jeldahr

I think it's fair for the band to reward longtime fans who keep paying membership dues even in the wilderness years with no tours or shows. I would be a bit miffed if people who let their memberships lapse and re-upped only after a tour announcement received the same access and benefits as someone who has been loyal through the years with their payments and support.

I have paid every year forever - but with an email reminder. Did NOT get one this year, and remembered prior to the tour announcement but evidently after the cut off for Red Hill... so am glad to get tix via the Wired presale, but am not happy that us old timers did not get a polite but gentle reminder to renew prior to the cut off date. Have always been in the Red Zone before. Guess I am old enough to sit in any case...

I'm annoyed at the wording of the email. I don't know, perhaps I'm being petty. 

It was the equivalent of a politely worded 'I'm sorry... who the f are you? Press 1 for Bieber, 2 for Buble, or the symbol Pi for any U2-related injustices you may be experiencing.

 

It went something (but not exactly) like this: 

 

heyyyyy man (or woman)! So, welcome to the U2 fan club! Since you are a new member and all, and we're too swamped here at THIS IS ALL WE DO, INC. to answer any queries you might have., we've decided to email you a sort-of unique code with a B on it! FUN FACT: B stands for BOY, ARE THERE A LOT OF RECENT U2.COM MEMBERS QEUING UP WITH YOU FORGETFUL OLD-TIMERS! C'MON... MINGLE WHY DONTCHA!

 

thank you for shopping MUSIC TODAY, WHERE EVEN A MINOR LAPSE IN MEMBERSHIP WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DOWNGRADE TO NEWBIE STATUS WITH ZERO WARNING, AND WHERE 20-30 YEARS OF FANDOM AND MEMBERSHIP FEES DON'T MEAN DIDDLY!

 

(Btw, there is no C-Z code, so BEST OF LUCK IN STEERAGE WITH THE SCALPERS!)

 

If you require assistance or further information, dial 411 or consult a voodoo-man. 

 

 

*I know, sounds like I'm whining... but practically a lifetime of fandom, and here I am sweating JT30 tix. Best of luck, wired-ones!

I'm with you... no email to renew my very long past subscription... not the way to treat your long term fans. Sadly tho, " I just can't quit ya" U2...

 

Remember back in the day when you had to send a money order (not checks or cash) in the mail? And the field was reserved up close seating. I'm old and hate General Admission. Hey kids, get off of my lawn.

I remember having to phone ticketmaster for achtung baby tour tickets (the smaller tour before the outdoor broadcast). You could only purchase 2 tickets and only by phone. I pressed redial for over 6 hours before getting through

 

OMG - I so remember having to phone TM for tickets !  Would hit "redial" until my fingers bled !!