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I'd ask people on reddit honestly man. They're a lot nicer than over there than the people you'll find in here.
Plenty of ride sharing goes on here too. The difference is, this is his first post, no one knows him or anything about him. Big deal for some, not at all for others. I picked up a random dude on the way to Waka one year, it was smooth sailing.
I think the biggest hesitation for people is likely his age. Having a minor you don't know with you is WAY different then having someone over 21, let alone 18. It's a whole different situation at that point with a LOT more responsibility.
I'm no law expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd have to think the legal situation would be quite different. What if he gets hurt at the festival? What if he gets alcohol poisoning, or gets into trouble with some other substances? He's not legally an adult, where does the blame/responsibility fall then?
Not trying to be mean at all. It just doesn't make much sense to me. And your perception of this entire board has been colored by interactions with a few individuals. Yes, some people can get a little fiesty at points. But honestly, most of the time it's sort of warranted.
Seriously, good luck to you getting to Bonnaroo this year. Just remember, it will still be here next year.
I'd ask people on reddit honestly man. They're a lot nicer than over there than the people you'll find in here.
Plenty of ride sharing goes on here too. The difference is, this is his first post, no one knows him or anything about him. Big deal for some, not at all for others. I picked up a random dude on the way to Waka one year, it was smooth sailing.
I think the biggest hesitation for people is likely his age. Having a minor you don't know with you is WAY different then having someone over 21, let alone 18. It's a whole different situation at that point with a LOT more responsibility.
I'm no law expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd have to think the legal situation would be quite different. What if he gets hurt at the festival? What if he gets alcohol poisoning, or gets into trouble with some other substances? He's not legally an adult, where does the blame/responsibility fall then?
Not trying to be mean at all. It just doesn't make much sense to me. And your perception of this entire board has been colored by interactions with a few individuals. Yes, some people can get a little fiesty at points. But honestly, most of the time it's sort of warranted.
Seriously, good luck to you getting to Bonnaroo this year. Just remember, it will still be here next year.
I'm not saying everyone is an asshole for not giving him a ride. I'd be very hesitant as well considering his age.
I'd ask people on reddit honestly man. They're a lot nicer than over there than the people you'll find in here.
Plenty of ride sharing goes on here too. The difference is, this is his first post, no one knows him or anything about him. Big deal for some, not at all for others. I picked up a random dude on the way to Waka one year, it was smooth sailing.
I think the biggest hesitation for people is likely his age. Having a minor you don't know with you is WAY different then having someone over 21, let alone 18. It's a whole different situation at that point with a LOT more responsibility.
I'm no law expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd have to think the legal situation would be quite different. What if he gets hurt at the festival? What if he gets alcohol poisoning, or gets into trouble with some other substances? He's not legally an adult, where does the blame/responsibility fall then?
Not trying to be mean at all. It just doesn't make much sense to me. And your perception of this entire board has been colored by interactions with a few individuals. Yes, some people can get a little fiesty at points. But honestly, most of the time it's sort of warranted.
Seriously, good luck to you getting to Bonnaroo this year. Just remember, it will still be here next year.
Man you guys are such jerks! Obviously everyone on Reddit is so nice they pick up random 16yr old minor boys they find on the internet and drive them away to a music festival.
Man you guys are such jerks! Obviously everyone on Reddit is so nice they pick up random 16yr old minor boys they find on the internet and drive them away to a music festival.
I'd ask people on reddit honestly man. They're a lot nicer than over there than the people you'll find in here.
Plenty of ride sharing goes on here too. The difference is, this is his first post, no one knows him or anything about him. Big deal for some, not at all for others. I picked up a random dude on the way to Waka one year, it was smooth sailing.
I think the biggest hesitation for people is likely his age. Having a minor you don't know with you is WAY different then having someone over 21, let alone 18. It's a whole different situation at that point with a LOT more responsibility.
I'm no law expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd have to think the legal situation would be quite different. What if he gets hurt at the festival? What if he gets alcohol poisoning, or gets into trouble with some other substances? He's not legally an adult, where does the blame/responsibility fall then?
