I didn't go to the Rep tour, but it sounds like she used a system where fans got points for watching videos, listening to music, and other actual fan stuff. And then everyone got timed slots to pick out seats based on their points.
Lots of people are saying it was a great way to make sure actual fans got tickets. But I read somewhere that Ticketmaster won't let any artists use boost systems like that anymore because it costs them money––less from scalpers, less from resale (where they get to charge double fees). Which is exactly why monopolies like Ticketmaster shouldn't exist!
I'm really hoping that Ticketmaster will eventually put more tickets on sale. "Insufficient inventory" doesn't mean "no inventory." And apparently some artists have asked Ticketmaster to cancel scalped tickets? I read something about Ed Sheeran doing that.
I read that 3.5 million people signed up for the verified fan presale, and 1.5 million got codes. And Ticketmaster said they sold over 2 million tickets on the first day of presale. Which is insane.
I missed out yesterday (thanks to 22k people ahead of me in line) but was able to grab a great ticket today! Sending good ticket vibes to everyone; hopefully they held back a good number for the general sale.
I am finally in the queue with 2000+ people ahead of me. 😂
You can see the estimated wait time if you check the source code! Mine says 35 minutes. But this is also how I learned that there are 20,000 people ahead of me in line, so use at your own risk. 🤪
Anyone earn their associate degree online? I'm writing a piece about online associate degrees and looking for people to share their experience.
If you're willing to answer three short questions, let me know! It should take less than five minutes. Current students or grads welcome, and the piece can include links to websites/LinkedIn if you want.
Also, @lemonlover katespadeSaudade, I think you mentioned doing an associate degree online? If you're not sick of me pestering you yet, I'd love your help!
Hi all, I keep pestering ML for interviews, but really you have yourselves to blame, because my editor was super impressed with the interviews from y'all about online programs. 🤪
Now she's asking if I can find 1-3 veterinarians or current vet students to answer three short questions for a ranking of veterinary schools. So . . . any vets out there? If so, I can PM you with details!
I hear you on the interest rates. I read that the monthly payment on a $600k mortgage with the sub-2% interest rate is the same payment you'll make on a $380k mortgage with the new higher rate. 😵
One thing you might consider: if you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your lender might be open to porting the mortgage to the new property (especially if you aren't looking to increase the amount on the current mortgage). That way you could keep the 1.99% interest rate.
Last week I wrote a piece about online bachelor's degrees – shout out to Saudade, @lemonlover, katespade, medicmommy, and glinda for their help – and the editor LOVED it. Now she wants a piece about online master's degrees. 🎉
So anyone willing to answer 3 brief questions about getting a master's degree online? Current students or grads welcome, and the piece can include links to websites/LinkedIn.
Let me know if you're interested and I'll PM you a link to the Google doc with the questions!
Just sent you PMs, @lemonlover and medicmommy. Thanks, everyone, that should be enough interviews for this project – but I might reach out again if I need interviews in the future! 😁
I know there's a bunch of people earning online graduate degrees, but any online undergrads out there?
I'm writing a piece about online bachelor's degrees and I need quotes from ~3 people who earned a bachelor's degree online (current students or grads). It should be super fast––only three questions, and the piece will include links to websites/LinkedIn. So anyone earn a bachelor's online? Or know someone?
See, this added context seems like a good reason to not renew the professor's contract. This is from a former student (who's currently a psych professor):
"Every semester, I tell my students the story of how NYU’s organic chemistry professor had a habit of publicly announcing the lowest exam grade and making snide comments at that person’s expense.
In Fall 2009, that person was me."
Later in the thread she says this: "The reason I tell my students that story is to let them know that:
1. I know what it feels like to try incredibly hard, still struggle, and then be made to feel AWFUL for having a hard time.
I'm torn, both as a former professor and someone mildly traumatized by chem in undergrad. If your midterm averages are 30%, something is wrong with the test (unless there was a curve, which the article didn't mention). Especially if one professor's class has significantly lower grades than other sections.
On the other hand, dropping a professor's contract because students complain about low grades sets a really terrible precedent. Universities are buying into this "student as consumer" model that is ultimately incompatible with higher education, IMO.
Hello, Dr. Smock checking in. I earned a Ph.D in history, got a tenure-track job, earned tenure, and then left academia. I had a great experience in my doctoral program and would have happily stayed in academia if I could have chosen where to live.
BUT I would probably encourage my kids not to get a Ph.D unless they have a SUPER CLEAR career goal that REQUIRES a doctorate. It's such a huge commitment, and most Ph.D programs train graduates for a very limited number of positions. That varies hugely depending on the discipline, of course, but in so many cases people spend years in a doctoral program only to find themselves unemployed.