No more smoking or re entry at the Saddledome

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

It’s kind of fascinating seeing some people say they just won’t go to the games at the Dome now.

Personally, the enjoyment of live hockey is far above and beyond the detriment of not being able to have a cigarette for 4 hours. I can see the addiction being strong, but I would truly hate for it to be so strong that it stopped me from doing things I enjoy.

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

I believe this is exactly what an addiction is.

I get that but we're talking a pretty short amount of time. Do people not go to movies or plays or concerts (not at the Dome) either? Or do they miss big chunks of those things too? Do they never travel by plane?

[Looch City]

Next, they'll come for our alcohol!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by DJones

It's more of a "why blow $300 on a night where I can't even have a smoke". Greedy POSs don't want to spend money on security? The smoke pit is fun, that's the only place I actually talk to other fans/opposing fans.

Buying a bigger TV and drinking good alcohol at home has a growing appeal.

And honestly, I dont have to wait in line for my own bathroom and with the advent of skipthedishes I can have pretty much anything I want.

Oh...and if its Brent Sutter/Gulutzan hockey I can turn it off and watch a movie instead once the other team scores.

Stretch out the cost of the TV, whatever drink you want (beer/wine/whiskey/highball) at wholesale prices rather than captive prices and food delivered you'd still probably come out way ahead financially especially when you factor in not paying for the tickets, parking and travel.

Oh! And you can pause it and smoke whenever you want, if you are so inclined.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by Locke

And honestly, I dont have to wait in line for my own bathroom and with the advent of skipthedishes I can have pretty much anything I want.

Oh...and if its Brent Sutter/Gulutzan hockey I can turn it off and watch a movie instead once the other team scores.

Stretch out the cost of the TV, whatever drink you want (beer/wine/whiskey/highball) at wholesale prices rather than captive prices and food delivered you'd still probably come out way ahead financially especially when you factor in not paying for the tickets, parking and travel.

Oh! And you can pause it and smoke whenever you want, if you are so inclined.

Pausing a game is sacrilegious to me but I agree with everything else haha

[dammage79]

I know I'll be going to less games this year because of the re-entry rules. Maybe I'll just go to one or two instead of the 7 and spend the extra money on better seats. And definitely won't be spending money on booze because I cannot drink alcohol without having smokes. Wheeeee.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by DJones

Pausing a game is sacrilegious to me but I agree with everything else haha

Really? Thats the beauty of watching on tv.. be about 8 minutes behind and never have to stop for commercial breaks during a period!

[DJones]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Really? Thats the beauty of watching on tv.. be about 8 minutes behind and never have to stop for commercial breaks during a period!

I've had Gamecenter for three years and I've never watched a game not live haha.

Maybe there's just something wrong with me but it just feels wrong. Plus I always forget to shut off my notifications so the first goal would always be ruined for me.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

What Torque said, and what I actually meant was that edibles/oil would ideally be taken before you enter the show since they kick in on a delay and sustain for much longer.

I had HALF of a DOT of one of the MOTA THC gummi Lego bricks a friend brought over, and holy crap that lasted forever. Such a slow, smooth uptake though, first sign of effects came on within about 15 minutes but really gradual.

[Yasa]

This is so strange. I (unfortunately) smoke, but I don't quite understand the outrage happening over this rule. The writing has been on the wall for a long time now, it shouldn't be a surprise that it's happening. You should be able to go without a dart for 3 hours. How do you deal with air travel?

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Yasa

You should be able to go without a dart for 3 hours. How do you deal with air travel?

Have you watched many home games this last season? I don't smoke, but there were a few times where even I thought I needed one.

Flames have emailed an update; which addresses my concern:
If, for any reason, you believe that you need to leave and re-enter the building during an event, please visit Guest Services by Section 226 on the concourse. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Which is good. There have been times I have had to leave for one reason or another, but planned on coming back.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Yasa

This is so strange. I (unfortunately) smoke, but I don't quite understand the outrage happening over this rule. The writing has been on the wall for a long time now, it shouldn't be a surprise that it's happening. You should be able to go without a dart for 3 hours. How do you deal with air travel?

