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"Simple case of supply and demand. If you don't like it, don't go." An expected and typical answer. Try putting yourself in the position of a single man. Or maybe imagine if the shoe was on the other foot, and couples or single ladies had to pay the highest prices. Then you might actually have a different opinion. | |||
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"Simple case of supply and demand. If you don't like it, don't go. An expected and typical answer. Try putting yourself in the position of a single man. Or maybe imagine if the shoe was on the other foot, and couples or single ladies had to pay the highest prices. Then you might actually have a different opinion." It is simply that - supply and demand. It’s about business end of the day and as long as single guys are prepared to pay more that’s how it is. Fair? No. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Men are charged more because they want the sniff of sex and to walk around being ignored all night. Women are there as sex bait so get in cheaper/ free, whether on their own or in a 'couple'. | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? " This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. " Or you charge everyone the same and limit the numbers attending. If a club is more than willing to bulk up numbers of men attending and charge them more, and the result being crowds of men following people around making them feel uncomfortable. Is that not counter productive. Either way, everyone goes to a club for basically exploring and fulfilling their sexual inhibitions. So why should we all be charged different prices, some are extreme. I understand the reasoning, but there are other ways of achieving the goal of controlling the number of single men attending a club without financially discriminating against them. Maybe the club owners need to be more inclusive by making cost equal. This is why we have the equality act. What's the point of having it, if people are picking and choosing when it applies. I'm just glad the clubs I visit are more inclusive than some I could mention. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " My detailed answer is in here. The question crops up a lot. It's legal. https://fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/1465703 A | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. Or you charge everyone the same and limit the numbers attending. If a club is more than willing to bulk up numbers of men attending and charge them more, and the result being crowds of men following people around making them feel uncomfortable. Is that not counter productive. Either way, everyone goes to a club for basically exploring and fulfilling their sexual inhibitions. So why should we all be charged different prices, some are extreme. I understand the reasoning, but there are other ways of achieving the goal of controlling the number of single men attending a club without financially discriminating against them. Maybe the club owners need to be more inclusive by making cost equal. This is why we have the equality act. What's the point of having it, if people are picking and choosing when it applies. I'm just glad the clubs I visit are more inclusive than some I could mention." So what criteria do you filter by? Cock size? Looks? First come first served? Build? An extensive review and psychometric assessments? Personal recommendation of a female or couple? I think you are fighting windmills. Whichever method is used to control numbers, someone won't be happy about it. Clubs have to cover overheads, and if charging men more who are willing to pay achieves that then so be it. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it" There never a guarantee for anything to happen in a club, whether you're male or female. Maybe ALL singles and couples should pay the same. There plenty who believe that swinging is also social, and yes you can social outside the clubs. Other than the sex, clubs also offer saunas, jacuzzi, bar, food and drink in some, and a room/bed to have fun in. I don't think many would walk away from the club's just because the prices have been equalised. Many play and meet in clubs because they don't want to take the play home, and want that separation. | |||
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"It could be argued that the costs of attending clubs are higher for women when you take into account outfits, lingerie and all the time and products involved in making ourselves club ready " Not really. What you wear has nothing to do with the club. Just like going to a nightclub. We are all charged the same. Regardless of what you wear or your gender. And the same at the bar. Men tend to drink more, but they don't get charged any less. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it" Wrong.... The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. | |||
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"Most clubs are private members clubs so the club sets it's own rules including pricing. Totally legal and questionable if they would lose in court. Political parties work on the same basis. Most single gender clubs e.g. golf clubs have only allowed female membership because of campaigns for change not legal challenges." Absolutely... | |||
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"Some single guys don't want to pay the higher rate. There are three choices (sorry to be blunt): 1. Pay up 2. Don't go 3. Get a girlfriend who also wants to go." Take the sex bait for a guaranteed fuck and cheaper entry. Win win. | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. Or you charge everyone the same and limit the numbers attending. If a club is more than willing to bulk up numbers of men attending and charge them more, and the result being crowds of men following people around making them feel uncomfortable. Is that not counter productive. Either way, everyone goes to a club for basically exploring and fulfilling their sexual inhibitions. So why should we all be charged different prices, some are extreme. I understand the reasoning, but there are other ways of achieving the goal of controlling the number of single men attending a club without financially discriminating against them. Maybe the club owners need to be more inclusive by making cost equal. This is why we have the equality act. What's the point of having it, if people are picking and choosing when it applies. I'm just glad the clubs I visit are more inclusive than some I could mention." I get where you're coming from, but the fact is they need the women and couples to get the men to attend regardless of the price point, and the easiest way to do that is by offering discounted entry. How would you propose they set up the entrance to make it fairer? | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Boringly this topic crops up again and again! | |||
