For years, Clark has had a strong dislike for Ticketmaster. In fact, he’s not at all ashamed to say he despises the company. Ticketmaster develops a series of monopolies over venues and events and then gouges the people who buy tickets with gigantic service fees to get the tickets. Many venues have entered into an unholy alliance with Ticketmaster, which buys a monopoly on all events at the location in return for Ticketmaster making improvements to the concert hall or building. Monopolies are harmful to the American people, and Clark is excited to share news that there will soon be more alternatives for buying tickets. The Dallas Morning News reports that venues around the country are boycotting Ticketmaster. They are using the power of the Internet to sell their own tickets and not clobber the public with giant surcharges. One example given in the story was about a rock club that charged $6 for a show and Ticketmaster tacked on a $5 service fee. That’s 83 percent of the ticket price! That’s ridiculous. Today’s technology allows people to print out tickets online, so there is no need for these fees. And there is no need for companies, venues and sports teams to enter into agreements with Ticketmaster anymore. Clark refuses to buy a ticket to an event that charges one of these unnecessary fees. He will go to the box office and buy the tickets. So, the most frustrating thing is when no “box office” ticket buying option is available, and you must pay the Ticketmaster fee. Look for alternatives if there is a fee. Or boycott the even all together if you’re tired of these fees.