The article discusses the frustration felt by individuals when others play music loudly in public using smartphones or handheld speakers. The author expresses the belief that these actions show a lack of awareness or consideration for others, as many prefer to immerse themselves in their own music through headphones. Citing personal experiences of misophonia and a desire for peaceful spaces, the article argues against the imposition of nonconsensual audio on public audiences, characterizing it as a form of rudeness and a breach of social etiquette.
These are spaces for contemplation and quiet retreat, not Nickelback.
Of course, it's not just music. An increasingly common culprit is the doomscroller who seems oblivious to the fact that everyone else can hear.
Do you have no sense of shame? There’s an unwritten etiquette in public spaces that promotes shared tranquility.
I experience the occasional touch of misophonia. Nonconsensual amplified audio is rage-inducing.
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