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" Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. " Agreed | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " The other methods of controlling single guys tends to lead to a few selected men being invited. Usually the same guys week after week. You should raise your point loudly and frequently with everyone in every club that you go to though just to be sure that your point is fully appreciated. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it There never a guarantee for anything to happen in a club, whether you're male or female. Maybe ALL singles and couples should pay the same. There plenty who believe that swinging is also social, and yes you can social outside the clubs. Other than the sex, clubs also offer saunas, jacuzzi, bar, food and drink in some, and a room/bed to have fun in. I don't think many would walk away from the club's just because the prices have been equalised. Many play and meet in clubs because they don't want to take the play home, and want that separation. " You know there's no guarantee of anything hapening, and I know there's no guarantee of anyting happening, but, as with a lot of men joining fab, there's unrealistic expectations | |||
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" I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club ... So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Quest in Leeds have a greedy girl night where mf couples and single ladies get free entrance, men pay £30. It's the best night they have! | |||
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" I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club ... So why is this practice allowed to continue? Quest in Leeds have a greedy girl night where mf couples and single ladies get free entrance, men pay £30. It's the best night they have!" . In North London we have OP4F.Tuesday is greedy girl night and something similar to Quest single guys £30 couples £20 single girls free.Friday is a normal club night single guys £50 couples £30 single girls free.Saturday is couples with 5-6 select single guys single guys £80 couples £40 single girls free.Tuesday and Friday all both well attended and are both good nights out.Saturday I have not been for a long time but when I did attend they were good nights and from what I hear from other club members are still good nights. | |||
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" The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. " Ahhh, thanks for this explanation - so it's not that they charge single men more, it's that they offer a "membership benefit" of a discounted rate to single women. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Stick to bi male-only events (Townhouse hold these for example), then you’ll pay the same as everyone else in the club. You’re pretty much guaranteed a fuck too | |||
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"Simple case of supply and demand. If you don't like it, don't go. An expected and typical answer. Try putting yourself in the position of a single man. Or maybe imagine if the shoe was on the other foot, and couples or single ladies had to pay the highest prices. Then you might actually have a different opinion." As a single man who's visited several clubs, I'm happy to pay a higher entry tariff. I understand why we tend to pay more and what legislation applies. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't go. | |||
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" As a single man who's visited several clubs, I'm happy to pay a higher entry tariff. I understand why we tend to pay more and what legislation applies. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't go." I’ve visited several clubs as a single guy myself, and accept whatever the cost of entry is, it’s my choice whether I pay it or not, for a different experience and surroundings to the usual Friday night out. I would prefer to be treated as an equal once inside though, something which was sadly lacking on most occasions… | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. Or you charge everyone the same and limit the numbers attending. If a club is more than willing to bulk up numbers of men attending and charge them more, and the result being crowds of men following people around making them feel uncomfortable. Is that not counter productive. Either way, everyone goes to a club for basically exploring and fulfilling their sexual inhibitions. So why should we all be charged different prices, some are extreme. I understand the reasoning, but there are other ways of achieving the goal of controlling the number of single men attending a club without financially discriminating against them. Maybe the club owners need to be more inclusive by making cost equal. This is why we have the equality act. What's the point of having it, if people are picking and choosing when it applies. I'm just glad the clubs I visit are more inclusive than some I could mention." Clubs are privately owned and provide a service. Equality act has no bearing on (privately owned) public services. My wife pays £40++ each visit to her hairdresser ....I pay around £15 to mine....should I stand outside with my "sex equality banner"?? If your not happy....don't go!!! | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Because no one has sued. That's how these things change. If you're willing to identify yourself by your real name as a swinger who is bothered enough by this to take legal action - in open court in public documents - knock yourself out. | |||
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"The Clubs we attend are 'Private Members Clubs' and under The Equality Act different rules apply. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. It would, however, be illegal to refuse someone membership because of a protected characteristic if it is not directly relevant to the club’s membership entry requirements. For example, a gentleman’s club can refuse to admit a woman but cannot refuse to admit a man as a member because of their sexual orientation." Perfectly explained! | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it Wrong.... The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. " From a club owners perspective that hears this a lot we are glad someone pointed out its perfectly legal to charge different prices as a private members club for different groups. True story - We once did an event and let EVERYONE in free on a Friday with a paid bar, guess what happened next? We got over run with way to many single men, the next one we limit numbers of single men and got the same argument, it was discrimination from the guys who couldn't get in with limited numbers. The truth is single men are plenty and single ladies are not and why prices in clubs are the way they are. As someone has already said it's the law of supply & demand. With the greatest respect to those guys who dont like the price's just don't go because it never going to change. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it Wrong.... The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. From a club owners perspective that hears this a lot we are glad someone pointed out its perfectly legal to charge different prices as a private members club for different groups. True story - We once did an event and let EVERYONE in free on a Friday with a paid bar, guess what happened next? We got over run with way to many single men, the next one we limit numbers of single men and got the same argument, it was discrimination from the guys who couldn't get in with limited numbers. The truth is single men are plenty and single ladies are not and why prices in clubs are the way they are. As someone has already said it's the law of supply & demand. With the greatest respect to those guys who dont like the price's just don't go because it never going to change. " Exactly this | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Start your own club charging the same to all attendees, you will have 100 men and no women Welcome to the real world | |||
