I've not ventured out a lot in other goth scenes, but it seemed that Philly, B'more, and SF were all very friendly and fun scenes. I tend to think it's more the outside view. Perhaps I don't visit the hot topic side of life to know about the new Spencer variety goth.

I'm just some old guy now anyway
life, passed me by.
It's a steep slope, all down into the dark abyss

Come sweet slumber,
enshroud me in thy purple cloak
Hmph. Doesn't even rhyme.