The point is the rules as they are is that you are required to turn off such devices and therefore should do so.
If airlines such as EK allow the use at certain times and periods that is at their choice. (Seem to recall though on my recent flight on EK it was not during the take off or landing phase).
The fact that people in India, China, Russia or wherever ignore the rules does not automatically entitle everyone else to do so, two wrongs do not make a right.
So until such times as rules are changed, if you are told to turn off electronic devices then you should do it, if not then face the consequences of your actions. Therefore people have the right to complain or criticise people who think they are above these rules.
Sorry but seems fairly simple to me.
Last edited by pwalhx; 12th Jan 2013 at 10:32.