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Amusement Park Bans PDAs and Smartphones

Posted by kdawson on from the cold-dead-fingers dept.

Ant writes in with news that an amusement park in the UK is trying out a ban on smartphones and PDAs, with the intent to enable families actually to have fun together. The press release says that from May 25 to June 1, adults found using a PDA will be asked to drop it off at a "PDA Drop Off Zone" — no word on what happens if they refuse. But both the Sun and BoingBoing, which picked up their brief story, strike a more ominous note with the claim that "special wardens" will confiscate the devices. If the experiment is deemed a success the park may make the ban permanent.

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  1. Re:I understand their point... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You're a virgin, right? Never had sex or been out of your parent's basement? Eh?

  2. Re:Not just PDAs by ciaohound · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That reminds me of a restaurant in Texas where if you can finish a 72-ounce steak, it's free. Offtopic? Yes. Stupid? Yes.

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