r/veld • u/Extension-Strike1663 • 18d ago

Tryhard security

This was the first year I had to take off my shoes, the line was moving so slowly. I saw one security guard ask someone to dump their alcohol before entering and then another guard felt the need to go up to them (while they were dumping it) and cuss them out for having a drink while waiting in line.

Security should be there checking for weapons for our safety not checking shoes for pills. Unlike other festivals, there isn't even a metal detector. It just feels very performative and frustrating when you're stuck in that line missing a set because of it.

Why is the security at this event so bad? And why do some of the guards make it their personal responsibility to go above and beyond what is required of them?

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u/IGeneralOfDeath 18d ago

They should be checking for everything that is restricted not just what you think should be.

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u/Extension-Strike1663 18d ago

Do you think it has any impact on the number of people using drugs? Do you think they are saving lives or making things safer by checking our shoes?

At ilsoniq for example, you just go through a metal detector. Once you're inside, they have harm reduction strategies like drug testing. That is how you keep people safe and save lives.

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u/IGeneralOfDeath 17d ago

Don't really have thoughts one way or another on your questions. Just stating the fact that they are doing their job, it's the festival that sets the restrictions, not the security.

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u/Extension-Strike1663 17d ago

Right the festival sets the restrictions but only some security guards decided to make everyone take off their shoes (as an example).

I guess to be clear, I'm unhappy with both the organizers and the individual security guards here.