raves. sex. music. kandy. spice. sugar.
i really don't know what there is to argue about. talking about this dj this and that dj that. what does it matter who likes what. the point is that we all like a certain type of music - mainstream or not. our diversity is a core part of the group we represent. our tolerance for each other is the major glue that joins us. we may be a group based on principles like PLUR but 'the scene' is many different things to many different people. that's part of what makes us brothers and sisters so close. it doesn't matter what you are here for, what state of mind or body you may be in, who you are, what religion you may be, what politics you embrace - respect and to be respected are a universal blanket that we can all warm ourselves underneath. we come not because we have to, but we gather because we want to. we come because, for at least a day a night a week, we can live in a world where we all feel safe. a world where we can walk up to any of our fellow ravers (and yes, they are all still 'raves' to me) and have an instant connection through MUSIC, kandy, instant friendship, shared experience, whatever. the point is this : that we have created a place for us, maintained by us, that anyone can join and understand. would be a great thing if the rest of the world was the same. we must do as we have always done. we must join together in peace, love, unity, and respect for our community and all of our members. we are what we are no matter what beat you may have blasting from your subs or what vinyl you spin on your technics-
WE ARE A UNIVERSAL FAMILY in a hundred different languages and a hundred different countries all joined by music.
i'll talk just as much as the next guy about what dj is defecting, who is more brilliant, and how 'the scene' isn't what it used to be, we ALL have our stones to throw. but when it comes down to it instead of quibbling about what dj's suck ass and how things aren't what we remember, we should embrace the here and now, as well as the then and there. whether you are in the forest with 1000 of your friends, a warm living room with a few close friends, or by yourself in your car drowning in a sea of music.
it is the community: it is the music, any music, our music, that is important
plur
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