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Decided to talk about what bothers me about the bleacher seating situation. Almost every game I've been to it seems that I always get bumped from my original seat. Either people raise a fit over having priority seating, are determined that my seat is theirs or there are 5 more people crammed into the row of seats then are supposed to be there.

For example; just the other day I get to the game 1 1/2 hour early. Get a ticket for a good seat a few rows up in section B towards the aisle. A random guy comes and sits next to me saying he should be seated nearby buy it really doesn't matter because of the lack of attendance. Right before tip-off a group of four people come to claim the seats, including mine. Their reasoning is that I'm in their seats because they are regulars and always sit there. Everyone else around agrees that I'm in their seat and have to move, even though I have the actual ticket. So I'm forced to move in the center of the row worrying that now I'm in someone else's seat.

What should I do in this situation? Should I get an usher and make all the regulars pissed at me? I'll forever be known as the fan everyone hates. It does piss me off though and happens all the time. I sometimes feel like I shouldn't even bother going to the games since the fans are rude. Any thoughts?

My first post, although kinda controversial...not intended that way. The first thing I notice about the fans at home games is that there are alot of old people at the games. Don't get me wrong...that's a good thing as it shows that we have a very loyal fan base. I just wonder if you guys think it's the marketing departments fault for not recruiting more younger fans? I also wonder if we have one of the oldest fan bases in the nation. I'm sorry if I offend anyone. I'm just curious if anyone else thinks the same.