Labs arent just clappers, it is for roleplaying the creation of drugs and using them to either make money, fuel your turfs or using them drugs to RP with other gangs. It is evident that you have the misconception that the only reason for labs is for people to have a place to shoot. Of course there are shootouts that happen in public labs, this does not mean they are clapper HQ.
Past few days I have seen so much more people out in the city, around the new labs and its a lot more entertaining than everywhere being empty. There is more than enough space for people to spread out a little bit, and if someone interrupts then that is just the consequences that comes with it. New labs have been needed for so long, because prior to these new ones coming in, its just repetitive if youre doing the same things in the same places.
More public lab = more active server because people are outside enjoying the fresh air of Los Santos!!!!