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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 20:30:50 GMT
Blimey, I find myself agreeing with you. 🤣 You're right, everyone is up in arms but it feels a little like being outraged for the sake of being outraged. There is some seriously 'Professional Offence' being taken by some on this subject. I remember them saying the current cards would work next season, they've changed the goal posts, half the time the man presses the pedal to let me in on my B and q card!😃 There wasn't anyone on the Thatchers turnstyle for that last home game. If they say that cards can be used, I will happily throw mine into the mix for someone to put their ST on. I might be the only one who thinks this is a cracking idea. It's like: Gashead: We need modern facilities. Owners: We have just invested in the infrastructure to allow entry via mobile phone. Gashead: Nooooooo! When I said modern facilities I didn't want anything to change. |
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Post by chewbacca on Apr 29, 2024 20:32:01 GMT
I remember them saying the current cards would work next season, they've changed the goal posts, half the time the man presses the pedal to let me in on my B and q card!😃 There wasn't anyone on the Thatchers turnstyle for that last home game. If they say that cards can be used, I will happily throw mine into the mixer. I might be the only one who thinks this is a cracking idea. It's like: Gashead: We need modern facilities. Owners: We have just invested in the infrastructure to allow entry via mobile phone. Gashead: Nooooooo! When I said modern facilities I didn't want anything to change. Not seen a single person moan about anything but the charge. |
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Post by matealotblue on Apr 29, 2024 20:33:33 GMT
I detect a lack of empathy from some which saddens me. Who is this empathy for? Who hasn't got a smartphone? Not a case of who has a smartphone or not. Its about communicating and informing customers before purchase of an item - not after. I am quite OK with the change but can see that others may not be. |
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Post by Quarters on Apr 29, 2024 20:34:41 GMT
I detect a lack of empathy from some which saddens me. Who is this empathy for? Who hasn't got a smartphone? Not all about having a smart phone. Have to show ticket getting in plus going up stairs to stand. In winter I find it far easier to have the card ready rather than getting phone out, unlocking and trying to show someone. Plus if I drop card nothing broken. I then find this after market service extremely poor. I am also now have concerns about the direction the club is going in. As stated elsewhere having a season ticket with a concession the rise in price has been greater than a non concession ticket. |
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Post by The Equaliser on Apr 29, 2024 20:35:02 GMT
I detect a lack of empathy from some which saddens me. Who is this empathy for? Who hasn't got a smartphone? Millions, for a variety of reasons, but you know that. |
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 20:38:21 GMT
There wasn't anyone on the Thatchers turnstyle for that last home game. If they say that cards can be used, I will happily throw mine into the mixer. I might be the only one who thinks this is a cracking idea. It's like: Gashead: We need modern facilities. Owners: We have just invested in the infrastructure to allow entry via mobile phone. Gashead: Nooooooo! When I said modern facilities I didn't want anything to change. Not seen a single person moan about anything but the charge. There's no charge if you use your phone though. My guess is that this will impact less than 20 season ticket holders. Everyone else is just being outraged for the sake of it. |
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 20:44:34 GMT
Who is this empathy for? Who hasn't got a smartphone? Not a case of who has a smartphone or not. Its about communicating and informing customers before purchase of an item - not after. I am quite OK with the change but can see that others may not be. I think you have hit the nail on the head. What are you buying? You aren't buying a card, you are buying entrybto every home game. Having the season ticketbon your phone doesn't change that? You are still being supplied with entry to games. So, why all the fuss? |
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Post by The Equaliser on Apr 29, 2024 20:44:40 GMT
Not seen a single person moan about anything but the charge. There's no charge if you use your phone though. My guess is that this will impact less than 20 season ticket holders. Everyone else is just being outraged for the sake of it. Let’s for your sake assume you’re correct - are you saying those 20 don’t matter ? |
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Post by chewbacca on Apr 29, 2024 20:47:29 GMT
Not seen a single person moan about anything but the charge. There's no charge if you use your phone though. My guess is that this will impact less than 20 season ticket holders. Everyone else is just being outraged for the sake of it. People have been sold entry to every game, to change the T&C’s after point of sale is minging. I suppose as it doesn’t effect you you’re not arsed. |
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 20:49:25 GMT
