Are people going to "Register" their Wristband?

[dcbell05]

I was just reading up on the Wristband Registration and I wondered if people were going to sign up for that? Other than checking in on Facebook, I don't really see the point. There was some discussion on boards way earlier about linking a credit card to the wristband, but I don't see anything on the site about that.

Not really sure I want GV tracking my location at Coachella. Think I will start a poll.

http://www.coachella.com/festival-pa...istbands#wbreg

Please send me the thread think if this had already been discussed. When I do a search for "Wristband Registration" it tells me: "The following words are either very common, too long, or too short and were not included in your search" Not sure how else to search.

[gaypalmsprings]

not registering mine

[vertin]

Me either..They will use your data...What shows you went to and for how long...Also they ask for your facebook...That is a key source of information...Dont register it

[whatkilesaid]

Doing for the merchandise specials and potential upgrades.

[Goatchella]

I'm getting my barcode tattooed on my neck and my RFID chip implanted under my wrist.

[dancefreak]

This pretty much eliminates the chance of counterfeiting. Looks like you could use this tool to check if your wristband is fake too.

What's optional this year may be required in future years.

[mistakenstrangers]

What next? GPS tracking devices in wristbands? I'll probably still register though...

[Timestretch]

Most of your important information is probably already available, especially if you have a FB account. Adding what shows you saw at Coachella to that data is a minor issue.

[dancefreak]

Plus it can't literally track you on the field, you'd have to actually wave your wrist over a scanner to "check in" at a stage. Even if it operates smoothly, sounds like a lot of effort for most people. I do like the idea of discounts and upgrades...in theory.

[KennKenna]

I'm probably just going to register mine.

[dcbell05]

I like to pretend that I want privacy and all that, but with how much I'm on the Internet and social media sites, I'm pretty much already completely profiled by FB and such. I'll probably register mine in the hopes of getting some upgrades or prizes, but I won't link my FB account. Plus, I never "check-in" anywhere and have disabled friends on FB from doing so to me.

[with_cheese]

Gotta be real dumb to worry about this considering you have already given them your credit card info.

[Orphan]

I'll probably go ahead and do it. I am pretty unlikely to "check in" at stages or any of that unless they make it overwhelmingly convenient, but am not really concerned with GV or their partners having one more piece of data.

[gswhooper]

You guys do know they can already track you without registering the pass. They already have your info tied to the wristbands you purchased all they would need to do is turn on some wifi connection to track you. Signing up throug FB or whatever is probably just giving them legal confirmation to do it.

Don't know ow well it would work wit 70,000 people all around, but it is possible.

[jomeister]

heh, paranoid people, they will probably collect all the data, analyze it and make a even better weekend next year.

[dancefreak]

You guys do know they can already track you without registering the pass. They already have your info tied to the wristbands you purchased all they would need to do is turn on some wifi connection to track you. Signing up throug FB or whatever is probably just giving them legal confirmation to do it.

Don't know ow well it would work wit 70,000 people all around, but it is possible.

No it's not possible as that's not how rfid chips work.

[heart cooks brain]

I was just reading up on the Wristband Registration and I wondered if people were going to sign up for that? Other than checking in on Facebook, I don't really see the point. There was some discussion on boards way earlier about linking a credit card to the wristband, but I don't see anything on the site about that.

Not really sure I want GV tracking my location at Coachella. Think I will start a poll.

http://www.coachella.com/festival-pa...istbands#wbreg

Please send me the thread think if this had already been discussed. When I do a search for "Wristband Registration" it tells me: "The following words are either very common, too long, or too short and were not included in your search" Not sure how else to search.

it's useful for people who didn't personally buy their ticket. makes things easier if you RFID is screwed up.

[blueduck]

discounts sound nice. I heard when you register your wristband you get discounts on food and beer. $1 off beer sounds great to me.

[gswhooper]

No it's not possible as that's not how rfid chips work.

Are you talking specifically about Coachella wristbands?

Because RFID chips do work like that. That is one of their main uses.

[tchuess]

I'm not a Facebook lemming, so there's no point in registering mine. I'm fully prepared to show documentation of my wristband purchase, in the event of any fraudulent activity.

[Ambassador of Coachella]

Fuck Facebook

[heart cooks brain]

I'm not a Facebook lemming, so there's no point in registering mine. I'm fully prepared to show documentation of my wristband purchase, in the event of any fraudulent activity.

you say that now...

what if your RFID stops working after you went to camp to dose up for radiohead (or something similar)?

[DoPeT]

Yeah, why not?! They already have my credit card information.. What's worse?
I'm going to be registering and will be trying out this checking-in feature, very interested as a web developer and a frequent "checker".

you say that now...

what if your RFID stops working after you went to camp to dose up for radiohead (or something similar)?

Oh man.... That'd be so bad... GOOD thing I'm registering mine..

You guys do know they can already track you without registering the pass. They already have your info tied to the wristbands you purchased all they would need to do is turn on some wifi connection to track you. Signing up throug FB or whatever is probably just giving them legal confirmation to do it.

Don't know ow well it would work wit 70,000 people all around, but it is possible.

As having to develop an mobile application with RFID tags, that's not what they're doing.......

[Wonderbot]

RFID will only be able to be tracked if you go to an RFID scanner and scan yourself in.

Assuming there will be long lines of people wanting to scan their wrists for stuff, I probably won't. I am going to register it anyway, because I don't like in the dark ages and am not scared of a magic computer box.

[mattfender]

I suppose the tracking device would come in handy if someone went missing... then again its a little dodge ha

[DoPeT]

RFID will only be able to be tracked if you go to an RFID scanner and scan yourself in.

Assuming there will be long lines of people wanting to scan their wrists for stuff, I probably won't. I am going to register it anyway, because I don't like in the dark ages and am not scared of a magic computer box.

Amen.

I suppose the tracking device would come in handy if someone went missing... then again its a little dodge ha

Don't worry, you won't be tracked until you decide you want to scan yourself. Basically, on your consent.

[mattfender]

Don't worry, you won't be tracked until you decide you want to scan yourself. Basically, on your consent.

Oh thats grand so!

[hippityhip]

not registering my wristband.

[dancefreak]

Are you talking specifically about Coachella wristbands?

Because RFID chips do work like that. That is one of their main uses.

Yes, a main use of RFID is tracking inventory, but you're wrong...it doesn't work at all like wifi.

[ENluv12]

I will most likely register mine.