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I didn't want to speak up too soon for spoiling the fun but I think the OP might have been more appropriate if it was posted a few days earlier. Seriously there are no new sex trade laws, yet. The old laws are technically still in force. Considering the current government it's not likely the new law will be favorable. If BF is contemplating opening a brothel it's likely just wishful thinking at this point. Can anyone corroborate?

SCs have always tried to straddle the line between social acceptibility and titilation. In the past it was easier because there were fewer professional women so there was no issue with taking business associates to an SC. That is no longer acceptible with a woman in the group. Even Hooters has struggled with this issue. As a result SCs have evolved to become more touchy-feely making them even less socially acceptible. The impending SCoC decision on prostitution will also have an effect on the SC market. If brothels become legal I suspect it will have a major impact on SCs. The more liberal SCs may actually convert to brothels. One in particular seems to have already taken a first step in that direction. As for the rest, who knows? It's going to be even tougher to stay in business if your business is considered sociallly unacceptible by a large segment of the population but you don't offer the full range of services associated with the stigma.

As much as I sympathise with the problem (i've been stood up much more that the reverse) I don't see how a cancellation fee would be implemented. The risk of cancellation (with or without notice) is just one of the risks of the business. Considering some of the others risks this one seems pretty minor. How would the fee be collected? It's not like you can send a bill or charge a credit card. The only way would be the next time he calls to book. That means he is a repeat customer, maybe a regular. Are these the people an SP would want to punish? Would the cancellation fee make up for the risk of losing a regular client? What it ultimately comes down to is whether an SP wants to take the risk of being stood up again by a client who has done it before. That is simply a business decision. With most services the clients always get the benefit of the doubt. For example a few years ago a date felt ill while waiting for our food in a restaurant and we had to leave. The bill only had our drinks on it but I left a tip based on the price of the meal we ordered. But if there had been a food cancellation fee on the bill I would have refused to pay and not left any tip. When I make an appointent I usually offer/request to confirm shortly before the scheduled time. That saved me once from making a wasted trip accross the river when my date was too tired to keep our appointment.

Long time lurker, first post. I have always been uncomfortable with the ban on negative posts but there is lots of negativity already in this thread. There are two clear cut cases of comments being taken out of context and used to attack. It reminds me of the Conser... nevermind. My first strip club experience was at Pandora's Box which should give an idea of my age. I believe the strip club industry is in deline for the reasons stated by others. I have been to a strip club twice so far this year whereas I used to go several times a week. The fact is an MP or SP gives more mileage for fewer bucks. There are only two benefits to strip clubs now: Window shopping, where you can view and speak with the girls before commiting; and when you want to put limits on yourself either to avoid the temptation of going too far or to avoid the social stigma of being a john. Stage shows at strip clubs are a farce now, with only a couple of very rare exceptions. The girls aren't paid for their stage shows show they resent having to do them. They are only interested in hustling for CR dances because it is the only way they make money. I'm not blaming them, it's just reality. Circling back to the original subject of this thread, I don't know if there is a market for a more burlesque type of club but I wish the new owners luck. Where I hope things go for strip clubs in general is where the strip club atmosphere is used as a meet and greet where other opportunities may be discussed. This is great for custimers but also for the girls. If a guy gives a bad vibe the girls can avoid them and not feel pressured to go with someone who makes them uncomfortable. Some girls already do this but it's awkward for the girls who only want to dance to be propositioned for more. Hopefully if the SCoC strikes down the bawdy house law this can become a more legitimate practice. Best of luck to the new owners of the Cabaret/Diamonds/<insert new name here>. However, in addition to the strip club trend they face an uphill battle due to the history of the venue and its location. Back to lurking.