Not trying to be mean at all. It just doesn't make much sense to me. And your perception of this entire board has been colored by interactions with a few individuals. Yes, some people can get a little fiesty at points. But honestly, most of the time it's sort of warranted.
Seriously, good luck to you getting to Bonnaroo this year. Just remember, it will still be here next year.
You know, you're the biggest not jackass I've seen here all night. But seriously, I'm not that much of a responsibility. Just so you know, I probably WON'T hang out with whoever I'm getting a ride from after I get dropped off. I just gotta find someone to take me back too. I'll DEFINITELY be in contact with my parents while I'm there. I'm not sure how but somehow. Honestly, the reason my stepdad recommended I do this is because he and my mom have 1 year old twins at the house. I mean, if anyone will get the blame placed on them it'l be my parents and me. You guys don't need to worry so much. But I completely understand why there is concern. It just isn't as dangerous as you guys think.
Does this post make anyone else sad? I like to think jack wagon is being sarcastic here but suspect he's not...
Lol I meant no harm by it. I just meant that I see people in r/bonnaroo offering rides to people all the time.
You know what else you frequently see in r/bonnaroo? People talking about how to effectively hide and/or find illegal substances when they arrive at Bonnaroo. Literally dozens of threads. So while Inforoo may not be the friendliest or most welcoming community, the folks on reddit aren't particularly great role models either. It's a community plagued by rampant hypocrisy.
Returning to the topic at hand, Rothric nailed it in his post. Driving an unaccompanied minor to music festival where he/she is expected to be accompanied by an adult has legal implications and potentially significant consequences. It's a big liability for whoever chooses to drive him/her.
You know, you're the biggest not jackass I've seen here all night. But seriously, I'm not that much of a responsibility. Just so you know, I probably WON'T hang out with whoever I'm getting a ride from after I get dropped off. I just gotta find someone to take me back too. I'll DEFINITELY be in contact with my parents while I'm there. I'm not sure how but somehow. Honestly, the reason my stepdad recommended I do this is because he and my mom have 1 year old twins at the house. I mean, if anyone will get the blame placed on them it'l be my parents and me. You guys don't need to worry so much. But I completely understand why there is concern. It just isn't as dangerous as you guys think.
You're missing the point. By simply being under 18, yes, you are that much of a responsibility legally, and yes, there is a lot of risk involved. It's not a matter of needing to be babysat, it's just a massive favour to ask a total stranger to take custody over a minor for a 5- or 6-hour drive each way - even if you don't drink or do drugs, and go to bed by midnight each night.
My parents let me do a lot of stuff when I was your age, including going out to day festivals, or wandering the streets of foreign cities by myself - but they would have drawn the line at getting in a car with a stranger and going to a four-and-a-half day party, and rightfully so. If your parents are more open to the idea, your best bet is to take a Greyhound from Cincinnati to Nashville, then take the Bonnaroo shuttle bus from Nashville airport. But honestly - and I know this isn't what you want to hear - I really think you should wait it out another couple years. Trust me, Bonnaroo isn't going anywhere. It's been around for as long as you can remember, and will be around many years from now.
So while Inforoo may not be the friendliest or most welcoming community
I do still take issue with this sentiment. There are some truly amazing and caring individuals on this board. By far one of the best communities I've ever been a part of.
One thing new(er) posters have to realize, we're here all year round. Lineup release season is WAY different then the rest of the year. Lineup season bring lots of new posters, and with those new posters, come lots of the same questions. You can imagine how irritating it is to see the same question/thread over and over and over and over.
And let's be honest, the internet is filled with lots of people of "questionable" intelligence. If those people are ever going to post here, it's going to be during lineup season, which just compounds the issue. If this feeling makes me an "elitist", well, I guess I am. There are some on the board who have little to no tolerance for that level of stupidity. They have no problem calling people out if they make wild, baseless claims about things. I like to think of them as our "bouncers" for the board. Most of the time, the person is at least partially deserving of it. If someone gets called out like that, maybe it would be valuable for them to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective.
If people stick around past lineup season, you'll see a very different board. I can't even count the number of times I've seen someone on here go so far out of their way to help another individual whom they barely or don't even know. It's all in how you approach the situation. If you come in here acting like you own the place and saying stupid things, you WILL get called out on it. But if you sit back, and observe, you'll see that's not the normal scenario.
