Good Old Neon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 It seems like, in a concert environment, texting would be the least obnoxious thing one could possibly do. The least obnoxious thing someone could do is just shut the fuck up and/or stop texting long enough to simply listen to the band they just drove x number of miles at $3.99+ a gallon, plus the price of admission, to see. Not to mention being courteous and respectful towards all the other folks who took time out of their lives to catch the band, and not your distracting (not you specifically of course) totally engaging conversation. So you use this medium to try to reach your desired audience. Texting does the exact same thing. Not quite, realistically, it would not be viable to carry on this conversation over the phone. Whereas texting now often takes the place of actual conversation, where no impediment to carrying out an actual conversation exists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi everyone. I am the owner of the blog in question and I was wondering why I was receiving some extra hits recently. It's nice to see that someone besides a couple of my friends have found their way to my blog.I had a feeling I'd get busted on this one! Can we still be friends? Your post came up on my "Zooey Ward" google notification. I am a fan of Freakwater (seen 'em once) and She & Him (seen 'em three times), but I do understand why Freakwater might not appeal to all S&H fans. I was probably a little less charitable after the "60-year-old man" remark, being as I'm generally among the more seasoned fans at shows. Perhaps I missed the intended satire, but the feel I got from the post was "See how witty me and my friends are!" Not that there's anything wrong with that! Anyways, welcome aboard! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 no one talks on the phone anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 How is texting distracting to anyone in a concert environment? During a fucking opening band, no less. Seriously, I don't see how someone sending a text message (a wholly personal and silent activity) can hamper your ability to enjoy a show, unless you let it. The only way I can really see it being a problem is if you just get pissed off everytime you see the blue glow of a cell phone in someone's hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I text all the time. texting is the tits!Sounds like an interesting alternative to using thumbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 People still go to concerts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 wait 'til Lammycat gets here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Not quite, realistically, it would not be viable to carry on this conversation over the phone. Whereas texting now often takes the place of actual conversation, where no impediment to carrying out an actual conversation exists.I think the one guy made the point I'd rather have the person next to me at a concert texting that yacking away with people around them. Or using the two-way feature on a phone to loudly carry on a conversation about nothing. Also, in posting to a list or board, or forum, you anticipate you are carrying on a conversation, when in reality, your response -- or mine -- could be to an audience of zero. Whereas the text message is welcome and received. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 How is texting distracting to anyone in a concert environment? During a fucking opening band, no less. Seriously, I don't see how someone sending a text message (a wholly personal and silent activity) can hamper your ability to enjoy a show, unless you let it. The only way I can really see it being a problem is if you just get pissed off everytime you see the blue glow of a cell phone in someone's hands. Your opening band might be my headliner. See Sunken Treasure's awesome Jeff rant w/r/t my feelings vis a vis communal concert behavior as it relates to the individual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Notice: The Sprint PCS user you are trying to reach has disabled all data messaging services. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Ok. But it's still the opener. If they are standing in the back like he said, how is there any problem? And still, how does it affect your concert experience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Your opening band might be my headliner. See Sunken Treasure's awesome Jeff rant w/r/t my feelings vis a vis communal concert behavior as it relates to the individual.IIRC that rant is about people "fucking talking." Again, complaining about someone texting is something you have to actively be looking for for it to bother you -- it's not like someone talking. It's like getting freaked out about people holding up lighters. If some action in the periphery is bothering you, you're not part of the "communal concert behavior" to begin with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Ok. But it's still the opener. If they are standing in the back like he said, how is there any problem? And still, how does it affect your concert experience? Texting doesn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 And if it is an opening band that they don't care about, who is it hurting? That's what I'm not getting. You are using this whole abstract idea of the community in your argument, but it doesn't really exist. It's just a bunch of people at a concert, some enjoying, and some not. But nobody is being hurt by this. It's a victimless crime, and you have to actively let it bother you for it to really be a problem. As far as I can tell, your gripe isn't that it is bothersome, but that it disturbs this utopian ideal you have for concerts. Sorry, but this seems like just about the most harmless thing one could do at a concert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 'i wish people would stop talking at concerts' >>>>>> 'i wish people would stop w/ the annoying texting and just go talk to the person' wait, what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 'i wish people would stop talking at concerts' >>>>>> 'i wish people would stop w/ the annoying texting and just go talk to the person' wait, what? Calm down Captain Motorola. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 And if it is an opening band that they don't care about, who is it hurting? That's what I'm not getting. You are using this whole abstract idea of the community in your argument, but it doesn't really exist. It's just a bunch of people at a concert, some enjoying, and some not. But nobody is being hurt by this. It's a victimless crime, and you have to actively let it bother you for it to really be a problem. As far as I can tell, your gripe isn't that it is bothersome, but that it disturbs this utopian ideal you have for concerts. Sorry, but this seems like just about the most harmless thing one could do at a concert. Is there an event at which you might find it disrespectful to text? How about funerals, cause if you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is there an event at which you might find it disrespectful to text? How about funerals? ... only if you're driving the hearse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 One probably shouldn't text during a classical music recital, but other than that, who cares? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'm ok with texting fmltwia Did I just text that out loud? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is there an event at which you might find it disrespectful to text? How about funerals, cause if you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Texting at a funeral would probably be disrespectful, but I wouldn't get mad. You don't know what the person is texting about, frankly, so I don't think it's fair to judge. And disrespectful =/= bothersome. You aren't arguing it is disrespectful to text at a concert. You are arguing it detracts from others enjoyment of the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I thought some of the texting back and forth was funny. 9:16 - Cameron to Speck: When did the B52s get so bad??! This is good stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hipster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 And disrespectful =/= bothersome. You aren't arguing it is disrespectful to text at a concert. You are arguing it detracts from others enjoyment of the show. me Not to mention being courteous and respectful towards all the other folks who took time out of their lives to catch the band, and not your distracting (not you specifically of course) totally engaging conversation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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