get out. Phones go off. The light of the phone in a theater is unreal. I have to disagree with you on that. If my kids were in need of urgent contact with me in a 1.5 hour movie or dinner period, I would choose to eat & watch a movie at home. As for the distraction of them walking up & down the aisles I am glad to see the change. I quit going there because there had been NO discipline & teens were talking on cell, cussing & raising all kind heck in the theater...glad to see the change! |
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Lumbee1 Administrator 
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I moved this thread- Lumbee1 |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Having Two monitors in a Movie that seldom has more than 4 people sometimes 6 is too funny. The whole staff there is a Joke. No one that knows which movie in which theater, No one at the snack bar. The manager (title only) won't come out of her office and the kids that work there think they are at 6 flags. If I owned it, I would clean house and start over. As to the cell phones, I agree that it is frustrating to try and watch a Movie that you are trying to enjoy (I go quite often) when people are fooling around with their cell phones. Question is, When many times they won't even show a film because they don't have enough people there to see it or they have just decided to show it another time after you have ridden across town to see that particular one. What is to be done. Will the two monitors throw two of the 4 customers out and then close down the movie because not at least 4 people to see it. (Rule) Catch 22 and will never be solved in time to stop Bankruptcy. |
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TheSeer
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Bravo to the two men patrolling the theatre and making patrons turn their telephones off. There is absolutely no reason to even carry you phone into the theatre. The vast majority of us have raised children into adulthood without having to have 24-7 access to our job or our kids through cell phones. Your phone should have been taken from you the minute you checked your message and not returned to you. If you can't go out to eat or to a movie without your cell phone, you need to stay at home every minute you are not at work. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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We have lost way too many freedoms to have someone confiscate out cell phones at a sub-standard, badly run, poorly staffed Movie theater. While I agree that it is not and enjoyable experience when someone uses their phone during the film. I don't mind checking and then leaving to talk. We have lost enough of our freedoms to the government. Nobody and I repeat nobody will take my cell phone and I will be at the movie "Crazy Hearts today". If they make an announcement or put up a sign, I will turn it off, But if they try to take it, Somebody will be thrown out the front door, hopefully not me.!!!!! Are they pretty Big Old Boys. lol |
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beckymc
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This isn't about "freedom" but about common courtesy. Walk out the the theater to check your phone, even a text. This affects their business too (people stop going to the movies when they cannot enjoy their evening due to rude, distracting people) and they are not asking anything unreasonable. Bravo Rome Theaters. edited for typo Last edited on Sun Feb 21st, 2010 01:24 pm by beckymc |
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toosavoter Guest
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This is a reasonable policy, and I didn't read anywhere that they were threatening to confiscate anyone's cell phones... |
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BJ645
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I disagree and do not see anything wrong with her taking a look at her phone to make sure there was no emergency. Yes, people went for decades without cell phones and their children were fine, but times have changed! 40 Years ago people didn't have cell phones, but 40 years ago there was not near as much crime as there is now. 40 years ago you could let your kids go outside in the neighborhood and tell them to be home at dark, no parent in their right mind does this now! Kristy also said she was on call at her job, so obviously she had to have her phone on. I do not think people should answer their phones in theatres, and I also do not want to hear them ring. It is much more distracting to me for people around me to get up to go to the restroom/concessions than it is to see the "glow" of a cell phone. And if the glow is distracting you that much then the movie must not be too good. And to the person that said they should take up your cell phone-what planet are you living on? This is not high school. Just my two cents. |
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bigdaddy Administrator 
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I don't agree with the confiscating of anyone's phone. They do have the right and should use it, to remove anyone from their property that does not follow the rules. Anyone who cannot do without their phone for that short period what ever the reason really should stay out of the theater as common courtesy. Cell phones are totally abused by people in today's time. |
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toosavoter Guest
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There should be a cell phone disable switch wired into a car's transmission so it will only work if it is in park... Maybe they could paint the movie theater walls with a special paint to block the signal... |
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ME!
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KristyE, if checking a text message was OK for you to do, it would have to be OK for everyone else to do. Next thing you know there are 25 people sending and checking text messages, and the light from a phone IS quite distracting to others trying to watch a movie. Maybe next time you go to the movies you should try the 411 Drive-In Theatre just outside Centre, AL. if you're offended by being expected to be courteous to the other people that paid way too much to go to a movie. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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I agree there should be some common courtesy when it comes to cell phones. Instead of checking the phone in theatre, Simply go to the restroom. Alot of places now are getting strict on the usage of a cellphone. I know of one Dr's office that has a sign before you come in the door and a sign at the check in window that reads: Turn off all cellphones. If you get caught using the cellphone or it goes off then your appointment will be cancelled and you will not be seen! |
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toosavoter Guest
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Lumbee1 wrote:
Lumbee, most folks with common sense agree with you and follow the rules voluntarily. However, there is a small minority of folks who think they are above everyone else and that rules don't apply to them. They think that their children's safety or their personal inconvenience is more important than the rest of us mere mortals. This is why the business must enforce the rules for the enjoyment of the other patrons. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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KristyE wrote: I attended the 7:30 showing of "Wolfman" at Rome Cinemas with my father, brother and husband on 2/20/2010. Between tickets and concessions, the four of us spent over $60.00. Before the movie began, movie theatre staff (2 men) asked that attendees turn off their cell phones. I had already turned my cell phone to vibrate, as had the rest of our party attending the movie. During the movie, the same 2 men peridically patroled the theatre. It was very distracting to see them consistently walking along the outer wall looking at the crowd. Halfway through the movie, I received a text message. I held my phone in my lap, checked to make sure it wasn't job-related or child-related (as my mother was taking care of my son) and turned my phone back over. I did not respond to the text, open my phone, or make a call. I merely took 2 seconds to "check and ignore." After I had put my phone back down and went back to the movie, one of the men came over to me and requested that I turn my cell phone off. I said "ok" and no further incident took place. However, for the rest of the movie, the same 2 men continued to patrol, stand and watch, and patrol some more. The manager should have took you to her office to discuss this matter. Argueing openly in the lobby in front of other patrons isn't good for business nor is very professional.. (IMO) |
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bigdaddy Administrator
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http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/framed.htm?parent=cell-phone-jammer.htm&url=http://www.coudal.com/shhh.php |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Lumbee, Big Daddy or whomever is Moderating. I have a post that disapeared and am trying to find out if ya'll took it down because I am a smart axx or if I just didn't send it right. Thank You. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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MIB- I have only seen 2 post from you and they are still posted on the 1st page. Maybe it didn't post. Sorry try posting it again.  |
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bigdaddy Administrator
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ManinBlack wrote: Lumbee, Big Daddy or whomever is Moderating. I have a post that disapeared and am trying to find out if ya'll took it down because I am a smart axx or if I just didn't send it right. Thank You. I haven't done any deletions or even edits for anyone today. I hope it stays that way. |
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JustMe DomesticatedGoddess 
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Glad to hear they are doing this!! There is nothing more infuriating than trying to watch (much less hear) a movie you paid for, and rude ppl texting, etc.. It's bad enough with the ones that talk and make annoying noises! |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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Other than cell phones going off or texting, IMO- Crying babies annoy me. No offense to anyone, I had babies one point in my life but I never took them to the movies until they were at least 2 or 3 in age. I understand babies have just as much right there. It's ok as long as the parent takes the baby out if they began to cry. It's all about common courtesy and respect for others.. |
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Spice Super Moderator 