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"Its definetly discrimination against single men. Especially if a couple can enter a club cheaper then single men. Good thing I dont go to these things as they seem to end up being a sausage fest where it 10 guys to 1 women " A couple MF can attend for less as they're still basically 'supplying' a female... Ironically, they would still be bringing the 'sausage fest' numbers down... Go figure | |||
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"It is true Companies that do this would be sued. " Private clubs are recreation not a work space. And amazingly nobody batted an eye for a very long time when women got paid less... Suddenly its a big issue men have to fork out an extra £20 to lurk in a swingers club?... The horror | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Because it’s a lottery. Some cunts (you) are charged a high amount, other cunts (attached to women) pay less. Simples | |||
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"It is true Companies that do this would be sued. Private clubs are recreation not a work space. And amazingly nobody batted an eye for a very long time when women got paid less... Suddenly its a big issue men have to fork out an extra £20 to lurk in a swingers club?... The horror " Enter the construction trade, lots of money to be had here over low level and middle level white collar jobs. I know an 18yo labourer that's on £620 a week so theres money to be had. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? Because it’s a lottery. Some cunts (you) are charged a high amount, other cunts (attached to women) pay less. Simples" I just game it, go with my female mates. I get in for cheaper, they get a bodyguard and they crash at mine. Win win. Guys in there buy the drinks and we go 5050 into the club and taxi home Guys do that | |||
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"It's wrong ethically and I hope that during my lifetime, such practices are seen as abhorrent. We should have full equality, of income, opportunities and services, etc Steeped almost in ancient history, equality laws from the last century still have power. Private clubs were allowed exemptions, that other businesses didn't have. Clubs may have greater male interest but should look for other ways to manage capacity, as some and other types of businesses do. " Under your logic any type of managing of a male ratio would be discrimination so that argument would be null and void straight away. The reason private members clubs have an exception in law is because they are private in nature for the members and not public like other binssness, it's really that simple. If that was to change nearly every club in the land would be shut instantly and the whole swinging movement would move to private meets or ungrounded to unsafe unregulated private events. Please all of you that are complaining we dare you to put your money where you mouths are and open a swingers club yourselves and charge everyone the same and see what happens? If not just expect it's the way it is and don't attend clubs because its not changing anytime soon because its just suicidal for any club to even consider it. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? Because it’s a lottery. Some cunts (you) are charged a high amount, other cunts (attached to women) pay less. Simples I just game it, go with my female mates. I get in for cheaper, they get a bodyguard and they crash at mine. Win win. Guys in there buy the drinks and we go 5050 into the club and taxi home Guys do that" Do you also purchase couples membership every time with them? Because that seems less cost effective than just stumping up the extra to attend alone to be honest | |||
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"It is true Companies that do this would be sued. Private clubs are recreation not a work space. And amazingly nobody batted an eye for a very long time when women got paid less... Suddenly its a big issue men have to fork out an extra £20 to lurk in a swingers club?... The horror Enter the construction trade, lots of money to be had here over low level and middle level white collar jobs. I know an 18yo labourer that's on £620 a week so theres money to be had." And a body totally screwed by the age of 50. Work with your head not your strength. | |||
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"It is true Companies that do this would be sued. Private clubs are recreation not a work space. And amazingly nobody batted an eye for a very long time when women got paid less... Suddenly it’s a big issue men have to fork out an extra £20 to lurk in a swingers club?... The horror " This. | |||
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"Also men are paying extortionate amount of money to a sex club with no gurantees that they laid in there" There is a difference between a sex club and a swingers club. At a swingers club nobody is paying for sexual services or obliged to offer them, the entrance cost is to use the club facilities. If men want a "guarantee" of sex they should either be booking a working girl or paying an exorbitant amount to go to one of the venues or events where they have "hostesses" to ensure all the paying gents get some "action". | |||
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"It is true Companies that do this would be sued. Private clubs are recreation not a work space. And amazingly nobody batted an eye for a very long time when women got paid less... Suddenly it’s a big issue men have to fork out an extra £20 to lurk in a swingers club?... The horror This. " Hahaha men always have to pay. That's life. Why I'm very selective on what I spend my money and who on for example with dates it's all 50/50 even when ypu my girl. No free lunch | |||
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"Also men are paying extortionate amount of money to a sex club with no gurantees that they laid in there" This is one of the main issues it isn’t a sex club and just because men pay the entry the men that just don’t understand the lifestyle expect sex. If clubs brought the price down it would be full of men with this kind of attitude.If you want guaranteed sex then visit a brothel . | |||
