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"Not a cool alteration to the policy sadly, as a dresser I take bag with me to cabin to get changed." It's a sauna you're expected to wear a towel | |||
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"Typical selfish drug users, spoiling it for everyone else I feel sorry for the pipeworks staff who will get stick from some people despite them only doing as instructed so the place can stay open" Yea, have to admit I was a bit shirty with the guy on reception on Wednesday when he told me as I had rucksack with me (nothing rude, just expressed my annoyance at the inconvenience and hopefully gets fed back to the management). Thing is, am I being stupid or would you not just hide drugs in your pockets or in your shoes/socks anyway if you really were determined to take them in? It’s not like they do body searches | |||
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"Not a cool alteration to the policy sadly, as a dresser I take bag with me to cabin to get changed." Yea that occurred to me as sometimes see guys in different kinds of gear, e.g leather, harnesses etc, that they wouldn’t want to be wearing to go there | |||
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" It's a sauna you're expected to wear a towel " It's actually a Gay/Bi Health & Leisure Club - which has sauna. steam room, etc.. You can wear as you wish, as advised by management frequently | |||
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" Yea, have to admit I was a bit shirty with the guy on reception on Wednesday when he told me as I had rucksack with me (nothing rude, just expressed my annoyance at the inconvenience and hopefully gets fed back to the management). Thing is, am I being stupid or would you not just hide drugs in your pockets or in your shoes/socks anyway if you really were determined to take them in? It’s not like they do body searches" Only way for them to totally flush out drugs as you say is to do full searches, so sadly almost impossible to do x | |||
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" It's a sauna you're expected to wear a towel It's actually a Gay/Bi Health & Leisure Club - which has sauna. steam room, etc.. You can wear as you wish, as advised by management frequently " Yes i brought my rubber gear to change into. Not so good now... | |||
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" Yes i brought my rubber gear to change into. Not so good now..." Potential to still go in with your rubber gear in a plastic bag then just hand bag over and switch into rubber gear in cubicle? Be a shame if it put you off fully from going x | |||
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" It's a sauna you're expected to wear a towel It's actually a Gay/Bi Health & Leisure Club - which has sauna. steam room, etc.. You can wear as you wish, as advised by management frequently " Really, full clothing is allowed by management in the sauna etc?? | |||
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" It’s not like they do body searches Only way for them to totally flush out drugs as you say is to do full searches, so sadly almost impossible to do x" I volunteer to be searched thoroughly. Especially if it’s that hot muscled twink guy that’s on sometimes. | |||
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" It’s not like they do body searches Only way for them to totally flush out drugs as you say is to do full searches, so sadly almost impossible to do x I volunteer to be searched thoroughly. Especially if it’s that hot muscled twink guy that’s on sometimes. " Oi! You are in the queue for that  | |||
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"Does that mean they don't want TVs and CDs to dress there anymore too " Nothing to stop anyone doing that, just can’t take your bag in past reception- need to take items out the bag and carry in | |||
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"Only people with something to hide should be concerned." Yay! 😏 | |||
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"Nothing to worry about,guys. I was there on Friday and asked about this. Only people with something to hide should be concerned. They have taken very sensible advice and I have absolute confidence in the measures that they have taken. Btw, the new staff member is cute lol" He may be cute but can he do the job? Last time I was in all I got was "I don't know how to do that" | |||
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"I’ve just been to reception and there was zero tolerance for a bag or its content. When I said I’ll take a couple of things out of my bag and stick them in a pocket I was told “well that defeats the point of a no bag policy”. I bring a small moisturiser and deodorant for when I finish but was told that wouldn’t be allowed if they weren’t sealed. Same with a drink. He made no effort to explain the reasoning or if there’s any security process to make sure your stuff is safe. Tagging it and putting it behind the desk means nothing. 20 years they’ve operated without this nonsense. " Protest with your wallet | |||
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"It’s so disappointing but it really put me off so I left without going in. Been going there for nearly 15 years. He couldn’t explain the point of the bag policy to me but apparently my moisturiser being taken from my bag into my pocket defeated the point of it. I’ve got absolutely zero problem with my bag being searched and they could inspect it all if they wanted, I’ve nothing to hide. But I want to know my stuff is secure while I’m in there. " Good for you - I mean they're not searching you or your clothes so it's a daft policy anyway if they're trying to stop people bringing in pills | |||
