I never knew the management. I never really chatted with the wait staff, so I can't judge. Back in 96 to 98 compared to now there seems to be a similar ratio of wanna dance vs those who would pretend to be friendly. On my second last visit, summer of 2005 I spent no money on dances and still had two females sit down with me, even though I was upfront on my slumming.
I am not saying you are wrong, but it isn't something I've noticed. Perhaps as I've been away for about 7 years, long then you, the old senility is kicking in.