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ManinBlack wrote: Lumbee, Big Daddy or whomever is Moderating. I have a post that disapeared and am trying to find out if ya'll took it down because I am a smart axx or if I just didn't send it right. Thank You. MIB, you may have forgotten to hit send, I have done that many times. You know, it's that memory thing with us old folks (at least in my case) . I haven't deleted any post in a while. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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I have not been to the theater enough in the past few years to know if the light from a cell phone would bother me or not. What does bother me is those people who pull out in front of me in traffic, not really leaving enough room between their car and mine (thank goodness for good brakes) and then I see that they are on their cell phone and only looking out of the corner of their eye at what they are doing. If you are on the cell phone, please park and carry on your conversation. Unless you are in an emergency situation and are rushing to the hospital to save a dying child, and have all your lights flashing, stay out of traffic or stay off the cell phone! |
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jesse jackson
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KristyE, I just wanted to say welcome to the forum. Don't feel like you are being harrassed here too. You tossed one out there and people responded. Your first one just happens to be one that most of us take the other side on. So, please, debate your point if you like, but don't get discouraged. I am sure that there will be many times that you will have a popular opinion and some not so popular. Jesse |
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Spice Super Moderator
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Nicely said, jesse. Being on call is no fun anyway, you have to be ready to quit what ever you are doing to take care of what ever the problem is. My husband was on call much of the time and usually the "call" came just as we were sitting down to dinner or getting ready for bed. Years ago, we didn't have the cell phones or even beepers so if anyone wanted to get in touch with us and we were not at home or work, they had to wait until we were at a phone number they could reach to tell us what was going on. We, as a society, have become so accustomed to instant gratification that it has become a part of our daily lives as much as the automobile in our driveway. Instant coffee, instant (frozen, already cooked and microwavable) foods, computers, cell phones, etc. Times have changed, most people no longer make their own bread, cook oatmeal from rolled oats, actually peel and cook the potato's for hashbrowns, iron our clothes, etc. The world has become much faster paced and it is either keep up or be left in the dust. |
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jesse jackson
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Spice wrote: Nicely said, jesse. Being on call is no fun anyway, you have to be ready to quit what ever you are doing to take care of what ever the problem is. My husband was on call much of the time and usually the "call" came just as we were sitting down to dinner or getting ready for bed. I am just bucking for that prize carrott that lumbee is holding out in front of us. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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jesse jackson wrote: Spice wrote:Nicely said, jesse. Being on call is no fun anyway, you have to be ready to quit what ever you are doing to take care of what ever the problem is. My husband was on call much of the time and usually the "call" came just as we were sitting down to dinner or getting ready for bed. LOL!! You are too funny Jesse.. Actually before I seen Spice's comment, I was thinking the same ' nicely said ' |
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jesse jackson
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Lumbee1 wrote: jesse jackson wrote:Spice wrote:Nicely said, jesse. Being on call is no fun anyway, you have to be ready to quit what ever you are doing to take care of what ever the problem is. My husband was on call much of the time and usually the "call" came just as we were sitting down to dinner or getting ready for bed. Thanks lumbee, some of that grub you mentioned would be a nice prize too. You might as well get my sizes or whatever, I am going to be sweet as pie from now on.  |
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Spice Super Moderator
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jesse jackson wrote: Lumbee1 wrote:jesse jackson wrote:Spice wrote:Nicely said, jesse. Being on call is no fun anyway, you have to be ready to quit what ever you are doing to take care of what ever the problem is. My husband was on call much of the time and usually the "call" came just as we were sitting down to dinner or getting ready for bed. Might want to go a size or two larger if you are going after that grub!  |
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Mama RoRo
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Talking on the telephone was never my favorite thing to do, and I absolutely despise cell phones. Don't have one and don't want one. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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Mama RoRo wrote: Talking on the telephone was never my favorite thing to do, and I absolutely despise cell phones. Don't have one and Mama RoRo- I don't have one either. I had one before but didn't talk or text that much so I got rid of it. My kids have one if I feel the need for one I'll borrow one of theirs.. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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Mama RoRo wrote: Talking on the telephone was never my favorite thing to do, and I absolutely despise cell phones. Don't have one and I replaced my landline phone with a cell phone. I don't use it often but if I need it, it is there (if I remember to charge it up). Anyone who calls me, knows that if I am driving, I will not answer and I don't text. I will pull off the road and call them back. |
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dual fool
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2 goons walking around like they are guarding a nuclear power plant. I wouldnt be able to enjoy the movie thinking at any minute I could be put up against the wall for a pat down. How bout this, some one didnt flush the toilet so lets not have any restrooms at the theaters. If people are talking on phones and they are disturbing those around them then I can understand asking them to to please refrain from whatever they are doing and explainwhy you are asking them. The way everyone is responding on here you would have thought KristyE had shined a 4 billion candle power spotlight. If that little light is the problem then there needs to be a rule to remove all wrist watches with lights on them before entering and put them in a locker, and no chewing of pop corn or slurping the straws, I could go on and on.............. |
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toosavoter Guest
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LOL, 4 billion candle power?... Then they could arrest her for arson... |
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partygurl
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I, too, had a bad experience last night (as a matter of fact!). My fiance and I went to the theater to watch the UFC fights. This is a much different environment inside the theater than if you were watching a movie. I'm not sure if any of you have been, but they even leave the lights on dim. They serve beer, pizza, etc. People talk amongst themselves during the fights as you would any sporting event. The "glow" from cell phones couldn't possibly be an issue because it is already bright in there...not like its dark. My fiance opened his phone to see what time it is and closed it. Two seconds later, I had a man in my face, leaning across my lap (blocking the view of everyone behind us) and TOLD my fiance to turn his phone off. He said it in a VERY rude way. My fiance said he would turn it on vibrate. The patrolman proceeded to say, "I'll be watching youuuuuu". It kinda sounded like he was a stalker and was watching every move he made. It was really weird! Why would he feel the need to say that when my fiance said he'd turn his phone on vibrate. I don't understand. What more did he want? We have a child that was staying with my mom and I refuse to turn my phone off when she is away from me. I don't care if it is for an hour, 3 hours, or 10 minutes! And until someone pays my bill, they will NOT tell me that I must turn it OFF. I just don't understand why this guy said he'd be WATCHING us. It's not like we were doing something illegal. For God sakes, I'm 32! |
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dual fool
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Dont know much about spot lights? |
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Radius
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Some movies are just made for the theater. In the rare instance I find one I just have to see on the big screen I'll wait until its final days and go see it just before its pulled. That way I don't have to put up with the gaggle of necks sitting behind me talking the whole time, giggling, fondling their cell phones and singing out loud. This way there's usually myself and one or two other folks and that's it. No hassles or annoyances. On a few occasions I'm the only one in the theater. If I'm going to spend the money it costs to see a movie these days I want to make sure I get my moneys worth. The cell phone patrol comes in, see's me and one or two others, and they're gone just like that. No marching up and down the isles. The wait makes the movies enjoyable again. Besides, it's like I own the place. Awesome! |
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jesse jackson
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Partygurl, In the environment you just described it seems that maybe the security team reacted like the people at schools when they see a child with a "banned" item.....no common sense whatsoever. I guess you have no choice but to keep your money in your pocket. I understand rules are in place for a reason. I also think that common sense serves a purpose also. Too bad you didn't get spooked and throw your drink on the goon when you got startled....maybe a few popcorn enemas would help these security guards get back in touch..... Seriously, if this is happening like this regularly, it is coming from management, and if they approve of the goon type behaviour, you can only keep going up the management ladder or stay away. Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 02:49 am by jesse jackson |
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Radius wrote: Some movies are just made for the theater. In the rare instance I find one I just have to see on the big screen I'll wait until its final days and go see it just before its pulled. That way I don't have to put up with the gaggle of necks sitting behind me talking the whole time, giggling, fondling their cell phones and singing out loud. I think you have the best idea yet Radius. I don't go to the movies because of the things you mentioned, but you have shared a very good idea. Now I will have to figure out when is the right time..... |