And by the way Swedish Chef, this is absolutely not directed right at you, just using your post as a jumping off point for the discussion.
The care, love, and feeling of community on this board surpasses just about everything else I've experienced on the internet so far. Maybe I just haven't visited the right places, but I doubt that's the case.
Back to the OP. Like others said, it's not just a ride for someone. You are essentially taking custody of someone. You can say your parents wouldn't have an issue. But what if something happens? Who's to say they don't turn around and file suit? It just gets into a crazy grey area for me, and nothing I'd feel comfortable doing. If I knew you and your family, it might be a different situation.
I have to agree, I think 16 is far too young to attend Bonnaroo by yourself. You should get your feet wet with city fests. Like sleepy said, Bonnaroo's been around for most of your life, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. I'd have to advise waiting a year or two, and taking some sort of other vacation to get away from your house. There are plenty of really cool smaller fests that you could attend. Hope you find something that works for you.
So while Inforoo may not be the friendliest or most welcoming community
I do still take issue with this sentiment. There are some truly amazing and caring individuals on this board. By far one of the best communities I've ever been a part of.
One thing new(er) posters have to realize, we're here all year round. Lineup release season is WAY different then the rest of the year. Lineup season bring lots of new posters, and with those new posters, come lots of the same questions. You can imagine how irritating it is to see the same question/thread over and over and over and over.
And let's be honest, the internet is filled with lots of people of "questionable" intelligence. If those people are ever going to post here, it's going to be during lineup season, which just compounds the issue. If this feeling makes me an "elitist", well, I guess I am. There are some on the board who have little to no tolerance for that level of stupidity. They have no problem calling people out if they make wild, baseless claims about things. I like to think of them as our "bouncers" for the board. Most of the time, the person is at least partially deserving of it. If someone gets called out like that, maybe it would be valuable for them to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective.
If people stick around past lineup season, you'll see a very different board. I can't even count the number of times I've seen someone on here go so far out of their way to help another individual whom they barely or don't even know. It's all in how you approach the situation. If you come in here acting like you own the place and saying stupid things, you WILL get called out on it. But if you sit back, and observe, you'll see that's not the normal scenario.
And by the way Swedish Chef, this is absolutely not directed right at you, just using your post as a jumping off point for the discussion.
The care, love, and feeling of community on this board surpasses just about everything else I've experienced on the internet so far. Maybe I just haven't visited the right places, but I doubt that's the case.
Back to the OP. Like others said, it's not just a ride for someone. You are essentially taking custody of someone. You can say your parents wouldn't have an issue. But what if something happens? Who's to say they don't turn around and file suit? It just gets into a crazy grey area for me, and nothing I'd feel comfortable doing. If I knew you and your family, it might be a different situation.
I have to agree, I think 16 is far too young to attend Bonnaroo by yourself. You should get your feet wet with city fests. Like sleepy said, Bonnaroo's been around for most of your life, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. I'd have to advise waiting a year or two, and taking some sort of other vacation to get away from your house. There are plenty of really cool smaller fests that you could attend. Hope you find something that works for you.
I agree. There are some wonderful, amazing people on here. Just last week I received an offer to crash at someone's home for a weekend festival since my plans fell through, and I'm beyond grateful for that. Perhaps my wording in my original post was harsh and unwarranted. One thing I know for a fact from my one yearish on inforoo, is that in most cases, when a new person comes in and asks anything, they are almost immediately mocked by somebody like Phi. It's not friendly and it's not welcoming and it's not what Bonnaroo is all about.
One thing I know for a fact from my one yearish on inforoo, is that in most cases, when a new person comes in and asks anything, they are almost immediately mocked by somebody like Phi. It's not friendly and it's not welcoming and it's not what Bonnaroo is all about.
A lot of the time it depends on what they ask and how they're asking and what they're general attitude seems to be from the start. Also, if they make it clear that they didn't even attempt to look around the forum before asking. It can get annoying at times when a new person signs up and creates a new thread in the wrong section asking when artist additions are likely to happen and who we want to see when there are relevant threads with discussion and answers that they overlook.
