Strip Club Reports

This is an article from the Projo and is very interesting detailed the economic impact of the new law. Sounds like it is having some significantly unintended consequences. Also the comments on the article wherein the paper released the names of the people arrested in the first sting are very telling. You guys can read them for yourselves, but they are overwhelmingly negative to both the RISP and the paper.

Jack

[url]http://www.projo.com/news/content/strip_clubs_defense_12-13-09_UJGNFH6_v121.353f756.html[/url]

[QUOTE]"With staff reports by Steve Peoples"[/QUOTE]Who personally researched every club in the state? I hope he expensed the whole thing :)

Not brothels my lily-white butt. Maybe (some of them) they aren't *now*, but Desire's upstairs business model had to be based on the idea. Foxy's downstairs (lovely room btw) is a revenue non-starter under these conditions.

[QUOTE=Kenn Jack]This is an article from the Projo and is very interesting detailed the economic impact [...]
[url]http://www.projo.com/news/content/strip_clubs_defense_12-13-09_UJGNFH6_v121.353f756.html[/url][/QUOTE]

Here is another report. A coalition of strip club owners and their associates — are pushing to become a force in state politics.

[url]http://www.projo.com/news/content/sexlobby_12-13-09_5RGP9LJ_v3.20a4931.html[/url]

Tony

The city of Providence or the Providence Redevelopment organization, or something like that, has condemned all of Allens ave. They are doing this so they can buy up all of the property in that area along the waterfront and put condos and high end housing there. They did not offer cash for this so each property there has essentially no resale value and can be bought by the government on the cheap. This would mean Cheaters would have to go. There was a rumor that the state may take control of the port of Providence effectively ending this and no one as of yet has mounted a court challenge. Has anyone heard of this and is it serious?

Maybe you mean this:
[url]http://www.pbn.com/detail/46661.html[/url]

IANAL but I think the way eminent domain works is that the state/city must pay fair market value (subject to judicial challenge) in order to seize property. The value is based on what the property would be worth if not condemned. Which, as a practical matter, is often fairly low anyway, but not zero. You can't prevail trying to challenge the principle of eminent domain in court, but you can challenge the valuation and compensation. Also, the power derives from the state, so it must have been explicitly granted to the city in statute (which I suspect is already the case).

Perhaps a member claiming to be a real lawyer can elaborate.
[QUOTE=Rebrobate218]The city of Providence or the Providence Redevelopment organization, or something like that, has condemned all of Allens ave. They are doing this so they can buy up all of the property in that area along the waterfront and put condos and high end housing there. They did not offer cash for this so each property there has essentially no resale value and can be bought by the government on the cheap. This would mean Cheaters would have to go. There was a rumor that the state may take control of the port of Providence effectively ending this and no one as of yet has mounted a court challenge. Has anyone heard of this and is it serious?[/QUOTE]

Wife and I went to CF, lots of hot chicks and a complimentary buffet that was very good.

Wife saw a new sign in the ladies room stating a penalty for more than one gal in a stall?

and another.

The gals are not allowed cabaret lower level and to keep there buts on the stage.

Second floor had cabarets but the gals were more hit of miss, no charge to go up during lunch time.

[QUOTE=HappyDave]Wife and I went to CF, lots of hot chicks and a complimentary buffet that was very good.

Wife saw a new sign in the ladies room stating a penalty for more than one gal in a stall?

[/QUOTE]

The girls who are dealing or using drugs do it in the stalls so they will not be seen.

[QUOTE=Boston Guy 57]The girls who are dealing or using drugs do it in the stalls so they will not be seen.[/QUOTE]

I kind of wanted the answer to be girl / girl action but suspected other.

Sucks about the cabarets they were the best bang for the buck downstairs.

[QUOTE=HappyDave]I kind of wanted the answer to be girl / girl action but suspected other.

Sucks about the cabarets they were the best bang for the buck downstairs.[/QUOTE]

On my last few visits before the rule change very few dancers were still doing cabarets. Often times there was only one dancer on stage during most of the set. I have no problem with them moving it upstairs as long as there is no additional fee. I have a feeling that is probably only the case duing the afternoon.

