I'm not the world's greatest when it comes to spelling, but for the love of all that is unholy, please read up on "Full stops" and how they are used.
Anyhow, the only people I hear abusing the label are either those looking to use it as a hurtful remark, "look at those looser Goths", or generally trying to portray Goths in a negative light, despite little or no understanding of the culture.
I can't say it bothers or upsets me, if calling themselves a "Goth" or a "Vampire" or "Lord Simon, king of the underworld and devourer of the holy cookies" helps them feel better about themselves and get through their day, then fair play to them.
After all, it isn't like the title of "Goth" is earned or given in recognition of services to the community, so there's really very little to get bent out of shape about.
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