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dual fool
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Yes we must all bow to those of authority. Common sense does serve a purpose so I would have to agree with that statement, but it seems to me that non has been used by thos eof authority in the instances listed in this forum. Reminds me of the time these schools were not allowing chains on wallets and this girl had a some keys with a little toy attached to it with one of those little chains that come on key rings and they wanted to expel her. No common sense. |
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dual fool
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Say goodnite john boy, good nite john boy |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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dual fool wrote: Yes we must all bow to those of authority. Common sense does serve a purpose so I would have to agree with that statement, but it seems to me that non has been used by thos eof authority in the instances listed in this forum. Reminds me of the time these schools were not allowing chains on wallets and this girl had a some keys with a little toy attached to it with one of those little chains that come on key rings and they wanted to expel her. No common sense. Just my opinion, But that does seem a little extreme... |
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xalleykatx
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Flat screen TV.....Blu-ray Player.........$129.00 NetFlix....$19.95 Pause movie to go PEE!!....Priceless |
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Mama RoRo
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dual fool wrote:Say goodnite john boy, good nite john boy Nite, Jim-Bob. |
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romegasir Troglodyte
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Cellphones are just a readily apparent way for folks to show how selfish they are......................risking others' lives by driving while texting or discussing their most recent outrage at having to obey the rules............ Allowing their phone to ring numerous times while they check the caller I'd.......... Talking as if the person on the other end is hearing impaired........... These rules are probably in response to this type behavior............ I'd have no problem with them requiring you to leave without refund as long as it was posted at the entrance.............. |
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JustMe DomesticatedGoddess
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partygurl wrote: I, too, had a bad experience last night (as a matter of fact!). My fiance and I went to the theater to watch the UFC fights. This is a much different environment inside the theater than if you were watching a movie. I'm not sure if any of you have been, but they even leave the lights on dim. They serve beer, pizza, etc. People talk amongst themselves during the fights as you would any sporting event. The "glow" from cell phones couldn't possibly be an issue because it is already bright in there...not like its dark. My fiance opened his phone to see what time it is and closed it. Two seconds later, I had a man in my face, leaning across my lap (blocking the view of everyone behind us) and TOLD my fiance to turn his phone off. He said it in a VERY rude way. My fiance said he would turn it on vibrate. The patrolman proceeded to say, "I'll be watching youuuuuu". It kinda sounded like he was a stalker and was watching every move he made. It was really weird! Why would he feel the need to say that when my fiance said he'd turn his phone on vibrate. I don't understand. What more did he want? We have a child that was staying with my mom and I refuse to turn my phone off when she is away from me. I don't care if it is for an hour, 3 hours, or 10 minutes! And until someone pays my bill, they will NOT tell me that I must turn it OFF. I just don't understand why this guy said he'd be WATCHING us. It's not like we were doing something illegal. For God sakes, I'm 32!Until they pay your bill no one will tell you that you must turn it off? If there is a rule, we should follow them. Is that a good example to set for our children? They have to follow rules. It's part of life. How about a boss? Do you tell him/her you won't turn your phone off? Doctor's offices? How about if that law passes (and I hope it does) where you can't text and drive? If you get stopped, are you going to inform the officer until he pays your bill you will do what you want?  If they say no cellphones, it means NO cellphones. Not, for everybody but you. |
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KristyE
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Thank you Jesse. I understood before I posted that a number of people would argue against me on this. I would probably argue against me on this! I should probably never go to a theatre because I have a child and a 24-hour on-call job. If anyone has a job that requires they be attached to their phone like I am, they could probably relate to the anxiety of realizing they've been "out of touch" for 2 hours and hoping there wasn't an emergency during that time. Yes, I broke the rule. I don't make it a practice to text back and forth, make calls, or play with my phone during a movie. There were maybe 20 people in the whole theatre that night and there were no other patrons around us for at least 3 rows, front or back. I held my phone in my lap, checked it quickly, and turned it back over so the light wouldn't show. It took longer for the staff person to come over to me and make his point. For the rest of the movie, I felt like they were just waiting for me to pick my phone back up so they could kick me out. It was very obvious. If the theatre would have been full of people, I feel like it would be much more distracting to weave in and out of the theatre to check a message (not take a call, not text anyone back) than to take a quick peek. I don't understand how a quick check of the phone is any more distracting than the baby crying in the front of us, the kids talking behind us, and the rattle of candy bags and popcorn. But, bringing babies to a movie, talking, or eating are not against the rules. The cell phone is. Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 02:44 pm by KristyE |
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ManinBlack Guest
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KristyE: I agree with your assessment and as you do not give up my freedom lightly. The idea of 2 grown men monitoring 20 people or less about a cell phone is ludicrous. I do understand other peoples concerns and agree that if it is posted and you break the rule, there should be some sort of sanctions. But if I was losing money and customers as fast as those people out there are I would try my best to accomadate customers (Re your argument in the Lobby) rather than run them off. Many people on this site haven't been to a movie in the last 20 years but they still have their opinion. I go twice a week when I can (I enjoy the big screen presentation) So to make this shorter, the whole thing was blown out of proportion and some of the things you mention above are true and factual. You checking your cell phone does not compare to a group of teenagers or whatever agers talking and commenting during the entire movie including various and sundry bodily sound-offs. The taking of your phone as one of our more radical posters suggested would be unlawful and would let you end up owning the theater. Sorry you had to endure the abuse. |
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JustMe DomesticatedGoddess
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KristyE, it doesn't matter if there were 20 or 2,000. The rule is the rule. As for talking people, crying babies, etc.. I've seen several times where a parent was asked to take the crying baby out. I've also seen a group of teens warned about giggling and talking and noise making. Each person pays to get in the movies. Personally, I'd rather rent a good movie or watch on tv. People are so rude nowadays. It seems like every time we do go to a movie, we get the obnoxious ones around us. I'd much rather someone climb over me to take a call, or check their phone outside the movie area than do it inside where it plainly says turn them OFF. I'm not picking on you, I just agree with the rule. |
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KristyE
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JustMe: I don't feel picked on. I appreciate your view on it and the candid debate  However, I must say I'm a bit taken aback at the, er, level of passion in some of the responses I've received. I don't see how my situation is comparable to texting while driving or terrorizing a theatre-full of innocent bystanders with my blatant disregard of common courtesy. But I also understand that cell-phone usage is a sesitive topic nowadays and some just need to vent their frustration. Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 06:36 pm by KristyE |
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I've gotta say, I cant stand Rome Cinemas and I will refuse to go see a movie there. Though Mount Berry is better and I will go there, I still dont like it. I myself, have gone to the movies a time or two when I was on call for RNW under one of the former owners. If it were a slow news day, I'd ask him if he minded if I went as long as I kept my phone on, and he'd usually agree. I'd turn the brightness of my phone down and turn it to vibrate. If it vibrated, I'd usually check right quick just as KristyE said she did, and if it were anything important, I'd go out into the lobby. But I have had the same bad experiences with the "manager" at Rome Cinemas and the other workers..... and thats why I refuse to go. I now leave Rome if I want to go see a movie. I took my girlfriend to see the premiere of the latest Twilight movie at the Carmike Cinemas in Cartersville and forgot the problem we had with the seating, but there was another party of people there too with the same problem, and the manager was very nice and accomodating. They were filling the the different cinemas one by one that night, and they ended up giving us the pick of any seating we'd like in the next cinema before they opened the doors to the other film-goers. Made us feel like VIP's. I also like the AMC 24 theatre in Kennesaw. Though its a bit of a drive, me and my girlfriend will usually make a day of it down there if we go. Its got very professional staff, nice decor, and is just an cool theatre all around. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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The Haydenator makes the best point: Rome Cinemas is run by a bunch of less than smart people. The owners need to fire the lot. I thought a local Doctor owned it but surely not, as I am familiar with his doing business. I have shown up there after looking at the newspaper and the Movie would not even be playing. I have also shown up and been told that not enough people wanted to see that movie so they had decided to just not show it all. They are disrespectful, rude, and inconsiderate. They need not expect me to drive across town again for their rude treatment. I just hope the owner will see this and do something about these workers who apparently do not appreciate having a job in this economy we are all dealing with. I suggest to everyone to visit Carmike in Cartersville, not much of a drive and much better treatment. More Movies and Screens also. The original question has answered itself and the rule makers and phone stealers are losing. Nuff said. |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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KristyE- I hope you stick around for awhile. I apologize if you were taken back by some of the responses. Not everyone is going to agree with another. I can say even though some may disagree or debate with you on a certain subject overall the posters here are nice people.. To be quite honest, I have never been in the situation like you were at Rome Cinemas and I just as well could have felt the way you did especially if I felt like I was being watched like a hawk. I would think that would be a little uncomforting.. I hope you feel welcomed here and it is always nice to have new members join us.. |
