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User-NetOfInter t1_ja4ujso wrote

Reply to comment by OopsImACrow in Man the Bowtie is really speed running shutting down at this point. by fannypax

They’re doing it for the rest of the patrons. It’s a business decision to drive more profitability

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OopsImACrow t1_ja4x3a1 wrote

as an adult, it doesn’t bother me having kids under the age of 17 at a theater. i find it weird if this actually increases foot traffic at the theater, never imagined some people hated teens/kids enough to actively avoid the movies or go less often because of them.

edit: damn, y’all must REALLY hate kids. weirdos.

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User-NetOfInter t1_ja52s5i wrote

It was a problem at bow tie back in the day. Not surprised they took this action.

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OopsImACrow t1_ja53bvt wrote

i mean…even without with guardians, though? i may be interpreting it wrong, but I also didn’t ever really see the crowd of kids Bowtie attracted.

honestly, it makes me not wanna go past 7:30 as a young-looking adult…especially if the staff is checking IDs on anyone they think may be under 17. I’m also just super fucking lazy, though.

edit: i fucked up wording, totally meant WITH guardians.

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dougc84 t1_ja5j4gl wrote

I've experienced it enough that I will never go back to Bowtie.

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User-NetOfInter t1_ja53x1r wrote

Parents were coming in with kids, dumping them off, then leaving

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OopsImACrow t1_ja54j0b wrote

just weird that they implemented a blanket ban instead of requiring the kids to be with adults, to me. I’m sure there are well mannered kids who would like to enjoy a post-sundown date there or something during the summer. or even parents who want to go out for a movie with their kid, at that time; considering there are working parents that get off at 6:30-7ish. I’m approaching semantic territory, but I definitely see this affecting sales to an extent—could be wrong!

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User-NetOfInter t1_ja5e8yy wrote

They bring the kids in then dump them off. Monitoring chaperons? Seeing if they’re with an adult? That’s a lot of work and monitoring. Blanket ban easier

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dalhectar t1_ja9b0md wrote

You can make sure a chaperoning adult is present when the ticket is torn. You don't have to monitor hallways. Just "Did an adult go into the theater with the minor".

But I mean there are plenty of other theaters teens can go to. If parents want to dump kids at a Regal theater, they are welcome to.

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