Comments on: BLM Issues BRC Permit for 2012 Event

By: Crying Sun

Crying Sun — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:02:08 +0000

Burning Man has become what it is and what it will become for many reasons. A great factor in its development, the part of what has fostered the freedom for all of us who come home, is the great Black Rock Deseart. One would be hard pressed to find a better environment for practicing and fulfilling the priciples of the event. Individuality and a sense of community have long been a characteristic value of those who call Nortern Nevada their home. Even though many may not understand the rural lifestyle and often wrongly stereotype, you won’t find a group of people anywhere more likely to welcome you in and accept your differences. Just like any governmental entity, the BLM has a job to do; plane and simple. We as citizens of BRC need to make that as easy for them as possible. We also need to give input on how inportant the event is by giving public comment so the can help not hinder its growth. They can also help to make it better through the planning process. The event is a gift, it allows for the anonymity or lack of it to express ourselves in those ways we see best. Yes the Black Rock can be foreboding and is difficult to get to; but what things worth doing in life are easy. For me, I couldn’t imagine it anywhere else. See you on the playa and please be safe.

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By: Sassy Britches

Sassy Britches — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:40:50 +0000

Hoping BMORG will direct tickets to STEP, at least enough to supply those who have been ever so patiently waiting…

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By: Kodiak McStompin-Boots

Kodiak McStompin-Boots — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:52:37 +0000

This is good news for burners! Demand has increased, so has supply and we now have an extra 2000+ spots. But how to distribute them? Direct those 2000+ extra tickets through the STEP program to ensure that Face Value is met? Or hold an open sale for 2000 non-transferable tickets?

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By: Stroker

Stroker — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:35:11 +0000

Here we go again… the BLM letter of approval says a maximum population cap of 60,900… the word approximately does not exist. Burning Man is playing with words again! In this year’s permit, BRC is “required to keep the maximum population from exceeding 60,900 people during the event.”

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By: Rocky

Rocky — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:11:53 +0000

Ok guys, (BM team)

What did we learn about this ticket debacle?

Don’t make critical decisions that can seriously alter the dynamic of the event while extremely INTOXICATED.

See you all in the dust….

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By: Hickup

Hickup — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:42:42 +0000

@piko!

Nah, gota keep it right where it is. It’s part of the experience. One hour communities is pretty awesome imo. If they really felt like being crazy they could take a chunk of all this money being raked in, and get the two lanes into RBC widened up a bit to four lanes, but still isn’t going to do very much. That, or get in with a camp that needs help setting up early to avoid the mess/stay late cleaning up. I know, I know, CRAZY ideas…

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By: Ghost

Ghost — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:34:48 +0000

Well this good but there are shadows on this news;
1. it is a 1 year permit, 2012, and not the usual multi-year
2. there is no word on the appeal of the probation that BLM put on the BORG for going over the allowable population restrictions; what this means is that if they violate the population cap again they will not get a permit for 2013

So, this is good news the event can go forward and they know what the population cap is. Personally, it is a little late given the debacle on the ticket sales, many camps all seriously short of people, many camps are no more, and the BORG are putting pressure on the camps for more “interactivity” with no guarantee of tickets for people to pull off such requests in the future.

Like I said good news, and welcome news, but we have some shadows.
Ghost.

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By: Davey Silva

Davey Silva — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:09:46 +0000

¡Viva Burning Man!

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By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:42:29 +0000

4:30 and Espl…. Can’t wait to see you guys back home!!!

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By: sdmedia

sdmedia — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:26:20 +0000

Danger…..

Your golden ticket is waiting at the base of the Man. I’m sure somehow you will get one. :)

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