Like acting, music etc, the whole goth thing is essentially about showing off.

Never thought of it that way, EJ, but I reckon you are onto something there. I am, basicaly, an exhibitionist at heart. Why else would I do the Pace-Egg play, get involved in Morris and, to a lesser extent, sing at the folk club even if I'm not that good at it? I don't think it is purely for the attention as I feel no need for attention or recognition in any other way. I think it is just the way I am.

I also find that at folk festivals, the goth weekend, morris dance days and so on I feel comfortable. Is it because they are full of like minded people? Perhaps any of mudcats phsycologists would like to comment???

Before I get too serious though perhaps it is equaly because all these activities involve partaking in large quantities of the amber nectar??? I have never seen or heard of any trouble at any festivals of this type though. Perhaps the authorities have it wrong! Instead of banning drinking at football matches etc make all the fans wear make up, wooly jumpers and morris bells instead!!! Could be onto something here...;-)

Werther de Goethe