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"I’ve just been to reception and there was zero tolerance for a bag or its content. When I said I’ll take a couple of things out of my bag and stick them in a pocket I was told “well that defeats the point of a no bag policy”. I bring a small moisturiser and deodorant for when I finish but was told that wouldn’t be allowed if they weren’t sealed. Same with a drink. He made no effort to explain the reasoning or if there’s any security process to make sure your stuff is safe. Tagging it and putting it behind the desk means nothing. 20 years they’ve operated without this nonsense. " I totally understand if they have had issues with drugs (as someone mentioned earlier) but if they wanted drugs in they don't need bag.....just fill pockets as no search being done. With regards your cream, you could have originally had it in your pockets and got in so not sure how you being honest and taking it out bag to go in pocket differs. Surely they need to have a think about a better policy is this doesn't seem fully thought through. For the record, I'm not against them searching me, just don't think current rule does anything to eradicate the potential issue. | |||
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"I’ve just been to reception and there was zero tolerance for a bag or its content. When I said I’ll take a couple of things out of my bag and stick them in a pocket I was told “well that defeats the point of a no bag policy”. I bring a small moisturiser and deodorant for when I finish but was told that wouldn’t be allowed if they weren’t sealed. Same with a drink. He made no effort to explain the reasoning or if there’s any security process to make sure your stuff is safe. Tagging it and putting it behind the desk means nothing. 20 years they’ve operated without this nonsense. " Oh wow  I went on Wednesday and when he told me I needed to hand my bag in, I took stuff out of it to take in with me (towel & flip flops) and he didn’t stop me or say anything lol. If they’re going to be SO strict then yea I think I’ll be visiting much less - I could just about cope with not having a clean towel at the end and using my toiletries after I leave, but no way I’m walking on those floors without flip-flops lol | |||
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"I've noticed that PW haven't mentioned anything about this on their socials. I wonder if this is to catch people out" Potentially, but given its public knowledge most on social media would be aware. More worrying, I know of at least 10 people who have both phoned and also emailed venue to get clarity (who are paid mbrs of venue for numerous years) and been told to email in and Managers will review and respond as reception staff are unsure of the exact position and only carrying out brief instructions (which makes sense). After emailing in, managers are simply not replying therefore these members not visiting venue as lacks any form of appreciation for years of membership and simple enquiry. Quite sad to see, and total mis-management on stance/compromise x | |||
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"Film will get what they want in by hiding it in their pants or inside themselves, the same way they get controlled substances into clubs every weekend and have done from day one. If you somehow managed to remove all the drugs from most clubs and at least pre club bars you would be bust in a few weeks, a huge percentage of your clientele wouldn’t bother coming to your venue. In a gay sauna, that’s open round the clock especially at weekends, with loud dance music playing, private rooms, sex swings, porn playing on big screens……remove all the chemicals, again not actually possible, and the place would be shut down in no time as a huge portion of the clientele simply won’t come. I’m not advocating for or against recreational drugs btw, just telling the truth. Pipeworks are doing a bit of window dressing to make so people feel better and to kid themselves on they’re going to put a stop to recreational drugs btw use in their venue. Folk will pay for a cabin and put the stuff in their pants to take out and use in private once they’re inside. That’s how it’s always worked and always will. " All you need to do is put them in your pocket, they're not searching you or your clothes | |||
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"I'd also like to point out that the staff have no legal powers to search your stuff anyway "Correct, but they have the legal right to refuse entry to any person | |||
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"If you are thinking of taking your bag, I'd suggest you leave her at home." | |||
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"When I go to Pipeworks I always have a rucksack. I go to my locker frequently for medication, food that I take with me as I have specific dietary needs due to health (they've always been happy for me to eat my own sandwiches etc). A top up bottle of lube, and dildoes of various sizes and a douche bottle plus sometimes a harness. If I need something from my bag I think they will soon get fed up with me going back and forward so often. What a daft policy. But punters are not daft and numbers will simply continue to drop, like they already have done. Oh dear. I won't be going back until this daft policy is lifted. In the past I've said use it or lose it. But now many can't! Many customers from well outside Glasgow go here for longer visits rather than popping in for an hour or two because it's local. But what a daft those further away customers will have to go to now. I know very well I'm not the only customer in this position. " Agreed i for one will be heading for steamworks till this pol8cy is removed. | |||
