Tell us your stories about Seattle’s club security
The Stranger is writing a feature on the state of club security in Seattle. We’re soliciting stories—both good and bad—from local music fans who regularly attend club shows. Because security staff simultaneously function as customer service providers, protectors of patrons and defenders of their club, they are in a unique and often difficult position. Some do a fabulous job, being respectful of well-behaved customers and swiftly dealing with the inevitable idiots. Others abuse their position and alienate (or even injure) club-goers. As you’ve made clear on the forums, many of you have complaints.
To be fair, we want to report both the positive and the negative, so please send your kudos and criticisms to clubsecurity@thestranger.com. Please include a phone number where you can be reached to confirm your story. Deadline for submissions is this Friday, December 9th.
As someone who's been on both sides (kicked out for good reason and blatanlty kicked out for no reason) I really hope you give bouncers the benefit of the doubt. Have you ever tried to babysit a room of drunks at 1 a.m. all while trying to keep 16 year-olds from getting in, cokeheads out of the bathroom and meatheads from killing each other. There's more to the job than just checking IDs.