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"Also men are paying extortionate amount of money to a sex club with no gurantees that they laid in there" . There is a massive difference between a swingers club and a sex club.At a swingers club there has to be a mutual attraction or some sort of conversation / interaction for something sexual to happen.At a sex club the 3-6 single girls that are there are paid to provide a service.These two type of clubs can be hard to spot when you first come on to the swingers scene but as time goes on you notice the difference | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " A few people have referenced the laws relating to this, and clarified that it's not illegal, just a system designed to make the most of those in it. Like any other service, if no one bought it, it would either get cheaper or stop being provided. First up, no single men bashing. You're just getting answers to a question you asked your fab peers. If all single men stop going to clubs because they think the pricing is unfair, clubs would have a choice to make. Like anything you pay for, the choice is yours. You can choose which clubs to go to, or choose not to go. This works the same as where you buy your groceries, and what brands you buy. There's just a much smaller selection of clubs, and you won't die if you don't go! | |||
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"When we’re all said and done, clubs are for couples. Single guys are an extra form of income for the club. Their presence is tolerated, rather than encouraged, for the revenue generated. Based on my experiences of the club scene, there’s always more single ladies in your average Wetherspoons than any club I’ve been to, and I’ve always felt more welcome there as a single guy. You pay your money, you take your choice " I've been to clubs as a couple for years and understand what it can be like been harassed by the none talking wanking dead. Also we have met some amazing single guys over the years. To flip it last year and this year I have been to clubs as a solo male and as long as you are polite, friendly, clean and fresh with all your own teeth and you actually understand and embrace the swinging lifestyle, thereby treating everyone with respect then you really shouldn't go far wrong. Good social graces, intelligence and charm are also pretty helpful. Every time I've attended a club as a solo male I've always been invited to play with couples and had a fantastic time on every visit. KJ | |||
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"It's wrong ethically and I hope that during my lifetime, such practices are seen as abhorrent. We should have full equality, of income, opportunities and services, etc Steeped almost in ancient history, equality laws from the last century still have power. Private clubs were allowed exemptions, that other businesses didn't have. Clubs may have greater male interest but should look for other ways to manage capacity, as some and other types of businesses do. Under your logic any type of managing of a male ratio would be discrimination so that argument would be null and void straight away. The reason private members clubs have an exception in law is because they are private in nature for the members and not public like other binssness, it's really that simple. If that was to change nearly every club in the land would be shut instantly and the whole swinging movement would move to private meets or ungrounded to unsafe unregulated private events. Please all of you that are complaining we dare you to put your money where you mouths are and open a swingers club yourselves and charge everyone the same and see what happens? If not just expect it's the way it is and don't attend clubs because its not changing anytime soon because its just suicidal for any club to even consider it." Ultimately, clubs can manage their admissions, including needing advance requests for attendance. I'm glad I'm not having to do it and I feel for the clubs, such as the incredible Club Play. I'm assuming that in my lifetime there will be greater restrictions imposed by law. For now, clubs have to do their best and I think we all wish them the best. | |||
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" I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club ... So why is this practice allowed to continue? Quest in Leeds have a greedy girl night where mf couples and single ladies get free entrance, men pay £30. It's the best night they have!" IF that’s your thing. Tell me how many ladies you get there. We’ve never done a GG night there but know that if you go in the ‘bi Tuesdays’ the price difference is lower but you get a lot more men. Why? It’s a bi day you should get a solid number of bi ladies too but it just doesn’t work that way for whatever reason. When attending as a couple or as a lady you get followed around for the afternoon by a pack of hungry guys who expect action just for paying to get in. The higher price for guys on a ‘normal night’ does tend to put off the chancers who mistake swingers clubs for brothels and that increased scarcity of men following around brings in more ladies. It just works. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it Wrong.... The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. " I'm yet to hear of any such "clubs" canvassing their membership to attend the AGM. You can't cherry pick the bits you like and ignore the bits you don't. There are many regulatory requirements to opening and sustaining a private members club. My strong guess is that the huge majority of these knocking shops are complying with close to none of those requirements. | |||
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"Simple case of supply and demand. If you don't like it, don't go." I don’t mind paying, Club owners are like pimps lol, they let the “ladies” and couples in for free cos they know they are gonna make the money from the single guys… | |||
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"Personally, I think the volume of single men should be controlled by the amount of them allowed on the guest list, rather than charging them way more. But, I'm not a business-minded type, idk what works best, I'd just rather things were fair. " And then the same guys will shout "sexual discrimination" because they will be turned down at the door coz of number limits, while girls can go through. I rather vote for ignoring overly sensitive snowflakes and enjoying our lives just as we did before this madness about looking for discrimination everywhere started. | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? " Exactly this | |||
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" The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. Ahhh, thanks for this explanation - so it's not that they charge single men more, it's that they offer a "membership benefit" of a discounted rate to single women. " That is the best way to look at it! Men as the norm and others getting discounts to tempt to come along… rather that others paying norm and men being harshly treated…. It’s very much in the mindset.. I am not comparing myself to others, I am comparing to an equivalent activity… It’s almost like the first test to see if men actually “get it “ rather than just run around like mute zombies | |||
