Should These Phones Be Banned?

To: Ticket Holders 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear ticket holders, 

    Starting December 1, we have a new rule: No cell phone use during our musical events. This was a hard decision to make, but we believe it’s for the best. 

    Why? Too many audience members have complained. Some of them are sick of hearing ringtones go off during their favorite songs. Others say their view of the stage is always blocked by people holding up their phones. But it’s not just ticket holders who are upset.

     Performers are too. They report that seeing the crowd on their phones is very distracting. 

    This new rule requires you to lock your phone in a safety pouch when you arrive. You can keep the pouch with you. But if you need to use your phone during the concert, you must visit the lobby. There, staff can help unlock your pouch. 

    Our goal is to make every concert a great experience. We hope this rule helps you enjoy the music—and give our performers your full attention.

Sincerely, 
Leslie 
Manager, Main St. Music Hall

To: Ticket Holders 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear ticket holders, 

    Starting December 1, we have a new rule: No cell phone use during our concerts. This was a hard decision to make, but we believe it’s for the best.

    Why? Audience members have complained. Some are sick of hearing ringtones go off during their favorite songs. Others say their view of the stage is always blocked by people holding up their phones. And it’s not just ticket holders who are upset. Performers are too. They say that seeing the crowd on their phones is distracting.

    With this new rule, you’ll lock your phone in a safety pouch when you arrive. You can keep the pouch with you. But to use your phone during the show, you must visit the lobby. There, staff can help unlock your pouch.

    We aim to make every concert a great experience. We hope this rule helps you enjoy the show—and give it your full attention.

Sincerely, 

Sincerely, 
Leslie 
Manager, Main St. Music Hall

To: Ticket Holders 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear ticket holders, 

    Starting December 1, we have a new rule: No cell phone use during our musical events. This was a difficult decision to make, but we believe it’s for the best.

    Why? Too many audience members have complained. Some are sick of hearing ringtones go off during their favorite songs, and others say their view of the stage is constantly being blocked by people holding up their phones. But it’s not just ticket holders who are unhappy. Performers have also complained, saying that seeing the crowd on their phones is very distracting.

    This new rule requires you to lock your phone in a safety pouch when you arrive. You can keep the pouch with you, but in order to use your phone during the concert, you must visit the lobby and ask a staff member to unlock your pouch.

    Our goal is to make every concert a wonderful experience. We hope this new policy helps you enjoy the music—and give our performers your full attention.

Sincerely, 

Sincerely, 
Leslie 
Manager, Main St. Music Hall

To: Leslie 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear Leslie,

    I have tickets to see Dua Lipa on December 15. I usually enjoy events at Main St. Music Hall, but this one may be my last. I think your new rule is a terrible idea. 

    First of all, I love concerts. But for me, the experience doesn’t end when I go home. I relive the night again and again. I scroll through my photos. I sing along with my videos.

    Those memories aren’t just valuable to me. When I post them on social media, other fans can see them. They get excited about live music and buy concert tickets. It’s like free advertising! Would you and the performers really want to give that up? 

    But the biggest problem is that your plan doesn’t sound very safe. What if there were an emergency and everyone had to leave? How could I find my friends or call my mom if my phone were locked up? 

    Instead of a phone ban, try a no-phone zone. Some people could choose to lock up their phones. Others could keep them. And everyone would be happy. 

Thanks, 
Sam

To: Leslie 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear Leslie,

    I have tickets to see Dua Lipa on December 15. I usually enjoy events at Main St. Music Hall, but this one may be my last. I don’t like your new rule.

    I love concerts. And the fun doesn’t end when I go home. I relive the night again and again. I view my photos. I sing along with my videos.

    Those memories aren’t just fun for me. When I post them online, other fans see them. They get excited about live music. They buy concert tickets. It’s like free advertising! Would you and the performers really want to give that up?

    Also, your plan doesn’t sound safe. What if there were an emergency and everyone had to leave? With my phone locked up, how could I find my friends or call my mom?

    Instead of a phone ban, try a no-phone zone. Some people could choose to lock up their phones. Others could keep them. And everyone would be happy.

Thanks, 
Sam

To: Leslie 

Subject: Cell Phone Ban

Dear Leslie,

    I have tickets to see Dua Lipa on December 15. I usually enjoy events at Main St. Music Hall, but this one may be my last. I think your new rule is a terrible idea.

    First of all, I love concerts—and the experience doesn’t end when I go home. I relive the night again and again. I scroll through my photos and sing along with my videos.

    Those memories aren’t valuable only to me. When I post them on social media, other fans can see them. They get excited about live music and buy concert tickets. It’s like free advertising! Would you and the performers really want to give that up?

    My biggest objection, however, is that your plan doesn’t sound very safe. What if there were an emergency and everyone had to leave? Without access to my phone, how could I find my friends or contact my mother?

    Instead of a phone ban, consider creating a no-phone zone. Some people could choose to lock up their phones, others could choose not to—and everyone would be happy.

Thanks, 
Sam