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Post by brett on Jul 6, 2007 21:39:56 GMT 10
I have to agree with the whingers on this one  The fact that memberships were purchased with entry to this game included means that all members, particularly those with reserved seats, have reason to be a little upset. I say a little upset, because there are plenty of positives in this too, and I don't think anyone here has indicated they will be ripping up their membership or some such! I also agree with Mariner Freak...there were some poor form comments here. If people are good enough to comment intelligently and reasonably from their own point of view, they deserve the same in return, not just to be written off for going against the club. I think in the 'big picture' treating paying members as well as possible, or at least living up to the promises made to them with their membership, is more important than letting in people for free. In saying all that I am personally looking forward to the night and introducing some fence sitters to a free game! Not looking forward to a particularly productive Bay 16 because of all the extras that will be in there looking cool but this game will be more about catching up, watching the boys and cleaning out the cobwebs with the odd chant. |
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Post by skilbeck on Jul 6, 2007 22:00:19 GMT 10
its still a really good deal in my opinion and even with this free game anyone who bought a membership should out ahead
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Post by brett on Jul 6, 2007 22:24:30 GMT 10
Yeah too right. I would pay $170-$180 for a membership just because of the convenience of having a card rather than getting tickets or lining up.
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Post by yellowcake on Jul 6, 2007 22:27:07 GMT 10
In the OP I decided to bite my tongue about my annoyance about having paid for something which is now free or potentially missing our seats (so have to decide between platinum and Bay 16 as an alternative  ) ... or even being cynical about the club suspecting that for a PRE-SEASON (that's right) match vs. newcomer NZers, Wellington, there mightn't have been much more gate over the already collected season tix money - so what was there to lose? With the rest of the day to consider it I'm much more positive about what the Club's doing, both for the community / charity opportunity and as a chance to attract anybody new or half-committed. Last season, unexpectedly, we were all posted out free, tickets (our reserved seats - so not otherwise issueable if we didn't make it) to both the PSC Semi and Final, which WEREN'T part of what our memberships included. (and the letter says they'll do it again). Don't tell me they're not trying to do their best by the members wherever possible. I hope it's generally felt fair to agree with Lawrie's press-release that the members "will understand" about this position for this one Phoenix game. |
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Post by Bearinator on Jul 6, 2007 23:27:43 GMT 10
If its something so minor, why are all you people STILL having a cry. Its 1 game, GET OVER IT!!! Big picture is its for a charity, we may attract more fans, who may become season ticket holders, and to be honest, if your going to get the shits with something so petty as losing your usual seat IF someone is sitting in it already, sit in the seat next to it, or the one next to that, or not at all. Have your cry, and leave. There are people out there willing to support the team, and the charity, at the same time. Again, as I said before... WAKE UP.
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Post by roonytunes on Jul 6, 2007 23:28:02 GMT 10
goddammmit, me an' joylene are inviting the whole trailerpark upstairs! hoowee!
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Post by Fish on Jul 6, 2007 23:38:15 GMT 10
Maybe take Bearinator who could educate those less fortunate on the finer points in life and fair to say if they didnt listen hed stab em lol
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on Jul 7, 2007 0:29:11 GMT 10
I'm not saying it couldn't have been done differently, or that the gold / platinum members have some cause to raise their eyebrows, but thats about it. All I'm saying is, look at the positive to come out of your percieved downfall. Brett, another reference to '16'? I'm looking forward to seeing as many people as possible (hopefully 'newbies') in bays 13 -19 (or 'The Bay' ) as possible!  |
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Post by ~Floss~ on Jul 7, 2007 8:29:20 GMT 10
Here's an idea for next time:
Free entry to anyone wearing yellow
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on Jul 7, 2007 8:53:19 GMT 10
I like that one Floss! or yellow shirt or 'visible' yellow.
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jul 7, 2007 11:43:24 GMT 10
I'm the same as Pete, I have work training commitments so I cannot attend.
I think that this is a good initiative by the CCMFC. I hope that thousands is raised for Charity. The idea of 8-10k being there is exciting for the remainder of the season.
I also think that this is a very good thread AND that some people are annoyed about a perceived seating problem for a pre-season game. This makes me think that members really value their memberships of our beloved Mariners, which must be a positive.
And, I should add, that by country standards, Orange's Wade Park is a good facility for those that make the short trip up to the beautiful high country for July 21.