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beckymc
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KristyE.. obviously, you see no harm in taking a peek if you are on call. Why would it be so difficult to sit on the aisle and quietly step out to the hallway to check your phone instead of being rude to those around you. The glow of cell phones can be annoying and in a dark theater full of people, even more so. So, you have a job where you're on call.. does that give you an some right or privilege to be discourteous to those around you? As for the "goons"... well, it's kinda like the police. I often don't even notice them sitting on the side of the road running radar and I don't care. I am at or below the speed limit. People notice them a lot more (as shown by the brake lights) when they know they're doing something wrong. |
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TheHaydenator RNW Staff Member
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beckymc wrote: KristyE.. obviously, you see no harm in taking a peek if you are on call. Why would it be so difficult to sit on the aisle and quietly step out to the hallway to check your phone instead of being rude to those around you. The glow of cell phones can be annoying and in a dark theater full of people, even more so. So, you have a job where you're on call.. does that give you an some right or privilege to be discourteous to those around you?As for me being on call, like I said I turned the brightness down on my phone and concealed it even if I had to glance...... so I dont find it discourteous...... Plus, consider this..... If you do have to get up, your likely gonna block peoples view, plus try to get by others on your row Now it would be discourteous IMHO, if you began texting back or whatever, but I find nothing wrong with a quick glance...... |
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romegasir Troglodyte
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I have no problem with what some claim to have done.............. My question then is this: if its on silent and the light is turned off and youre holding it low and checking for only a second, HOW IN THE WORLD would the goon squad know you were using it?????????????? It really comes down to this.......if you get caught then there HAD to be some sign that you were using the phone......... I doubt the theater can afford to hire psychics....... I think we have all chosen to do the right thing.....if you don't like the rule, don't go.....maybe they will eventually change their policy to "please only use cellphones in the event that there could possibly be an emergency in which case we ask that you use it discreetly....you will only receive three warnings after which we will slightly raise our voice for the fourth warning............after that we will clear the theater and begin hearings in accordance with due process upon the arrival of your attorney".................. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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romegasir wrote: I have no problem with what some claim to have done.............. My question then is this: if its on silent and the light is turned off and youre holding it low and checking for only a second, HOW IN THE WORLD would the goon squad know you were using it?????????????? Are we going to make it a Federal case? |
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ROP
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Sheesh Just turn the thing off or put it on vibrate and check for voice mail at the earliest opportunity. Has everyone forgot time before cell phones, calculators, microwave ovens, and all the rest of the instant stuff? If a job doesn't allow you to disappear for a couple hours and still understand, then that company needs to hire more people or at least add one more with the same job description so that one person isn't so irreplaceable. If your that important to the company, maybe they should be paying you lots more money. As for babysitters, if I couldn't trust my babysitter to make a decision in an emergency or have a backup plan where they could call someone else that could, then I wouldn't leave my kids with them in the first place. If I could accomplish neither, then maybe I should never go anywhere. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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stoker wrote: Sheesh Stoker, do you mean to tell me that we have those things now? Calculator? No wonder my check book is never ballanced. I still have checks and the bank tries to tell me that I have no money. Oh wait, I just found the instruction booklet for the microwave oven: Instructions for Microsoft's New TV Dinner Product You must first remove the plastic cover. By doing so you agree to accept and honor Microsoft rights to all TV dinners. You may not give anyone else a bite of your dinner (which would constitute an infringement of Microsoft's rights). You may, however, let others smell and look at your dinner and are encouraged to tell them how good it is. If you have a PC microwave oven, insert the dinner into the oven. Set the oven using these keystrokes: mstv.dinn.//08.5min@50%heat Then enter: ms//start.cook_dindin/yummy\|/yum~yum:-)gohot#cookme. If you have a Macintosh microwave oven, insert the dinner and press start. The oven will set itself and cook the dinner. If you have a Unix microwave oven, insert the dinner, enter the ingredients of the dinner found on the package label, the weight of the dinner, and the desired level of cooking and press start. The oven will calculate the time and heat and cook the dinner exactly to your specification. Be forewarned that Microsoft dinners may crash, in which case your oven must be restarted. This is a simple procedure. Remove the dinner from the oven and enter: ms.nod**n.good/tryagain\again/again.crap Microsoft dinners may be incompatible with other dinners in the freezer, causing your freezer to self-defrost. This is a feature, not a bug. Your freezer probably should have been defrosted anyway. This is just a joke, folks!  |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Went to see Denzel at Mt. Berry tonight. Point Blank asked the ticket guy/usher "What is the policy concerning cell phones". He stated that there was no hard and fast rule and nothing posted. Said they appreciated folks not taking calls but had no problem whatsoever with checking phones for messages, Just hold down or whatever. Seemed to be a question that was way down the list for them. I told him a little of the Rome cinema deal and he said that the manager must be making the policy because the owner a Dr. some of us know did not, and he owns both theaters. Seems to be a major difference between the two which revolves around the Manager who argued in the lobby with our Poster. We now have 65 posts and 40 different opinions about what we all think. All the way from confiscate their phone (never happen to me) to live and let live. Personally I don't see the problem in checking a message and then going to the Lobby or just going to the Lobby when it vibrates, No big deal. |
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TheHaydenator wrote: beckymc wrote:KristyE.. obviously, you see no harm in taking a peek if you are on call. Why would it be so difficult to sit on the aisle and quietly step out to the hallway to check your phone instead of being rude to those around you. The glow of cell phones can be annoying and in a dark theater full of people, even more so. So, you have a job where you're on call.. does that give you an some right or privilege to be discourteous to those around you?As for me being on call, like I said I turned the brightness down on my phone and concealed it even if I had to glance...... so I dont find it discourteous...... Plus, consider this..... If you do have to get up, your likely gonna block peoples view, plus try to get by others on your row Ah... if you read the post, you will see I suggested sitting on the aisle you can step out without disrupting the theater. Honestly how can the theater allow some to sneak a peak at their phones and not everyone? I can hear all the excuses... After all, "it was only a brief text". "It only took a second.": Maybe you don't consider it discourteous, but obviously many do or it wouldn't be a major complaint in movie theaters. |
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I work at Berry and glowing cell phones might not bother some people but they do bother others and we have to respect all patrons and ask everyone to keep their phones put away. As for the doormen walking the movies, we are told by upper management that doormen must walk movies every 15 minutes. Yes, that does get distracting. It's hard to please everyone so we are going with a system that works for us. |
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This is in response to the guy saying that some people don't flush so we should get rid of the restrooms: That actually would be nice seeing how many people that go to the restrooms there don't flush or wash their hands. Just saying. I have to use that restroom and it gets awfully filthy, very fast. I also want to respond to people who say our theatres are dirty....You try cleaning up after 2000 people then lets talk about it again. Last edited on Tue Feb 23rd, 2010 03:18 pm by brocklee |
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KristyE
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Let's move on. I won't use my cell phone in the theatre, unless I happen to be sitting next to "romegasir." (joking) |
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Spice Super Moderator
