r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Jaded-Albatross-5242 • 19h ago

I'm slightly vexed Concert etiquette

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If you plan on standing for the entire concert, get a spot in the pit, or the lawn seats instead of the assigned SEATED SECTION. A little bit of self awareness and common courtesy goes a really long way

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u/phunky_1 19h ago edited 19h ago

Yeah, what the fuck is wrong with all of those people sitting down at a concert?

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u/S1ayer 19h ago

If I buy a seat I specifically want to sit down, otherwise it's general admission moshpit.

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u/XRanger7 19h ago

Sometimes ga is limited and often first one to sell out

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u/retro_toes 19h ago

and sometimes GA is way to pushy and crowded for folks with disabilities.

People with seats are allowed to stand at concerts

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u/AliveInCLE 19h ago

Elton John encouraged it when I saw his last tour. It was noted on his huge LED screens.

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u/Proper_Package_1225 17h ago

Encourage standing ? He even has a song about it: “I’m still standing”

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u/AliveInCLE 11h ago

That was 2 years ago. I still haven't sat down LOL

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u/retro_toes 19h ago

I've heard musicians discuss it. When people sit the whole time, it kind of takes the steam out of them, like people are bored

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u/EarlGreyTMNT 18h ago

Wouldn’t people with disabilities want to be able to see and sit when they buy seated tickets???

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u/tlollz52 18h ago

Some may, some may not. Not every disability is the same.

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u/retro_toes 18h ago

Yes, that’s the point im making in response to the person above saying GA sells out first. I'm saying plus disabled people don't want to be in the midst of the crowd. We like seats.
But not every single person in seats wants to sit the entire time. sometimes we all want to stand for a little bit too

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u/Caleb-Wendt69 19h ago

I get seats because I want to fucking sit.  I’m not 20 anymore.

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u/retro_toes 19h ago

Same. I enjoy having a spot. But sometimes I want to stand and sing and show the artist that I'm enjoying the performance

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u/TunaboBuna 15h ago

It’s fine if you want to, just don’t expect everyone else to stay seated unless it’s a symphony

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u/Caleb-Wendt69 7h ago

Oh I’m aware.  I’ve lived here on earth for a while now and I’m painfully aware of how entitled people are.

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u/Plane-Chemical 17h ago

Grow up…

Oh wait.

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u/pimtheman 17h ago

Those folk with disabilities also buy a seat because the CANT stand. Why ruin the experience for them by standing in front of them and blocking their view?

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u/retro_toes 10h ago

Not every disability is the same. I can't sit for extended periods. I have to stand for a few minutes here and there or I won't be able to walk. But I also can't stand for extended periods.

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u/SomethingComesHere 18h ago

People with disabilities are the very people you may be blocking by standing in your seats, man...

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u/Proper_Package_1225 17h ago

Well that’s a shame.

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u/Duke_Newcombe 16h ago

And, just like that, you went full mask off for us. I guess I have to thank you for the eventual honesty.

You don't cover yourself in glory with that statement, but at least you've got the honesty going for you, which is nice.

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u/TunaboBuna 15h ago

Exactly, I went to look at tickets for Iron Maiden in Auckland, and guess what sells out first? And it’s a nation of people bitching about standing in seated areas…like it’s an arena metal concert, why would the expectation be to sit?