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Post by jetsreborn on Oct 1, 2011 21:02:01 GMT -6
Sounds like TNSE should have ushers hand out "Game Etiquette" sheets at a few games... 1) Don't lean forward (this is a problem at many modern arenas); 2) Wait till a break in play to move in or out of your seats; 3) ETC... Standing is a little more difficult as it is often spontaneous and driven by events on the ice...there is also the "standing ovation"... It's about respect...have fun but respect the right of other ticket holders to enjoy the game also... Agreed, totally. Nail meet hammer!your talking about respect but in the OP he clearly says he yelled at the people in front of him several times, great example of respect.
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Post by gobombersgo on Oct 1, 2011 21:02:58 GMT -6
Hacky, your correct. everyone is correct. But that's the way it is and has been forever at sporting events. This is being talked about like this is a first. Doesn't happen anywhere other then Jets games. If you can't deal with it, yet again, stay home, someone else will not have a problem with it because there is absolutely one solution to the problem. You can add more washrooms to help the lines You can change the guard rail to plexi glass to help the site lines. There is nothing you can do about people getting up Au contraire mon frere, not as long as I've been going to sporting/other events. Can you really say "forever"? I don't think so. I do agree with you that common courtesy and decency has dropped within the past little while though. Well hacky you got me there, I can't say forever. But people have been using the washrooms forever, getting beer/drinks/snacks at games forever, and people stand at games. Monday night football Packers vs the Viking's two years ago, No one in the lower bowl sat in there seats all game. It was awesome! And I hope I don't have to sit in my seat at the home opener. But if everyone sits down in front of me, yes I will be sitting down for those behind us(which is only one row! If there standing, I'm standing
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Post by Ric O. on Oct 1, 2011 21:03:58 GMT -6
well the OP seems to think its ok for him to get mad at people who leave thier seats during the game. I totally agree with the OP regarding people getting up 4 or 5 times per period. Sure people need to go to the bathroom, need to get a beer, etc. But if the same people are doing it many times and during game play that's just rude. I'm low in section 305 and so far have not seen this happen where I am. But widespread acceptance of rude behaviour is a symptom of a sick self-centered society (I don't think most people actually accept rude behavour; maybe reluctant to confront offenders.). I like the Boschman solution!
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Post by NHLWinnipeg on Oct 1, 2011 21:06:17 GMT -6
Why is it so hard to get up during breaks in play? There at least 4 chances each period. They even announce not to leave when play starts. Just go during breaks and it would less of a problem. For the people who say stay home to ones who want to watch the game, you can say the same thing to the ones who come and go all game. Stay at home and drink, it's much cheaper anyway. it goes both ways. I can't understand why people are upset at the fans actually want to watch hockey. there is no rule that says you have to wait till intermission or a tv time out to leave your seat, and if the OP is going to get angry at everyone who leaves thier seat during a game, he is never going to enjoy going to a game this year. I understand the OP's frustration about people standing up in front of him just becasue they want to stand up, but you cant stop people from leaving thier seats. there should be a rule of etiquette not to leave your seats when the game is in play...the obvious exception is when you absolutely NEED to leave your seats -- medical or body or safety issue...you don't NEED to leave your seat to get a beer or a bag of popcorn until there is a break in the action... ...it's the same as if you go to a concert, play or theatre...maybe not as formal at a sporting event...but still...I don't think waiting for a break in the action is asking too much...common courtesy...
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Post by sting on Oct 1, 2011 21:07:30 GMT -6
Why is it so hard to get up during breaks in play? There at least 4 chances each period. They even announce not to leave when play starts. Just go during breaks and it would less of a problem. For the people who say stay home to ones who want to watch the game, you can say the same thing to the ones who come and go all game. Stay at home and drink, it's much cheaper anyway. it goes both ways. I can't understand why people are upset at the fans actually want to watch hockey. there is no rule that says you have to wait till intermission or a tv time out to leave your seat, and if the OP is going to get angry at everyone who leaves thier seat during a game, he is never going to enjoy going to a game this year. I understand the OP's frustration about people standing up in front of him just becasue they want to stand up, but you cant stop people from leaving thier seats. Not sure about the Jets, hard to hear announcements but I know they have announced at Bomber games wait to a break in play before leaving. I think intermission and 4 TV breaks are more than enough chances to get up and leave. If their is no rule, why do the ushers not let anyone up to their seats during play? Must be a rule. Also respect doesn't need a RULE, it's RESPECT.