Yes but this isn’t travelling. This is a form of entertainment that people spend their disposable income on.
In a building where:
- Tickets are expensive
- Beer and Food is ridiculous expensive and mediocre at best
- Parking is absurdly expensive
- drunks run rampid (I’ve been cussed at countless times and spit on once)
- Leaving the area by car is a nightmare
- washroom lines could be considered a human rights violation
- They’ve added security pat downs which can take way to long to get in the door

I can see how it’s just the straw that breaks the camels back for some people. Especially if they play like last year.

[Yasa]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Yes but this isn’t travelling. This is a form of entertainment that people spend their disposable income on.
In a building where:
- Tickets are expensive
- Beer and Food is ridiculous expensive and mediocre at best
- Parking is absurdly expensive
- drunks run rampid (I’ve been cussed at countless times and spit on once)
- Leaving the area by car is a nightmare
- washroom lines could be considered a human rights violation
- They’ve added security pat downs which can take way to long to get in the door

I can see how it’s just the straw that breaks the camels back for some people. Especially if they play like last year.

All of those are reasons I don't go to games much any more, but the smoking ban wouldn't even crack the top 20 my complete list of reasons.

Every smoker likely has different motivations for smoking, but personally it doesn't determine whether or not I have a good time. It doesn't enhance entertainment for me.

It just feels like a very odd thing to worry about.

[CedarMeter]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

- washroom lines could be considered a human rights violation
.

This made me laugh.

[GordonBlue]

to me, people complaining about this is the same as when people complained about not being able to smoke in bars.

"what?!!! I have to go outside? no freaking way. i'll quit going to bars first. I can drink and smoke at home all I want"

bunch of faux outrange and then you adjust and forget about it.

and pot smokers. really? has there ever been a rock concert where you couldn't light up wherever you want?
I've never in my life seen anyone told to put it out or get kicked out for smoking pot. only cigarettes.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Yes but this isn’t travelling. This is a form of entertainment that people spend their disposable income on.
In a building where:
- Tickets are expensive
- Beer and Food is ridiculous expensive and mediocre at best
- Parking is absurdly expensive
- drunks run rampid (I’ve been cussed at countless times and spit on once)
- Leaving the area by car is a nightmare
- washroom lines could be considered a human rights violation
- They’ve added security pat downs which can take way to long to get in the door

I can see how it’s just the straw that breaks the camels back for some people. Especially if they play like last year.

You just described traveling perfectly.

[DJones]

Traveling already sucks. I hate airports and I hate flying. Not being able to smoke is expected. The whole situationis an accepted pain to get somewhere warm.

While every 2nd intermission for about 5 years I've gone for a smoke and chatted with randoms for 15 minutes, then go to the bar to take a piss. That's part of my game day experience. If they want to limit that because they are too cheap for security so be it but for $300 a night I think they're idiots.

On an unrelated note I don't understand how anyone goes to the bathroom on the concourse. If I had to go to the bathroom there I would have stopped going to games years ago haha.

[djsFlames]

Will there be a pot cafe in the concourse starting in september?

[Iceman57]

Cigarettes are gross, people should just quit.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

to me, people complaining about this is the same as when people complained about not being able to smoke in bars.

"what?!!! I have to go outside? no freaking way. i'll quit going to bars first. I can drink and smoke at home all I want"

bunch of faux outrange and then you adjust and forget about it.

and pot smokers. really? has there ever been a rock concert where you couldn't light up wherever you want?
I've never in my life seen anyone told to put it out or get kicked out for smoking pot. only cigarettes.

I went to The Hip's last show in Calgary. The usher in my section was on the constant lookout for pot smokers. He seemed really uptight and a bit animated about making sure people didn't light up, or put it out. He even got another usher to help him but that usher just shrugged it off and walked away.

[81MC]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

to me, people complaining about this is the same as when people complained about not being able to smoke in bars.

"what?!!! I have to go outside? no freaking way. i'll quit going to bars first. I can drink and smoke at home all I want"

bunch of faux outrange and then you adjust and forget about it.

and pot smokers. really? has there ever been a rock concert where you couldn't light up wherever you want?
I've never in my life seen anyone told to put it out or get kicked out for smoking pot. only cigarettes.

Actually, it’s kind of the opposite. Complaining about having to go about vs, complaining about not being able to go outside.