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"Keeping it simple. No whining penny pincher will ever get to fuck my wife. " a strong answer that is direct ... we are realists ... it is elasticity of demand (men will pay more, women and couples less) | |||
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"Because men pay it. I don’t agree with it, I prefer a well controlled, selective guest list and would charge per person the same (so couples pay double a single). But as long as men pay, it’ll continue. I always couple up with men at clubs it’s allowed to get them in cheaper even if I don’t have any intention of playing " Surely as a club to get the same turnover you'd potentially end up with the same amount of single ladies, double or treble the single guys and very few couples. For each couple that doesn't go you need to replace them with 2 single guys. | |||
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"Personally, I think the volume of single men should be controlled by the amount of them allowed on the guest list, rather than charging them way more. But, I'm not a business-minded type, idk what works best, I'd just rather things were fair. And then the same guys will shout "sexual discrimination" because they will be turned down at the door coz of number limits, while girls can go through. I rather vote for ignoring overly sensitive snowflakes and enjoying our lives just as we did before this madness about looking for discrimination everywhere started." If clubs were filled with ladies like Amanita, no man would complain about entry fees…. | |||
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"Keeping it simple. No whining penny pincher will ever get to fuck my wife. " ...and what does your wife think about this? | |||
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"Totally understand why clubs do it and that it's largely a better experience for everyone when ratios are controlled but is it definitely legal? If I started a golf club and the ladies membership was 3x the men's cost that would presumably be illegal? Is it legal because it's specifically due to higher demand from one demographic?" Yes it's legal. See all the previous posts explaining why. A | |||
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" I would rather go to a club that's not a complete sausage fest at times " Can you recommend any? | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? " Like women have never been discriminated against, ever... | |||
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"Keeping it simple. No whining penny pincher will ever get to fuck my wife. ...and what does your wife think about this? " Seriously? What do you imagine she thinks about fucking some guy that’s just had a huge moan to her about how much it cost him to get in the door compared to her. She’s probably already wet at the prospect. | |||
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"People who run clubs explaing why is not discrimination and not illegal, why reducing male prices or raising female prices won't work. Vs People who don't go to clubs and have no intention of going to clubs saying it's illegal and an equal entry tariff will work. Interesting discussion. " . On another thread it looks like you are involved in starting up a event / club.I hope this thread is giving you a idea of what sort of pricing structure , ratio , type of nights / events you would be looking to run. | |||
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"Because men pay it. I don’t agree with it, I prefer a well controlled, selective guest list and would charge per person the same (so couples pay double a single). But as long as men pay, it’ll continue. I always couple up with men at clubs it’s allowed to get them in cheaper even if I don’t have any intention of playing Surely as a club to get the same turnover you'd potentially end up with the same amount of single ladies, double or treble the single guys and very few couples. For each couple that doesn't go you need to replace them with 2 single guys. " Well no, for each couple that doesn’t go you’d need to replace them with 2 people. If everyone paid the same. If everyone paid per person and the guest list controlled then that’s a winner for me. Couples not wanting to pay more could affect turnover… but I bet the parties would be much classier of genuine people willing to pay… look at KK prices | |||
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"People who run clubs explaing why is not discrimination and not illegal, why reducing male prices or raising female prices won't work. Vs People who don't go to clubs and have no intention of going to clubs saying it's illegal and an equal entry tariff will work. Interesting discussion. " It's like being in the Virus forum when microbiologists and people with scientific backgrounds argue with folk who watch YouTube videos...... A | |||
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"I am fascinated as to why this thread is still going...private members clubs have their own rules for which there is a right to challenge via the courts. Anyone wishing to do this fine, otherwise its a moot debate." 'Parliamentary Bills Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill) Originated in the House of Commons, Session May 2019-21 News - Gender-based Pricing (Prohibition) The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.' | |||
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"There are clubs that charge the same for single guys as couples.We have been to them " We charge the same for single men as couples with free membership for all. What most singles men are arguing for is to pay the same as single ladies or for everyone to pay completely the same price which is impossible. As we have already said, we have tried it and it simply does not work in a swingers club at all. | |||
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"People who run clubs explaing why is not discrimination and not illegal, why reducing male prices or raising female prices won't work. Vs People who don't go to clubs and have no intention of going to clubs saying it's illegal and an equal entry tariff will work. Interesting discussion. It's like being in the Virus forum when microbiologists and people with scientific backgrounds argue with folk who watch YouTube videos...... A" I wonder if on the virus forum, your inbox gets filled up with uninformed nonsense, by people without the courage of their convictions to post on the thread. | |||
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"People who run clubs explaing why is not discrimination and not illegal, why reducing male prices or raising female prices won't work. Vs People who don't go to clubs and have no intention of going to clubs saying it's illegal and an equal entry tariff will work. Interesting discussion. It's like being in the Virus forum when microbiologists and people with scientific backgrounds argue with folk who watch YouTube videos...... A I wonder if on the virus forum, your inbox gets filled up with uninformed nonsense, by people without the courage of their convictions to post on the thread. " ...often yes | |||
