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This is a strange one. Forgive me for bringing the subject up but airline staff are . Essentially they're asking that people shouldn't look at porn while they're serving coffee, and funnily enough some of the passengers feel the same.

The objection is that there's no restriction on DVDs or magazines so why should the Internet be fettered in this way?

I have another question. I'm not prudish, people can look at what they want if it's legal and in their own time and place. But why on earth isn't there a rule about DVDs, magazines or anything else that might offend members of staff and the public in what is, if not exactly a public place, then hardly private? I'd be quite in favor of a rule that said 'no looking at adult material when it's going to repulse anyone in the vicinity'.

But then I can't think of anywhere less sexy than a cooped-up airline seat to be looking at this stuff anyway, so what do I know...

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This is largely a courtesy and enforcement problem rather than a technical one. is right to flag the awkwardness of crew asking providers to filter sites, and ’s comment captures the strong reaction some people have. In a narrow, shared cabin the simplest approach is courtesy: what you do on a laptop is visible to the people around you and to the crew serving them.

Practical, low-effort etiquette to avoid complaints:

  • Keep audio to yourself: use headphones and keep volume low.
  • Make screens private: angle the device away, dim the display, or use a privacy filter.
  • Prefer offline viewing: download anything you want and switch the device to airplane mode.
  • Be ready to switch: if a nearby passenger or a crew member objects, close the window and move to neutral content.
  • Comply first, discuss later: if crew ask you to stop, comply in the moment and take any dispute up with the airline after landing.

Why DVDs/magazines get different treatment: airlines control what they distribute (seatback media and in-flight magazines are typically selected by the carrier), so those items are easier to manage centrally. Personal printed or recorded material is harder to police, so enforcement usually falls to crew discretion and passenger complaints, not blanket bans.

A quick note of caution: carrier policies and local laws differ, and some jurisdictions treat explicit public displays more seriously. The practical takeaway is simple — use common sense. Avoid anything that will visibly upset the people around you, keep noise and visuals private, and you’ll avoid most problems (and the need for any -style interventions).

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People who look at porn on commercial airplanes should be subjected to a psychological evaluation.

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