An American cinema chain may have the solution that would satisfy both mobile addicts and folks who just want to enjoy movies. AMC plans to dedicate the back row of its 400 cinemas across North America to anyone who can’t go without a phone, even while in a theater. These so called “texting aisles” would include sound- and glow-proof barriers so that other people enjoying the movie wouldn’t be affected.
According to AMC, the idea is to cut down on mobile phone use throughout the rest of the auditorium, though it said it had no plans to introduce similar measures at its branch in Manchester.
And apparently AMC is not alone thinking between these lines with two other chains, Regal Entertainment and Imax, also exploring different ways to let people text during films without upsetting other audience-members.
We kinda like the idea of these “texting aisle” but it remains to be seen whether they will be adopted by a significant number of users or not. Would you sit there or you prefer the “standard” seats?
[Via: DailyMail]