Based upon the logic of the plaintiffs in this case we should all be required to wear helmets and inflatable suits to protect us from potential injury. If you are that afraid of a foul ball or broken bat I have and idea…. don’t go to the game…
They could issue foam body suits and helmets with face protectors with every ticket. Heaven forbid there be ANY possibility of injury in anything we do for fun!
Netting foul pole to foul pole is an AWFUL idea!
Perhaps baseball fans shouldn’t take their cells to games and have their heads down the majority of the game. Hey, pay attention and be ready for a foul ball. Take a glove like the kids do. They have more sense than the parents.
Most fans watch closely, and few near the field are on their phones much. You’ve already stated you don’t go to games and went to 0 this year. I went to about 30. You aren’t competent to discuss this, stick to white supremacist blogs and other hate sites please.
Go to hell. You’ve spewed hate against African Americans, Mexicans, Arabs, Muslims, millennials, data analysts, actuaries, liberals, people who aren’t in sales, Californians, Europeans, homosexuals, transsexuals, non-Christians, atheists, and many other groups. You have constantly engaged in hate speech and bigotry. You are a despicable person, and know nothing about anything. You are incapable of responding to any comment addressed at you because you are clueless. Don’t talk about hate when you constantly push hate speech and are as close to a person can be to a white supremacist without wearing a hood.
November 20, 2016 at 3:48 pm
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Agent,
You are a racist, all-but-yourself hating bigot. When I say this I promise you I mean it: you are old and soon you will die. Your kind, slowly and surely, is dying out. The new breed has no interest in hating those who are different. You are racist, probably sexist and a shame to the Republican party. You are a shame. Keep fighting, Agent. Keep fighting because soon you will have nothing left. I have read a lot of the comments you have posted on this blog and you are, without doubt, the most despicable human being I have ever come across. You embarrass any Republican who has common sense. You are a bad person. Sincerely, you are a very bad person. This has nothing to do with politics. This has nothing to do with insurance. You are just a very bad person.
November 22, 2016 at 9:10 am
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because censorship
Agent,
I don’t think your jingle is going to do much to get anyone to stay or leave IJ Land. Your words over the years have obviously led to the 2 above posts. If you feel they are unwarranted, perhaps you should do something to convince your fellow posters otherwise.
Now, after taking those beatdowns, I’ll say this about you as I pass you an ice pack. You do like golf and BBQ. So you got that going for you…which, which is nice.
Pros and cons on the safety netting. Yes, it should be a goal to keep spectators safe. Though, ultimately, I think ticket purchasers understand there is some risk of being hit by a ball, slipped, or broken bat. I think beer, food, and visiting with your neighbor has more to do with the unwanted surprise more than cell phones, though. Not everything is a phone’s fault.
November 21, 2016 at 8:34 am
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LOL!! That is so true!! No sense and their heads are down.
On a similar note, I remember visiting a friend out of state. We went to lunch and there were many couples that were on their cell phones texting or web surfing. They didn’t even talk to each other for most of the time.
LOL!! Some date!!
I saw this coming. I knew it was a frivilous lawsuit, but people chose not to listen. So many “fans” knowingly sit themselves in the hot zones–like I write on FoulBallz.com–and ignore the game by being on their phones instead of watching. If they don’t want to be in harms way, there are upper deck, outfield and netted seats. They should be sitting there. People compare the MLB netting issue to the NHL. It’s an absurd comparison. There’s already glass, pucks that go over that protection are rare.
My studies and research that I’ve written about on FoulBallz.com and tweeted show that about 7% of fans are buried in their phones at nay given time at a game. That means there’s roughly 2000 fans at any given moment in a park looking AWAY from the action, therefore endangering themselves.
There are ample warnings too. Announcements, ticket warning and signs galore. There’s no way you can’t know there are dangers.
As for Payne’s argument, consider this: She’s been in those seats for DECADES without any issues. DECADES.
So happy to learn the judge was logical in her approach decision. Go sit in another seat.
