Comments on: Burning Man’s Culture gets spit on by scarcity: what do we do after we’ve run out of tickets?

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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:13:21 +0000

[...] few tickets there are, Burning Man will never run out of DJs.But we have run out of space. In my previous post I suggested that 21st century Burning Man was a culture of abundance, and this is our first [...]

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By: George

George — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:59:45 +0000

This just shows that more and more people are open to taking part in this giant, temporary social experiment. It’s great more and more and more have come. It’s a government limitation at the moment, not an existential issue as I see it. I won’t be there this time anyway, but godspeed you black emperors and I shall see you the year next!

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By: tommy

tommy — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:52:00 +0000

…R.I.P burning man…Clear Channel moves in next year.

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By: Zifra Weber

Zifra Weber — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:04:52 +0000

Please folks. As much as I love Burningman and would be sad if I had not bought my tickets, we seem to be loosing tracl of one basic idea. Burningman is a recreational event that sells tickets. As with any recreational event they can sell out. This is not the end of the world. Supply and demand will cause some tickets to go for more, that is sad but welcome to capitalism. I have heard so many crazy ideas about this…form a committee to decide who goes, let “primo” burners get tickets first. This is bull. First come, first serve is the way of this country, and it should stay that way.
If you didnt get a ticket I am sorry, but buy earlier next year. If you did, have fun! This is no different than a big concert or broadway show. You have no right to a ticket anymore than anyone else.

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By: Ticket Shark

Ticket Shark — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:56:40 +0000

You people who are trying to artificially hold down ticket prices are unrealistic. I will be selling all my extra tickets for whatever the market will bear, and right now it’s looking like I’ll make a few thousand on the deal. My whole trip funded PLUS money left over? You think I’m going to say no to a deal like that? Why? So I can be a broke-ass like you? Trying to pretend that BM has ever been egalitarian in any way is total BS and you all know it. I don’t see any poor Mexicans buying tickets to the burn, considering the tickets cost as much as their whole years salary. The only difference now is that the price has gone up, so the hippy kids living off their parents will have to beg that much harder to get a ticket, and I’m more than happy to take their parents money.My only regret is not buying twice as many tickets.

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By: Learning Man

Learning Man — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:57:35 +0000

Was hoping to roll up last minute (as usual seems) to my 10th burn. Usually solo but meet old/new friends. Rarely have a plan, always have a blast. Sold Out. Whatever. Time for a different trip..Cali coast? Mex? Empty SF? Woohoo! Roll with it people it’s called life. Enjoy the Chocolate, Charlies!

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By: Shaolin Monk

Shaolin Monk — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:58:31 +0000

I have a simple question. Has BMOrg even approached BLM and asked for a variance? I mean, if they were allowed to issue, say, an additional 1,000 or 2,000 tickets, once news of this hit the website here, scalpers woud dump their tickets as well, not wanting to be left holding the bag. The supply/demand equillibrium would fall back into place, and all would be harmonious again. Clearly next years negotiations with the BLM will seek a higher cap, so why not ask for a variance now. You could even give them half the revenue (or more) from these additional tickets to help pad their budget for future preservation actions in the Black Rock Desert. Has this even been considered? Or is the plan to simply say “don’t show up” and post pictures of inhospitable looking bouncers as implied threats?

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By: Justice

Justice — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:34:03 +0000

If you dont’ have a ticket yet and know other people who don’t then start oranizing your own events. Take the inspiration and insights you’ve gained from Burning man and bring it out into the world to let it flourish. Realize that if you can imagine it you can make it a reality with dedication love and community. Making art and building sustainable communities and local culture a part of your daily life is extending the spirit of burning man year round and makes the world a better place to be. And next year get on that stick and buy a ticket at the beginning of the year when you’re organizing your next amazing offering to the playa.

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By: Owl

Owl — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:50:18 +0000

I think Regional burns are important for spreading out Burning Man culture. But since I can’t go this year (after three times in a row), there is a strong feeling in me to spend that special week somehow different. I’ll try to escape from my everyday life, living at a local campground (maybe with some other Burners) while still going to work Monday to Friday. That might be a way for me to feel connected with Black Rock City while away…

Owl (Berlin, Germany)

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By: bassnote

bassnote — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:25:54 +0000

I’ve been there with a tent and a bag of gronola and been there with 6 monthes of planning – full camp-all luxery – the best time I’ve ever had was the first…I”ve had both abundance and scarcity – but I was always abundant in spirit – My first year was ’98 and I was young, bouncy trouncy and flouncy like Tigger the Tiger – in the growing up process, between my first time and now, I”ve learned to be more self reliant and through this process I can give what happened to me my first time -I got love and was made to feel welcome and not like an outsider. Don’t put down RV’s they can be filled with amazing people – in my case, a lover who I ended up spending time in Hawaii with…ah yes – my first time

No one want s a moochie pocchie next door but if you are yourself and have something to offer(not material) Burning Man can provide! as Rocket Kitten and Playapuss said – have fun and participate in the giant collaboration of Burning Man.

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