Is this place full of douchebags? OF COURSE it is, it's Scottsdale.
That being said, this place consistently brings world class DJ's (Donald Gladue anyone? DJ Icey... hello?) that you won't find anywhere else in Phoenix and a good deal for $10 before 11pm or whatever it is. Usually the morons there don't realize the talent that's behind the decks so there is a decent amount of room on the dance floor... plus it never gets old watching people "freak" to dirty breakbeats. lol. idiots.
Yeah drinks are pricey, but nothing compared to $14-$18 vodka tonics in Los Angeles... plus we're ghetto and usually bring a flask in anyway. But then again, I'm not there to socialize or drink, I'm there to hear good music.
The downstairs lounge area is perfect when you need to chill out and I never have a problem finding a seat. Even though there are usually "Reserved" place cards on the tables I just assume they're reserved for me and have never been hassled.
I wish they had some dope drum'n'bass acts there, but I always wish that of every place and it never comes true.