Bradley

[Butcher]

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They do -- but they just introduced it maybe a month ago. It's pretty new and I don't think many know about it.

From an email dated August 7:

Today, with the assistance of Major League Baseball Advanced Media, the Cubs have unveiled a new Fan Behavior Text Message service to our season ticket holders. This service will allow you to directly text our Event Operations department when you witness a fan behavior incident while attending the game.

This system will provide instant two-way, text messaging communication between you and the event staff allowing for improved guest services. It allows you to alert us on all issues in the stands without you having to leave your seat to find an usher or security employee. It also will allow you to stay anonymous while reporting a problem in the stands without the fear of reprisal from the offender, in the case of an intoxicated or obnoxious fan.

To send a text message to us you will need to text “CUBS” & your Message & your Location to 78247.

Examples:

CUBS FAN SMOKING IN AISLE 224 ROW 5

CUBS FAN USING INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IN AISLE 425 ROW 7

CUBS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR BETWEEN FANS IN AISLE 112 ROW 8


Once we have received your message we will have a member of our event operations staff handle and respond to the incoming request. The staff member can send reply messages directly to your phone to help answer questions or obtain more information. If necessary the staff will be able to quickly dispatch safety/security, medical or event operations staff.
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This is just what we need a fucking police state. Good citizens turn in your comrades. What is this fucking 1984? If you text in a complaint you're a fucking rat bastard. If you don't have the balls to ask someone to stop smoking, cursing, etc in person then just sit there in your own piss and text your mom.
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Generally, I agree with your sentiment. However, if you are there with your kids, you can't risk confronting a stranger regarding behavioral issues.
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Son: Daddy, that man just blew smoke in my face.
Dad: Just hold your breath while I text security.
Son: Wow, Dad you're my hero. I've learned a valuable lesson on how to avoid conflict today. By the way, I'm gay, and I'm pretty sure you are too. In fact, Mom told me you haven't touched her in months. You're whole life is a lie, isn't it? Instead of texting the cops, Dad, why don't you just offer to give the nice man a handy if he'll stop smoking. I hate you. You ruined my life.

Is that what you want to happen. cause that exact scenario happened to Greg Luganious. And we all saw where he ended up.
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If a guy is doing something directly to your kid (like blowing smoke in their face), of course you fucking intervene. But if they're a few seats or rows away and swearing loudly or generally acting like an asshole, then I say text away.