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Wristbands Jul 22, 2016 15:31:48 GMT -5

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Post by Bird700level on Jul 22, 2016 15:31:48 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 15:17:42 GMT -5 luminary said:

Jul 20, 2016 10:29:53 GMT -5 southernman said:

So, are they going to use the RFID for the show field?

I'm wondering the same thing, and then I found the FAQ y'all have been referring to (Finally. I was looking under "FAQ/Tickets".)

Since it say you can't remove the thing ever, from the time it gains you entry until you're ready to leave for good, then I guess it will be involved for getting to the field or else they wouldn't be so adamant about it? More and more this does seem like a recipe for slowing down the lines. I'm not so sure how it "speeds/ enhances" purchase of concessions/ beer either. Hard to tell how many ppl will opt in for sync'ing it with their bank accounts vs cash, and even then, would vendors have 2 separate lines for one set of patrons vs the other?

Unless I am confusing Lock'n with another festival, most of the time the beers were already poured and sitting on a table ready to be served. This would mean the holdup would be the cash/card transaction. If this is the case, a simple swipe of the wrist would definitely speed things up. If I am wrong, and the pouring of the beer was the hold up, then the bracelet would not help (although, also would not hurt).

southernman Old Head Posts: 2,689	Wristbands Jul 22, 2016 15:33:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by southernman on Jul 22, 2016 15:33:36 GMT -5 I'm not attaching any bank account or other account to my wristband. We don't do very much in the way of vending anyway, so it doesn't mean very much for us.

mccjeff Merry Prankster Look, a squirrel! Posts: 7,848 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something	Wristbands Jul 22, 2016 16:42:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mccjeff on Jul 22, 2016 16:42:16 GMT -5 We already had wristbands that gained us entry into the concert grounds.
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Wristbands Jul 22, 2016 17:02:06 GMT -5 mccjeff likes this

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Jul 22, 2016 12:53:59 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Jul 22, 2016 12:39:16 GMT -5 odysseus said:

If they are RFID wristbands, they will have to be registered beforehand, which is why they have to go out early. The way it worked at Bonnaroo is you'd register and then have your wristband at the car search/entrance. One year they said to leave the wristband off and they would scan it, then put the wristband on you. The next year they just said which wrist you needed to have it on when you showed up. But either way, I think they're not at all concerned with people slipping wristbands on and off. people that are going to do that are going to be doing it one way or the other. And with an RFID you can catch more of those people if you really wanted to and ID-ing them and checking it against their registration information.

What if your bud was coming in on your loose wristy (tm that term) and they checked his wrist, said that is too loose and tightened down with your wristy (tm) on his wrist? Would you cut his hand off?

You'd have no other choice. That's the inherent risk of passing back a loose wristy(tm of mccjeff).

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Post by odysseus on Jul 22, 2016 17:05:39 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 12:51:19 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

First, are we sure they are going to be RFID?

Second, maybe they/we/someone sets up a booth for color your own commemorative ticket. Different price levels get you 3D etc. Have some base designs for stubs or laminates.

Third, do you think they will be RFID?

Re: your 2nd point, very true. I have been to L2 & L3, and each year I got a special piece of swag from people walking the campgrounds. L2 was a nice print of the lineup, and last year was a wooden coaster with a neat litting painting on it. Wouldn't surprise me to see someone do a ticket if they want, or even for Lockn to send out commemorative tickets, considering that was done last year for GD50.

buddy74 Old Head Posts: 2,215 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Carlos Santana Number of LOCKNs attended: 6	Wristbands Jul 22, 2016 19:07:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by buddy74 on Jul 22, 2016 19:07:13 GMT -5 Jul 22, 2016 15:24:50 GMT -5 suebhunny said: I came across an interesting Facebook discussion on the mandate that the bracelet be on so many peoples' preferred wiping hand. I'll just leave this here to gross you out.

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Wristbands Jul 25, 2016 14:06:05 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 25, 2016 14:06:05 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 15:24:50 GMT -5 suebhunny said:

I came across an interesting Facebook discussion on the mandate that the bracelet be on so many peoples' preferred wiping hand.

I'll just leave this here to gross you out.

having travelled the third world, I appreciate the distinction and the consistency of the clean hand/dirty hand protocol, regardless of being among people who also use toilet paper. But the facebook discussion sounds like typical FB BS, easily discerned by "just stop and think about it for a minute."

