[FriedrichN]

Recently I attempted to buy concert tickets from a well known ticket seller. It insisted I was a bot, even after disabling my uMatrix and uBlock Origin. There was no way to prove that I was not, not even a CAPTCHA. So I decided to simply not buy any tickets.

This is just one example. I get increasingly frustrated by how shit everything is and my way of dealing with it is to disengage. It is rather sad, but I was not put on this earth to wrangle apps, QR codes, verification codes, passwords, usernames, e-mails, TOTP codes, updates, activation codes, etc.

[crngefest]

I recommend buying tickets directly at the venue instead of ticket resellers. In most cases they will presell tickets at the door and you can almost always buy some at the door on the night of the show - unless it some superstar probably ymmv

[FriedrichN]

I would have done that if the venue were closer to me, but it's just a little too far away for that. There might be tickets available just before the show, but I'm not willing to risk driving all the way there just to be disappointed and drive all the way back.

[crngefest]

That is understandable!

I am blessed that I have a number of excellent music venues in public transport distance and a very good ticketing agency about 30 min walking from my home. So I often go there and by them in person - still I also use the online services when in a hurry, lazy etc…

[cynicalsecurity]

You can always get to any concert if you have money. Find a person with some sort of authority, give them money.