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Originally Posted by InternationalVillager
This is what a lot are not understanding.
I have talked to numerous STHs and reps from the Flames side. Every year without a new building, it is becoming harder and harder to get people to renew and the new building is going to address a lot of those concerns.
Just because the Flames are averaging 17,000 doesn't mean a chunk of those people are happy. There is a large chunk of STHs who want the amenities of a new arena. It's not just bathroom lines and better concessions. The arena itself becomes a gathering spot in more ways than one.
For example- I wouldn't even host a birthday party at a Flames game. But in the new arena- I would consider it. That's just one simple example from my POV.
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OK that's all good. And true.
The argument is why doesn't the owner spend his own money to improve your experience while you spend money on his product and entice more customers to attend and consume his entertainment product?
The vast majority of Calgarian taxpayers contributing to this will not see the incremental benefit from the new rink that STHs like you will see. If you, as a STH, don't like the current arena amenities, how is that everyone else's problem and why do they need to contribute financially to improve your experience?
I say this as someone who's company has STH and attends a dozen games a year.