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Originally posted by TrueToTheCrew Gimme a break. CZ is at the other end of the spectrum though.

Well obviously a lot more drug use happens at the Zone than at Guvernment (again, Zone = afterhours, while Guv still attracts a lot of ppl who don't do any drugs)). But it's not like anyone is hurting YOU by popping that pill, or doing that line of whichever drug. In the end, people go there to have a good time. And from my experience, they have a fuckin blast. No other club has the same sort of energy that the Zone has.

On top of that, this scene, and culture, are strongly tied to drugs.

I did NO DRUGS at all when I was at the Zone. And I'd just come from a Guv party dancing all night and I'd done no drugs there either (so I was not sketchy at all, I was feeling fine and just naturally energized).

You do NOT need drugs to enjoy the zone IMO. I had a fucking blast and no drugs were needed.

As 2 ppl above stated, it's NOT a gay club! I see more gay men at Boa than I see at the Zone.

One reason I happen to love the Zone is because of how hot it is down there -- I love dancing up a storm sans my shirt (a thing that is often common amoung gay men it seems from my experience). Even so, I certainly wasn't pressure or made to feel uncomfortable by any gay individuals there.

Look past that shit, Jesus. At most, it'd be 50-50 straight-gay ppl, and no way it's even that high if you ask me. What's the problem?

It's not like it's the Fly or Tangos, which are gay nightclubs/bars, almost ENTIRELY populated by gay men and women.

Man, seriously, to enjoy the Zone, you gotta go in w/ an open mind and not be so predjudiced.

jem.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar I did NO DRUGS at all when I was at the Zone. And I'd just come from a Guv party dancing all night and I'd done no drugs there either (so I was not sketchy at all, I was feeling fine and just naturally energized). You do NOT need drugs to enjoy the zone IMO. I had a fucking blast and no drugs were needed. As 2 ppl above stated, it's NOT a gay club! I see more gay men at Boa than I see at the Zone. One reason I happen to love the Zone is because of how hot it is down there -- I love dancing up a storm sans my shirt (a thing that is often common amoung gay men it seems from my experience). Even so, I certainly wasn't pressure or made to feel uncomfortable by any gay individuals there. Look past that shit, Jesus. At most, it'd be 50-50 straight-gay ppl, and no way it's even that high if you ask me. What's the problem? It's not like it's the Fly or Tangos, which are gay nightclubs/bars, almost ENTIRELY populated by gay men and women. Man, seriously, to enjoy the Zone, you gotta go in w/ an open mind and not be so predjudiced. jem.

this is the right attitude..

and to milli.. yeah we were just talking about this when i signed p here.. and i just copy pasted :P

Sunday morning I paid a visit to CZ after being away since April, got there kinda early and already the beats was flowing through my veins begging me to get down and dirty on the dancefloor. Only reason I went was Shanny and a non-TOTA told me Deko-ze was doing an extended set from 9-2. Shite, morning started off with Manzone & Strong laying some sick beats and at one point Strong dropped a dirty tribal remix of Say Hello. I was in aural heaven.

I know this is not a review thread but I just had to comment on my Sunday spent at my long lost home. I've been going to the Zone for a couple years now (well not so much anymore) but the Zone's vibe never ever changed in all the years I've been going there, it's always the same wiked ass feeling you get once you step into the darkness. Sure the Triads, Gays, Juice Monkeys can be somewhat trying at times but as Jamie said if you go in there with an open mind, you'll be treated to an experience like no other.

