Comment on My Local Public Tennis Court Requires Online Registration
hraegsvelmir@ani.social 2 weeks ago
That’s probably a carry over from systems built out for major cities and their park spaces. You would know in a second why it was necessary if you ever rolled over to an NYC park, hoping to play some tennis or handball, or whatever, only to find out that all the courts near you are being camped out by the same group of guys who are there so often, it seems like they live there. I could see if becoming the standard from major cities where it makes sense to make sure these resources can’t be dominated by a handful of individuals who don’t allow anyone else a turn, but then mindlessly carried over when installing them elsewhere in places where there isn’t the same need.
tmyakal@infosec.pub 2 weeks ago
I understand your point, but even in a crowded city, this isn’t the solution. If your city’s courts are booked out, whether through online booking or people sitting outside and calling dibs, the solution is always “build more capacity.” The problem exists because more people want to use the area than the area allows. Forcing online registration shifts the problem: there’s more capacity because there’s less tolerance for bullshit, not because there’s less interest in using the space.