Under the old rules there where no cabaret dances at night. Has that changed?

[QUOTE=Boston Guy 57]On my last few visits before the rule change very few dancers were still doing cabarets. Often times there was only one dancer on stage during most of the set. I have no problem with them moving it upstairs as long as there is no additional fee. I have a feeling that is probably only the case duing the afternoon.

Under the old rules there where no cabaret dances at night. Has that changed?[/QUOTE]


We were there mid day 12:00 to 2:00 no fee for upstairs with one or two girls on and downstairs had two to four girls. The place seemed very crowded when we left which is strange for a week day. There were also allot of girls that never went on stage and just hustled dances.

[QUOTE=Savior Faire]As you've probably read, the topless LD area is no more. I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the booths are no longer private. They have saloon style swinging doors. That seems like it would really limit the activity Cheaters is most famous for. [/QUOTE]They look like the same doors the booths have always had.

[QUOTE=The Griz]They look like the same doors the booths have always had.[/QUOTE]
The old doors were also louvered, but went floor to near ceiling. My experience so far has been that the new doors do not impair operations.

[QUOTE=Vargr]The old doors were also louvered, but went floor to near ceiling. My experience so far has been that the new doors do not impair operations.[/QUOTE]Funny I don't remember any Louvered doors, has been the swinging barn doors for a really long time.

[QUOTE=Vargr]The old doors were also louvered, but went floor to near ceiling. My experience so far has been that the new doors do not impair operations.[/QUOTE]
Those are the same doors that have been there from the start. As for the girls, a lot of the girls that have been working there for years are still there and the fly by night type are gone. In my opinion it is better than before with most of the nasty type gone but still a lot of fun to be had without the hardcore hustle. I am mainly a day person so nights may be different.

I recently made the drive to Providence, during the day shift, and started at CF at #28.

I usually prefer the day shift, early in the week, as the girls are a little more low key. Not constantly hustling dances and like to hang out and talk over a drink, especially if you indicate you do want a dance after a nice little chat. Plus, the quality is often higher on average than what you'd find on the night shift.

My ATF, rumor has it, no longer works there (crud) so I tried to get a little info. And get a couple dances.

Met Ti.. Nice tight girl with dark hair, couple nice bits of ink and piercings (my type of dancer). She was pretty cool but not knowing me was easily distracted by other dancers she liked to associate with. (too much cross talk took away from the experience) She knew my ATF, but had no info so I settled for a few 2 for 1 dances. And it was worth it. Everything legit with her, but if you're cool with her she slowly increases the intensity until it's. Well, she really gives a great dance if you treat her with respect. I think with a couple more visits she'd be more cool to hang with before/between/and after the dances.

From there I went to CH on Allens, just hoping my atf had relocated there. No sign of her. I always like the day shift at any place in providence, but was a bit disappointed at who was working there this trip. Most were not worth spending a single. 01 to tip, regardless of the interaction you might get. I did see a really really nice one though. Dark skinned girl, fairly tall and really slim and fit. She was hot. And a couple. 01 tips for her she was suggesting a little interaction after she got off the stage. But I told her I'd just arrived and maybe I'd look her up later.

Then I found Bridgette. I've seen her there a couple times, always the day shift, and had yet to take the leap with her. I decided to get a topless and see if she still gave the same bit while dancing, and she did. She talks extremely dirty while dancing, suggesting all sorts of really interesting activities, and it's quite a turn on. I decided I had to find out for myself it it was more than just talk. And it turns out it's just talk. She's not a bad sort and had a very pretty face, but I should have stuck with the topless dances (which were quite hot) or looked for the other girl. But, at least now I know what the scoop is with her. I guess if I'd remembered her name before I could have rtff and known better.

So, still a fun trip. And even with the new laws in place and everything being totally legit, it's still a lot better than any place in MA for the interaction you get.