Unlucky people getting abusive

[traveller]

As time went on this morning, the posts on Glastnbury's Facebook page seemed to get more and more abusive, with some totally unecessary language and offensive comments.

When it was announced tickets were sold out, I was surprised to see that there were some terrible insults and threats posted about seetickets and even directed towards Michael Eavis personally. Plus the number of people who wished ill luck on those who got tickets - some of whom were joking and others obviously weren't.

Don't get me wrong, I would be gutted if I didn't get a ticket, and luckily for me someone else managed to get mine. However, I think it is realised by most people that although the website struggled with demand, it is ultimately a game of luck and patience.

Personally, judging from a large proportion of comments on Glastonbury's FB, I feel relieved that those posting abusive messages didn't get through as that to me, is not what Glastonbury is about.

And I definitely wouldn't like to spend five days having such lovely folk camped next to me!

Anyone else seen these kind of comments and found themselves surprised/ disgusted/ thankful?

[cejx]

As time went on this morning, the posts on Glastnbury's Facebook page seemed to get more and more abusive, with some totally unecessary language and offensive comments.

When it was announced tickets were sold out, I was surprised to see that there were some terrible insults and threats posted about seetickets and even directed towards Michael Eavis personally. Plus the number of people who wished ill luck on those who got tickets - some of whom were joking and others obviously weren't.

Don't get me wrong, I would be gutted if I didn't get a ticket, and luckily for me someone else managed to get mine. However, I think it is realised by most people that although the website struggled with demand, it is ultimately a game of luck and patience.

Personally, judging from a large proportion of comments on Glastonbury's FB, I feel relieved that those posting abusive messages didn't get through as that to me, is not what Glastonbury is about.

And I definitely wouldn't like to spend five days having such lovely folk camped next to me!

Anyone else seen these kind of comments and found themselves surprised/ disgusted/ thankful?

[traveller]

unlucky people getting abusive here too!

[scaryclaireyfairy]

do they think such poisonous karma is gonna earn them a ticket in the resale? fannies.

[bluegel]

Its a shame that people did not get tickets...I would be gutted if I had tried and didnt get any. Luckily I work, so dont have to worry about that anymore but have been there many times.

Its not right people getting abusive though...there are only so many tickets and there has to be a system to handing all the tickets out, and this was works although it is frustrating, it is fair for everyone!

[Philw]

A lot of people (including on here) take things WAY too seriously...

[Fingle]

I agree there is no need in being nasty! I am glad they are not going!

[Philw]

A lot of people (including on here) take things WAY too seriously...

[rexclark]

It must be gutting not to get a ticket but putting threats on Facebook? That's pathetic.

[voc]

Just be glad that those being arseholes don't have tickets

[Staberinde]

do they think such poisonous karma is gonna earn them a ticket in the resale? fannies.

Edited October 3, 2010 by Staberinde

[scaryclaireyfairy]

[gillmacca]

I think those people who have been abusive towards seeticket and the Eavis family should be banned from getting tickets now and in the future.

We don't want that sort of person at Glastonbury

[mamoo_51]

Just be glad that those being arseholes don't have tickets

[modey]

That's generally what facebook is like on most threads these days, people just being generally abusive/ offensive, lots of idiots on there

[Eeeyun]

Today's rush was particularly busy. The abuse is completely unjustified and wrong... Add myself to the sentiment of 'glad they're not going'!

[denwyn]

There more than likely U2 Fans....

[scaryclaireyfairy]

you went there!

[OneLittleFish]

I particularly liked the one going to contact BBC's Watchdog.

[Vanderlyle]

What is the link to the Facebook group? I keep getting crappy unofficial ones etc etc.

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

I didn't get a ticket

Bit lost and confused at the moment, I was slightly angry but some of them posts are shocking. Dissapointing coming from Glastonbury goers..

Oh well, i'm sure i'll get a ticket in the re-sale.. Hopfully..

[Mr McJohnson]

99% of the people in this thread would become abusive and angry if they couldn't get a ticket but obviously they wouldn't admit openly admit it.

I could honestly see myself kicking the dog or giving the wife a black eye if I didn't get one but luckily for her I did.

[Mr McJohnson]

I didn't get a ticket

Bit lost and confused at the moment, I was slightly angry but some of them posts are shocking. Dissapointing coming from Glastonbury goers..

Oh well, i'm sure i'll get a ticket in the re-sale.. Hopfully..

[al_coholic]

The abuse on twitter towards @seetickets was staggering as well. There are some very very sad people out there

[rexclark]

99% of the people in this thread would become abusive and angry if they couldn't get a ticket but obviously they wouldn't admit openly admit it.

I could honestly see myself kicking the dog or giving the wife a black eye if I didn't get one but luckily for her I did.