[twixfel]

Very difficult to imagine you would notice in the middle of a night club who around you does and doesn't know the lineup for the night. Amusing to think about, though.

Next time try to enjoy the music and don't worry so much about what other people around you are up to!

[idra]

I can enjoy music at home or at any private space. One of the main ideas behind clubbing is to enjoy the music in a community of like-minded people and fostering that sense of connection and belonging.

In the past it would occur naturally, because electronic music was a niche thing. With raising popularity, door policies had to be implemented to maintain this community. Now that it's mainstream, clueless outsiders start coming in telling people who built the scene what to do.

Quite similar to what happened to tech and the Internet in fact. The club scene is in its Eternal September now.