09-21-2021, 07:59 PM
Technology changes are really interesting. In my experience, they seem to often push people to their breaking point. In my 35-year career in both private and government jobs, I have seen a surprising number of senior employees choose to retire earlier than they had planned because our employer was introducing new technology. From eliminating dictating machines to changing word processing programs to introducing new document storage programs some employees simply decide to call it quits rather than learn the new system. There are often a list of other complaints that have built up over the years that add to the employee's unhappiness but the change in technology is a common tipping point. It seems to me that something similar is happening here. Maybe something about tech changes triggers something in us.
It took me a while to adjust to and learn how to use the same ticket system for my Giants tickets (20 games a year) but now I like the system and it feels very comfortable for my own tickets and for transferring tickets. I also don't agree that Stanford is making lots of decisions that make the game experience less enjoyable. I still get to tailgate with my friends and Stanford gave us an ongoing right to bring an RV into Master's Grove even though they banned them for new parkers. In recent years, as season ticket members, we have been given special entry gates that worked well after they worked out the kinks, I now have a dedicated staff member in the ticket office to call for any issues, and will get a discount on concessions in the stadium this year. I also like the chance to upgrade to any open seats each year based on my years as a season ticket holder and donations; I have now used it twice. I just tried the food order kiosk at the women's volleyball game and it was very easy and there were people there to help. I intend no political statement by this but I feel much safer going to even an outdoor event if everyone is vaccinated or tested. The system seems like it could cause big delays so we plan to arrive early and get our wristbands during the tailgate. So, I'm not giving up my tickets, I'm actually adding sports. I am very satisfied with the things Stanford is doing when it comes to the venues and am really looking forward to Saturday's tailgate and game. (I still want Coach Shaw to push, push, push on recruiting more players, but that is a different issue!)
Cheers,
Pete F.
It took me a while to adjust to and learn how to use the same ticket system for my Giants tickets (20 games a year) but now I like the system and it feels very comfortable for my own tickets and for transferring tickets. I also don't agree that Stanford is making lots of decisions that make the game experience less enjoyable. I still get to tailgate with my friends and Stanford gave us an ongoing right to bring an RV into Master's Grove even though they banned them for new parkers. In recent years, as season ticket members, we have been given special entry gates that worked well after they worked out the kinks, I now have a dedicated staff member in the ticket office to call for any issues, and will get a discount on concessions in the stadium this year. I also like the chance to upgrade to any open seats each year based on my years as a season ticket holder and donations; I have now used it twice. I just tried the food order kiosk at the women's volleyball game and it was very easy and there were people there to help. I intend no political statement by this but I feel much safer going to even an outdoor event if everyone is vaccinated or tested. The system seems like it could cause big delays so we plan to arrive early and get our wristbands during the tailgate. So, I'm not giving up my tickets, I'm actually adding sports. I am very satisfied with the things Stanford is doing when it comes to the venues and am really looking forward to Saturday's tailgate and game. (I still want Coach Shaw to push, push, push on recruiting more players, but that is a different issue!)
Cheers,
Pete F.