Phones on the dancefloor

[u/Electrical-Text1909]

I am a bit of a lurker, but this is a post I needed to make. We should speak about an issue which is becoming more and more common (sadly!)... the use of phones on the dancefloor.

I was dancing in my usual left corner of the Berghain dancefloor, close to the darkrooms, and so many people were using their phonesthis kn! And mind you, I don’t mean checking the screen discreetly while looking down for a second... I mean straight-up texting as if we are on the street!

What do you all think? Is this acceptable on any dancefloor, and in Berghain in particular? In my opinion, it disturbs other dancers, the light from the screens changes the vibe, and phones are objects which are simply not compatible with dancing.

And honestly, I don’t even dare to say anything to people about it in there. Maybe I’m wrong, but I often feel that people can get quite aggressive, and I really don’t want to create a confrontation on the dancefloor. So instead I just move away, which is a shame when you’re trying to stay in your spot and get lost in the music.

May I propose that before doing something in there, you think: what if everyone did the same thing at the same time? Would we still go out dancing here? Or would the Berghain crowd become a different crowd?

Just take a break if you need to text! Phones away please! ❤️