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[–] Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

This is a great answer. I appreciate you taking the time to explain clearly, link references and fish up the image. This is something I really knew nothing about and am legit amazed. Thank you so much!

(Assuming you are/were a goth) May I ask what makes darkness really appealing to you? I mean I guess we all enjoy some darkness and I've had my dark times so I can understand a bit but umm... Could be wrong but I feel like darkness speaks to those who have a lot of anger or sadness somewhere. Does that make sense?

I also have the preconceived notion that goth culture has to do with rebellion / reappropriation of ostracism / exile / Thanos aka desire for death / ~~Demon worship?~~ and similar drives. Does this sound right to you? How would you put it?

Just trying to understand how the world looks like for a goth.

[–] Sergio@piefed.social 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"goth" means different things to different people. sorry, I'd write more but I'm comin down with a cold or something.

Just trying to understand how the world looks like for a goth.

ok how about this:

[–] Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That actually helps a lot. thanks and hope you get better soon.

[–] Sergio@piefed.social 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

i feel a bit exposed now, but interesting replies. thanks.

[–] Sergio@piefed.social 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

oops sorry, I removed your username from there. for what it's worth, !gothindustrial@lemmy.world has a smaller audience than !asklemmy@lemmy.world.

[–] Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Yeah I noticed and appreciate it very much!