76ers fan proposes Amtrak ticket scheme to deter Knicks fans

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

The 31-year-old Philadelphia supporter urged Reddit users to buy refundable Flex fares between New York and Philadelphia before Sunday's 3:30pm Game 4, then cancel shortly before departure.
The idea aims to push up rail prices for visiting Knicks supporters and make the short trip to Philadelphia less attractive during the playoff series.
It follows Joel Embiid's appeal for 76ers fans not to resell game tickets, as Philadelphia tries to preserve home-court advantage against heavy New York fan turnout.

If teams can 'tank' to win, why can't fans manipulate systems to gain a home-court advantage?

Can companies defend their systems against online mobs weaponizing their own generous refund policies?