SeatSnapper.com - Buy Event Tickets, Socialize

SeatSnapper runs in the same vein as TicketMaster—it’s a ticket searching service. Now the site has gone ahead and added a social network to keep things fresh. Members now can add the typical profile goodies to their accounts: photos, friends, links, etc. There’s an event Wish List and users can invite their friends to go with them. Users can also use the network to find new events and get tips on up and coming programs via their friends network. It’s pretty simple, but also very open. Members can use the network as an address book, a dating site, an event inventory—its up to them. Sign up is free, and purchasing from SeatSnapper is not a prerequisite.

“Members can link to their friends, add events to their Wish List, and have other Members invite them to go to the events on their Wish List. You don't need to buy anything from SeatSnapper to use this service... it's completely free. Use it for business networking, maintaining contact, dating, or any other way you choose (in keeping with our Terms of Use, of course). Here's a sample profile below. Sign Up!”

This social network could help SeatSnapper in gaining more customers and keeping old ones. It brings a more interactive and community sense to the site, ultimately making it more friendly and attractive.

Is a social network for this site really necessary? Will people join? What about adding space for reviews and commentary? Ratings?