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Post by jetsreborn on Oct 1, 2011 21:09:13 GMT -6
there is no rule that says you have to wait till intermission or a tv time out to leave your seat, and if the OP is going to get angry at everyone who leaves thier seat during a game, he is never going to enjoy going to a game this year. I understand the OP's frustration about people standing up in front of him just becasue they want to stand up, but you cant stop people from leaving thier seats. there should be a rule of etiquette not to leave your seats when the game is in play...the obvious exception is when you absolutely NEED to leave your seats -- medical or body or safety issue...you don't NEED to leave your seat to get a beer or a bag of popcorn until there is a break in the action... ...it's the same as if you go to a concert, play or theatre...maybe not as formal at a sporting event...but still...I don't think waiting for a break in the action is asking too much...common courtesy... i get that leaving while the play is on is wrong, but the OP seems to think the intermission is the only time you can leave your seats, he also said he yelled at the people in front of him and that is worst way for him to get his point across, i know that if some !@%$ behind me started yelling at me id keep standing, if he asked nicley then id sit down. If asking nicley doesnt work go get an usher to deal with it.
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Post by hacky666 on Oct 1, 2011 21:10:29 GMT -6
Agreed, totally. Nail meet hammer! your talking about respect but in the OP he clearly says he yelled at the people in front of him several times, great example of respect. I don't know what the exact circumstances, so its hard for me to comment. Although, judging from what he said, it didn't seem like it was for any real reason(?), the details are vague. I understand the excitement of the moment and jumping up in anticipation of a goal or a big play but standing for the sake of it, no way.
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Post by hacky666 on Oct 1, 2011 21:17:18 GMT -6
Au contraire mon frere, not as long as I've been going to sporting/other events. Can you really say "forever"? I don't think so. I do agree with you that common courtesy and decency has dropped within the past little while though. Well hacky you got me there, I can't say forever. But people have been using the washrooms forever, getting beer/drinks/snacks at games forever, and people stand at games. Monday night football Packers vs the Viking's two years ago, No one in the lower bowl sat in there seats all game. It was awesome! And I hope I don't have to sit in my seat at the home opener. But if everyone sits down in front of me, yes I will be sitting down for those behind us(which is only one row! If there standing, I'm standing So what you're saying is that if people in front of you stand up, yer gonna follow suit and ta hell with anyone behind you? And your reasoning for that would be? They're doing it so I am as well? or Damn I can't see so I'm standing up? I guess the only way for everyone to be happy is hope that your whole section wants to stand for the whole three hours. ETA: And while we're on it (respect that is) TAKE YER DAMN HATS OFF DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS! (You know who you are) women excluded of course
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Post by jetsreborn on Oct 1, 2011 21:21:18 GMT -6
Well hacky you got me there, I can't say forever. But people have been using the washrooms forever, getting beer/drinks/snacks at games forever, and people stand at games. Monday night football Packers vs the Viking's two years ago, No one in the lower bowl sat in there seats all game. It was awesome! And I hope I don't have to sit in my seat at the home opener. But if everyone sits down in front of me, yes I will be sitting down for those behind us(which is only one row! If there standing, I'm standing So what you're saying is that if people in front of you stand up, yer gonna follow suit and ta hell with anyone behind you? And your reasoning for that would be? They're doing it so I am as well? or Damn I can't see so I'm standing up? I guess the only way for everyone to be happy is hope that your whole section wants to stand for the whole three hours. thats where you're wrong, you can never make everyone happy at a sporting event or other gathering of large groups because what makes one person happy will make another person upset. We are all going to have to accept some things like people leaving thier seats arnt going to change, and if a person is standing up in front of you during play just for the hell of it, dont yell at them or stand up yourself, next whistle go get an usher to get them to sit down. Because yelling at them like the OP said he did only makes you inconsiderate like the fans you are complaining about.
