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A woman brought her own snacks to Despicable Me 4. Then the police arrived (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Cinemas made all their money on tickets before TV.

Then TV came along, then ridiculously predatory movie distribution contracts, then the Internet.

Their response? Apparently. Using the police to enforce their terms of service regarding food sales.

What's next; calling the police when you don't watch the advertisements?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

The police were called for trespass after the patron(s) refused to leave for violating the rules. There's a difference.

Hanging around in the foyer to try and argue the point is not leaving.

Obviously it was excessive, but they're still within their rights to have someone removed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Obviously it was excessive

That's the only bit that matters.