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brocklee wrote: This is in response to the guy saying that some people don't flush so we should get rid of the restrooms: Did that job years ago and the restrooms didn't bother me as much as the smell of stale popcorn, soft drinks and candy after the theater had been closed up all night. It's not a pleasant job. |
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First, let me say I'm not trying to upset anyone with my comment. But what if Kristy was the surgeon that you so desperately needed? Would you want her to check her text? Just a thought to ponder..... |
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ssiankie wrote: First, let me say I'm not trying to upset anyone with my comment. But what if Kristy was the surgeon that you so desperately needed? Would you want her to check her text? Just a thought to ponder.....Again, if you are that vital to an organization, then it's a poorly run organization regardless of what what kind of work you do. If I was the only person in an area that was able to do something, you can bet I would be either looking around or providing some extensive training so that I could get some relief. Either that or getting so darn much money for what I knew, that the organization I worked for would be scrambling to find someone to take up some of the slack. Last edited on Tue Feb 23rd, 2010 04:53 pm by stoker |
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beckymc
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The few minutes to walk to the hallway to check that text will mean she is just that much closer to the exit. Point to ponder... ssiankie wrote: First, let me say I'm not trying to upset anyone with my comment. But what if Kristy was the surgeon that you so desperately needed? Would you want her to check her text? Just a thought to ponder..... |
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jesse jackson
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brocklee wrote: This is in response to the guy saying that some people don't flush so we should get rid of the restrooms: Are you sure that is the right job for you? It does not sound like you are happy and contented with your job. We do what we are paid to do.....if you don't like the smell of .....stuff, then don't take a job cleaning out septic tanks...... I do agree that people can be pigs in public places.....I always wonder if they pee on the floor and the seat at home. Another thing I wonder......are womens restrooms trashed as much as the mens? |
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Spice Super Moderator
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jesse jackson wrote: brocklee wrote:This is in response to the guy saying that some people don't flush so we should get rid of the restrooms: Yes, sometimes worse. Usually, it is teenagers or preteens that make the mess. |
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Spice wrote: jesse jackson wrote:brocklee wrote:This is in response to the guy saying that some people don't flush so we should get rid of the restrooms: Sorry for you ladies then....most times we can stand. |
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ssiankie
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LOL funny beckymc wrote: The few minutes to walk to the hallway to check that text will mean she is just that much closer to the exit. Point to ponder... |
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Doessn't it all come down to consideration of others? Can't anyone think about anybody but themselves these days? If I go to the movies, I try to keep my kids quiet, turn off my phone and try to keep the noise minimal. |
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Jesse: I don't have to clean the restrooms, however, I will take a can of Lysol in there with me. I just have to use them since I work there and those are the only bathrooms. And I agree with Spice the womens bathrooms in most places are usually way more trashed than mens. It's gross. Last edited on Tue Feb 23rd, 2010 09:45 pm by brocklee |
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romegasir Troglodyte
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Why do I get the feeling that my surgeon would be texting while operating...................just in case a serial killer did something to her family during surgery................ |
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I haven't used a public toilet in over 2 years. sometimes I wish I could. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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I've seen some that I would rather buy a bush warrant then to use them. I especially hate them in the service stations. That is one thing I really appreciate about the QT's when we are traveling. I will always watch for exits that have a QT and stop there. They always have a clean store and clean restrooms. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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Nomex Red wrote: Doessn't it all come down to consideration of others? Can't anyone think about anybody but themselves these days? If I go to the movies, I try to keep my kids quiet, turn off my phone and try to keep the noise minimal. Welcome to the forum, NR. A little consideration goes a long way but when it comes to the movies, disruptions are not anything new. I haven't been in a couple of years but even years ago, there were always things that could distract you, like children whose parents dropped them off and they were visiting and playing rather than watching the movie. Or people who are constantly getting up and down and crossing in front of you a dozen times during the movie. It has gotten expensive for a family to go to a movie and it's a shame if they can't enjoy it. I have had some good experiences at the movies, more so than bad ones. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Told you all, I went there asked the questions pertinent to this topic and answer was completely different from what is happening at Rome Cinema's. Both are owned locally by the same individual/Corp. and should have same/similar rules and regs. Not the case. You know I guess we are beating a dead horse to death, but this is a matter of personal preference unless signs and restrictions put up. It is flat out more annoying to me to have a group come in, yell back and forth, comment on the action portions and in general make a Horses Ass of themselves. With the mind set that so many have, I expect the next complaint to be "Way to much Laughing going on in some these d**n comedies, People should keep their laughs to themselves" Are you not all tired of being "Ruled to Death" Common courtesy, yes but more rules No. I will be at Rome Cinema's tonight and will check in person to see what the real story is or as Paul Harvey used to say "Now for the rest of the story". My opinion and glad to still have that right without a rule being applied to it. |
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toosavoter wrote: There should be a cell phone disable switch wired into a car's transmission so it will only work if it is in park... Maybe they could paint the movie theater walls with a special paint to block the signal... Special PAINT? Would that also block heart monitors and other items of that nature? Just curious.  |
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If I'm going in somewhere that I can't use my phone I leave it in the car. I hate it when people are opening their phones with the light on too during a movie. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Not trying to argue the point to an extreme, but it just does not bother me (opening phone) half as much as rude people and that includes the employees of the Rome Cinemas. When a manager has a wide open argument in the lobby with a customer "and the person who started this thread seemed a decent sort" then something is wrong with the system. Again checking a phone discreetly in the modern world we live in is so low on the totem pole of things that bug me it is not even worth talking about. Besides that my guess is that not 1 in ten go over twice a year. We know all about opinions (everybody has one) and some of my favorite people have one different from me on this subject, but we can disagree without being disagreeable. Now get someone to say that I can do that. lol |
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Lumbee1 Administrator
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ManinBlack wrote: Not trying to argue the point to an extreme, but it just does not bother me (opening phone) half as much as rude people and that includes the employees of the Rome Cinemas. When a manager has a wide open argument in the lobby with a customer "and the person who started this thread seemed a decent sort" then something is wrong with the system. Again checking a phone discreetly in the modern world we live in is so low on the totem pole of things that bug me it is not even worth talking about. Besides that my guess is that not 1 in ten go over twice a year. We know all about opinions (everybody has one) and some of my favorite people have one different from me on this subject, but we can disagree without being disagreeable. Now get someone to say that I can do that. lol MIB- I agree with you about the manager. I pointed that out a few pages ago..LOL |
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oldman
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Rules are rules. Go by them and there will be no problem. |
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oldman wrote: Rules are rules. Go by them and there will be no problem. I totally agree, but most people are under the belief that the rules don't apply to them only everyone else! |
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citygirl
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why does this site delete your post, with no notification? |
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bigdaddy Administrator
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If you had a post deleted and have questions you should pm either a moderator or administrator and ask. Not ask on the board. If you haven't,I suggest reading the rules? The reason is most likely in there. |
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jesse jackson
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oldman wrote: Rules are rules. Go by them and there will be no problem. From you other post on here I don't see you as a sheeple oldman. |
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I do not post much, and usally I find I did not hit the send button, just a thought...... |
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KristyE