There's no charge if you use your phone though. My guess is that this will impact less than 20 season ticket holders. Everyone else is just being outraged for the sake of it. Let’s for your sake assume you’re correct - are you saying those 20 don’t matter ? Tell you what, I probably have 20 smartphones in my smartphone graveyard. I can give them to those that don't have smartphones. This is the same faux outrage that we had over going cashless. |
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 20:50:16 GMT
There's no charge if you use your phone though. My guess is that this will impact less than 20 season ticket holders. Everyone else is just being outraged for the sake of it. People have been sold entry to every game, to change the T&C’s after point of sale is minging. I suppose as it doesn’t effect you you’re not arsed. They've still been sold entry to every game. That hasn't changed. |
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Post by chewbacca on Apr 29, 2024 20:50:56 GMT
People have been sold entry to every game, to change the T&C’s after point of sale is minging. I suppose as it doesn’t effect you you’re not arsed. They've still been sold entry to every game. That hasn't changed. It does if they’ve changed the terms and conditions of entry. |
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Post by The Equaliser on Apr 29, 2024 20:52:13 GMT
Let’s for your sake assume you’re correct - are you saying those 20 don’t matter ? Tell you what, I probably have 20 smartphones in my smartphone graveyard. I can give them to those that don't have smartphones. This is the same faux outrage that we had over going cashless. I think you’re (for some strange reason) refusing to accept some people don’t have a smart phone/don’t know how to use a smart phone/don’t want to own a smart phone/can’t afford a smart phone etc, etc. we are not all the same! Minorities must be welcome. |
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Post by glengas on Apr 29, 2024 21:08:38 GMT
The club should have made this clear at the time of purchasing the season tickets. If they didn’t, then it is poor on their part. Let’s not forget the fiasco last season of selling season tickets for a stand that did not exist and L the inconvenience that caused.
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 21:10:37 GMT
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 21:14:03 GMT
Tell you what, I probably have 20 smartphones in my smartphone graveyard. I can give them to those that don't have smartphones. This is the same faux outrage that we had over going cashless. I think you’re (for some strange reason) refusing to accept some people don’t have a smart phone/don’t know how to use a smart phone/don’t want to own a smart phone/can’t afford a smart phone etc, etc. we are not all the same! Minorities must be welcome. It's kind of a "1st World Problem" though. I just think that people are creating a mountain out of a mole hill. |
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Post by gashead99 on Apr 29, 2024 21:14:04 GMT
Apologies if it is mentioned before on the thread.
There can't be many people who don't have a phone, so this will be fine for most.
For those that don't have a phone capable of digital tickets, then the club should offer the facility of a free card upon application.
Simple.
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Post by gasify on Apr 29, 2024 21:22:01 GMT
Tell you what, I probably have 20 smartphones in my smartphone graveyard. I can give them to those that don't have smartphones. This is the same faux outrage that we had over going cashless. . we are not all the same! Minorities must be welcome. It's simply because I do not know anyone who doesn't have one. Elderly parents do/did elderly aunts do. Who are these people that don't have smartphones? www.careline.co.uk/technology/#:~:text=According%20to%202023%20statistics%2C%2080,(according%20to%202020%20figures). So, the people impacted are a % of the 20% of people over 65 that don't own a smartphone and go to a game either on their own or with another of the 20% of that age group that doesn't have a smartphone. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 29, 2024 21:22:47 GMT
Apologies if it is mentioned before on the thread. There can't be many people who don't have a phone, so this will be fine for most. For those that don't have a phone capable of digital tickets, then the club should offer the facility of a free card upon application. Simple. How would that work, how do you prove you don't have a suitable phone?? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 29, 2024 21:25:26 GMT
I think you’re (for some strange reason) refusing to accept some people don’t have a smart phone/don’t know how to use a smart phone/don’t want to own a smart phone/can’t afford a smart phone etc, etc. we are not all the same! Minorities must be welcome. It's simply because I do not know anyone who doesn't have one. Elderly parents do/did elderly aunts do. Who are these people that don't have smartphones? www.careline.co.uk/technology/#:~:text=According%20to%202023%20statistics%2C%2080,(according%20to%202020%20figures). So, the people impacted are a % of the 20% of people over 65 that don't own a smartphone and go to a game either on their own or with another of the 20% of that age group that doesn't have a smartphone. Easy solution just offer cards free to s/t holders aged 70+ who require one?? |
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