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Post by wizard1 on Jul 25, 2016 14:12:32 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 15:31:48 GMT -5 Bird700level said:

Jul 22, 2016 15:17:42 GMT -5 luminary said:

I'm wondering the same thing, and then I found the FAQ y'all have been referring to (Finally. I was looking under "FAQ/Tickets".)

Since it say you can't remove the thing ever, from the time it gains you entry until you're ready to leave for good, then I guess it will be involved for getting to the field or else they wouldn't be so adamant about it? More and more this does seem like a recipe for slowing down the lines. I'm not so sure how it "speeds/ enhances" purchase of concessions/ beer either. Hard to tell how many ppl will opt in for sync'ing it with their bank accounts vs cash, and even then, would vendors have 2 separate lines for one set of patrons vs the other?

Unless I am confusing Lock'n with another festival, most of the time the beers were already poured and sitting on a table ready to be served. This would mean the holdup would be the cash/card transaction. If this is the case, a simple swipe of the wrist would definitely speed things up. If I am wrong, and the pouring of the beer was the hold up, then the bracelet would not help (although, also would not hurt).

Don't even get me started on the practice of pre-pouring a beer to sell in the summer months

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 25, 2016 14:12:35 GMT -5

Jul 19, 2016 16:37:45 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

The RFID cuts down on the fakes. It also introduces fallible technology into a process they are trying to streamline. That could have disastrous results and even longer waits.

IOW "If it ain't broke, fix it until it is"

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Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

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Wristbands Jul 25, 2016 14:16:00 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 25, 2016 14:16:00 GMT -5

Jul 20, 2016 6:21:06 GMT -5 @blueindian said:

What this really means is you can thumbprint away and not worry about whether anyone will find you on the other end. Won't have to wear that "if lost call 867-5309" undershirt this year!

Jenny would have to have her phone on.

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Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

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Wristbands Jul 25, 2016 14:23:56 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 25, 2016 14:23:56 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2016 11:03:05 GMT -5 waycha said:

I'm not big on having my card hooked to some wristband. With everyone getting hacked these days it seems like they would be an easy mark. I play powerball twice a week & when I do get that 6 or $20.00 I put it in a money envelope to save for Lockn'. Since the end of last September I have $217.00 extra just to blow. And like Moondi's husband I like the ticket stub.

apparently it's optional to hook a card up with the wrist band, so you'll be OK.

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Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

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Jul 25, 2016 14:23:56 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

Jul 22, 2016 11:03:05 GMT -5 waycha said:

I'm not big on having my card hooked to some wristband. With everyone getting hacked these days it seems like they would be an easy mark. I play powerball twice a week & when I do get that 6 or $20.00 I put it in a money envelope to save for Lockn'. Since the end of last September I have $217.00 extra just to blow. And like Moondi's husband I like the ticket stub.

apparently it's optional to hook a card up with the wrist band, so you'll be OK.

Totally optional. No prob for me as I am too cheap to buy festival beer unless the ABT > 10%.

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Jul 22, 2016 12:23:09 GMT -5 @tabwillplayocelot said:

Jul 22, 2016 10:45:55 GMT -5 moon said:

My husband is bummed about the no ticket. He likes to keep the stubs.

i have all my tickets and camping passes framed with a poster. this year would have completed it. kinda bummed! hopefully camping still printed, I could wing it that way.

My #3 daughter never removes the wristbands. Her forearm is covered with them, some are five years old. Sometimes disgusting, but sometimes a bigger statement than stubs at home,

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Jul 25, 2016 14:52:17 GMT -5 @endless said:

Jul 25, 2016 14:23:56 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

apparently it's optional to hook a card up with the wrist band, so you'll be OK.

Totally optional. No prob for me as I am too cheap to buy festival beer unless the ABT > 10%.

I wonder if you could hook your wristband to a pre-paid VISA card. It would be pretty cool to not have to carry cash/card around all night.

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Wristbands Jul 25, 2016 18:38:58 GMT -5 mccjeff, buddy74, and 1 more like this

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Post by handro on Jul 25, 2016 18:38:58 GMT -5

Hmm maybe it will integrate with the app or something? Otherwise I think I might go broke using this and not keeping track of my spending.