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I have chosen not to respond to most of the posts on this topic due to the sheer stupidity of their content. However, let me be clear: Indirect or direct hits taken on my character is not why I have posted a topic for your opinions. I'm not going to throw my ball down and leave the playground because some of the posts have a tinge of hostility about them and the opinions left have nothing to do with the original post. "What If": I make 200,000 a year or 20,000? What if I am a surgeon? What if I'm not? What if I'm just thankful to have a job and will do whatever is required of me to keep that job? What if my child has a disability? What if I haven't been to a movie in over a year and just needed to get out but couldn't "put away" the anxiety of leaving my child? What if I wasn't worried about a serial killer entering my home, but am just a plain old mother? What if my child is healthy and I frequent movie theatres often? What if I feel like my gender/race made me a target of discrimination at this theatre? What if I'm 18? What if I'm 65? What if I was sitting in the very back, the very front, the side, or dead in the middle of the theatre? What if, what if, what if... To clarify once again: I had no problem complying with the rule. I did not pick up my phone again after being called out by the man dressed in black. It was AFTER I had complied with his request (or RULE) that I felt I was being harassed. I continued to be stared at and patrolled. Tell me how leaning over the wall (not standing next to, not walking along, LEANING OVER) and staring at guests isn't antagonizing again?? It was BLATANTLY clear that the staff at Rome Cinemas thrives on conflict. The manager that I spoke with was extremely unprofessional. Let me paint the picture for you: We address the manager. The manager is leaning against the podium taking up the tickets, the two men in black (I would assume they consider themselves "security") have taken their posts behind her as soon as they saw us approach, the manager is grinning at us and waving her hand as if to dismiss us and we're walking away and she's still making her comments - all of this happens the lobby. It was not a representation of what I would consider an authority in an establishment. I didn't go to pick a fight. That is why I've chosen not to attend that theatre again, not because I don't agree with the rule. Last edited on Thu Feb 25th, 2010 09:45 am by KristyE |
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romegasir wrote: I would attend movies more often is this patrol is continued.................it is very distracting to me when folks are checking their cellphones and that "glow" is around their seat............ I agree wholeheartedly. |
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oldman
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What does sheeple mean |
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Spice Super Moderator
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oldman wrote: What does sheeple mean One who follows the herd. |
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Spice Super Moderator
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KristyE wrote: I have chosen not to respond to most of the posts on this topic due to the sheer stupidity of their content. However, let me be clear: Indirect or direct hits taken on my character is not why I have posted a topic for your opinions. I'm not going to throw my ball down and leave the playground because some of the posts have a tinge of hostility about them and the opinions left have nothing to do with the original post. "What If": I make 200,000 a year or 20,000? What if I am a surgeon? What if I'm not? What if I'm just thankful to have a job and will do whatever is required of me to keep that job? What if my child has a disability? What if I haven't been to a movie in over a year and just needed to get out but couldn't "put away" the anxiety of leaving my child? What if I wasn't worried about a serial killer entering my home, but am just a plain old mother? What if my child is healthy and I frequent movie theatres often? What if I feel like my gender/race made me a target of discrimination at this theatre? What if I'm 18? What if I'm 65? What if I was sitting in the very back, the very front, the side, or dead in the middle of the theatre? What if, what if, what if... Glad you are sticking around. You can get a firestorm of differing opinions on most any subject on this forum but that is what keeps it interesting. |
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I hope that none of you were talking or texting in my movies with Austin... I was a superstar back then... |
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Spice Super Moderator
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And Dr. E, you were so cute back then. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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KristyE: This forum has long been dominated by a select few who follow whomever is the first to post. Now this is not true in all cases but in many. You have a legitemate complaint and you explained it very well. You have done 10 times better than others who are naysayers and name callers no matter the subject. You have told the what, why, when and the details of your complaint. I do apologize that we have so many "sheeple" who will now come after me for not following their lead. I am a leader, not a follower. I, however took the time to go to both Rome Cinemas and Mt. Berry (owned by the same man). I announced when I came in that I would like to follow the rules if someone would just tell me what they were. The Lady Manager sat on her stool, always on a stool, smiled and said "have a good time". We then proceeded to the auditorium and enjoyed Jeff Bridges in Crazy hearts. Not one person came into the theater during the whole movie. I got 2 calls, held my hand over the screen and went to the lobby to answer as it was important to me. Don't let a group cause you to change your mind or your judgement. You were right and they were wrong. Case closed. However the opinions put forth are worthwhile and many made sense, some sounded more like the gestapo of WWII. Please take a chance and stay with us, it is sometimes very humorous to watch as some line up to follow the leader. Now me, I follow the Broken Road. I like it that way. Good Luck and try Berry Square, they are some nicer there. |
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ManinBlack Guest
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Citygirl: check rome topix, you might find your lost posts over there. |
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well excuse me, big daddy. |
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citygirl
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Thanks, that could be what happen!!! |
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toosavoter Guest
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oldman wrote:What does sheeple mean Ewe are one of the sheeple whom the media likes to ram their propaganda down your throat... |
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Thinking Out Loud
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Oldman just tells it like it is and I agree, if you follow the rules, there won't be a problem. If you don't follow the rules, don't whine about it when you are asked to. It is as simple as that. What is the problem here? |
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jesse jackson
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KristyE, you make a lot of sense to me. Thanks for posting and I appreciate your position. I guess some think a rule should be followed without question.....at least until it is they who are offended. Like I said earlier....keep your dollar in your pocket, but write a letter to the owner about the manager if she was such a nasty "bleep". Last edited on Fri Feb 26th, 2010 01:09 am by jesse jackson |
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jesse jackson
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Oldman, my explanation of sheeple is people who follow the crowd without question or reason....You never seemed that way to me. |
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KristyE, I don't think anyone argued that the manager was right to make a scene in the lobby. I would definitely complain if I, as a customer was not treated with respect while requesting an explanation or making a complaint. I still contend that opening your phone in the theater was and is rude to the other guests and you ~were~ asked to turn off the phone, per your post. I am not sure why you though you were exempt from the request as it is common courtesy to those around you. You obviously were sensitive to the 'goons' since they spotted your peek at the text which was enough illumination for them to know. So, lodge a complaint against the manager for rudeness and make a note not to take your cell phone to the theater or at least be respectful, sit on the aisle and walk out of the theater to check your messages. Everyone else spent money to go see that movie too. I do believe this horse is quite dead. |
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How do you bury a dead horse??????Backhoe? How did they do it in the days before backhoes? Think about it. |
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beckymc wrote: KristyE, I don't think anyone argued that the manager was right to make a scene in the lobby. I would definitely complain if I, as a customer was not treated with respect while requesting an explanation or making a complaint. Notice that Beckymc is nice enough to give you the benefit of the doubt when you confronted by the manager in the lobby. Standard procedure, you are the paying customer, and the manager is paid to make sure you are happy with the movie. the manager rather than doing that makes a scene and the paying customer is gone for good. I think you are right. Next Sweet Becky trashes you as being rude and not showing common courstesy to the other few in the movie. Then speaks of the "goons" who spotted you committing this great "crime". Then changes speed again and opines that you should make a complaint against the very manager whom she is praising for making everybody obey the Unposted RULES. She does not say that she has been there, done that, or that she has been the victim of this great crime of holding your cell phone down to check it when you are worried about your children or on call with a job in the medical profession. The horse is dead alright, and it is the one kicking its hindlegs in the area with no basis for its argument. My opinion |
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ROP wrote: How do you bury a dead horse??????Backhoe? How did they do it in the days before backhoes? Think about it. Picks and shovels ROP, dig very deep and hope you don't hit rock.  |
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Spice wrote: ROP wrote:How do you bury a dead horse??????Backhoe? How did they do it in the days before backhoes? Think about it. I figured they burned them...... |
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ManInBlack: Thank you for your objectivity while reading, giving your opinion, and doing the research. I'm surprised that no one came in to monitor the guests during your visit. On a different note: did you like the movie or did you consider it a "renter"? I'm also appreciative of other's opinions, whether agreeable or disagreeable to my own, as this does contribute to a good debate and isn't that part of the reason we are all on here to begin with? I agree that this horse is quite dead and some of us will just have to agree to disagree. I hope to have camaradarie with all of you as we search for the next "big debate" - thanks. |
