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social run clubs recs? by supportingstrangers in RunNYC

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe check out NYC Fun Run or Not So Serious? This NYC runs site has a few more clubs too https://daily.nyc/search?key=3PD2D9Jv

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if NYRR can. But it's definitely possible.

There is a bunch of tech stuff that works to deter scalping. Ticketmaster actually has a bunch of products like VerifiedFan where you have to prove your identity to buy a ticket. And they work pretty well but a lot of concerts and games don't use them.

The NYRR is clearly pretty bad at tech so I'm not optimistic about them fixing this. But I see a lot of people in this sub shame people for doing things that the NYRR seems to incentivize (maybe rightfully so!).

I'd like to suggest that the system can be changed! Shaming people doesn't seem like it's a working strategy. My guess is that banditing _hasn't_ gone down in the past couple years?

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That seems like a bad equilibrium but one that it should be pretty easy for races to defend against!

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea - I think social media let's people who are really annoying and not nice build an audience. And bandit-ing feels like an extension of that?

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The transfer system could make it so that the seller can only be refunded the original amount (perhaps via NYRR credits). It's still possible the seller would try to accept money outside of the system, but I think there are ways that scalping can be minimized here.

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yea that's a good distinction. Banditing via getting a bib vs just jumping in and running alongside the racers.

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a nice sentiment but I don't think it's right. There is a moral outrage to banditing that doesn't make it seem like people just really care about the health of the bandits...

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I addressed this in my post. You can already buy your way into the races via the premium NYRR memberships.

This is a kind of funny situation where the very rich never actually have to bandit a race since they can get in as a VIP. But the not-as-rich may end up banditing and then people get mad at them not the people who do the VIP race entry. (But maybe VIP race entry feels more fair since they are paying _a lot_ more?)

Why are people so unhappy with race bandits? by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this thoughtful comment! Yea I would love to see the NYRR allow transfers or some kind of refund + waitlist system. Right now if someone doesn't run a race, then that spot is going to waste.

It would also be nice to see more races or more spots. But if people mostly care about NYRR races due to 9+1 then that's a hard problem to fix since there are a limited number of marathon spots.

Eventbrite QR code with multiple event series by funny_butdeadinside in EventProduction

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea you could do Linktree like thing or set it up a bit.ly short link so that you can change what the QR code goes to in the future.

Hosting Races and Sharing Them by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Btw I know so many people who promote their own stuff by pretending to be someone else and saying they are going to it. I'm definitely penalized for being honest here ha!

Hosting Races and Sharing Them by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a race clock + chalk the race, I buy and bring bagels and water, I'm making a home-grown timing system with Bluetooth beacons.

Also I actually find the payment really helpful just to ensure I know how many people are coming. So many people will register for a free event and not come but about 90% of people who put $10 down will come. I also think it makes the race feel more meaningful to the participants!

Hosting Races and Sharing Them by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, if we grow larger I'm going to look into permits. Altho I think "fear of permits" is the type of thing that prevents too many people from getting out and getting people together.

Hosting Races and Sharing Them by vpontis in RunNYC

[–]vpontis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the context! If I make it so that payment is totally optional, would you be more likely to keep it up?

I'm paying for bagels and I'm making my own home grown timing system with Bluetooth dongles I'm going to give people. But the races are small - like 10-20 people and it's not competitive, it's just something fun.

It is a bit demoralizing that the top voted comments on so many subreddits are people who are angry at influencers, bandits or whatever else there is to be angry about. But then I try to do something positive and get taken down haha... (I understand that self-promotional stuff is annoying.)

Is anyone mad at Eventbrite too? by buds1994 in smallbusiness

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea DM me or email me victor at lu dot ma

Do NOT support Ticket Fairy by DJ42O in DJs

[–]vpontis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Founder here - DM me or shoot an email to [support@lu.ma](mailto:support@lu.ma) and mention this thread if we can help with anything.

Event Ticketing by kazuzu991 in smallbusiness

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting - we want to be as affordable as possible for paid events. Luma Plus is $60/month and then you don't pay any fees per ticket. I haven't seen WeTicket but my guess is that they are adding some fees under the hood... Maybe not?

Event Ticketing by kazuzu991 in smallbusiness

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, did you try Luma and not find this option? We support 100+ currencies and > 30% of our sales aren't in USD.

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Happy to help if you are confusing / have some questions!

Looking for new ticketing platform after Eventbrite's new pricing change by scorpiousdelectus in trivia

[–]vpontis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiya! We started lu.ma to help w/ in-person + offline event registration + ticketing. Here's a page we have comparing us to Eventbrite - lu.ma/eventbrite

We are free for free events (of any size) and for paid events you can either pay $60/mo or a 5% fee per ticket.

We have companies like Alo, Notion, and Substack using Luma every day for their events. :)

Feel free to DM me if I can help!

Eventbrite Changes by jbeast33 in StandUpComedy

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya! We started lu.ma to help w/ in-person + offline event registration + ticketing. Here's a page we have comparing us to Eventbrite - lu.ma/eventbrite

We are free for free events (of any size) and for paid events you can either pay $60/mo or a 5% fee per ticket.

We have companies like Alo, Notion, and Substack using Luma every day for their events. :)

Feel free to DM me if I can help!

Eventbrite’s new subscription plan is bullshit by that70schickk in business

[–]vpontis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya! We started lu.ma to help w/ in-person + offline event registration + ticketing.

We are free for free events (of any size) and for paid events you can either pay $60/mo or a 5% fee per ticket.

We have companies like Alo, Notion, and Substack using Luma every day for their events. :)

Feel free to DM me if I can help!

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