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Post by Mariner_Freak on Jul 7, 2007 11:57:58 GMT 10
I'm the same as Pete, I have work training commitments so I cannot attend. I think that this is a good initiative by the CCMFC. I hope that thousands is raised for Charity. The idea of 8-10k being there is exciting for the remainder of the season. I also think that this is a very good thread AND that some people are annoyed about a perceived seating problem for a pre-season game. This makes me think that members really value their memberships of our beloved Mariners, which must be a positive. And, I should add, that by country standards, Orange's Wade Park is a good facility for those that make the short trip up to the beautiful high country for July 21. Take note marinermick, a constructive reply from one of the leaders of the Marinators. |
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Post by Foriegnmariner on Jul 7, 2007 16:18:42 GMT 10
I'm the same as Pete, I have work training commitments so I cannot attend. I think that this is a good initiative by the CCMFC. I hope that thousands is raised for Charity. The idea of 8-10k being there is exciting for the remainder of the season. I also think that this is a very good thread AND that some people are annoyed about a perceived seating problem for a pre-season game. This makes me think that members really value their memberships of our beloved Mariners, which must be a positive. And, I should add, that by country standards, Orange's Wade Park is a good facility for those that make the short trip up to the beautiful high country for July 21. Take note marinermick, a constructive reply from one of the leaders of the Marinators. One of the leaders...................he IS the Leader |
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on Jul 7, 2007 16:34:24 GMT 10
Hmmm. all of a sudden 'some of us' are not allowed an opinion it would seem.  |
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Post by Mariner_Freak on Jul 8, 2007 10:38:22 GMT 10
Hmmm. all of a sudden 'some of us' are not allowed an opinion it would seem. How so? I think if anything I am advocating that - don't be so precious Where is the "opinion" in the two posts from marinermick in response to something I have written? One pointed out a trivial "fact" about getting a free ticket to the game in Orange, the other quite simply a tongue-in-cheek post. |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jul 8, 2007 11:43:28 GMT 10
Hmmm. all of a sudden 'some of us' are not allowed an opinion it would seem. How so? I think if anything I am advocating that - don't be so precious Where is the "opinion" in the two posts from marinermick in response to something I have written? One pointed out a trivial "fact" about getting a free ticket to the game in Orange, the other quite simply a tongue-in-cheek post. mick's first post was a perfectly reasonable expression of his view. his second was a pisstake. there was nothing wrong with either of them. i get that you disagree with his view, but he's got every right to it, and every right to express it. for someone so conscious of having a view different to the majority, you you don't seem to have any time for views opposed to your own. perhaps you might want to take on a little of your own advice and don't be so precious. |
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Post by Mariner_Freak on Jul 8, 2007 12:28:42 GMT 10
[quote author=dibo board=general thread=1183687477 post=1183859008 How so? I think if anything I am advocating that - don't be so precious Where is the "opinion" in the two posts from marinermick in response to something I have written? One pointed out a trivial "fact" about getting a free ticket to the game in Orange, the other quite simply a tongue-in-cheek post. mick's first post was a perfectly reasonable expression of his view. his second was a pisstake. there was nothing wrong with either of them. i get that you disagree with his view, but he's got every right to it, and every right to express it. for someone so conscious of having a view different to the majority, you you don't seem to have any time for views opposed to your own. perhaps you might want to take on a little of your own advice and don't be so precious.[/quote] Thanks for taking the time to reply though you haven't actually read the replies in question it seems. One was a trivial fact, one was a "pisstake" - there was no "opinion" offered nor any disagreement, that is/was not my concern All this nonsense for daring to have a different opinion  |
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jul 8, 2007 13:08:00 GMT 10
[quote author=dibo board=general thread=1183687477 post=1183859008 How so? I think if anything I am advocating that - don't be so precious Where is the "opinion" in the two posts from marinermick in response to something I have written? One pointed out a trivial "fact" about getting a free ticket to the game in Orange, the other quite simply a tongue-in-cheek post. mick's first post was a perfectly reasonable expression of his view. his second was a pisstake. there was nothing wrong with either of them. i get that you disagree with his view, but he's got every right to it, and every right to express it. for someone so conscious of having a view different to the majority, you you don't seem to have any time for views opposed to your own. perhaps you might want to take on a little of your own advice and don't be so precious. Thanks for taking the time to reply though you haven't actually read the replies in question it seems. One was a trivial fact, one was a "pisstake" - there was no "opinion" offered nor any disagreement, that is/was not my concern All this nonsense for daring to have a different opinion [/quote] look chuckles, this post: for all those moaning think of it as your contribution to kid's charity making it open slather will attract more people through the gates and therefore more money will go to charity your good deed for the day and a positive contribution to the society you live in made perfectly clear mick's view. you disagree, fine. people agree or disagree with others' views, that's life. remember, it's only the internet!  remember - on here you'll only find out if people agree with you or if they don't. you're not going to get a problem fixed. if you're unhappy, you should let the club know direct. |
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Post by bikinigirl on Jul 8, 2007 15:43:55 GMT 10
. interesting debate, but i think the members have been hard done by
. my cynical view is that this slight ... um, snubbing ... of the members (reserved seating) has more to do with time pressures than anything. originally membership details were to be ready in march, then april, letters eventually arrived towards the end of may. i feel if the club was ready to give tickets to those that have paid for their reserved seats as promised then they would have done so
. i am not happy about POSSIBLY losing my seat, even for one game - i have already had it for two years now and intend to hold it forever
. the annoying thing is that i will have to get there really early and queue to ensure i get a seat i want
. it is interesting how many of the marinators are giving reserved seatholders a hard time as last season there was a lot of complaint about 'undesirables' in bay 16 - and that is in the general admission area. there seems to be a different view now towards those that contribute more, financially, to the club
. please don't use the charity as a reason for all these arguments - i do not need a game of footbal to convince me to donate to a worthy charity and of course in the past this has also been incorporated into a 'normal' game day
. i just think there were better ways in which reserved seat holders could have been looked after if time had been available and they should feel agrieved for not being provided what was promised to them
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Post by Jesus on Jul 8, 2007 16:02:21 GMT 10
If you want your reserved seat, get in there early and you can still have it, or a better one.
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) ... or even being cynical about the club suspecting that for a PRE-SEASON (that's right) match vs. newcomer NZers, Wellington, there mightn't have been much more gate over the already collected season tix money - so what was there to lose? 
