# 2 popular SF gay bars ‘pause’ use of ID verification tech after community pushback

> Source: <https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/08/11/sf-gay-bars-id-verification-technology/>
> Published: 2026-08-11 15:00:00+00:00

Over the weekend, two popular gay bars in San Francisco halted the use of ID verification technology after pushback. Badlands and Toad Hall, both in the Castro neighborhood, opted to pause using Patronscan Guard+, an AI assisted identification reader, similar to what you may see at an airport, after community concerns were raised. Patronscan is […]

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