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Too bad you have trouble reading MIB and seem to see only what you wish to see. I have respect for KristyE even if I disagree. You on the other hand are making every effort to be a true jerk... Last edited on Sat Feb 27th, 2010 02:41 am by beckymc |
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wow there is still a cinema in rome?.. i havent been there in 20 years, you know, with dvd's and directv. im surprised that people still go out for their fair share of abuse at these theatres.they are pricey, and usually you seat yourself in what you thought was a good seat, only to be unseated every few moments by someone who needs to get up or something. gee the cellphone problem seems minor compared to the boisterous groups who insist on talking throughout the entire film, and the sticky floors and seat, and other aggravations that pre-empted any desire whatsoever to attend a theater movie ever again, nope they lost my business 20 years ago, and even my kids dont like the theater. if we feel nostalgic we usually load up the car and go to a drive in movie in centre alabama, or the one in piedmont, during the summer months.play a little football before the movie, and sit around in the alabama twilight waiting for the movie to begin, and usually we are fortunate to get parked next to some other family with kids, or something. and everyone wins...oh...and we dont have to TURN OFF OUR CELLPHONES...lol |
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romegeorgiaman wrote: wow there is still a cinema in rome?.. i havent been there in 20 years, you know, with dvd's and directv. im surprised that people still go out for their fair share of abuse at these theatres.they are pricey, and usually you seat yourself in what you thought was a good seat, only to be unseated every few moments by someone who needs to get up or something. gee the cellphone problem seems minor compared to the boisterous groups who insist on talking throughout the entire film, and the sticky floors and seat, and other aggravations that pre-empted any desire whatsoever to attend a theater movie ever again, nope they lost my business 20 years ago, and even my kids dont like the theater. if we feel nostalgic we usually load up the car and go to a drive in movie in centre alabama, or the one in piedmont, during the summer months.play a little football before the movie, and sit around in the alabama twilight waiting for the movie to begin, and usually we are fortunate to get parked next to some other family with kids, or something. and everyone wins...oh...and we dont have to TURN OFF OUR CELLPHONES...lol Great Post.......I haven't been to a theater since Dances With Wolves came out......it seems the patrons take offense at me telling them to take the conversation to the parking lot or after the first few times to shut the hell up....shy but not so bashfull....we do the drive in at Blue Ridge during the summer....latest movies etc.....no problems, all fun. Thanks again for the great post romegeirgiaman...... |
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Beckymc, It is obvious that while I posted the truth, (you didn't have a clue what you were talking about). You raise yourself to the level of trashtalking and calling folks a "JERK" simply because you were made a fool of. Now back up and figure out what your really think. You are not very smart, not smart at all. |
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I don't like closing threads but this subject has gotten out of hand with the name calling and I'm not pointing fingers, if you said something offensive to anyone, you know who you are. I'm not going to close the thread yet but if this continues, I will not allow it. Please play nice so I don't have to close the sandbox. Thank you for your consideration Spice |
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toosavoter Guest
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How many more different ways can you say that you agree or disagree with Kristy's original complaint? I guess when they run out of those ideas, then they have nothing left to say other than to call the folks who disagree with their position idiots, morons, or fools (or liberal )... Sad... Last edited on Sat Feb 27th, 2010 01:03 pm by toosavoter |
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toosavoter wrote: How many more different ways can you say that you agree or disagree with Kristy's original complaint? I guess when they run out of those ideas, then they have nothing left to say other than to call the folks who disagree with their position idiots, morons, or fools (or liberal Maybe it's like counting the ways to leave your lover, |
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There must be, let's see, at least 50... |
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I have never been to a drive-in theatre. I've always wanted to go to one, might have to get the hubs to take me there. Centre or Piedmont - which would you recommend?? |
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I have not been to either of those.....but know folks who go to Centre.....We do the one in Blue Ridge while hanging out at the lake. Did you know that Rome used to have three drive in movie theaters? Great for kids...they all had playgrounds also..usually one day a week was a dollar a car load. I checked a few years ago and there were only a handful still in business. Now days you can tune your car radio and hear the movie.....old days you hung a speaker on your window...and most times the speaker buzzed unless you happened to get a new one. Give it try and let us know what you think. |
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KristyE wrote:I have never been to a drive-in theatre. I've always wanted to go to one, might have to get the hubs to take me there. Centre or Piedmont - which would you recommend?? just make sure you turn your cell phone off... |
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KristyE wrote: I have never been to a drive-in theatre. I've always wanted to go to one, might have to get the hubs to take me there. Centre or Piedmont - which would you recommend?? first of all,ya gotta get him to git a 1986 F350 Dually, and a couple coolers..... |
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USNavyVet wrote: KristyE wrote:I have never been to a drive-in theatre. I've always wanted to go to one, might have to get the hubs to take me there. Centre or Piedmont - which would you recommend?? A bucket of KFC and take your own popcorn. |
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Spice wrote:USNavyVet wrote:KristyE wrote:I have never been to a drive-in theatre. I've always wanted to go to one, might have to get the hubs to take me there. Centre or Piedmont - which would you recommend?? Good times... |
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If the little itsy bit light from a cell phone that is opened between seats in a theater is so bothersome I feel sorry for those who have to be out in the sunlight. Maybe there is vampires or gremlins posting here that cannot handle the ole so highly illuminating light as bright as the sun that spawns from the cell phones. Yet no one has commented on the people who get up in the middle of the movie to go to god knows where and opens the door to halls. If a little light from the cell phone is so bad then it should be a rule that once the movie starts no one is to exit until the movie is over. For those who dont understand what being on call is then maybe you should wear those shoes. Not all people work 9 to 5 jobs, not all people work in daytime hours>>>>>> Never mind I will save that for another time when someone wants to whine about their retnas getting burned out by a light from a cell phone. |
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Not all folks go to movie theaters either... |
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Those dont have a dog in this fight then. |
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The good folks that choose to go to movie theaters expect to enjoy their experience with minimal distractions, such as, cell phone ringers, lights flashing, other folks talking during the show, etc... After all, we pay good, hard-earned money for that... Woof-Woof... |
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the 411 drive-in in Centre is nicer than the one in Piedmont, food is pretty good too, 256-927-2855, http://www.411drivein.com/ btw, the last time I called Piedmont drive-in number it was disconnected... |
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Then watch the movie and quit worrying what the Jone's are doing. I do believe this was about a light and not all other things that you mentioned which is what is so ridiculous about half of the posts on here. It had nothing to do with talking, ringing cell phones or any other noise maker that can be thrown in to this thread. So if all the other reasons that you stated above are what is your argument then I think you posted in the wrong thread because I dont think anyone will argue those points. I have figured it out. Cell phone lights cause shididomcus. |
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And also I pay good hard earned money to ensure that people dont enjoy cause that is my enjoyment, BOW WOW lol |
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Cell phone lights are distracting in a dark theater... If one person is allowed to do it, is everyone allowed to check their text messages or missed calls during the show, or is that "privilege" reserved for the ones who whine the most?... |
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I just want to know: what's in that cooler navyvet? hahaha! Ok, I'll let y'all know what I do to piss everyone off at the drive-in. To be continued.... |
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Oh, and thanks ME! for the link. |
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toosavoter Guest
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I think there is a rule at the drive-in about not turning your headlights on or honking your horn during the movie... |
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Are those rules posted? Is there a manager I can complain to about me being too important to obey the rules? |
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No, but there are two guys dressed in black who walk around enforcing the rules... |
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BRIGHT LIGHT OH BRIGHT LIGHT I cant hear what is going on and cant see the screen cause someone opened up their cell phone and the light blinded me and my ADD has kicked in and I can only pay attention to the light. Walk to the light no dont do it, it is a trick. Wait where am I and what movie is this cause I forgot and dont remember why. REALLY I mean REALLY!!!! |
