Goth Is Not Date Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 11:28 PM PST Topic Theories Everyone tries to define goth. When they do, they try to define it by what it is. Thus, the many variations and different opinions on the definition of goth. Well, this confused me and a great many other people by the looks of it. So, I started thinking, why not start defining it on what it isn’t? While many people have different opinions on what goth is most agree on what goth is not. So wouldn’t it make more sense to start defining it on what it isn’t? Is this really such a bad idea? I think everyone would agree that goth is not about conformity right? Would they also agree that goth is not about religion or race? Is goth about death? I think everyone would shout a big NO on that one. Is Goth about the clothes? Is Goth about being morbid or dark? Is Goth about shunning those who do not have the same ideas or opinions as you? Is it about sexuality or drugs? Is it about drowning in despair? I don’t think so. What do you guys think? I’m also pretty sure Goth isn’t about music, angst poetry, being emotionless, or being cold. Am I right or am I right? So far I am pretty sure the majority of you agree with me on the points I’ve made above. So instead of having a zillion different definitions on what goth is why not just have on basic idea of what it isn’t and go from there? It’s a whole lot easier. Trust me. Now, I’m not saying drop all your ideas of what Goth is. I know I still have mine. I’m just saying, when someone comes up to you with a different idea it doesn’t mean their not Goth. You could probably both agree on what it isn’t and who knows? Perhaps that what Goth really is... or isn't. :) This article comes from Shmeng http://www.shmeng.com/ The URL for this story is: http://www.shmeng.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=414