You are clueless. The NHL doesn’t have netting around most of the ice, only the areas behind the net, and then a little down the line. Pucks constantly go over the glass into the crowd in unprotected areas.
Assume we are in the fantasy world you share with noted, proven moron, Agent. Even if a ball goes at one of the 1% of people not on their phone, where should they move to in order to dodge it? It’s going over 100 mph, and a person in a seat can move maybe 2 inches side to side, or duck and expose the top of their head.
Agent,
I don’t think your jingle is going to do much to get anyone to stay or leave IJ Land. Your words over the years have obviously led to the 2 above posts. If you feel they are unwarranted, perhaps you should do something to convince your fellow posters otherwise.
Now, after taking those beatdowns, I’ll say this about you as I pass you an ice pack. You do like golf and BBQ. So you got that going for you…which, which is nice.
Pros and cons on the safety netting. Yes, it should be a goal to keep spectators safe. Though, ultimately, I think ticket purchasers understand there is some risk of being hit by a ball, slipped, or broken bat. I think beer, food, and visiting with your neighbor has more to do with the unwanted surprise more than cell phones, though. Not everything is a phone’s fault.
I can see the ruling being fair. I attended many games where the public announcer did state the dangers of “The Hot Zones”, as FoulBallz mentioned. It’s a sit at your own risk situation.
Those that sued were most likely money seekers.
In another way I can see the point of view of some fans, yet if you are told the dangers, then it is their decision to sit there.
I went to a game a couple of years ago and the person sitting next to me was oblivious to what was going on. A foul ball popped up and I thought I could get it. When I realized that I would be reaching over that person, I backed off. The fan was hit right on the thigh and I could see the stitching imprint on their leg. I recommended they go to the emt’s that were there. They said they were ok. The area proceeded to turn black, blue and purple almost immediate. The person just sat there and did nothing. Nice souvenir I guess? Someone did manage to get the ball and give it to them.
Based upon the logic of the plaintiffs in this case we should all be required to wear helmets and inflatable suits to protect us from potential injury. If you are that afraid of a foul ball or broken bat I have and idea…. don’t go to the game…
They could issue foam body suits and helmets with face protectors with every ticket. Heaven forbid there be ANY possibility of injury in anything we do for fun!
Netting foul pole to foul pole is an AWFUL idea!
Perhaps baseball fans shouldn’t take their cells to games and have their heads down the majority of the game. Hey, pay attention and be ready for a foul ball. Take a glove like the kids do. They have more sense than the parents.
Most fans watch closely, and few near the field are on their phones much. You’ve already stated you don’t go to games and went to 0 this year. I went to about 30. You aren’t competent to discuss this, stick to white supremacist blogs and other hate sites please.
Hit the road Jack/UW and don’t you come back no more no more no more. You are one of those sore losers who spew more hate than anyone on this site.
Go to hell. You’ve spewed hate against African Americans, Mexicans, Arabs, Muslims, millennials, data analysts, actuaries, liberals, people who aren’t in sales, Californians, Europeans, homosexuals, transsexuals, non-Christians, atheists, and many other groups. You have constantly engaged in hate speech and bigotry. You are a despicable person, and know nothing about anything. You are incapable of responding to any comment addressed at you because you are clueless. Don’t talk about hate when you constantly push hate speech and are as close to a person can be to a white supremacist without wearing a hood.
Agent,
You are a racist, all-but-yourself hating bigot. When I say this I promise you I mean it: you are old and soon you will die. Your kind, slowly and surely, is dying out. The new breed has no interest in hating those who are different. You are racist, probably sexist and a shame to the Republican party. You are a shame. Keep fighting, Agent. Keep fighting because soon you will have nothing left. I have read a lot of the comments you have posted on this blog and you are, without doubt, the most despicable human being I have ever come across. You embarrass any Republican who has common sense. You are a bad person. Sincerely, you are a very bad person. This has nothing to do with politics. This has nothing to do with insurance. You are just a very bad person.
because censorship
Agent,
I don’t think your jingle is going to do much to get anyone to stay or leave IJ Land. Your words over the years have obviously led to the 2 above posts. If you feel they are unwarranted, perhaps you should do something to convince your fellow posters otherwise.
