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Two days ago I flew VIE-MXP. I didn't turn off my iPad, nor my I put my iPhone on flight mode. Yet, I'm still here typing this.

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An asteroid didn't destroy civilization yesterday. Therefore, it follows that an asteroid will never destroy our civilization.

I'm not a fan of "turn off all electronics" policy either, but your statement is just plain silly.

Did you read the article? They cite reliable sources that say this ban on electronics on airliners is nothing but baloney.

Anyway, I'm honestly curious... Where's your favorite place, under your bed?

Did you read my comment? "I used an iPad and I'm still alive!" is just about the worst argument possible (for anything), for similar reasons that saying an asteroid won't destroy the earth because it hasn't yet is a terrible argument.

It had nothing to do with the article (which I read) and my personal opinions (which, you'll notice in my comment, I express agreement with the article).

This is just turning pedantic now, so apologies. I should have just down-voted your comment instead of replying.

No harm, no foul. Happy new year! :)

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