Library Crap

Yet another reason why I use the Orange County Library System and not the Huntington Beach system:

"Huntington Beach city leaders have adopted a
regulation banning the use of cell phones at
libraries.

That means no text messaging, no talking and
absolutely no ringing.

Under the city ordinance, which is scheduled to take
effect Sept. 15, offenders will be warned, then fined
$250 if they don't comply.

Second and third offenses will garner fines of $500
and $1,000, respectively."

Taken from:
Friday, August 27, 2004

Think roaming's pricey? Try calling in a library


By ZAHEERA WAHID
The Orange County Register





Now don't get me wrong, I agree that using cell phones in the library is rude...but a FINE?

Whatever.

Orange County Libraries have sings posted that say that Cell Phone Use is not permitted in the library, and I've never seen any problems there.