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"Personally I won't pay beyond 40 I think it's ridiculous. I do object to women being free as that's just bait and they use the club the same as everyone else. Couple prices are about the same as a single guy! So guess who you're paying for!!! Lol " The last time I went to Townhouse, I got a lift in with one of the female hosts. As we checked in, the person on reception said "£10 please" to her, then "£30 please" to me. I looked at my feet, then hers, and said; "It looks like I'm using three times the floor space as you"..... | |||
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"But the problem is when men do go these things and having to pay a lot more for it,99% of the time it is a sausage fest where its 30 men to 5 women for example. To me thats a very poor ratio" Totally agree - I’d much rather it was 30 men to 1 woman (me) Smoke | |||
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"Its definetly discrimination against single men. Especially if a couple can enter a club cheaper then single men. Good thing I dont go to these things as they seem to end up being a sausage fest where it 10 guys to 1 women " If you don't go to clubs how do you know they're a sausage fest? Genuinely curious. | |||
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"I've noticed single men very often have to pay more to enter a club. Surely this is sexual discrimination! There are other ways of controlling the number if single men who enter a club. At the end of the day single men get the same as everyone else once through the doors. So why is this practice allowed to continue? Men are charged more because they want the sniff of sex and to walk around being ignored all night. Women are there as sex bait so get in cheaper/ free, whether on their own or in a 'couple'. " I like your description of women as "sex bait" - gave me a giggle Mrs | |||
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"As said by a few, it’s swings n roundabouts. Ladies will always be spending money on products to look good, whether it be make up, lingerie, a new dress to wear, new shoes. Then the cost of getting there and drinks etc inside. Couples will have that cost, plus entrance and then drinks etc inside. Single men have their expenses too. As a female who’s attended on my own and with my hubby, there’s nothing worse than the wanking brigade who follow from room to room thinking they’re entitled to a fuck because they’ve paid entrance fee. Us females do not get a share of your entrance fee if we fuck you. Everyone is there to meet new people and enjoy the evening. We all have our own expectations and expenses. If you’re not happy spending the money, then don’t go" Well said! Never thought about Cody of a girl getting ready before but true! Us men can wear same 5 shirts for years to go out lol | |||
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"I disagree with the idea that higher prices brings in better behaviour from single guys- if anything it could raise someone's expectations a level. Personally, if I pay more to enter a venue I expect more for my money. Not in terms of sex but in terms of atmosphere etc. Also there's the risk that you price out decent singles and only get those who can (and are willing) to pay more. Swinging becomes an affluent activity. I understand that single guys pay more, I just think that it's down to club owners and party organisers to be responsible and monitor the ratio sensibly." Here is the thing…. The pricing isn’t actually stopping you going to a club…. It’s then stopping you from going to a club as often as you would like! And like all things in life if you want to do something more… then budget! You budget for a holiday, or that new tablet… do you really need that movie package ect…. Yes there are elements of general swinging price structures that annoy me like paying membership on visit 1… especially if you are in the area visiting and are not likely to come back in the year is extremely punitive and doesn’t really encourage people to try Generally clubs have different prices for different days to try and attract different people and different atmospheres I don’t begrudge anyone paying less than me, I compare my prices to what I could be doing otherwise.. I mean going to a city centre on the lash isn’t cheap by any stretch | |||
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"Because men pay it. I don’t agree with it, I prefer a well controlled, selective guest list and would charge per person the same (so couples pay double a single). But as long as men pay, it’ll continue. I always couple up with men at clubs it’s allowed to get them in cheaper even if I don’t have any intention of playing Surely as a club to get the same turnover you'd potentially end up with the same amount of single ladies, double or treble the single guys and very few couples. For each couple that doesn't go you need to replace them with 2 single guys. Well no, for each couple that doesn’t go you’d need to replace them with 2 people. If everyone paid the same. If everyone paid per person and the guest list controlled then that’s a winner for me. Couples not wanting to pay more could affect turnover… but I bet the parties would be much classier of genuine people willing to pay… look at KK prices " I disagree with your point that paying equally is going to materially affect the amount of women that attend. We regularly attend clubs. Single guys attend and play with Mrs. If no guys are there we can still enjoy a good night. If you alienate the couples that's going adversely affect the turnover. I can't believe that clubs haven't experimented with pricing structures/controlling guest lists over the years. What might work in one club/area might not in another and they adjust to what from experience works best for them. It would be interesting to know if any clubs do charge per person. | |||
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"A different point and perspective. Say it costs £1,500 a night to keep a club open, rent, rates, utilities, staff etc. That club will be licensed for x number of people to enter. The club then has to decide how to recover the £1,500 from x bums on seats. That's going to be single men, single women and couples. It sets the tariff for each and crosses its fingers that numbers turn up. Set the tariff for women too high and they won't attend. Set the tariff for men to low and too many will turn up, too high and they won't. All the time trying to find the right mix and balance of attendees, and still hit the turnover it needs to stay open. We constantly read that "men pay too much", most often by men. Can't recall anyone suggesting women or couples should pay more. Men calling for equality by lowering their entrance fee. Men never complain that ladies should pay the same as men..... How odd. " . It’s a very tricky dilemma for club owners to get it right.Let’s play devils advocate if a club needs to make £1500 a night to stay open and pay salaries , rent , rates , utilities if they charged everyone £15 they would need 100 people to attend.Of those 100 my guess at those prices 70 would be some single guys 10 would be couples and 10 single ladies.This is really just a guess so perhaps the best people to answer if this type of business model is sustainable / profitable are club owners.Just to point out as a single guy when I go to OP4F I pay £30 on a Tuesday and £50 on a Friday and I am not complaining about what I pay as I go with the attitude to have a good night out no expectations no disappointments. | |||
