Thus spake Andrew Black


Dave wrote in news$q0Y1EtISP
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However there is a byelaw which says that
no-one is allowed to use equipment for the reproduction of sound "to the
annoyance of any person" - which is slightly different.

I wonder if this bylaw would outlaw the use of mobile phones! I certainly
get annoyed by use of phones on trains and buses. Does anyone know of any
organisation campaigning for reduction in use of mobiles.

There are some 'quiet' coaches on trains. Thing is mobile phones are
useful whilst on PT, especially if there's a delay. Phones can be tamed
so that they don't disturb other passengers much. I really don't think
my sending text messages disturbs anybody.

Isn't there an Orange advert along the lines of "He who does not know
how to use silent mode on phone has no friends, only enemies"?

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