Re: seriously, common sense in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20465548 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:19:31 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:19:31 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467956 anon : The 'loud person' example you gave reminds me of the cell phone guy from Trigger Happy TV...

"HELLO!? WHAT!? WHAT!? NAH I'M ON A PLANE! A PLANE! NAH IT'S RUBBISH! 15 HOURS AND NO IN-FLIGHT MOVIE! ALRIGHT! TALK TO YOU LATER! CIAO!"

Hehe...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467956 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:47:13 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467752 anon :
said by theedj See Profile :

Porn will make a scene on airplanes, it will just be interestng to see how the various carriers deal with it.
Forget porn, just leave me alone while I play GTA-4 with the volume pumped up high and talk trash on the VOIP headset.

Woohoo!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20467752 Sun, 11 May 2008 23:32:09 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466360 anon :
said by theedj See Profile :

Having been a Flight Attendant for 2.5 years in the past I can tell you that in an airplane common sense and decency are not so common.

I find that when people travel they often over pack and include everything, even the kitchen sink. Then they figure that they can bring it all as carry-on luggage and get upset when they can't lift it overhead.
While I'll be the first to recognize that overall, flying is generally cheaper today than it was 20 years ago, the government and industry have done a very poor job of making the skies friendlier. For one thing, ticket prices should be flat. They shouldn't look like phone bills.
No add-on fees, taxes, etc. If they're higher, SO BE IT. All airlines are on a level playing field. There is nothing more ridiculous than buying a $39 ticket that costs $80. If its going to be an $80 fare, then be honest and sell it as such, don't hide behind fine print and footnotes.

We take carry-on, because checked baggage gets "lost", and theft is extremely common, especially now that we can't lock it.. If you want us to check baggage, then FIX the baggage system. You've had decades, and it only gets worse.

Otherwise, you're a flight attendant. We're the customer. Deal with it. Singapore Girl does, and with a smile on her face. Its only a matter of time before foreign-flagged carriers operate domestically, so you'd best be up for it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20466360 Sun, 11 May 2008 22:35:01 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465534 anon : ... what?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465534 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:36:26 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465548 Styvas :
said by hunterjb See Profile :

However when it comes to VOIP and cell phones I do.
I question how effective VoIP would be on in-flight broadband. VoIP over regular wireless can be spotty much of the time, and that's only with the jitter introduced by the average wireless router. I would think that latency and, in particular, jitter would be horrendous on a plane. But perhaps they've found a way around that with whatever method the broadband is being delivered.
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Check out the »Primus TalkBroadband VoIP FAQ.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465548 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:01:56 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465528 hunterjb :
said by theedj See Profile :

but I think most of them forget to pack common sense and/or their brain. Porn will make a scene on airplanes, it will just be interestng to see how the various carriers deal with it.
As a flight attendant for the past 19 years, I'd have to agree with Theedj. I've seen so many cases of no common sense, I can't count them. The group of guys on a trip, acting/talking like they're in a bar with kids sitting right behind them. People reading looking at porn magazines on board. The list goes on.

When it comes to broadband on the flight I don't see a problem with it at all. I do think it needs some controls though, maybe treat it like a public library internet access. Most libraries have some filters.

However when it comes to VOIP and cell phones I do. The person who wrote this article, inflight broadband, compares sitting on a plane to Starbucks or other modes of transport. Unfortunately this isn't a very good comparison. In a Starbucks you do have the option of not sitting by the person, in other forms a transport you're not sitting (no option of moving) elbow to elbow for anywhere from 1-20 hours. Try and imagine this for your next flight: Sitting beside someone who just broke up with their boy/girl friend. Now you have to sit there as they get on the phone for the next 2 or more hours and discuss it with all their friends: "And he said that. Ya can you believe it!?". Or how about the very LOUD talking person?: "CAN YOU HEAR ME, I'M ON THE PLANE". Trust me, I've seen it during boarding, and arrival. Just think of what it would be like for the whole flight. The cost may prevent some from using it but not all, I watched a guy use one of those old inflight phones (3.95/min) talk for 2 hours.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465528 Sun, 11 May 2008 13:56:50 EDT Re: seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465344 hep cat : Or worse as a goof or for serious looking up terrorist sites. Some sees it and tells flight attendant and *pooF* never heard from again. All cause they bought a ticket for 1980s prices. You are correct that there really is a lack of common sense along with an increase in rudeness aimed at the air line worker. Why did you leave?
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said by theedj See Profile :

The airline I was an FA at has live satellite TV and isn't sensored at all...so you can imagine some of the 'late night' entertainment that's on, and it was watched more then you can imagine.
I was thinking exactly the same thing. There is some pretty raunchy TV available via in-flight satellite and even on the pre-saved content. I was watching Superbad on a flight not long ago and was worried that some kid would come walking up from behind in the middle of an "adult" scene. In my case I would have immediately flipped it off if I thought a child was watching it on my screen, but I don't trust others to be even that sensitive.
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Check out the »Primus TalkBroadband VoIP FAQ.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465147 Sun, 11 May 2008 12:05:45 EDT seriously, common sense http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465135 theedj : Having been a Flight Attendant for 2.5 years in the past I can tell you that in an airplane common sense and decency are not so common. I think that the majority of people will for sure screen themselves however on red-eye flights that will be a different story. The airline I was an FA at has live satellite TV and isn't sensored at all...so you can imagine some of the 'late night' entertainment that's on, and it was watched more then you can imagine.

Observations and people watching are hobbies of mine. I find that when people travel they often over pack and include everything, even the kitchen sink. Then they figure that they can bring it all as carry-on luggage and get upset when they can't lift it overhead. The issue is they pack everything, but I think most of them forget to pack common sense and/or their brain. Porn will make a scene on airplanes, it will just be interestng to see how the various carriers deal with it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20465135 Sun, 11 May 2008 12:01:44 EDT