Also, right hand only is kind of annoying. I always wear wristbands on my left and I feel like having it on my right might trigger some weird ocd reaction and I'll want to tear it off:(

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Wristbands Jul 25, 2016 21:21:35 GMT -5

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Jul 19, 2016 17:35:26 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Jul 19, 2016 17:16:40 GMT -5 wizard1 said:

no way i'm letting them put that on me

Silly goose, they don't put it on you they put it IN you. It only hurts for a little bit and then after you get used to the blue glow it really isn't all that bad.

It hurts more if you tense up.

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Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 9:43:25 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jul 26, 2016 9:43:25 GMT -5

Jul 25, 2016 21:21:35 GMT -5 livefreeordie said:

Jul 19, 2016 17:35:26 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Silly goose, they don't put it on you they put it IN you. It only hurts for a little bit and then after you get used to the blue glow it really isn't all that bad.

It hurts more if you tense up.

You may feel a slight pinch.

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

What happens if I take both?

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Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 11:33:52 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jul 26, 2016 11:33:52 GMT -5

"A little pressure" is the doctor/dentist lie that gets me.

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Feb 12 Billy Strings NFK
Feb 18 Marshall Tucker Band Philly
Feb 25 Marcus King Band NFK
April 6 Rosanne Cash NFK
April 15 James McMurtry NFK
April 20 Little Feat VaBeach
April 21 Blackberry Smoke NFK
July 2 Last Fair Deal w/John K VaB
July 23 Dave Mathews Band VaB
July 26 Robert Earl Keen C'ville
July 28-31 Floyd Fest BFE
Sept 24 Southern Culture on the Skids VaB
Nov 19 Dark Star Norva
Dec 3 Sky Dog VaB

Flufhead Old Head Posts: 1,087	Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 13:55:18 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Flufhead on Jul 26, 2016 13:55:18 GMT -5 I just hope it doesn't make it even more difficult to bring hot hippie chicks to my tent. 😎

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Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 13:59:37 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jul 26, 2016 13:59:37 GMT -5

Jul 26, 2016 13:55:18 GMT -5 Flufhead said:

I just hope it doesn't make it even more difficult to bring hot hippie chicks to my tent. 😎

The smart-ass me would say "I don't think there is ANYTHING that could make it even more difficult to bring hot hippie chicks to your tent."

I'm still waiting to figure out what the not smart-ass me would say. I'll let you know.

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

What happens if I take both?

Flufhead Old Head Posts: 1,087	Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 14:06:20 GMT -5 via mobile mccjeff likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Flufhead on Jul 26, 2016 14:06:20 GMT -5 A man can dream.

FishinHatteras Long Distance Runner Posts: 364 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: BIG Something Number of LOCKNs attended: 4	Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 14:09:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FishinHatteras on Jul 26, 2016 14:09:57 GMT -5 Will I get kicked out if I wear it on the left wrist? Check my profile pic plz. It was on the left last year. Should be there again this year. Fishermen are EXTREMELY superstitious! keep its head up, Fish
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Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 14:11:52 GMT -5

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Post by mccjeff on Jul 26, 2016 14:11:52 GMT -5

Jul 26, 2016 14:09:57 GMT -5 FishinHatteras said:

Will I get kicked out if I wear it on the left wrist? Check my profile pic plz.

It was on the left last year. Should be there again this year. Fishermen are EXTREMELY superstitious!

keep its head up,
Fish

If you walk backwards your left IS your right. Not sure if that helps.

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

What happens if I take both?

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Jul 26, 2016 14:11:52 GMT -5 mccjeff said:

Jul 26, 2016 14:09:57 GMT -5 FishinHatteras said:

Will I get kicked out if I wear it on the left wrist? Check my profile pic plz.

It was on the left last year. Should be there again this year. Fishermen are EXTREMELY superstitious!

keep its head up,
Fish

If you walk backwards your left IS your right. Not sure if that helps.

down the #line?

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Wristbands Jul 26, 2016 14:38:45 GMT -5

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Post by wizard1 on Jul 26, 2016 14:38:45 GMT -5

Jul 26, 2016 14:09:57 GMT -5 FishinHatteras said:

Will I get kicked out if I wear it on the left wrist? Check my profile pic plz.

It was on the left last year. Should be there again this year. Fishermen are EXTREMELY superstitious!

keep its head up,
Fish

Last year we had a day get rained out so maybe switch it up...

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