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Would you care for some cheese and crackers to go with that Whine? |
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I need a box to put my whine in... |
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toosavoter wrote: No, but there are two guys dressed in black who walk around enforcing the rules... Beware those "Men in Black", they have these little gadgets that make you forget what movie you watched! |
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In a period of 2 years while the Lams own all the theatres , I worked all three drive ins, primairaly West Rrome Drive Inn. Might have shined a flashlight into windows where your grandbabys were being born. We had $.25 a carload night.....rough nights. My brother worked at First Avenue Theater (now Soutsthetion Mills) as a usher (Guy in Black). They used flashlights to seat people. He taught me one thing, close one eye for a minuet befroe going into a dark room and you can see better. You people that want to make fun of me about cell phones lighting up close to me, my vision reacts differently to yours, so do not complaine about me complaining............. when you are like me, then you can complain |
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ROP wrote: He taught me one thing, close one eye for a minuet befroe going into a dark room and you can see better. You people that want to make fun of me about cell phones lighting up close to me, my vision reacts differently to yours, so do not complaine about me complaining............. when you are like me, then you can complain that's why pirates, etc. wore a patch over one eye, so when they went below deck they could remove or swap the patch to the other eye and be able see right away. |
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JJ - you mentioned Rome used to have 3 drive-in theater's. I never knew that. ROP said one was where Southeastern Mills is. Where were the other 2 located ? How long ago was this ? |
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NewsChick wrote: JJ - you mentioned Rome used to have 3 drive-in theater's. I never knew that. ROP said one was where Southeastern Mills is. Where were the other 2 located ? How long ago was this ? All I remember about that one was it was a walk in theater down on first ave and was called First Ave Theater then. The drive ins were Cedar Valley about where the Hardees is across from the college on 27 south. North 53 which is now Dillards Paint Shop, but you can still tell it was there West Rome Drive in was just before you get to the shopping center where Po Folks was in the 60's....... |
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jesse jackson wrote: NewsChick wrote:JJ - you mentioned Rome used to have 3 drive-in theater's. I never knew that. ROP said one was where Southeastern Mills is. Where were the other 2 located ? How long ago was this ? Thanks ! I think I vaguely remember Po Folks being here when I first came to Rome. That is on the end where CiCi's is ? |
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Yes. The entrance was about 1oo feet east of that. There was an ice cream shop there then. You gotta be old to remember that stuff. Lots of memories....went there as a kid and as a teenager starting to date. It was a cheap date but fun too. I do remember the guys walking around with the flashlights.....if your windows got fogged, they would check you out. |
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The Chinese place is where Po Folks used to be. I remember all those drive in's. The cedar Vally one used to show X rated movies. I have also been to many a movie in the Desota Theater on broad. |
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Cell phone light versus the bright screen in a movie theater' ummmmmmmmm, dont seem to understand how a cell phone light can mess with your vision when it is already screwed from the big bright movie screen. |
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dual fool wrote: Cell phone light versus the bright screen in a movie theater' ummmmmmmmm, dont seem to understand how a cell phone light can mess with your vision when it is already screwed from the big bright movie screen. You will never get it. It's a bother to other paying customers and can be done without in the theater. Whether it bothers you or not it does bother many. |
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Oh I get it but it is such a petty gripe. There are things that bother a lot of people but they see how petty it is and move on in life. What I saw here was people trying to make a felony case out of something so petty that is was riduculous. Complaints about a small cell phone light but open the hallway door where the light obscures the screen, depending on where you are sitting, and nothing is said about that. See I consider that petty but if petty is what people want towhine about then so be it, lets play ball. |
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I bet 85% of those posting about theis cell phone light use their phone while driving. I also already know the responses that I will get here. You can lie to everyone else but you cant lie to yourself. |
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toosavoter Guest
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I didn't know that there was a rule or law about banning cell phone use while driving... Tell us more dual tool... |
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toosavoter wrote: I didn't know that there was a rule or law about banning cell phone use while driving... Tell us more dual tool... You might find this interesting reading: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html |
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dual fool wrote: I bet 85% of those posting about theis cell phone light use their phone while driving. I also already know the responses that I will get here. You can lie to everyone else but you cant lie to yourself. Maybe, but what percentage of the ones using there phones in the theater also use it while driving?? 99.9%?? |
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jesse jackson wrote:toosavoter wrote:I didn't know that there was a rule or law about banning cell phone use while driving... Tell us more dual tool... Doesn't apply to Georgia though... |
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dual fool wrote: I bet 85% of those posting about theis cell phone light use their phone while driving. I also already know the responses that I will get here. You can lie to everyone else but you cant lie to yourself. Ha! LOL I don't own a cell phone. So no lying here. |
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bigdaddy wrote: The Chinese place is where Po Folks used to be. I can remember when fifty cents got you a round trip bus ride to and from, entrance and a coke and popcorn.....Some will not believe this. |
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No lying here either, I refuse to answer mine if it rings when I'm driving, I pull over and call the person back. All my friends and family know this so they just wait for my return call. |
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toosavoter wrote: jesse jackson wrote: Yes, but I wish it did. And it probably will soon. |
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toosavoter wrote: jesse jackson wrote: It does to bus drivers and/or anyone who gets into a wreck. Just the beginning..... |
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Since NC didn't remember Po Folks too well, I didn't go with the old WalMart......Telling your age ME |
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jesse jackson wrote:toosavoter wrote:jesse jackson wrote: How about cable car drivers in Lichtenstein?... |
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toosavoter wrote: jesse jackson wrote:Don't know about that..... |
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jesse jackson wrote: Since NC didn't remember Po Folks too well, I didn't go with the old WalMart......Telling your age ME I came to Rome when the old Walmart was being demolished. That is when I vaguely remembered there being a Po Folks here. |
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I was knee high to a grasshopper, But I remember when Big K and The A & P was in the gala shopping center. |
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The Gordon theater was once on Broad Street, a couple blocks down from the DeSoto, if I remember correctly. There was also a movie theater, can't remember the name or the exact location, for black people. Must have been in the '50's. Of course, Lindale had a movie theater located in the auditorium of what is now The Baptist Center. Admission was 10 cents for age 11 and under. The Neals and Pages ran the theater and routinely asked every kid 9 and over when they would be 12. Admission went up to 12 cents then. Ms. Neal sat in the back of the theater, and we had to get permission from her to go to the restroom or "tea room," to get snacks. Woe be unto anybody who spoke to anybody else during the movie, because Ms. Neal would not hesitate to tap you on the shoulder and "throw you out" for misbehaving. That was the place to be on Saturday mornings. |
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Went to movies this weekend.......................although not at the theater in this discussion....................it was not crowded and I saw the blue glow of one cell phone..........................I'm certain there was an emergency at the Waffle House, but before I could get disturbed some dude in front of me yelled "turn the d**n phone off".......................................the light quickly extinguished and didn't re-appear.....................................if that dude posts here.....................Thanks Dude............I tend to save all of my confrontations for those who cuss in public..................................................... |
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I don't remember when the others closed but west rome drive in was still open in the late 70s. Went there to see Sgt. peppers Lonely hearts club band. That was a waste of money. When you were a kid you could go dressed in your PJs (well I guess you could if you were an adult too) |
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jesse jackson
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toosavoter Guest
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Don't forget to shoot off some bottle rockets during the movie... |
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jesse jackson wrote: Now the real question about drive ins......any of you ever go in in the trunk?You mean everyone was supposed to be inside the passenger compartment? I always wondered why it was so cheap to go see a movie. |
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jesse jackson wrote: Now the real question about drive ins......any of you ever go in in the trunk? hauled a few! |
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