Every year we get tons of people who sign up just to post their one question in the wrong section that's already been answered elsewhere and then leave and never come back or respond to their thread. Sometimes the jokes and first posts to a brand new poster are more of a feeling out process. Plenty of new folks have no problems getting help on here.
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One thing I know for a fact from my one yearish on inforoo, is that in most cases, when a new person comes in and asks anything, they are almost immediately mocked by somebody like Phi. It's not friendly and it's not welcoming and it's not what Bonnaroo is all about.
A lot of the time it depends on what they ask and how they're asking and what they're general attitude seems to be from the start. Also, if they make it clear that they didn't even attempt to look around the forum before asking. It can get annoying at times when a new person signs up and creates a new thread in the wrong section asking when artist additions are likely to happen and who we want to see when there are relevant threads with discussion and answers that they overlook.
Every year we get tons of people who sign up just to post their one question in the wrong section that's already been answered elsewhere and then leave and never come back or respond to their thread. Sometimes the jokes and first posts to a brand new poster are more of a feeling out process. Plenty of new folks have no problems getting help on here.
I definitely see how that's frustrating. That reminds me of the guy that showed up in the lineup confirmation thread a few months back (didn't he turn out the be the guy with the buzz lightyear balloon thing?) acting like he owned the place and telling the mods to send him PMs as soon as they got any inside info or anything like that. That would warrant some mockery. Last year being my first Roo, I know from experience that there are just as many helpful people on here as there are jerkoffs. I wouldn't have survived without some the advice and tips I found on here.
A lot of the time it depends on what they ask and how they're asking and what they're general attitude seems to be from the start. Also, if they make it clear that they didn't even attempt to look around the forum before asking. It can get annoying at times when a new person signs up and creates a new thread in the wrong section asking when artist additions are likely to happen and who we want to see when there are relevant threads with discussion and answers that they overlook.
Every year we get tons of people who sign up just to post their one question in the wrong section that's already been answered elsewhere and then leave and never come back or respond to their thread. Sometimes the jokes and first posts to a brand new poster are more of a feeling out process. Plenty of new folks have no problems getting help on here.
I definitely see how that's frustrating. That reminds me of the guy that showed up in the lineup confirmation thread a few months back (didn't he turn out the be the guy with the buzz lightyear balloon thing?) acting like he owned the place and telling the mods to send him PMs as soon as they got any inside info or anything like that. That would warrant some mockery. Last year being my first Roo, I know from experience that there are just as many helpful people on here as there are jerkoffs. I wouldn't have survived without some the advice and tips I found on here.
The actual "jerkoffs" here are few and far between. Someone like Phi might give new posters a hard time, but it's usually in jest, and almost never malicious. Also, remember that this is an internet forum for a music festival of all things. If someone gets offended on here, it's usually because that person is way too sensitive and takes what other people say way too seriously.
So while Inforoo may not be the friendliest or most welcoming community
I do still take issue with this sentiment. There are some truly amazing and caring individuals on this board. By far one of the best communities I've ever been a part of.
One thing new(er) posters have to realize, we're here all year round. Lineup release season is WAY different then the rest of the year. Lineup season bring lots of new posters, and with those new posters, come lots of the same questions. You can imagine how irritating it is to see the same question/thread over and over and over and over.
And let's be honest, the internet is filled with lots of people of "questionable" intelligence. If those people are ever going to post here, it's going to be during lineup season, which just compounds the issue. If this feeling makes me an "elitist", well, I guess I am. There are some on the board who have little to no tolerance for that level of stupidity. They have no problem calling people out if they make wild, baseless claims about things. I like to think of them as our "bouncers" for the board. Most of the time, the person is at least partially deserving of it. If someone gets called out like that, maybe it would be valuable for them to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective.
If people stick around past lineup season, you'll see a very different board. I can't even count the number of times I've seen someone on here go so far out of their way to help another individual whom they barely or don't even know. It's all in how you approach the situation. If you come in here acting like you own the place and saying stupid things, you WILL get called out on it. But if you sit back, and observe, you'll see that's not the normal scenario.