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"If men don’t want to pay it then they can always vote with their feet. There is inequality in other areas of life too, for example my wife pays £70 for a haircut! I pay a fiver…." Female porn stars get paid 5 to 10 times as much as Male porn stars. Men should boycott porn until this is rectified! Men should lay on the M25 with "porn equality" banners. | |||
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"A different point and perspective. Say it costs £1,500 a night to keep a club open, rent, rates, utilities, staff etc. That club will be licensed for x number of people to enter. The club then has to decide how to recover the £1,500 from x bums on seats. That's going to be single men, single women and couples. It sets the tariff for each and crosses its fingers that numbers turn up. Set the tariff for women too high and they won't attend. Set the tariff for men to low and too many will turn up, too high and they won't. All the time trying to find the right mix and balance of attendees, and still hit the turnover it needs to stay open. We constantly read that "men pay too much", most often by men. Can't recall anyone suggesting women or couples should pay more. Men calling for equality by lowering their entrance fee. Men never complain that ladies should pay the same as men..... How odd. . It’s a very tricky dilemma for club owners to get it right.Let’s play devils advocate if a club needs to make £1500 a night to stay open and pay salaries , rent , rates , utilities if they charged everyone £15 they would need 100 people to attend.Of those 100 my guess at those prices 70 would be some single guys 10 would be couples and 10 single ladies.This is really just a guess so perhaps the best people to answer if this type of business model is sustainable / profitable are club owners.Just to point out as a single guy when I go to OP4F I pay £30 on a Tuesday and £50 on a Friday and I am not complaining about what I pay as I go with the attitude to have a good night out no expectations no disappointments." And that's one way the formula falls down, the number of people who the licence allows in. If its only 75 people it can get very tricky. Say 5 men at £40 and 10 women at £10 each. If only 4 men turn up the club would have to find 4 more women. If everyone pays £10 (which is what some people here are suggesting) the club needs to find 150 bums on seats. If its only licenced for 75 people it'll close within a week. | |||
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"It could be argued that the costs of attending clubs are higher for women when you take into account outfits, lingerie and all the time and products involved in making ourselves club ready " Thats a ridiclous comment to make, women dress up every day for various reasons including going to work | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it There never a guarantee for anything to happen in a club, whether you're male or female. Maybe ALL singles and couples should pay the same. There plenty who believe that swinging is also social, and yes you can social outside the clubs. Other than the sex, clubs also offer saunas, jacuzzi, bar, food and drink in some, and a room/bed to have fun in. I don't think many would walk away from the club's just because the prices have been equalised. Many play and meet in clubs because they don't want to take the play home, and want that separation. " This | |||
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"Men are lucky to get in at all. Most would pay twice as much " Really | |||
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"If men don’t want to pay it then they can always vote with their feet. There is inequality in other areas of life too, for example my wife pays £70 for a haircut! I pay a fiver…. Female porn stars get paid 5 to 10 times as much as Male porn stars. Men should boycott porn until this is rectified! Men should lay on the M25 with "porn equality" banners." #juststopporn !! | |||
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"I see both sides but at the end of the day 1.Women can have anyone they want - No they can’t; I’ve refused more women in clubs than I’ve played with. 2. You don't have to go - This is absolutely true. 3. Rules are rules - This would be bettered worded ‘If you don’t want to pay the entry fee, don’t’" | |||
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"OP Go to the clubs that don't charge more for single men. Simple as that. Clubs charge what they deem necessary to cover their overheads. " As already mentioned nothing to do with covering overheads, fuel stations were ripping car drivers off for age's was that to cover overheads or becomes they could?. The big energy compaines are still ripping of households,I guess all the billions they making each year still isn't enough to cover there overheads and cover there life style. Maybe I'm wrong | |||
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"If you aren't a customer, you're the product. Oversupply of males in clubs mean they can charge what they want. Lets face it, we don't generally go to clubs to socialise, but to try and get laid. Women know they can go to a club and get laid so why would they want to pay over the odds when they can post a meet on fab and have 200+ messages. Rather than whining about everyone else viewing things from a male perspective, view it from a woman or couples. Fancy being followed round by wanking zombies? Want to meet people who have just gone there to get laid? This. Higher prices for women/couples would likely mean less in attendance, so a lot of guys are happier to pay the higher price. Or you charge everyone the same and limit the numbers attending. If a club is more than willing to bulk up numbers of men attending and charge them more, and the result being crowds of men following people around making them feel uncomfortable. Is that not counter productive. Either way, everyone goes to a club for basically exploring and fulfilling their sexual inhibitions. So why should we all be charged different prices, some are extreme. I understand the reasoning, but there are other ways of achieving the goal of controlling the number of single men attending a club without financially discriminating against them. Maybe the club owners need to be more inclusive by making cost equal. This is why we have the equality act. What's the point of having it, if people are picking and choosing when it applies. I'm just glad the clubs I visit are more inclusive than some I could mention. Clubs are privately owned and provide a service. Equality act has no bearing on (privately owned) public services. My wife pays £40++ each visit to her hairdresser ....I pay around £15 to mine....should I stand outside with my "sex equality banner"?? If your not happy....don't go!!!" This | |||
