How many times have I heard this discussion which usually degenerates in to an argument!
By it's nature Fringe is not part of the festival so by what right do Fringe attendees claim admittance to a camp site which was built temporarily (a very expensive infrastructure) and has 24 hour security usually.
Sites these days are checked by the fire brigade and sometimes subject to other terms and conditions.
I think a Fringe element at any festival is often the sign of a very healthy festival. On a personal level I often spend most of my time at fringe events although as I usually work for my ticket I can actually attend the official festival.
Thats my two penneth - you pays for your ticket and gets the privilidges it brings or you doesn't and live around the fetival and all it's associated activities! BUt contributing immensley to the atmosphere of the festival as a whole but one without which the festival would still survive.
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