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Post by hacky666 on Oct 1, 2011 21:26:11 GMT -6
So what you're saying is that if people in front of you stand up, yer gonna follow suit and ta hell with anyone behind you? And your reasoning for that would be? They're doing it so I am as well? or Damn I can't see so I'm standing up? I guess the only way for everyone to be happy is hope that your whole section wants to stand for the whole three hours. thats where you're wrong, you can never make everyone happy at a sporting event or other gathering of large groups because what makes one person happy will make another person upset. We are all going to have to accept some things like people leaving thier seats arnt going to change, and if a person is standing up in front of you during play just for the hell of it, dont yell at them or stand up yourself, next whistle go get an usher to get them to sit down. Because yelling at them like the OP said he did only makes you inconsiderate like the fans you are complaining about. I agree, except I'd like to first ask them politely to sit down, give them the opportunity before I approach an usher.
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Post by jetsreborn on Oct 1, 2011 21:27:12 GMT -6
thats where you're wrong, you can never make everyone happy at a sporting event or other gathering of large groups because what makes one person happy will make another person upset. We are all going to have to accept some things like people leaving thier seats arnt going to change, and if a person is standing up in front of you during play just for the hell of it, dont yell at them or stand up yourself, next whistle go get an usher to get them to sit down. Because yelling at them like the OP said he did only makes you inconsiderate like the fans you are complaining about. I agree, except I'd like to first ask them politely to sit down, give them the opportunity before I approach an usher. i forgot to add that to my little rant there but yes that is a good idea.
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Post by hacky666 on Oct 1, 2011 21:27:18 GMT -6
Why is it that I feel like I'm imposing if I have to get up while the play is on going?
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Post by nivervillejets on Oct 1, 2011 21:28:44 GMT -6
Why is it so hard to get up during breaks in play? There at least 4 chances each period. They even announce not leave when play starts. Just going during breaks and it would less of a problem. For the people who say stay home to ones who want to watch the game, you can say the same thing to the ones who come and go all game. Stay at home and drink, it's much cheaper anyway. it goes both ways. I can't understand why people are upset at the fans actually want to watch hockey. Sting, The OP was not complaining people were getting up during the play. He is complaining people are getting up during the periods and not at the intermissions. Big difference And furthermore referred to such people as "idiots" and "morons."
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Post by czdrummer1 on Oct 1, 2011 21:33:18 GMT -6
Some of you are really stupid. Go back and read my posts from the begining. I said people are getting up in my row during the play., and coming back to their seat during the play. I couldn't care less about breaks/intermissions. I must have gotten up 15-20 times in one period alone to let these fools pass by. Same with the fellow beside me. He said to me "whats up with these people running round all night." As I stated in previous posts the same person would get up 4 or 5 times in one period. WTF do you need to get up that many times for, are you not there to watch a hockey game. I was given an aisle seat, nothing else was available at that time, what other choice did I have but to take the chance that maybe 10 or 11 people in my row would be a little considerate. Not to mention the ones in the 4 rows below me. I commented to the usher after the second period and nothing was done at that time. I think she was enjoying the game too much. All you keyboard critics need to understand I'm pissed off at the Crap I gotta deal with. When I commented politely I was ignored, when I commented abruptly I was ignored, when I commented rudely I was ignored!!! There is gonna be a brawl up there if I gotta go back and deal with fools like this all season.
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Post by hacky666 on Oct 1, 2011 21:37:20 GMT -6
Some of you are really stupid. Go back and read my posts from the begining. I said people are getting up in my row during the play., and coming back to their seat during the play. I couldn't care less about breaks/intermissions. I must have gotten up 15-20 times in one period alone to let these fools pass by. Same with the fellow beside me. He said to me "whats up with these people running round all night." As I stated in previous posts the same person would get up 4 or 5 times in one period. WTF do you need to get up that many times for, are you not there to watch a hockey game. I was given an aisle seat, nothing else was available at that time, what other choice did I have but to take the chance that maybe 10 or 11 people in my row would be a little considerate. Not to mention the ones in the 4 rows below me. All you keyboard critics need to f'king wake up and understand I'm pissed off at the Crap I gotta deal with. There is gonna be a brawl up there if I gotta go back and deal with fools like this all season. I empathize with your situation and can understand your frustration but, losing your cool here won't lead to anything good, IMHO.
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