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Against my better judgment I went to a theater that's notorious for being a teenage hangout. I, like you, can maybe think of one other bad experience I've had at the movies before …

Fair enough. So how do you personally deal with disturbances in movie theaters?

Is the difference in resolution that discernible? (Serious question btw)

Fair enough. How about using FB Connect for login as a means of holding people accountable for their complaints?

Thanks a lot for your input. I'm struggling with the monetization issue though. Namely: What type of pricing model can we offer movie theater companies? Monthly fee? One-time lump …

I would assume most people would view the bright light as far less abrasive than the guy being noisy talking on his telephone in the middle of a movie. Besides, 3 quick button pres…

Before my experience this past weekend I would've agreed with you. However the same argument can be made for earthquake or flood insurance. Chances are you wont need it, but if you…

Agreed. Thats even better.

1 of 2 ways: 1) Charge each user a nominal fee for download. OR 2) Charge movie theaters for their participation. Imagine the profitable data we'll be supplying them with on every …

No problem. In order to use Tattlr, you would have to "check-in" using the app. The theater, thanks to the complementary Tattlr web app, would have instant access to the basic info…

>>>Since you're relying on the cinemas' cooperation anyway, why not sell them a button to be installed under each armrest? There can be no abuse of the system because the theater w…

Theaters that offer assigned seating can automatically update your Tattlr profile with your seating for the given movie. In theaters that do not offer assigned seating, users would…

To test the OP's theory, I just submitted a post with my idea for a new movie app here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2654826 Essentially its an app that allows you to report…

Interesting point. Especially given the current "bigger is better" trend for smartphone screens these days. That's why it'd be important for Tattlr to offer a short process to repo…

I had an awful experience at the movies this past weekend. Read about the full story and startup idea that came from it here: http://bit.ly/mxB7eD On to my idea: What if there was …

So competitors need only eliminate the unscrupulous practices to avoid being considered clones? Seems like a dubious distinction at best.