Now, after taking those beatdowns, I’ll say this about you as I pass you an ice pack. You do like golf and BBQ. So you got that going for you…which, which is nice.
Pros and cons on the safety netting. Yes, it should be a goal to keep spectators safe. Though, ultimately, I think ticket purchasers understand there is some risk of being hit by a ball, slipped, or broken bat. I think beer, food, and visiting with your neighbor has more to do with the unwanted surprise more than cell phones, though. Not everything is a phone’s fault.
LOL!! That is so true!! No sense and their heads are down.
On a similar note, I remember visiting a friend out of state. We went to lunch and there were many couples that were on their cell phones texting or web surfing. They didn’t even talk to each other for most of the time.
LOL!! Some date!!
I saw this coming. I knew it was a frivilous lawsuit, but people chose not to listen. So many “fans” knowingly sit themselves in the hot zones–like I write on FoulBallz.com–and ignore the game by being on their phones instead of watching. If they don’t want to be in harms way, there are upper deck, outfield and netted seats. They should be sitting there. People compare the MLB netting issue to the NHL. It’s an absurd comparison. There’s already glass, pucks that go over that protection are rare.
My studies and research that I’ve written about on FoulBallz.com and tweeted show that about 7% of fans are buried in their phones at nay given time at a game. That means there’s roughly 2000 fans at any given moment in a park looking AWAY from the action, therefore endangering themselves.
There are ample warnings too. Announcements, ticket warning and signs galore. There’s no way you can’t know there are dangers.
As for Payne’s argument, consider this: She’s been in those seats for DECADES without any issues. DECADES.
So happy to learn the judge was logical in her approach decision. Go sit in another seat.
You are clueless. The NHL doesn’t have netting around most of the ice, only the areas behind the net, and then a little down the line. Pucks constantly go over the glass into the crowd in unprotected areas.
Assume we are in the fantasy world you share with noted, proven moron, Agent. Even if a ball goes at one of the 1% of people not on their phone, where should they move to in order to dodge it? It’s going over 100 mph, and a person in a seat can move maybe 2 inches side to side, or duck and expose the top of their head.
Agent,
I don’t think your jingle is going to do much to get anyone to stay or leave IJ Land. Your words over the years have obviously led to the 2 above posts. If you feel they are unwarranted, perhaps you should do something to convince your fellow posters otherwise.
Now, after taking those beatdowns, I’ll say this about you as I pass you an ice pack. You do like golf and BBQ. So you got that going for you…which, which is nice.
Pros and cons on the safety netting. Yes, it should be a goal to keep spectators safe. Though, ultimately, I think ticket purchasers understand there is some risk of being hit by a ball, slipped, or broken bat. I think beer, food, and visiting with your neighbor has more to do with the unwanted surprise more than cell phones, though. Not everything is a phone’s fault.
I can see the ruling being fair. I attended many games where the public announcer did state the dangers of “The Hot Zones”, as FoulBallz mentioned. It’s a sit at your own risk situation.
Those that sued were most likely money seekers.
In another way I can see the point of view of some fans, yet if you are told the dangers, then it is their decision to sit there.
I went to a game a couple of years ago and the person sitting next to me was oblivious to what was going on. A foul ball popped up and I thought I could get it. When I realized that I would be reaching over that person, I backed off. The fan was hit right on the thigh and I could see the stitching imprint on their leg. I recommended they go to the emt’s that were there. They said they were ok. The area proceeded to turn black, blue and purple almost immediate. The person just sat there and did nothing. Nice souvenir I guess? Someone did manage to get the ball and give it to them.
UW: You forgot to mention scientists in your list for the Deplorable Agent.