[sparklez]

I am actually an athletics fan so would be interested to hear from anyone who is boycotting the games for reasons other than they are not interested.

[Zmiler7]

Not so much boycotting as oppose to not paying an interest.

There'll be event's ill watch but im unlikely to get engrossed it. Main reason being is it's the "London" olympics.

[1Mickey]

I might watch an hour or so of it but most of it does nothing for me and frankly i'm pretty annoyed so much has been wasted on something most people had no chance of going to.

[BrumBall]

Originally Posted by Zmiler7

Not so much boycotting as oppose to not paying an interest.

There'll be event's ill watch but im unlikely to get engrossed it. Main reason being is it's the "London" olympics.

So you'd get engrossed in it if Paris had won?

[jsmith99]

I think "boycott" is far too strong a word, since it implies positive discrimination ....sorry, I mean discriminating in a positive manner.

Though I imagine that I, and millions of others, will simply ignore them to the best of our abilities.

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by jsmith99

Though I imagine that I, and millions of others, will simply ignore them to the best of our abilities.

I suppose a good way to start ignoring it would be to ignore a sub forum about it tucked away in a quiet and unobtrusive manner on an internet forum, for example.....

[Jason C]

While I won't actually be boycotting the Games, I will be watching them half-heartedly and sourly due to the fact that I, as someone who has grown up both as an Olympics enthusiast and a Londoner, will not be able to see them in person in my home city.

I will be boycotting the torch relay for pretty much the same reason.

[CarlLewis]

Originally Posted by Jason C

While I won't actually be boycotting the Games, I will be watching them half-heartedly and sourly due to the fact that I, as someone who has grown up both as an Olympics enthusiast and a Londoner, will not be able to see them in person in my home city.

I will be boycotting the torch relay for pretty much the same reason.

Can every Londoner be fitted in?

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by Jason C

While I won't actually be boycotting the Games, I will be watching them half-heartedly and sourly due to the fact that I, as someone who has grown up both as an Olympics enthusiast and a Londoner, will not be able to see them in person in my home city.

I will be boycotting the torch relay for pretty much the same reason.

Jason, there are still tickets on sale for some events, and not all of them in the top price brackets, so if you really wanted to go, you could go. So therefore you only have yourself to blame if, for example, you aren't flexible enough in what events you want to see.

[Jason C]

Originally Posted by Muttley76

Jason, there are still tickets on sale for some events, and not all of them in the top price brackets, so if you really wanted to go, you could go. So therefore you only have yourself to blame if, for example, you aren't flexible enough in what events you want to see.

You're speaking like the tickets are being handed out for free and we should merely accept what we're given whether it's for something we want to watch or not.

You may be able to throw sizeable sums of money away on tickets to events you're only half interested in just to "soak up the Olympic experience" but I am not able or willing to use my limited funds for that purpose, Olympics or no Olympics.

Originally Posted by CarlLewis

Can every Londoner be fitted in?

Technically yes, as there are 7 million Londoners and 8 million tickets available.

That's not withstanding the fact that some should be higher up the queue than others.

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by Jason C

You're speaking like the tickets are being handed out for free and we should merely accept what we're given whether it's for something we want to watch or not.

You may be able to throw sizeable sums of money away on tickets to events you're only half interested in just to "soak up the Olympic experience" but I am not able or willing to use my limited funds for that purpose, Olympics or no Olympics.

Again, even in recent days they have been selling tickets for events for as little as £20 for some events, that is not expensive for a ticket to an international sporting event.

Bottom line is: you are making a choice not to buy a ticket. So therefore, your non-attendance of the game is your choice, not one that has been forced on you.

[rosalynn]

Originally Posted by Jason C

You're speaking like the tickets are being handed out for free and we should merely accept what we're given whether it's for something we want to watch or not.

You may be able to throw sizeable sums of money away on tickets to events you're only half interested in just to "soak up the Olympic experience" but I am not able or willing to use my limited funds for that purpose, Olympics or no Olympics.

To be fair, I've seen a lot of lower priced sessions available - particularly over the last few days. Huge choice as well including ceremonies, athletics, gymnastics and swimming. I'm sorry you missed out, but I'm not sure why you're sour about it because I'm sure if you were that keen on seeing them as a Londoner you would have tracked some down

Plus don't forget you can still see things like the Torch Relay, Triathlon, Marathon, Road Cycling etc without a ticket.

[batdude_uk1]

Originally Posted by Jason C

You're speaking like the tickets are being handed out for free and we should merely accept what we're given whether it's for something we want to watch or not.

You may be able to throw sizeable sums of money away on tickets to events you're only half interested in just to "soak up the Olympic experience" but I am not able or willing to use my limited funds for that purpose, Olympics or no Olympics.



