In the 80's at the 100 club, Ady could be seen at the door vetting memberships with folk screaming that theirs hadnt came in post, my names on the door etc.
Take that out of the equation and the promoter can concentrate on providing the show.
The CCI were vetting memberships and dress code to stop also-rans appearing, this more than likely fueled the in-scene fighting and the "I was a mod before you was a mod" scenarios.
At the Annivesary, the younger crowd that had the actual foresight to get advance tickets, well they were on the floor most of the night. Teeth intact and using real shoes.
When out having a smoke and chewing the fat, a crowd of four pissheads that asked questions about the event at the door, were courteously persuaded that the event wasn't for them.
I would quite comfortably hit an event closer to Scotland with Djs of the same ilk, but doubt that will happen.
I love it, warts and all, and am quite sure if the casino was still here (unrenovated), there would be similar issues.