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Originally posted by house_conXion Sunday morning I paid a visit to CZ after being away since April, got there kinda early and already the beats was flowing through my veins begging me to get down and dirty on the dancefloor. Only reason I went was Shanny and a non-TOTA told me Deko-ze was doing an extended set from 9-2. Shite, morning started off with Manzone & Strong laying some sick beats and at one point Strong dropped a dirty tribal remix of Say Hello. I was in aural heaven. I know this is not a review thread but I just had to comment on my Sunday spent at my long lost home. I've been going to the Zone for a couple years now (well not so much anymore) but the Zone's vibe never ever changed in all the years I've been going there, it's always the same wiked ass feeling you get once you step into the darkness. Sure the Triads, Gays, Juice Monkeys can be somewhat trying at times but as Jamie said if you go in there with an open mind, you'll be treated to an experience like no other.

Khoa, YOU WERE THERE TOO!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK.

One of many regrets I have of this past weekend, this is one of them! Why didn't I end up making myself just go!!!!

I cannot stop thinking about how I wish I'd whent. I keep thinking of the amazing time I missed... and the friend I never got to dance with in the Zone while Deko-ze played his extended set... and I am sadden (still) by this.

Balls... ballsallovertheplace

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar you gotta go in w/ an open mind and not be so predjudiced.

i thought this was the thread where RJ showed us his excellent writing skills by describing CZ but I guess it is not.

I think this thread needs a copy and a paste.

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Originally posted by Muha My experience was last year @ the Comfort zone on Canada Day, I went just after seeing Paul Oakenfold @ the Guvernment, and wow it was a total eye opener! Why didn't someone tell me it was a gay club, I felt extrememly uncomfortable, and not only that; but people were doing hardcore drugs everywhere!

suck it up man what the hell do you expect at 9am in the morning after everyone is done partying at an EDM party? NO SHIT there is gonna be drugs. give me a break! CZ is like after after hours. what did you seriously expect it to be? I would really like to know. I don't think it's a gay club at all... it has never been over 60 straight 40 gay when i have gone. But like everyone said... zone isn't for everyone, only people who are there for the love of the music.

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar I did NO DRUGS at all when I was at the Zone. And I'd just come from a Guv party dancing all night and I'd done no drugs there either (so I was not sketchy at all, I was feeling fine and just naturally energized).

The first time I went to the Zone, as I mentioned before, was for Scumfrog. I had been at System the night before for Bad Boy Bill from 11-7:30...on one pill...that I ended up getting sick from and got it out of my system. Then I went to the Zone until 1pm, leaving only b/c I had to...I was not on anything, and I had the most amazing time ever.
I have done drugs there since then...but not that often. I actually prefer NOT to be on drugs when I'm there, b/c then I don't let the sketchiness get to me. I'm fully coherent and can just enjoy the music, which is a drug in itself to me.

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Originally posted by oldschool420 suck it up man what the hell do you expect at 9am in the morning after everyone is done partying at an EDM party? NO SHIT there is gonna be drugs. give me a break! CZ is like after after hours. what did you seriously expect it to be? I would really like to know. I don't think it's a gay club at all... it has never been over 60 straight 40 gay when i have gone. But like everyone said... zone isn't for everyone, only people who are there for the love of the music.

that is what i keep telling myself.. if u go there.. make sure u go with friends.. and what does people expect from the zone when everybody talks about how sketchy the place is and stuff.. drugs = everywhere.. sketchy people = everywhere.. the diff between the zone and all the other clubs is that the zone is open during the day.. and is pretty smaller..people who work during friday and saturday night have a place to go if they wanna party.. (bouncers.. barman.. so on..) give the zone a credit for that..

if you go to a club is for the music.. but dont go if ur gonna complain afterwards.. cuz deep inside u.. u know u enjoyed being there and u know as a fact that u will be back..

I have to agree with most and say I LOVE THE ZONE!!! I think you really need to go there expecting the absolute worst...then you won't be surprised. Once you get past all the sketchiness you realize you're there for the same reason as most...for the amazing beats and really cool people. For sure THE ZONE is a "must experience at least once"...try it and you will not be disappointed. My suggestion is to go with someone who has been, and knows what to expect - head to the dance floor, look around and experience all that is there, just for what it is. I guess it's like "they" say...church.

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