Amusement Park Bans PDAs and Smartphones 474
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Ant writes in with news that an amusement park in the UK is trying out a ban on smartphones and PDAs, with the intent to enable families actually to have fun together. The press release says that from May 25 to June 1, adults found using a PDA will be asked to drop it off at a "PDA Drop Off Zone" — no word on what happens if they refuse. But both the Sun and BoingBoing, which picked up their brief story, strike a more ominous note with the claim that "special wardens" will confiscate the devices. If the experiment is deemed a success the park may make the ban permanent.
/.'ers don't have to worry (Score:3, Funny)
Ban watches, phones, mp3 players... (Score:5, Funny)
What you should have done: (Score:4, Funny)
Good Daycycle Citizen! (Score:3, Funny)
Thank you for your cooperation, Citizen, and remember to have fun!
Your Friend,
The Computer
Re:Intrafamily phoning (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Sniff, sniff.. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Oh Please... (Score:4, Funny)
It's virtually censorship... they're preventing my free expression of chicken-eating. I demand chickeny freedom!
Re:Don't forget, it's The Sun (Score:1, Funny)
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Re:I understand their point... (Score:4, Funny)
For reference, I believe there are other circumstances that can in principle make presence in a courthouse obligatory.
Re:Oh Please... (Score:5, Funny)