Technically yes, as there are 7 million Londoners and 8 million tickets available.

That's not withstanding the fact that some should be higher up the queue than others.

What do you mean that "...some should be higher up the queue than others."?

Why should some people be higher up than others?

[sparklez]

It is interesting hearing other people's opinions on this.

Like I said - I have been looking forward to it and always watch athletics but our selection policy and the stupid rules around A/B standards means one of my favourite athletes hasn't been selected who I was looking forward to seeing compete as always.

So now I just won't watch.

[Zmiler7]

Originally Posted by BrumBall

So you'd get engrossed in it if Paris had won?

Missed point.

I meant it's the "London" olympics and majority of the investment has gone into London.

[Muggsy]

Originally Posted by sparklez

It is interesting hearing other people's opinions on this.

Like I said - I have been looking forward to it and always watch athletics but our selection policy and the stupid rules around A/B standards means one of my favourite athletes hasn't been selected who I was looking forward to seeing compete as always.

So now I just won't watch.

Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.

[Tiger Rose]

Originally Posted by sparklez

It is interesting hearing other people's opinions on this.

Like I said - I have been looking forward to it and always watch athletics but our selection policy and the stupid rules around A/B standards means one of my favourite athletes hasn't been selected who I was looking forward to seeing compete as always.

So now I just won't watch.

So you're not going to watch because Jemma Simpson (who probably has the weakest argument of all those athletes who weren't picked) hasn't been selected.

If that's the case I question how much of an athletics fan you really are.

[lettice]

I also think boycotting is quite a strong word.
I love quite a lot of live sport (motorsport, football, cricket, golf) and normally watch some of the olympics.
I dont care if its in London or not, not really noticed much of my local friends, family and neighbours have so far got excited about it.

I enjoy a bit of the track and field.
But as for swimming and cycling, I dont really find them much of a spectator sport.

The sailing and rowing we often do well in, so I might catch a bit of that if we are doing well.

Its really the broadcasting of the olympics that puts me off, hours of dull studio talk and too much hanging about.

The torch relay is coming very close to me

[Ginger Daddy]

People cutting off their nose to spite their face in this thread I see.

[CBeeN]

Originally Posted by Muttley76

Again, even in recent days they have been selling tickets for events for as little as £20 for some events, that is not expensive for a ticket to an international sporting event.

Bottom line is: you are making a choice not to buy a ticket. So therefore, your non-attendance of the game is your choice, not one that has been forced on you.

But why would you buy a ticket or take a chance on getting a ticket for something you either don't like or understand??

Also it's not just the price of a ticket it's getting down to london, food, all the other expenses if you've got a family it's gonna cost a small fortune.
Yes you can take sandwhiches etc but then theres all the other bits and bobs.

I'm really looking forward to the games (especially watching Dwayne Chambers in the 100m final , but i don't feel a part of it cos it all seams a bit out of my reach.

Going to spain in 2 weeks so i hope to catch some of the action on tv when i'm not getting a david dickenson tan

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by CBeeN

But why would you buy a ticket or take a chance on getting a ticket for something you either don't like or understand??

You don't have to, but accept that it's your choice for not going, rather than one that is being forced on you. That's the point. It's no good playing victim when it's your own choice to not purchase the tickets. No one has a god given right to get the tickets they want for anything. I'm sure we would all have loved the £50 tickets for mens 100m finals night, but you do the maths, for goodness sake.

[CBeeN]

Originally Posted by Muttley76

You don't have to, but accept that it's your choice for not going, rather than one that is being forced on you. That's the point. It's no good playing victim when it's your own choice to not purchase the tickets. No one has a god given right to get the tickets they want for anything. I'm sure we would all have loved the £50 tickets for mens 100m finals night, but you do the maths, for goodness sake.

Now now don't get shirty with me

As i said in another post it's just an opinion and on this case i see why Jason C feels the way he does.

[Muttley76]

Originally Posted by CBeeN

Now now don't get shirty with me

As i said in another post it's just an opinion and on this case i see why Jason C feels the way he does.

wow, defensive much? In no way was I getting shirty with you, just pointing out that your argument isn't remotely logical or reasonable.

[habby]

I'm not exactly boycotting it, but the way they've mucked about with all our local roads for all the freeloaders has put me off it.

[Captain Timber]

Originally Posted by Zmiler7

Missed point.

I meant it's the "London" olympics and majority of the investment has gone into London.

Beijing Olympics...Athens Olympics...Sydney Olympics... It's always been the case. The games were awarded to 'The City of London...' Why are people surprised that London's getting the input?