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Topic: Justifying Booth Internet Access
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Jack Ondracek
Film God
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Posts: 2348
From: Port Orchard, WA, USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-16-2003 12:10 AM
That's a pretty good question, and probably a tough sell. I tried really hard to think how I'd convince my boss (if I had one) that I needed access.
A self-evaluation however, shows that, considering time the theatre's manager (my daughter) and I put into downloading various advertising-related items, sending files to/from the office, ordering supplies & equipment, paying bills & the like, our use of the internet at the theatre is pretty much administrative and not at all related to the booth. The other time is pretty much personal use, & not something I'd be able to justify, were I trying to convince myself I really needed it. If anything, my first impression (as an owner) might be that an online projectist wouldn't be monitoring the shows under his control or otherwise looking out for the interests I was paying him (her) for.
If your theatre uses dedicated online ticketing or credit card processing, which might require your computers to be networked (all of which apply here), then running a node upstairs, even for your own laptop wouldn't necessarily be a technical problem, and maybe a count for getting yourself hooked up. Not having a connection in the theatre for purposes like these would be a count against.
We have internet all over the place here... but we're a family operation, so we all have our personal uses, which for us is ok. As applies to issues involving my children who work at our theatres, we can deal with personal problems in ways not necessarily appropriate (legal?) with non-related employees. As no non-family members have direct access to the internet here, there are no issues that I'm particularly worried about.
For a chain however, there might be too much liability involved, given the temptation that an employee might visit the "dark side". If you didn't have a real good reason... and you pretty much shot down the best one I could come up with, then the conventional opinion might be that it would be far safer to expect you to live without internet access for the length of your shift.
... and I've got to hand it to your dedication. I wouldn't consider using a cell phone to go online!
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William Leland III
Master Film Handler
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Posts: 336
From: Charleston, SC,
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 05-16-2003 09:42 AM
We have an internet connection (T2 connection) in our booth, at the Charleston IMAX. We also have a private phone line, which comes in real handy. I love having the internet here at work. I no longer have to pay for AOL at home, because I just use it here.
The internet keeps me informed of upcoming movies and upgrades. For instance "Matrix 2" for IMAX. I had no idea what we would need to upgrade but now I do.
After having the internet, I don't see how I could be at work with out it. Yes, it is that bad. From the time I clock in 8:30am to 3:30 pm clock out, I'm online. I do agree with Paul, we are here to work. So I can't really say much to justify having a connection. Other than it keeps me from going insane waiting for the show to drop.
It's interesting how something I never had is now one of the most important things I have a work. It's like a cell phone, before you have one you never need one and don't consider it important. If you now have one you can't live without it. Ain't technology great.
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