Music: [u2tour] Re: GA procedure, my experience in Pittsburgh

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:
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> 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:
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> > 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:
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> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
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> > > --- In u2tour@yahoogroups.com, U2Girl <u2girl@> wrote:
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> > > > As I read these stories, I must admit I have gotten pretty
> > angry. ï¿½First off, who the heck is U2 Dave, Secondly..who cares??
> > ï¿½The 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. ï¿½That is your
> > spot. Period. You show up and get your number. Period. You make
> > friends, talk, sleep..whatever. You get in line. ï¿½Who are these
> > people who make these 3 day lists?? ï¿½It is impossible for people
> > to get to a place 3 days in advance and follow
> > theseï¿½independentï¿½rules. ï¿½And yes..I am a huge fan. ï¿½Have
> > been since day one..close to 30 years ago. ï¿½I see about 2-4
> > concerts per tour. ï¿½What ever happened to "old school" lines.
> > ï¿½Lines where people showed up..spend the day (or the night before)
> > in the rain..the heat..ï¿½etc..to EARN THEIR SPOT?? ï¿½That is half
> > the fun. ï¿½If I ran into someone who "nominated"ï¿½them selfï¿½to
> > 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. ï¿½I 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. ï¿½I 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. ï¿½WTH?? ï¿½I 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!ï¿½
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