On Aug 2, 2011, at 12:35 AM, elizabeth.gipson wrote:
> Hey nancy,
>
> I think there were a couple of guides to the line that got posted
> pretty regularly (I know the @u2 one did), but the best way to get
> up to the minute info was by going to Twitter and searching
> #u2360ANA (where the last three letters were the name of the city in
> question). It was the convention that was settled on pretty early on
> (and is indeed one I've seen used with other bands - REM comes to
> mind) and carried through the entire tour as far as I know. Of
> course the hashtag will be different next tour, but the major
> fansites should post info of where/how to look. Once you've got that
> down, you can just refresh and check the info as it comes!
>
> --- In u2tour@yahoogroups.com, Nancy Briggs <nbriggs@...> wrote:
> >
> > I absolutely agree about posting the info here. There have been some
> > posts on this list about Facebook and Twitter accounts where info is
> > posted. That is news to me and I check my email several times a day.
> > (I'm retired). Would love to know how to access those social media
> > for more info about GA.
> > On Aug 1, 2011, at 10:37 AM, brandenburg_u2_fan wrote:
> >
> > > I've never done GA but now that I know that there is an organized
> > > system in place, my concerns about allowing my kids to do it are
> > > alleviated. I might even do it myself. I just think that people
> > > weren't aware that there WERE standardized procedures to the GA
> > > process. I didn't know! I think that's pretty much been cleared up
> > > and there is a greater understanding of what the process is so we
> > > all know next time.
> > >
> > > In all honesty, those procedures are something we should be
> covering
> > > on this board when there is a tour, so we all know. I use U2.com
> > > occasionally but other than that, this is the only other place I
> get
> > > information and I can't think of a better place for us to
> > > disciminate information. Most of the stuff I learn just comes from
> > > something that one of you "regulars" posts. This is an invaluable
> > > forum but those of you who know what's going on can make it even
> > > better for the rest of us by sharing your knowledge and/or
> thoughts.
> > > It really helps to read your insights and about your experiences.
> > >
> > > --- In u2tour@yahoogroups.com, Amarpreet Bains <ampbains@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > So because I've been towards the front of multiple lines and
> I've
> > > seen multiple shows, despite the fact that I have only ever
> started
> > > one line, I'm somehow a bully now? Fantastic logic there.
> > > >
> > > > Generalize much?
> > > >
> > > > When people show up that early, they've shown up in a group and
> > > someone from the group has STAYED at the venue 24 hours a day
> until
> > > Dave showed up. Dave is an official member of U2's security
> team, so
> > > you better care who he is. The alternative has been the entire
> line
> > > being thrown off property until 7am. Would you prefer that, and
> > > having mass chaos because 200 people all showed up at once? THAT
> is
> > > what they were about to do in New York until it was straightened
> out
> > > thanks to Dave (but hey, who cares?).
> > > >
> > > > But what do I know, I'm just a bully.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In u2tour@yahoogroups.com, U2Girl <u2girl@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > > As I read these stories, I must admit I have gotten pretty
> > > angry. �First off, who the heck is U2 Dave, Secondly..who
> cares??
> > > �The entire point of a ga line is to show up as early as you
> > > can..and hang out in the line until the gates open. �That is
> your
> > > spot. Period. You show up and get your number. Period. You make
> > > friends, talk, sleep..whatever. You get in line. �Who are these
> > > people who make these 3 day lists?? �It is impossible for people
> > > to get to a place 3 days in advance and follow
> > > these�independent�rules. �And yes..I am a huge fan. �Have
> > > been since day one..close to 30 years ago. �I see about 2-4
> > > concerts per tour. �What ever happened to "old school" lines.
> > > �Lines where people showed up..spend the day (or the night
> before)
> > > in the rain..the heat..�etc..to EARN THEIR SPOT?? �That is
> half
> > > the fun. �If I ran into someone who "nominated"�them self�to
> > > be a line manager 3 days in advance..make "check in rules" and so
> > > forth..I would laugh
> > > >
> > > > > in their face. These people are nothing but bullies who have
> > > seen upwards to 20 shows and think them self to be the ultimate
> fan.
> > > Guess what?? You aren't. �I spent the night on cement during
> > > Elevation and Vertigo tours. Yes i signed a sheet and got a number
> > > from some yahoo fan. Difference was...we STAYED IN LINE. �I
> would
> > > be FURIOUS if I were in line all night to only have 200 people
> come
> > > the next day and "check in" in front of me. �WTH?? �I usually
> > > don't post..but I had to. Enough is enough. Not at all what the
> band
> > > is about. Not what the fans are supposed to be about. Peace!�
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
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