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"You are right mate it is going down hill They don’t have enough staff when it opens as u say not very clean especially cabin rooms after use think customers could tidy it better don’t no if they treat place like dump it was there own house? Or maybe they would Best deal is Wednesday £21 entire drink crap pops" Can't use their popps now. Give me a splitting headache. Must be a cheaper blend. Since I am usually driving I don't get the benefit of the drink, so it is hardly worth it | |||
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"Even the young guy on the till today called it 'the stupid bag policy' "Getting the nessage maybe. If it is police 'advice' they might drop the policy in time | |||
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"I usually have a rucksack when visiting, but only really use a water bottle, which is emptied on arrival, but can be refilled for free at large container at end of the bar! Anything else could be put in my pocket including mints(used to be complimentary ones before ‘shop’ display extended!). Bags are tagged and put behind reception(take note or photo of tag number) so more room in locker for clothes. If new system keeps out illegal drugs and associated problems, perhaps it is not that bad an idea! I was told it was police ‘advice’?" The mints are still there - the basket sits on the end of the bar, against the wall | |||
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" Getting in and out through reception took forever. The steam room was barely functioning. The pool looked dark and not very clean. In general, the cleanliness of the entire place has declined. I don't expect it to be spotlessly clean but it's pretty bad. The locker area smelt vile. I would normally go two or three times a month and usually really enjoy it. But recently it doesn't feel like a nice place to be. I think I'll give it a miss for a while. " I’d agree with you on a few points here - cleanliness standards, especially at busier times like Sunday afternoon have definitely dropped, although tbf some clientele are absolute mingers and don’t clean up in cabins after using them, condoms left lying on floor when there are bins everywhere. Don’t know how they’re going to cope during Pride Saturday when loads of folk will have bags as they may have been out all day/night, maybe have shopping bags so they’ll have to store all those PLUS they sometimes run out of lockers and give out black bags instead to store your clothes etc so they’ll have all those to store and manage too - staff will be tripping over themselves in the ‘back office’! | |||
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"Is the no bags policy to stop alcohol or guys smoking T? Surely they could just let you put in a locker unless you’re taking a suitcase size bag" It’s to stop both being brought in. They have lockers but they’re after you pay to get in. They’re now stopping you bringing any sort of bag past reception, including even carrier bags | |||
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Also, the place definitely needs a deep clean, and the steam room is definitely malfunctioning. There was a nasty aroma the second you walked into the upstairs 'maze' area, not just damp, but musty/shitty.
When I was in late afternoon Wednesday, I don't think it had actually been turned on yet, despite being open for a few hours, and the new door doesn't open/close easily which let's all the heat/steam out. The steam room has hone from far too steamy, with zero visibility, to now hardly any steam at all, and is actually cold.
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"*locker not licker
Also, the place definitely needs a deep clean, and the steam room is definitely malfunctioning. There was a nasty aroma the second you walked into the upstairs 'maze' area, not just damp, but musty/shitty.
When I was in late afternoon Wednesday, I don't think it had actually been turned on yet, despite being open for a few hours, and the new door doesn't open/close easily which let's all the heat/steam out. The steam room has hone from far too steamy, with zero visibility, to now hardly any steam at all, and is actually cold.
"Agree. They had some sort of dehumidifier thing or air conditioner upstairs next to the sling but it wasn't making it fresh at all. The showers upstairs the flooring is coming away from the walls and as you've said the steam room is looking a bit grim. Some things can't be helped right enough - pretty sure there was (ahem) dirt on the floor of the showers next to the steamroom so on top of maintence there is also a clatty minority who are not helping things. | |||
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"No idea why they have a public contact facility, I've messaged them a few times (mostly about Hogmanay opening) and I'm still waiting for a reply... "Agreed xx | |||
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"Can you stay overnight in pipeworks at the weekends " Technically yes, but realistically they don't want people sleeping, and now charge your locker key for another 'day' after 12 hours. Blasted over PA until you return to front desk to pay... | |||
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"Last nite ... looks like bag policy has reverted to search and allow to take in" Oh that sounds positive. I guess in practical terms they’ve realised it was unworkable and too time-consuming for staff to administer and too space-consuming at busy times. Plus, the reality is it in no way prevents the issue it was intended to! I’ve certainly no issue with a bag search (although, again, that doesn’t really solve the issue of patrons bringing in drugs since they can just conceal about their person since no personal searches are done) | |||
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"There Friday night and told had been scrubbed " The 'no bags' policy has been abandoned, or the facilities have had a deep clean? | |||
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