As A Person: I have no real problem with Gothic as long as it is a mature, adult decison as an Alternate Persona just for fun. It is not for me, because I KNOW as a result of past experiences that the Dark Side really does exist, regardless of what you call it. And, the more you call It, the more It responds.

As a Parent: Gothic scares the shit out of me because of what I just said about the more you call It, the more It responds. Too many teens don't understand that, and they don't have the maturity of judgement to know when to STOP.

Should I, as a Parent, embrace music that encourages my child to commmit violence on other living things, or to committ suicide????

Unfortunately, if you call Satan (regardless of what name you call Him) he does answer. Does not Satan/Dark Side exist in almost every religion? After fighting depression for nearly 50 years, I don't NEED to call down any help just to feel depressed.

Pre teens, teens and adolescents trying/wanting to be Depressed scares the shit out of me......I have dealt with too many REAL suicides to want to "play pretend" at it.......

My tears are real, and I don't tolerate "pretend tears" very well..........if you want something to cry about, or feel depressed about, I can find you something REAL....and NOW!! Not just fake angst. I get very put out at emotional fakery of any kind. (Play Party games like re-enactment are a different story--they don't intend to create false depression.....OK? You got me here?

Not sorry, but come get this soapbox, OK?