Techies using the ‘inspect element’ trick to buy Coldplay tickets before the general public:
- Event Details: Coldplay is set to perform at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.
- Ticket Frenzy: Tickets for the January 18 and 19 shows sold out rapidly, leading to the addition of a third show on January 21.
- Inspect Element Trick: Several tech-savvy individuals claimed they used the ‘Inspect Element’ feature on the BookMyShow website to purchase tickets before they were available to the general public.
- How It Works: The ‘Inspect Element’ tool allows users to view and edit a webpage’s source code. Techies reportedly used it to find the hidden “Buy Ticket” URL before it was visible on the site.
- Claims on Social Media: Users shared their success stories on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), showcasing screenshots as proof.
- Public Reaction: Many Coldplay fans expressed frustration over the ticketing process, accusing BookMyShow of mismanagement and reserving tickets for high-profile guests.
- BookMyShow’s Response: The ticketing platform warned against purchasing tickets from unauthorized sources, where prices have soared as high as ₹3 lakh.
- Security Concerns: The incident raises questions about the security and fairness of online ticketing systems.
- Tech Community Buzz: The event has sparked discussions within the tech community about the ethical implications of using such tricks.
- Future Implications: This incident may lead to stricter measures and improved security protocols for online ticket sales to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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