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"As said by a few, it’s swings n roundabouts. Ladies will always be spending money on products to look good, whether it be make up, lingerie, a new dress to wear, new shoes. Then the cost of getting there and drinks etc inside. Couples will have that cost, plus entrance and then drinks etc inside. Single men have their expenses too. As a female who’s attended on my own and with my hubby, there’s nothing worse than the wanking brigade who follow from room to room thinking they’re entitled to a fuck because they’ve paid entrance fee. Us females do not get a share of your entrance fee if we fuck you. Everyone is there to meet new people and enjoy the evening. We all have our own expectations and expenses. If you’re not happy spending the money, then don’t go" Well said I couldn't agree more with you,I go to enjoy the atmosphere and all the facilities inside my favourite club (Chameleons) I find the price I pay is very reasonable, I always say to myself if I get a invite to join in its a added bonus to the day/evening ,I don't go on the understanding I've paid so I'm expecting to get laid,I've chatted to quite a few cpls and that situation puts them off,It's quite simple if you're not happy with the price stay at home I'm sure there's always others to take your place | |||
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"OP Go to the clubs that don't charge more for single men. Simple as that. Clubs charge what they deem necessary to cover their overheads. As already mentioned nothing to do with covering overheads, fuel stations were ripping car drivers off for age's was that to cover overheads or becomes they could?. The big energy compaines are still ripping of households,I guess all the billions they making each year still isn't enough to cover there overheads and cover there life style. Maybe I'm wrong " Any idea what it costs to get a club open? Any idea what it costs to keep a club open? Any club that's not making a profit isn't going to stay in business for long. | |||
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"But the problem is when men do go these things and having to pay a lot more for it,99% of the time it is a sausage fest where its 30 men to 5 women for example. To me thats a very poor ratio Totally agree - I’d much rather it was 30 men to 1 woman (me) Smoke Well you're just plain greedy aint you lool Is that a bad thing ? " If your husband is fine with you being with 30 men at once then I guess not lol | |||
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"Personally we’d prefer it if there were no single men at clubs all together. Appreciate many couples and women require their services but being followed around all night and trying door handles etc. is just creepy. We just go on couples’ nights nowadays. " "Male entry prices - sexual discrimination" | |||
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"Personally we’d prefer it if there were no single men at clubs all together. Appreciate many couples and women require their services but being followed around all night and trying door handles etc. is just creepy. We just go on couples’ nights nowadays. " Couples nights are definitely our preference. | |||
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"Personally we’d prefer it if there were no single men at clubs all together. Appreciate many couples and women require their services but being followed around all night and trying door handles etc. is just creepy. We just go on couples’ nights nowadays. " As the majority of clubs make no attempt to make single guys feel welcome, I’m happy to only visit as a couple. “Fantastic! Another single guy!” said no club ever… | |||
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"Personally we’d prefer it if there were no single men at clubs all together. Appreciate many couples and women require their services but being followed around all night and trying door handles etc. is just creepy. We just go on couples’ nights nowadays. " With an attitude like that I'm rather glad you go couples only nights. | |||
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"Yes, it is OP. It IS actually illegal what they're doing - and yes, I have studied the 1975 sex discrimination act to check. But... Are you going to be the one to report your local club? Do ypu want to see them get shut down? Because ultimately, if they were forced to comply with the law, I doubt many would remain in business for very long. Why? Simple, because the reason why women are given preferential treatment is to tempt and encourage them to go along. As soon as you charge them a fair and equal price to men, you'll find hardly any will turn up. Which, in turn, will piss off all the men folk who have likely paid their money in the hope of getting some action. So the men then stop going and the club goes bust. I'm not saying it's right or acceptable or that I agree with it - but I do get it Wrong.... The Equality Act which supercedes the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, applies differently to private members clubs. Private members clubs would usually fall under the definition of a ‘membership association’ under the Act, rather than being ‘service providers’, if they have 25 or more members and club membership is regulated by rules. If a club qualifies as a private members club, it can lawfully restrict membership and membership benefits to individuals who share a particular protected characteristic, such as physical or mental disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, colour, religion and other protected characteristics. From a club owners perspective that hears this a lot we are glad someone pointed out its perfectly legal to charge different prices as a private members club for different groups. True story - We once did an event and let EVERYONE in free on a Friday with a paid bar, guess what happened next? We got over run with way to many single men, the next one we limit numbers of single men and got the same argument, it was discrimination from the guys who couldn't get in with limited numbers. The truth is single men are plenty and single ladies are not and why prices in clubs are the way they are. As someone has already said it's the law of supply & demand. With the greatest respect to those guys who dont like the price's just don't go because it never going to change. " Yes I agree. So when I was a single girl, I went to a club which actively stopped the typical follow around like a zombie queue. I got in free and I travelled about 1 and an half to get there. I always had a great night and single men and couples all seemed to as well. Would I have gone if I had to pay petrol, hair and prep stuff plus entrance fee? No is the simple answer. | |||
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