I have noticed that most people here that think it is stupid have probably never partied in NYC clubs. I've been in many big cities, and nothing can compare (I'm sure some international places are better, but I'm talking about the US here). There is a place in Philly too that's OK, called Shampoo, the closest thing to NY that is around. I couldn't find anything good in Atlanta or Chicago, just when the music gets good for a while the bust into some hip hop bullshit. Anyone that spends anytime at Exit, the Factory, CPI, or Neptune understands. For the rest of you, try it sometime, it's a world that you didn't even know existed.