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[Aflickion]

Spuddy, on Jul 2 2009, 05:59 PM, said:

I think I'll be taking a flag that says "Ban chairs"

WHy not take a flag that says...

"BAN ALL FLAGS"... or something to that effect.



The irony would be gorgeous

[ShadyBlueBell]

LusciousLucy, on Jul 2 2009, 04:49 PM, said:

Noone is saying anyone should be banned...but a total lack of selfishness and a hell of a lot more consideration for others should be the order of the day.

The ground was green, dry and quite ok to sit on. Nuff said!

Lack of consideration for others should be put more to people pushing other people out of the way whilst in a crowd leave the poor chairs alone.
LONG LIVE THE CHAIRS

[Nickyboy]

I find it interesting that all the fields around the main stages have forms / benches around the outside, but none stuck in the middle of the fields.  Why do you think this is ?

Perhaps because the organisers realise that there are serious health and safety issues having obstructions in packed crowds that no-one can see (especially in the dark).

There's no getting away from the fact that people sat in chairs cause an obstruction in the massive crowds that gather for the main bands.

If Heysel, Hillsborough, etc. taught us anything, its that lots of people gathered in one place, with obstructions of whatever kind, only needs a couple of people to lose their footing and we're into a trampling situation.

I haven't got a problem with chairs per se, but they should be banned from at least the first 100 metres of any stage.  Simple notices (or dare I say it, flags) indicating 'no chairs beyond this point' should suffice.

Are we wanting people killed before something is done about this issue ?

Edited by Nickyboy, 02 July 2009 - 06:25 PM.

[Beaver89]

The chairs did frustrate me but at the same time I was slightly envious - especially by 3pm on Saturday and Sunday once the recuperation of sleep had worn off. But i was thinking of a compromise - seeing as it is busier in front anyway why not 'politely request' for chairs to be kept behind the secind set of speakers in the pyramis field. Its more relaxed back there anyway and therefore wouldnt ause as much of a problem.

That said was it just me or were there simply more chairs this year - particularly on Sunday. Im all for people doing s they wish - that is the wonder of Glasto but a little consideration would be appreciated for non chair dwelling beings - maybe packing up the chairs at peak times. I saw some guys with the stool version pack theirs away when they weren't using them. Small difference but i appreciated the effort.

Does this make me a chair hater? Seeing as I was envious I don't think so - just trying to make the best for all!

Whilst i am on the subject of banning items. The cannot ban flags - move your bloody cameras instead! (I don't carry one myself as it is a hassle to carry but I do love seeing them)

[mouth]

please tell me this thread is a joke. is everyone having bad comedowns or something?

Edited by mouth, 02 July 2009 - 07:15 PM.

[grumpyhack]

benjy26, on Jul 2 2009, 06:57 PM, said:

all the oldies watching Crosby Stills and Gash were the worst. We thought they would be moving on once Kasabian started, but oh no, they stayed inside the barrier, with their stupid chairs, and then looked angry whenever anyone nudged into them.

Intolerant ageist prat

[Rachie]

mouth, on Jul 2 2009, 08:10 PM, said:

please tell me this thread is a joke. is everyone having bad comedowns or something?

i hope so.

god, the things that actually annoy some people is incredible in this thread!?
And there was me thinking Glastonbury was one of the most tolerent places on earth!
    

[Kyelo]

Rachie, on Jul 2 2009, 08:55 PM, said:

i hope so.

god, the things that actually annoy some people is incredible in this thread!?
And there was me thinking Glastonbury was one of the most tolerent places on earth!
    

Tollerent of a safety hazard? Not at all

[pouxin]

I agree.  However 'chilled' you are, sometimes the crowds at festivals can get a bit scary, if you're being pushed and pulled from every which way, and chairs at this point were really dangerous.  At Blur I was surrounded by about 4 or 5 chairs, including one right in front of me.  As it was dark, people kept shoving against me (assuming I could move into what appeared to be an empty space in front of me), and I almost fell over the chair several times.  If that had happened, the crowd could have easily surged over me accidentally.  It *is* dangerous, and this is why there is a special area for people with mobility problems, as having a wheelchair slap bang in the middle of a dense dancing crowd would not be that sensible.  

I have no problem with chairs per se, but people really need to be sensible with them in busy crowds, especially during sets and immeditately before and after them when there is a lot of movement in the crowd.  When people hit a wall of chairs whilst trying to exit a crowded area, it creates a bottleneck, with people behind still pushing, and it could become dangerous.

[b26354]

I have a bag that can take all my booze/wet gear etc. and is relatively small but also magically turns into a small chair.Very handy and wouldn't go to a festival without it although you look like a smug bastard.I can see how the bigger chairs can cause problems.

[MEGABOWL]

I had a chair with me most of the day Saturday and Sunday as I've struggled with my back recently. I only used it either at the back or at the side of pathways, and at about 5pm I took it back to the tent.

Not saying it would work for everyone, but giving an example of how common courtesy is effortless

[cthulu]

I don't think I would have made it without my chair this festival as I was 26 weeks pregnant and come Sunday I was exhausted. I did keep to the back mind you.