Ya'll old folks cant have it both ways. Either we're lazy and apathetic and arnt worth a dang, or, when we organize hard and a youth run campaign wins a city grant, you rag on us for not being all grown up and spending the money fast enough. Sorry my aged friends, us youth dont have much real estate experience--but we're working on it. And, we are students. And we have jobs.

AND we want Seattle Queer Youth Space to work. We want it to be around for a long time. We know what we need--the vision was forged by hundreds of us around the city. We are working hard to find the right place for it. Get off our backs.

But really its ok because we know you need your stories. And so we know that you'll either write this one, complaining that we're being deliberate and that annoys you, or you'll write another one about what a rushed, hasty, rash, typically-youthfully-dumb decision we made. But--be real--you'll probably write both. And they'll both be wrong.

SO have fun w/ your story writing. We'll keep working.

If I'm not mistaken, one of the main goals is to give youth a place to go, (i.e. instead of the bars that they would rather not be so near to). like for a concert that would probably happen late at night. I'd imagine they'd rather not be shut down by the cops for complaints from the neighbors.

Proximity to Cal Anderson makes sense too- it's where most people are. If the space is out of the way, it won't serve the intended function as well.

Of course these make it difficult to find a space. Would it be better if they found one that didn't comply with accessibility requirements? no. Would it be better if they found one that encouraged kids to go hang out in bars rather than gave them another option? no. Would it be better if they royally ticked off their neighbors and possibly got evicted? no. Would it be better if they found a space but couldn't hold any events there? no.

Come on, Stranger. You guys can do better than this.

Let's continue to support QYS! I personally know a few of those involved and have been amazed at the amount of time and energy they are able to put into this project.

It seems more responsible to me to do what they are doing, make sure that you are spending the money wisely and in a way that can be sustained. What is even the point of this article, it is overly critical of these young folks and totally unnecessary.

wow you're right Dom what a bunch of stupid fuckups

Isn't the best Queer Youth Space in some Old Queer's Mouth?

"Uncle Dom indirect guidance article."

Like what he gives to Queer Youth (fresh in from small town Iowa) in Cal Anderson park at 3am?

"Hey sonny, can you watch your retainer there?"

"Uncle Dom indirect guidance article."

Like what he gives to Queer Youth (fresh in from small town Iowa) in Cal Anderson park at 3am?

"Hey sonny, can you watch your retainer there?"

Don't worry kids, the Stranger have always been haters. It's the Seattle way!

Now offering courses in:
"how to thoughtlessly spend money without any real consideration"
and
"how to thoughtlessly write snarky articles without any real consideration"

As a Seattle queer youth, I do not want my tax dollars supporting an organization that can't get its shit together - AFTER 16 MONTHS! They sound as dysfunctional as the US Congress with an approval rating of 8 percent. I wonder if the Stranger could randomly poll Seattle queer people and ask the current value of QYS.

Could you imagine how much change in the world is possible with $300,000?

It appears Queer Youth Space and the City of Seattle takes this opportunity for granted.

Apparently, taking photos for the Stranger is a higher priority than getting the job done.

$300,000 is a lot of money - taxpayer money.

I think it would be more effective to give THIRTY $10,000 grants.

Did the City of Seattle or investors set any benchmarks with incentives and punishments with Queer Youth Space?

Could you imagine any person justifying 16 months to implement an idea?

* Queer Youth Space could hire a real estate agent.

* Why does the location have to be on Capitol Hill?

* Does the City of Seattle or Queer Youth Space even care about what the public thinks about this lack of action?

Save the money for causes that need it now.

Rich little brats messed it all up.