And by the way Swedish Chef, this is absolutely not directed right at you, just using your post as a jumping off point for the discussion.
The care, love, and feeling of community on this board surpasses just about everything else I've experienced on the internet so far. Maybe I just haven't visited the right places, but I doubt that's the case.
Back to the OP. Like others said, it's not just a ride for someone. You are essentially taking custody of someone. You can say your parents wouldn't have an issue. But what if something happens? Who's to say they don't turn around and file suit? It just gets into a crazy grey area for me, and nothing I'd feel comfortable doing. If I knew you and your family, it might be a different situation.
I have to agree, I think 16 is far too young to attend Bonnaroo by yourself. You should get your feet wet with city fests. Like sleepy said, Bonnaroo's been around for most of your life, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. I'd have to advise waiting a year or two, and taking some sort of other vacation to get away from your house. There are plenty of really cool smaller fests that you could attend. Hope you find something that works for you.
Yeah, I'm with Rothric on this. Compared to most other boards I've visited, Inforoo has an extremely welcoming community. I've had people I barely knew open up their homes to me, people I'd never met who bought me and a friend Bonnaroo tickets, a mod I'd only just met who stuffed dollah bills in my shorts during my happy dance *cough* Druid *cough*... the list goes on. Come to brunch, or say hello to anyone walking around in a panda hood, and you will see most of us are good people. Law of averages says anywhere with several thousand people will have a few jerks in the mix, but I think Inforoo's batting average is pretty damn good.
However, like any community, there's an etiquette in place. This time of year tends to be especially frustrating, because there's always an influx of new posters who don't bother learning how our forum works before jumping in. Why should I take five minutes to answer your question if you won't take five minutes to search a few pages back? This board has been around for 11 years, and people have the same questions every year. Will they confiscate my alcohol if I'm under 18? Is there mobile reception on the farm? What time and entrance should I arrive at to get the best campsite? And so on.
This isn't addressed at anyone in particular, but those who has been around for over a year have noticed it. Admittedly, the Proboards search function is terrible, and that doesn't help things. It's virtually always easier to Google your question and add site:inforoo.com.
It's not that we're being dicks. It's just a "Donny, you're out of your element" situation.
One thing I know for a fact from my one yearish on inforoo, is that in most cases, when a new person comes in and asks anything, they are almost immediately mocked by somebody like Phi. It's not friendly and it's not welcoming and it's not what Bonnaroo is all about.
Plenty of new folks have no problems getting help on here.
Agreed - I signed up, poked around for a while, figured out the general atmosphere and looked into old threads before posting my questions. I was met with literally zero aggression; everyone was incredibly helpful and I'm greatly appreciative of that.
In all reality, as long as my first Bonnaroo isn't somehow a catastrophic failure for me, I've got a feeling this forum alone will be a major factor in my coming back to Roo for several years to come.
1/30: Cold War Kids
2/6: Cherub
4/22: The Mountain Goats
5/25: Laura Jane Grace "Killing Me Loudly"
5/31: The Decemberists
6/11-6/14: BONNAROO 2015
6/28: Against Me!
6/30: Against Me!
I do still take issue with this sentiment. There are some truly amazing and caring individuals on this board. By far one of the best communities I've ever been a part of.
One thing new(er) posters have to realize, we're here all year round. Lineup release season is WAY different then the rest of the year. Lineup season bring lots of new posters, and with those new posters, come lots of the same questions. You can imagine how irritating it is to see the same question/thread over and over and over and over.
And let's be honest, the internet is filled with lots of people of "questionable" intelligence. If those people are ever going to post here, it's going to be during lineup season, which just compounds the issue. If this feeling makes me an "elitist", well, I guess I am. There are some on the board who have little to no tolerance for that level of stupidity. They have no problem calling people out if they make wild, baseless claims about things. I like to think of them as our "bouncers" for the board. Most of the time, the person is at least partially deserving of it. If someone gets called out like that, maybe it would be valuable for them to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective.
