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Started by allroy in Chit-Chat

I’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the guys who developed the software for the online booking facilities at ticketmaster.

After the failure of getting tickets for the Pixies show at the Forum on August 20 (there seemed to be too many connections to the server so that my order timed out and wasn’t successful), I’ve come across some post in the Frank Black forum that despite being sold out within minutes you could still get tickets via ticketmaster by just ignoring the denial of your ticket request and posting it again and again.
After about two dozen tries I finally proceeded to the next stage, got my order confirmed and now also have the confirmation mail. Amazing.

To cut a long story short (hmm, seems hardly possible), did any of you ever come across something similar? I’d like to know why this happened, esp. if this might be a software failure (just curious for job reasons ;) ).

Posted on Fri, 6 August 2004 at 19:34

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White Psycho wrote:

Ticketmaster were very nice this year and decided to send my leeds tikets well before the event which is nice. Last year I got mine 2 days before, I was kinda shitting myself!

Posted on Fri, 6 August 2004 at 22:43

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marja (sinner) wrote:

same happened to me when I ordered tickets for Robbie Williams (Ok, allroy you can start make fun of me now for RW, but I couldn’t give a simple F* because Robbie rules and the show was ace)last year via go for music.

I tried several times and after a few “there’s a waiting list” messages, I got in and I received my tickets a few days after payment.

So lets hope this works out for you too

Posted on Mon, 9 August 2004 at 08:55

#3

allroy wrote:

marja wrote:

Ok, allroy you can start make fun of me now for RW, but I couldn’t give a simple F* because Robbie rules and the show was ace

You Belgians seems to be paranoid, thinking we Germans (or, at least, me) always want to mock you.
Of course, usually you’re right, but not this time.
I love Robbie, too. I’ve only seen him live once at the Pinkpop festival. I thought about going to his show at the Aren AufSchalke, but firstly I don’t like this vast arenas for a rock show and, secondly, I didn’t want to stand among screaming teenagers (I’ve still got a Take That trauma, but that’s a different story).

Posted on Mon, 9 August 2004 at 09:11

#4

RobbyVDH wrote:

Please allroy… talk about that Take That trauma… talking about your problems can help, it’s much better than keeping everything inside :p

Posted on Mon, 9 August 2004 at 16:31

#5

allroy wrote:

Well, it’s not a trauma like me being desperately in love with Robbie (roxy could tell about that, I suppose :p ).
It’s more about losing faith in the intelligence of young women (I know, how could I ever believe in that?).
I won’t go into details. Just one hint.
If a 16-year old girl would ask what to do at Essen central station in the middle of the night and get as a reply to earn some money, how would you interpret that? :o

Posted on Mon, 9 August 2004 at 17:49

#6

RobbyVDH wrote:

There’s a big difference between Robbie and Robby my friend… probably a few million dollars if you compare bank accounts :(

Posted on Mon, 9 August 2004 at 17:54

#7

ColdEthyl? wrote:

@ Robby

And - without wanting to dissapoint you - the lack of millions of women starting to scream when seeing you. ;)

@ allroy
So that was the point when you turned from a nice young guy to a grumpy old man? And even I have no chance to give your faith in female intelligence back? (Say nothing wrong yet, alrite???)

Posted on Tue, 10 August 2004 at 11:14

#8

allroy wrote:

I`m grumpy? I may look like Walter Matthau (don’t confirm that, Robby), but I’m a really good humoured character, though I’ve never been Mr. Nice Guy. I just lost faith that you may love boybands but still have a little bit of a brain between your ears (weren’t a-ha a boyband, too :p ).

Posted on Tue, 10 August 2004 at 11:20

#9

ColdEthyl? wrote:

Walter Matthau? I never thought somebody apart from Walter Matthau would look like Walter Matthau.

Yes, a-ha was a boyband, but I was 14, so I think it’s ok. I moved on a lot since then. ;)

Posted on Tue, 10 August 2004 at 11:22

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RobbyVDH wrote:

ColdEthyl? wrote:

@ Robby

And - without wanting to dissapoint you - the lack of millions of women starting to scream when seeing you. ;)

Most of them don’t have a brain anyway so I can live without that :D

Posted on Tue, 10 August 2004 at 16:49

#11

ColdEthyl? wrote:

Strange. My experience shows that most men seem to be hopelessly attracted to the brainless sort of women. I’m glad there are at least a few thinking different. But on the other hand - Where else but in a Therapy? message board all those intelligent people should be? :D

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 11:08

#12

allroy wrote:

Maybe in a ‘4 Non Blondes’ forum? :p

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 11:13

#13

ColdEthyl? wrote:

Was talking about intelligent people of all sexes, colours, hair colours, heights, weights… Oh dear! We’ve got the total peace in here! Communism like Marx dreamt of! The Garden Eden is open again! Here at Wall Of Mouths message boards! Let’s kneel down and praise the… ummm… dunno… Hooch? Andy? Ourselves?

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 11:17

#14

motherh666 wrote:

I like boobies.

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 12:47

#15

ColdEthyl? wrote:

Yeah, but you laugh about Otto, wasn’t it?

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 13:08

#16

motherh666 wrote:

I was trying to be comical there, sorry. Trying to play the lowest common demoninator to rival the last remark about us all being intelligent sexy people etc etc.

Didn’t work did it? I’ll try harder next time.

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 14:08

#17

ColdEthyl? wrote:

Intelligent? Sexy? Why didn’t you say, you’re talking ‘bout me in the first place. :D

Was trying to make a joke as well. Maybe we should try another hobby…

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 14:18

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allroy wrote:

It was an excellent remark, motherh. You’ve just qualified to take over the role of the snake. So lead us into temptation (maybe with boobies, oops, I already did that :o ) to get thrown out of paradise.

Thank you very much. Could I have my apple, please, I’m hungry.

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 14:19

#19

motherh666 wrote:

Apples? Apples are for girls. ;)

I’ll entice with JD, dope and deep fried pizza.

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 15:05

#20

Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

I’ve just sinned..

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 15:17

#21

Citizen Erased wrote:

motherh666 wrote:

I like boobies.

Blue-footed ones? How interesting, I never thought you’d be into ornithology, v intellectual, I heartily applaud you!

Posted on Wed, 11 August 2004 at 15:51

#22

motherh666 wrote:

Thak you dear sir. I try to raise the intellectual discussion on these boards to a more interesting and informative level.

Posted on Thu, 12 August 2004 at 09:08

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ColdEthyl? wrote:

This would be highly appreciated. :D

Posted on Thu, 12 August 2004 at 10:58

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