[max-9]

Freedom of expression, or antisocial behaviour?

 

[Zorander]

Depends on what that person is doing, how loudly he/she is listening at and how in(tolerant) of noise the surrounding is. Obviously nobody should be doing this while driving or doing something else that requires serious attention. Llistening too loudly in the library is also socially disruptive. Obviously too, one shouldn't be wearing headphones/earbuds while attending an important meeting.

Other than that, public sighting of headphones is pretty much a normal thing for me.

 

[ken_loo]

I don't see a problem with it. Although people always seem to want to talk to the guy with IEMs in though.

 

[mysticaldodo]

Its only dangerous if you make it so.

 

[skudmunky]

I almost never leave the house without my portaPros. A freind of mine loves his HD202s so much that he wears them around his neck, often forgets he has them on, and many times hangs out with me, walkin' around Boston or something, with his headphones but without his Zen Micro, because he forgot it. It's pretty funny.

 

[PinkFloyd]

FREEDOM!

 

[Dave_M]

Yay i'm the only one to say no

I see people with their headphones on crossing the road, on their bikes etc. And that is definatly dangerous and maybe even illegal (when on the bike / driving).

And it can be pretty anoying sometimes if you have to sit next to someone like on the bus and they are playing their (bad) music very loudly.

 

[PSmith08]

I voted yes, and in a city, it probably isn't a problem. However, in situations where you're likely to see people you know, I think it's a little tacky to go about with headphones in. I always get slightly annoyed when I see people on my small college's (850 students) campus with headphones.

If they don't want to talk to people, they can just ignore them - like I do.

 

[MrSlacker]

Whats wrong with wearing headphones in public?

 

[9kRPM]

I see no problem with it.

 

[felixkrull6]

I like wearing them when I go out shopping, it keeps sales people from asking if they can help you.

 

[Kirosia]

max-9, is this supposed to be a poke at the smoking poll?

 

[DRSpeed85]

I dont see anything wrong with it. Alot of people think its cool to see large cans. Earbuds usualy go unnoticed unless its one of those ipod white ones.

BUT open cans do have a tendency to irritate those nearby.

 

[SennFan]

Depends really. If they're listening to Britney Spears or Yanni then yes it's rude

. This may even qualify for cruel and unusual punishment.

 

[SennFan]

felixkrull6 : I like wearing them when I go out shopping, it keeps sales people from asking if they can help you.

Now there's an idea!