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Well FIFA, having run very fair ticket sales thus far, have taken the
stupid decision to run the latest ticket sales as "first come first
served". The predictable result: server meltdown and frustrated fans.
The whole point of doing these things by ballot is that it's fairer,
rather than just being a "those who have time to keep trying".

All I want is a few tickets for one game!!!

I'm currently getting this delightful message:

Dear football fan,

You are in the waiting area at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ ticket
shop.
To improve the speed and ease of use of the service, we have imposed a
limit on the number of visitors able to use the ticket shop
simultaneously.

Access to the following pages may involve long waiting times at peak
periods. We recommend returning and trying again later.

16 Feb 2006 01:13 [category: /moblog] #