New York's Hottest Club Is a Chess Club
The Extremely Offline Joy of the Board Game Club
nytimes.com
Not everyone who joined a bowling league (when people did such things) loved bowling. Many loved being with other people first and bowling came second or not at all. Being together is what mattered. The venue did not.
Yancey Strickler • The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
You should find and support a scene that resonates with you, whether it's local or virtual. In 1985, you'd play at local bars; in 2024, it might be through Discord. But the essence is the same: you want a community because collective attention is key.
Glenn McDonald • Interview with Data Alchemist and Author Glenn McDonald
I think the rise in membership clubs is in response to the accessibility provided by social media. Back in the day, cool clubs / bars were based on IYKYK, which maintained the core vibe based on self-selection but were also at least somewhat inclusive and kept the flow fresh. Now social media has ruined the ability of any cool place to stay cool be... See more