Reactionary

I just gave in and resubscribed to U2.com though I could have used that self-same $40 to buy myself some facial moisturizer I need. In the first e-mail that came out to remind everyone to renew, it was noted that there would be no presale passwords with the membership this time. But little did I know that when you subscribed, there was a little box you had to check that you understood that detail and it was highlighted in red. They obviously have gone out of their way to not deal with the screaming masses come concert time.

Right now, I can’t imagine another tour and I’m officially entering a protracted phase of mourning since I’m convinced this is the last tour and I’ve seen them for the last time. (I get like this.) So, in short, this doesn’t really bother me, though it should since my bad luck with Ticketmaster or any other ticket pimp is legend. I have never been able to log into Ticketmaster US and buy two regular tickets during a regular sale to a U2 concert. Never. Ever. And there’s no reason why that luck should change.

I guess my biggest motivation for signing up to U2.com is 1) if I didn’t, it would feel as if I were somehow turning my back on him and 2) crisp, flicker-free, Quicktime videos. Too many fan sites use crap like Real or Windows Media. I won’t download that if I can help it. So, basically, it was a decision based on loyalty. Get out the Kleenex!

Posted on December 18th, 2005 under Life, News, Tunes •  Print •  Email • RSS 2.0 feed • Both comments and pings are currently closed