If people stick around past lineup season, you'll see a very different board. I can't even count the number of times I've seen someone on here go so far out of their way to help another individual whom they barely or don't even know. It's all in how you approach the situation. If you come in here acting like you own the place and saying stupid things, you WILL get called out on it. But if you sit back, and observe, you'll see that's not the normal scenario.
And by the way Swedish Chef, this is absolutely not directed right at you, just using your post as a jumping off point for the discussion.
The care, love, and feeling of community on this board surpasses just about everything else I've experienced on the internet so far. Maybe I just haven't visited the right places, but I doubt that's the case.
Back to the OP. Like others said, it's not just a ride for someone. You are essentially taking custody of someone. You can say your parents wouldn't have an issue. But what if something happens? Who's to say they don't turn around and file suit? It just gets into a crazy grey area for me, and nothing I'd feel comfortable doing. If I knew you and your family, it might be a different situation.
I have to agree, I think 16 is far too young to attend Bonnaroo by yourself. You should get your feet wet with city fests. Like sleepy said, Bonnaroo's been around for most of your life, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. I'd have to advise waiting a year or two, and taking some sort of other vacation to get away from your house. There are plenty of really cool smaller fests that you could attend. Hope you find something that works for you.
Yeah, I'm with Rothric on this. Compared to most other boards I've visited, Inforoo has an extremely welcoming community. I've had people I barely knew open up their homes to me, people I'd never met who bought me and a friend Bonnaroo tickets, a mod I'd only just met who stuffed dollah bills in my shorts during my happy dance *cough* Druid *cough*... the list goes on. Come to brunch, or say hello to anyone walking around in a panda hood, and you will see most of us are good people. Law of averages says anywhere with several thousand people will have a few jerks in the mix, but I think Inforoo's batting average is pretty damn good.
However, like any community, there's an etiquette in place. This time of year tends to be especially frustrating, because there's always an influx of new posters who don't bother learning how our forum works before jumping in. Why should I take five minutes to answer your question if you won't take five minutes to search a few pages back? This board has been around for 11 years, and people have the same questions every year. Will they confiscate my alcohol if I'm under 18? Is there mobile reception on the farm? What time and entrance should I arrive at to get the best campsite? And so on.
This isn't addressed at anyone in particular, but those who has been around for over a year have noticed it. Admittedly, the Proboards search function is terrible, and that doesn't help things. It's virtually always easier to Google your question and add site:inforoo.com.
It's not that we're being dicks. It's just a "Donny, you're out of your element" situation.
I definitely see how that's frustrating. That reminds me of the guy that showed up in the lineup confirmation thread a few months back (didn't he turn out the be the guy with the buzz lightyear balloon thing?) acting like he owned the place and telling the mods to send him PMs as soon as they got any inside info or anything like that. That would warrant some mockery. Last year being my first Roo, I know from experience that there are just as many helpful people on here as there are jerkoffs. I wouldn't have survived without some the advice and tips I found on here.
The actual "jerkoffs" here are few and far between. Someone like Phi might give new posters a hard time, but it's usually in jest, and almost never malicious. Also, remember that this is an internet forum for a music festival of all things. If someone gets offended on here, it's usually because that person is way too sensitive and takes what other people say way too seriously.
I guess I'm just a little biased towards Phi due to his incessant trolling and whatnot.
The actual "jerkoffs" here are few and far between. Someone like Phi might give new posters a hard time, but it's usually in jest, and almost never malicious. Also, remember that this is an internet forum for a music festival of all things. If someone gets offended on here, it's usually because that person is way too sensitive and takes what other people say way too seriously.
I guess I'm just a little biased towards Phi due to his incessant trolling and whatnot.
Sure, Phi likes to troll newbies here and there, but that doesn't make him a bad person.
Plenty of new folks have no problems getting help on here.
Agreed - I signed up, poked around for a while, figured out the general atmosphere and looked into old threads before posting my questions. I was met with literally zero aggression; everyone was incredibly helpful and I'm greatly appreciative of that.
In all reality, as long as my first Bonnaroo isn't somehow a catastrophic failure for me, I've got a feeling this forum alone will be a major factor in my coming back to Roo for several years to come.
It also helps that your name is shitstroll and you have a goat in your avatar.
