the london squat parties for example generally charge a fiver, but the bottom line is even for london parties, some form of security is neccessary otherwise crackheads and muggers will take over (ive seen it happen to unprepared crews). but while you are paying to get in, once your in none of the ridiculous drug laws apply, nor do dress-codes or concepts of decorum (if you want to get naked, go for it, no-ones gonna have you ejected [good luck living it down tho lol]).
the majority of freeparties are free, especially those outdoors, partly cos theres no physical boundries or doors or owt, but mainly cos how much cash you have in your pocket should have nothing to do as to wether you can join in. still, a donation to the crew is always welcome, as has been said, someones coughed up quite a bit and risked even more just so we can have a party with decent rules and not the stupid politically driven law.
