To: u2tour@yahoogroups.com
From: theu2edge@cox.net
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 08:17:04 -0700
Subject: Re: [u2tour] Re: GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh
I have a friend that has started the official GA line in Phoenix and Chicago for the next tour. We are numbers one and two and the list will be handed over to U2 Dave 2 days prior to the show. So sign up now!
----- Original Message -----
From: Amarpreet Bains
To: U2 Tours
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 6:03 AM
Subject: RE: [u2tour] Re: GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh
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:
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> 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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