Alamo Drafthouse announced a new policy that compromises their strict no-phones policy. Customers are freaking out: “No practical way in hell”

Alamo Drafthouse is switching to mobile orders, and moviegoers are not happy.

Phones in movie theatres are becoming a huge problem. People don't seem to care that the light pollution from their devices is a distraction to everyone around them. If they're not scrolling in a dark theatre, they're illegally recording the screens for social media clout.

Despite PSAs that ask you to put your phone away ahead of the film, movie theater chains have no real rules in place to stop people from being rude… except the Alamo Drafthouse.

Alamo Drafthouse known for "no phones"

The Alamo is known for enforcing their strict no-phone policy. In fact, it's why many film fans go to their theatres. The chain is also known for having meal services. Currently, people write their orders on pieces of paper.

https://twitter.com/fromAMMO/status/2010532635853090989

According to a new report from Variety, that's about to change.

Starting in February, a digital system will be available for guests. People will be able to order before and during the movie, and pay on their phones. Alamo says they will maintain their “no talking, no texting” rule, but allowing people to be on their phones at all completely defeats the purpose.

Moviegoers react to Alamo's new ordering system

Naturally, moviegoers aren't thrilled about Alamo's upcoming change. Many people feel it will ruin what makes the Alamo worth going to, while others don't believe they'll be able to enforce the "no texting" rule. Either way, the phones will still be distracting, no matter what's on the screen.

https://twitter.com/DavidLeninhawk/status/2010411420903669819

HOW?!

https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1q8hwt8/comment/nyonrgq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

RIP.

https://twitter.com/lleibowitzz/status/2009712236055695407

Speaking out.

https://twitter.com/blakeruane/status/2009698379342000142

Unsubscribed.

https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1q8hwt8/comment/nynr9g7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The fallout will be interesting.

https://www.tiktok.com/@justinlovesmovies/video/7593491995574734094

The employees don't like it either.

https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1q8hwt8/comment/nynp9m8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Points were made.

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