[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I don't understand your complaint. In what way does someone else using their phone impact your enjoyment of the pool?

Why limit it to pools, why not just ban phones? (sarcasm)

Because not everyone what’s to listen to other peoples conversations. I have had a few meals at good restaurants ruined by people yakking on their phones thinking everyone else in the restaurant is just dying to hear what they have to say. It is rude and obnoxious. Maybe, they should have a designated area for cell phone use at the pools and no phones in the pools.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

Because not everyone what’s to listen to other peoples conversations. I have had a few meals at good restaurants ruined by people yakking on their phones thinking everyone else in the restaurant is just dying to hear what they have to say. It is rude and obnoxious. Maybe, they should have a designated area for cell phone use at the pools and no phones in the pools.

A pool and a restaurant are two different things. I walk by Everglades Rec Center every day (almost) and the noice of people chatting from the pool is quite loud even out on the walking trail.

Maybe we should have a designated area for people that want to be quiet, and away from other people. Yeah, lets ban sensitive people .

[Kevinwitgen@yahoo.com]

I say we ban ridiculous questions like this!!!

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

More lives would be saved if they would ban texting/talking on cell phones while driving cars.

Do you know what you are allowed to do? Write a letter longhand while driving. Completely legal. I would argue just as dangerous, if not more. --Daniel Tosh

[rpalumberi]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I don't understand your complaint. In what way does someone else using their phone impact your enjoyment of the pool?

Why limit it to pools, why not just ban phones? (sarcasm)

Nobody minds an occasional phone call to someone at the pool but when they yack forever, often loudly, on their device it becomes annoying. Not all but a number of our neighbors think they own the place and don't have the common courtesy to live respectfully with others.

[Dsalmiery]

It doesn't bother me when people are using their phones or taking pictures. They are excited to be in such a beautiful area. People can get a private pool if they don't want to hear others.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I don't understand your complaint. In what way does someone else using their phone impact your enjoyment of the pool?

Why limit it to pools, why not just ban phones? (sarcasm)

Some people on their phones and their voice is like on a loud speaker!! Very annoying as I don’t care to hear what they have to say?!!

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

Because not everyone what’s to listen to other peoples conversations. I have had a few meals at good restaurants ruined by people yakking on their phones thinking everyone else in the restaurant is just dying to hear what they have to say. It is rude and obnoxious. Maybe, they should have a designated area for cell phone use at the pools and no phones in the pools.

Yep. Nothing ruins a meal more than listening about Aunt Edna's goiter or Grandpa's piles!

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by Bikehike

Who's in favor of banning phones at the pool and who's in favor of banning phones in the pool?

Is it poor etiquette, uncomfortable or obnoxious?

I keep running into people standing in place texting and taking selfies.

Those SOBs!! And SELFIES!!

[Gulfcoast]

I'm surprised that so many people would take their phones into the actual pool. It seems that would be an accident waiting to happen.

But, no, cellphones shouldn't be banned in the pool areas. A community pool is not the place to expect perfect peace and quiet.

[Traveling lady]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

More lives would be saved if they would ban texting/talking on cell phones while driving cars.

Texting and talking on hand held cell phones in cars is banned in almost every state.

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by Tom M

Do you know what you are allowed to do? Write a letter longhand while driving. Completely legal. I would argue just as dangerous, if not more. --Daniel Tosh

Well, no that is not legal. It is call distracted Driving and is not legal

[MartinSE]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

Some people on their phones and their voice is like on a loud speaker!! Very annoying as I don’t care to hear what they have to say?!!

Hmm, then don't listen? The pools are NOT quiet places for meditation - but if you want to meditate I guess you can, and if someone else wants to laugh and play and speak loudly and excited, well, they can do that.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Bikehike

Who's in favor of banning phones at the pool and who's in favor of banning phones in the pool?

Is it poor etiquette, uncomfortable or obnoxious?

I keep running into people standing in place texting and taking selfies.

Why, oh why, in a society with a bazillion laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc., would we ever want to restrict even more freedoms? If they are not risking people's safety or enjoyment (like loud stereos, etc.), then why stop them. If it just because YOU don't like it, well then, you know what people will say to that. You are free to use another pool, go somewhere else, build a private one, etc.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

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Maybe we should have a designated area for people that want to be quiet, and away from other people. ...

We already have that. We call it "their own homes."