MP wants to ban fires!

[benissright]

Im definitely not going to reading next year if they ban fires.

Its a stupid move that will do nothing to curb the sunday night trouble. Its as if people think those massive bonfires are allowed! You may as well say "all thieving should be banned".

Edited September 25, 2009 by benissright

[JameSemajj]

There will always be fires, no matter what they do!

aren't drugs supposed to be banned? not to mention the fact their illegal.... they don't seem to have a problem getting in... nothing will change!

[Paul ™]

Banning fires will free up a lot of manpower to concentrate on other more needed shouts.

[benissright]

Banning fires will free up a lot of manpower to concentrate on other more needed shouts.

[rexclark]

IT WILL DO THE EXACT OPPOSITE.

Can no one see that but me? Surely if you ban fires, it will mean more work for those that should be stopping actual trouble. because they will be stopping pointless fires.

[Ringo_Spar]

Health and Safety is simply taking over our freedom unless it suits the rich companies... These people don't care about us, or they care about is protecting themselves and the organisation.

[Paul ™]

No, it will mean any fire that is lit will be easily identified by the stewards and dealt with quickly and the people evicted.

It's much harder to identify a out of control fire when there are thousands.

Remember Reading has extensive CCTV coverage and potential incidents can be reacted to quicker if they stand out.

[Andy_T]

I agree - perhaps have the fire pits solution I believe they introduced to Leeds, but I do wonder if the, self titles 'angry mob' will continue to find other avenues to cause trouble.

[brighteyes]

Im definitely not going to reading next year if they ban fires.

[Im_in_a_tent]

Is it really that big a deal?! Are fires one of the main reasons you go to Reading?! Deary me

[zahidf]

I don't think it's a stupid comparison in the slightest... As i originally said, it's of a different scale, but exactly the same principle... Health and Safety is simply taking over our freedom unless it suits the rich companies... These people don't care about us, or they care about is protecting themselves and the organisation.

Eventually there won’t be a festival because of some pathetic reason like someone tripped over a rock.. Here comes the health and safely squad! , but I guess it'll be ok.. You’ll all say its fine.... people just don't seem to realise how much there getting f**ked anymore..... Every year the festival just gets more restrictive.. the barrier on main stage for example... not to mention the fact there has never been one before! perhaps a few million people were ok? Had a great time?... one death or injury and BOYAkSHA.... no more big mosh pits, people may get hurt! Jesus Christ! Surely it’s down to the individual what they choose to do, not some shitty politician!

Take a look at this guys, it's worth a watch... only 3 minutes long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cz4vcQKWfA

"It's a big club. And you ain't in it!"

[strudders]

No, it will mean any fire that is lit will be easily identified by the stewards and dealt with quickly and the people evicted.

It's much harder to identify a out of control fire when there are thousands.

Remember Reading has extensive CCTV coverage and potential incidents can be reacted to quicker if they stand out.

[TalkShow Bob]

No, it will mean any fire that is lit will be easily identified by the stewards and dealt with quickly and the people evicted.

It's much harder to identify a out of control fire when there are thousands.

Remember Reading has extensive CCTV coverage and potential incidents can be reacted to quicker if they stand out.

[benissright]

Is it really that big a deal?! Are fires one of the main reasons you go to Reading?! Deary me

[strudders]

One of my favourite things about reading is sitting round a campfire til the early morning and getting pissed.

With no campfire this year, i would have been in bed early on the thursday, friday and saturday.

[hearing_aid]

One of my favourite things about reading is sitting round a campfire til the early morning and getting pissed.

With no campfire this year, i would have been in bed early on the thursday, friday and saturday.

Edited September 27, 2009 by hearing_aid

[Im_in_a_tent]

What do you think people do at the majority of other festivals that don't allow fires? You can do exactly the same just without a fire. just put an extra layer on if you get cold!

I'm sure no one really wants fires to be banned, they are great fun and at too the atmosphere at the festival though when some twats are throwing other peoples tents on fires something needs to be done.

If fires really are that important head to Glastonbury.

[rexclark]

At Leeds there needs to be a Police presence, there are virtually no police there and i believe it just adds to the trouble. In 05 we had the SS Security which was too heavy handed but now the security have too little power, they should be backed up by the police, yes it would cost more but IMO the main threat is if Police are at Leeds then the ammount of mindless crime commited would be recorded and the festival would lose the licence. I may well be way off the mark but it's just my opinion.

[Im_in_a_tent]

At Leeds there needs to be a Police presence, there are virtually no police there and i believe it just adds to the trouble. In 05 we had the SS Security which was too heavy handed but now the security have too little power, they should be backed up by the police, yes it would cost more but IMO the main threat is if Police are at Leeds then the ammount of mindless crime commited would be recorded and the festival would lose the licence. I may well be way off the mark but it's just my opinion.

[tohellweride]

I think people should be banned from everything. We are the problem.

[brighteyes]

One of my favourite things about reading is sitting round a campfire til the early morning and getting pissed.

With no campfire this year, i would have been in bed early on the thursday, friday and saturday.

[dakyras]

Well it's not the MP's fault you're a complete pussy.

[rexclark]

at reading this year i noticed a much bigger police presence then i have any other year ive been.

[Im_in_a_tent]

ive been in '05 '07 and '08 before and i'd agree with this statment for these 3 festivals

but this year i noticed a lot more in the campsite walking around and there where groups in the same place who you could go speak to if you needed them

[jordanuk90]

I do enjoy having a nice little fire keeping warm but 1 thing in life is for certain there is always an arsehole present