For
It prevents distraction and respects others.
Against
Emergencies or family needs may require phone use.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Phones are the most distracting thing in a dark theater.”
“When I’m at the theater, I want to immerse myself in the movie. It hinders it when someone has their phone lit up .”
“I’m checking to make sure it isn’t an emergency”
“I think it matters if they're discreetly checking it in their lap for a few seconds”