28 Jan 2018 21:16:21
Just to change the subject.
I have just been reading that at certain comedy gigs they are banning mobile phones and cameras going into the theatre. They take the phone off you before you go in and lock it away until afterwards.
I've been to a few games this season and couldn't help but notice half the people in the crowd where either filming the game or taking pictures of the game through their phones half the time, seems completely bizarre to me why you would do this when you can watch match of the day later on and to everyone else sat there it's bloody annoying, not to mention the annoying people filming are not actually contributing anything to the atmosphere.
My question to Ed001 and the posters is, do you think mobiles should be locked away during football games as well?

{Ed001's Note - yes, yes, Yes, Yes, YES!}

1.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 21:33:53
I understand what you are saying but look at it from the point of view that it is the only time some people will be to anfield so want to savour the moment if you went yo a concert of your favorite band would you take pictures and videos.

{Ed001's Note - no I would not take pics and vids. The whole point is to enjoy the moment, not miss it all while you are filming it on your phone so you can show off on social media that you were there. People are far more interested in telling other people what they are doing than actually savouring the moment.}

2.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 21:35:23
They are just sheep.

3.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 21:36:04
I went to the chris rock gig in Birmingham on Thursday and they implemented these rules.

4.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 21:36:19
I went to see Stewart Lee and he had an absolute zero tolerance policy on it and said that if he saw one person turn their phone on during the gig he’d embarrass them in front of the rest of the audience and then boot them out.

5.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 21:52:35
Taking photos is a part of modern society, sadly. My partner was ill today so i took my son to a birthday party by myself. When i got home, my partner said "can i see the photos".

What photos? 😂 I literally did not take one because i was too busy playing with my son and enjoying watching him having fun. Then afterwards i took him to my grandparents. My phone did not leave my pocket in 6 hours. My Mrs looked at me like i was crazy when i said I'd taken my son out for the day and not taken a single photo.

I'm abnormal though. I don't feel the need to broadcast and brag about everything i do on social media. Most people probably would've put up a collection of pictures of the party and at least one status about along the lines of "visiting the fam" 🙄.

6.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 22:10:33
I agree people shouldn't be recording the match when they should be watching it but with regards to selfies or like myself who has a picture of myself and my son at a match on my phone its not for social media its a personal photo.

7.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 22:11:15
I went into the women's changies and they implemented these rules.

8.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 22:21:59
I don’t understand it, makes even less sense at gigs, you can’t even hear the music it sounds so distorted.
I was at the Seville game and couldn’t believe the number of people recording the penalty! why would you want to watch it over? doesn't make sense to me and if you really want to watch a replay watch it recorded professionally.

9.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 22:53:20
I might get to 2 or three matches a season if I'm lucky and maybe an international I always take a photo or 2 before kick off but that is it once the game is on. I don't get these people filming a corner and every free kick. My phone gets put in my pocket as soon as YNWA or flower of Scotland starts.

10.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 23:21:21
I've only seen phones during the match useful in Celtic matches when the fans put their torches on during the 67th minute to commemorate their European Cup win. This could be done at Anfield under the lights in the 15th 77/ 78th 81st and 84th minute singing we won it 5 times would look pretty good.

{Ed002's Note - I think going in to cabaret is a really nifty idea.}

11.) 28 Jan 2018
28 Jan 2018 23:45:15
I did think taking a selfie with whoever your with would be a counter argument but then I thought you can always take a selfie outside the ground with Anfield in the background and you can savour that photo if it’s your first game with your kid, or if you really really have to tell all your Facebook friends that you went to a football game and these are the types of friends that need photographic evidence lol
But not being able to take a selfie inside the ground is a very small price to pay to stamp out this ridiculous practice.

12.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 00:13:24
Ed002 I doff my cap 😁.

13.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 01:39:39
It's not really fair to van them.

Listen the regulars don't use phones. The away boys don't use phones. It's people who are visiting do.

And I would.

I have 3 son's. When I take them to there first game, I'm pretty sure 1/ I won't be able to afford it slot throughout the season and 2/ will I be able to get 4 tickets.

I want them to remember there experience.

What I would suggest, is an opportunity to something after the game where you get can photos. Which as an agreement all season ticket holders would have to opt out of and people who can get to a few games through out the year aswel.

14.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 04:53:01
If people want to take photos and videos of their time at Anfield what business is it of anyone else? Maybe the atmosphere at the library, sorry, I meant Anfield, would be better if you'd concentrate on the game yourself instead of worrying about others taking photos.

15.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 07:39:09
On Saturdays game, I was filming the match so I can't see anything wrong. Oh hang on. I'm the ****** cameraman. Sorry.

16.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 07:44:16
I’ve been to Anfield many times and I’ve never taken a photo nor video of it. I have a memory and can remember what it was like. These are my memories and not for anyone else. If I wanted to watch the game through a screen I wouldn’t have gone and stayed at home to watch it on the TV.
Going to Anfield is a privilege and I would highly recommend savouring every moment.

17.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 08:26:07
Lmao makes me laugh, moaning at people for taking a pic might aswell moan at the people for taking a **** in the toilet and not contributing to the atmostphere.
not everybody there wants to contribute. People need to worry about them selves and not what others are doing all the time.

18.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 00:13:24
Ed002 I doff my cap 😁.

19.) 29 Jan 2018
29 Jan 2018 09:23:56
Maybe it could be a rule that all photos and videos stop at kickoff. Stewards are all over the ground. Just my thoughts.