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12-03-2008, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago
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New to the Goth Scene
I'm an open-minded individual and I'm willing to listen to alternative viewpoints and whatnot.
I made an account here hoping to "meet" other Goths who could tell me and enlighten me on what it means to be Goth...I know it's about music, but is it more than that? I have my theories;
To me, it's about being yourself among like-minded people with similar ideas and interests. The mainstream part of society isn't exactly nice, and everyone there is a vegetable or has no idea what is around them. So, I turned here.
Anyways. I like to write poetry--or at least I try--and short stories. I tend to read alot--a little bit of everything--and I love~ music. My tastes range from classical, New Age, metal, and symphonic-types. :]
What I'm really looking for here is to find someone to talk to about the deeper meaning of life, what it holds for humanity, and how we can change our futures, how we can make it all better.
Thanks.
:Tabby:
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12-03-2008, 01:02 PM
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#2
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 613
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Careful, We have lots of trolls, so you might get flamed on this post. Anyway welcome to Gnet.
Anyway, I think goth is simply A great way to express yourself, Mainly it's about the music: The fashion and literature just go hand-in-hand with it.
While a small part of it is rebeling against mainstream and societies norms, it's not really what goth is about, Remember we're not punks 
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To me, it's about being yourself among like-minded people with similar ideas and interests. The mainstream part of society isn't exactly nice, and everyone there is a vegetable or has no idea what is around them. So, I turned here.
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Hmm, you've almost got it right:
Goth isn't just a last resort from being rejected by society, (elsewise you'd want these forums: http://www.emo-corner.com/forums/)
It's a legitimate life style. Yes It's about being yourself, but not about lashing out at non-goths. (hell, almost all of my friends aren't goth)
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12-03-2008, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 119
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I think you are exaggerating about the mainstream a bit. Also, many goths are not at all nice... Listening to an unpopular type of music does not make you inherently nice or more intelligent.
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12-03-2008, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,311
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Sanguine...didn't you forget something?
Welcome to Gnet, Dragoness. You will be better off here if you try not to define what is goth. Just...a heads up. 
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12-03-2008, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 613
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Originally Posted by tekajo
Sanguine...didn't you forget something?
Welcome to Gnet, Dragoness. You will be better off here if you try not to define what is goth. Just...a heads up. |
Cute. ok I'll humor you.
OMG TAKE THE QUIZ!!
lol, It's a sticky in the intro forum, copy and paste it w/ your answers.
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12-03-2008, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: At work.
Posts: 842
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Oh, and stay away from
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12-03-2008, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 20
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Originally Posted by stolide
I think you are exaggerating about the mainstream a bit. Also, many goths are not at all nice... Listening to an unpopular type of music does not make you inherently nice or more intelligent.
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*sigh* That's not what I meant...
What I meant was that anytime I tried to "fit in" I'd get rejected. And I know that listening to "unpopular" music doesn't make you, well, anything--except whatever you react to it.
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12-03-2008, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,311
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Originally Posted by Sanguine Mind
ok I'll humor you.
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We are not amused.
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12-03-2008, 02:00 PM
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#9
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 119
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Originally Posted by Dragoness2071
*sigh* That's not what I meant...
What I meant was that anytime I tried to "fit in" I'd get rejected. And I know that listening to "unpopular" music doesn't make you, well, anything--except whatever you react to it.
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Oh ok, many people seem to be under the impression that listening to gothic rock makes you something you aren't. Sorry if I offended you.
As to the not fitting in, I know what you mean. When I stopped trying more people began to like me due to my unusual sense of humor.
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12-03-2008, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Namibia
Posts: 2,526
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There is no "new" to the Goth scene. Goths are required to be Vampires atleast 200 years of age.
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12-03-2008, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Harlem
Posts: 6,909
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Originally Posted by Dragoness2071
*sigh* That's not what I meant...
What I meant was that anytime I tried to "fit in" I'd get rejected. And I know that listening to "unpopular" music doesn't make you, well, anything--except whatever you react to it.
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You wont be warmly taken in by the goth scene either if you're trying to "fit in".
If you want to talk about the meaning of life or some deep thoughts, go chat with philosophy majors or political radicals.
Stick to what you like right now, go do some research about a few genres of music if you want. Post-Punk, Industrial, Goth rock, Deathrock, Dark Wave... Look into those, you might like them.
But everything else, just do whatever you want, you know? Go play out in the sun, walk up to a stranger and give them some ice cream and chat.
But yeah... welcome.
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12-03-2008, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: northeast us
Posts: 887
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Hey Tabby, welcome aboard.
Others have already hit the "fitting in" part. Don't worry too much about that part, be what you are and if you are interesting things will work themselves out. If you're putting on a show, please make it a good one as we already have more than enough half-hearted efforts.
Don't feel like you need to present yourself as something you aren't. This particular subculture seems to be more like the island of misfit toys than some people want to believe, or maybe admit to themselves.
Best Regards
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12-03-2008, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 667
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I don't know if being here is same as being "in the goth scene" .
The good thing here is a lot of music/books/films that you can discover here . And the most of the characters are good people (everyone in her/his own way).
Some of us will be happy to discuss about life , death and what's in between . Sometimes we got the punk day and insults will fly , for this forum is wilder than the most you'll find . Don't act surprised , I told you... So don't expect cookies ... Don't even ask for them ...
Oh , I add what Kontan said : Just be yourself , be creative and don't deny your own wishes no matter how "ungoth" are . Some of the pleasures of life are ungoth , and nobody want to miss them just for "fitting in" .
A lot of members are into cosplay , manga and such ... And a few jerks add a love for 70's progressive rock to their love for 80's postpunk (ahem , a few ... but we are still here y'know , just in case ...)
Enjoy , and welcome .
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12-03-2008, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,065
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Originally Posted by Albert Mond
There is no "new" to the Goth scene. Goths are required to be Vampires atleast 200 years of age.
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Goddamit! I just spit out my eggnog onto my computer. At least it's still working.... I was really surprised I found something you said funny.
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12-03-2008, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,274
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Albert, this is the first time I've been told I'm too young to be a vampire. Well. Dernburnit. I'm hanged.
Dragoness, welcome aboard. Hope you have tough skin.
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12-04-2008, 04:39 AM
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#16
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 261
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12-04-2008, 04:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 1,138
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Originally Posted by Maggoty Anne
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This made me laugh very, very hard
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12-04-2008, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Gallifrey
Posts: 2,817
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I thoroughly appreciate the part about looking like a dick.
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12-05-2008, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 261
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I've broken a few, how about you?
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