I've been noticing it is harder and harder to get key permits and suspected something like this was the cause. This is the first I've seen it admitted to publicly.

I think it is unfortunate that people are using technology to block others from getting a fair shot at reservations to public places. It is clear to me, that a lottery system needs to be instituted so everyone has the same chance.

The other thing the article doesn't talk about is resale of these highly valued permits.