In a city that barely holds a stick in comparison to the rest of the country as far as nightlife goes, we seem to be easily convinced of this grand disillusion that Seattle encompasses all that makes the world go round; that we’re untouchable, so to speak. What amuses me more than anything is how quick people are to point a finger at someone else for things they’re equally as reproachable of doing.

Hello, Pot, this is Kettle and you are black.

Nightlife as a whole is susceptible to the criticisms of anyone and everyone; whether they’re jaded by something, not part of the “inner circle” of their choice or those who simply chose not to live their lives in the limelight. But the criticisms and maxims come with the territory, as they do in any other industry. Stereotypes and prejudices don’t define people and if you truly believe otherwise you’ve got another thing coming. Hell, if they did I’m sure every mortgage broker or loan officer in the past two years would have been to rehab twice and filed bankruptcy by now, every “Joeys Girl” would have made their way through every social group in the city and those of you who simply enjoy going out on a regular basis would be deemed coke heads and groupies.. or both.

What a lot of people do not take into account is that behind the scenes, first and foremost, what we do is a business; the limelight comes with the territory. No one in their right mind is going to let some farcical speculation get to them in this industry. Especially when it’s coming from someone hiding behind the comfort of complete anonymity. I guarantee whoever feels the need to berate others for anything, whether between friends or on a public forum, is losing more sleep than the people they feel so compelled to talk about. Like I have always said, if people are talking, you must be doing something right. It’s flattering, really.

And flattery will only get you so far… When we’re sittin pretty w/ a hefty skrill flow in 5 years and you’re still running your mouth about whoever pissed in your cheerios that week, just remember: You are only as good as the love you have for other people, including yourself.

Think about it.

Cheers.