Is it good to go to join the goth scene and if it is how do begin ( for a boy)?
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You can meet some interesting people in the goth scene.  The best way to test the waters is try and go to a local goth club or goth band show.  Check out www.goth.net for places to go.  For many people this is just a stage, but there are those who really live this way, so ignore everyone who says "it's just a phase."  It may be, or it may not be, but no one should make that decision but you.
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High school is horrible. You're insecure, you don't know yourself or your body, you haven't come to terms with your individuality, and so few people will accept people who aren't exactly like them (and I include the outcasts in this as well- when's the last time you saw a "goth kid" hanging out with a "prep"?). Later in life you're more aware of yourself, and so are other people, so things are a little easier.
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I suggest you try the music of a little known band from England called "Inkubus Sukkubus" (yes that is the spelling). You may have to buy their CDs as Imports. They are a Goth band. Yeah, I know slightly out of style, but give them a try. \n\n"Dead can Dance"  may be to your liking. Sounds like a goth group, but I wouldn't call them that. \n\nIf you like Dido, or Enya, I'd suggest Lorenna McKennit.\n\nAlso, don't be afraid of something because it's "old", in other words, give Alice Cooper a listen. \n\nFinding music isn't hard. \n\nSorry, I can't suggest any "hip-hop".....
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No, of course not. I see questions like yours every day or other, and it's just because gothic subculture is something you don't know about. Don't worry about it; there is good and bad in goth, like every subculture everywhere. Here: try visiting net.goth, and click on the column on the left that says 'goth?' for a good explanation. I've answered questions like yours before, and made lists of gothic music and traits. If you look under my Best Answers you can find a lot of information on music goths like and lots of other good stuff. Wish you the best of luck.
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Oh! How fun! I have been on a couple excursions with some friends of mine. Start up convos easing in on the belief of ghosts with some people and see If they want to check out some of the local "haunts" in your area. Look up places on the internet...Its possible to find others who won't think you're weird.
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I wrote this for a similar question.\n\nWell, Goth is, I guess you could say a subculture somewhat in the way that punk is. The "Goth Rock" scene took off from the Punk Scene the late 70s - early 80s. Goth is associated with specific types of music and dress. A lot of "dark" things influence the Goth culture; horror films, 19th century literature, romanticism is a huge part. Most Goths wear lots of black clothing, makeup for guys and girls, etc. Not all Goths are Atheists as many believe; they have many religious backgrounds, as do Punks. Punk, like I said is also a subculture. It started with the music of "Punk Rock" in the 70s. There are many different types of Punk scenes; they tend to link very closely with the music their scene is related to, in their beliefs, dress, literature, etc. All Punk scenes are really pretty different, though most people think of Street Punks with their Mohawks, boots, and studded leather jackets. No however, people who are not directly associated with Punk or Goth culture lump them together, mainly based on their ignorance of the said culture. I have heard people say..."I am so punk, I buy everything at Hottopic." Well, I highly doubt any true Punk would ever shop at that store. Also, you may have heard the, "If you say you're punk then you aren't." Actually Punks as well as Goths identify them selves as such, they know what they like and believe, and they wish to be associated with this culture.
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I recently answered a similar question about what Goth "is". I think it addresses your question regarding subcultures. I've quoted it below.\n\n"There are a lot of different ways to answer this question because "Goth" means different things to different people.\n\nFor some, being "Goth" is simply an extension of a musical culture that had its roots in punk rock. It's a way of identifying yourself to others with similar interests. For example, when I was a teenager (80'-90's) if I saw someone wearing Doc Martins or black lipstick, the odds were good that that person liked the same music I did. At that time it was things like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, New Order, Nine Inch Nails etc...\n\nThe look of "Goth” usually consists of a lot of black. There are, however, plenty of sub-cultures within the Gothic and each has their defining characteristics. Some of the variations are:\nMusical (dress like the bands you like)\n\nVampire (classic Goth sometimes with prosthetic fangs and a belief system drawn from Vampire lore)\n\nPagan (will often dress in a Goth manner, but will often display images from the Pagan belief system or worship of the Earth Mother. The Pentagram is one of those symbols)\n\nFetish (Gothic appearance, but with an S/M twist. These people often have a focus on relationships involving power exchanges. Fetish wear often consists of clothes made of leather, latex and vinyl. There are varying symbols that can be worn to indicate one's preferences. A collar if you're a bottom or a confident swagger for a top.)\n\nRebellion (some young people are simply looking for a way to stand out, or be identified with a group outside the so-called "mainstream"\n\nThese are all HUGE generalizations and not hard and fast rules by any means. As to the point of dressing Goth, it's no different than any other fashion choice. It identifies one with a particular group the same way a string of pearls and a cardigan sweater identifies someone to a different kind of group. And sometimes, someone may just think it looks cool and there's no ideology behind it at all.\n\nI was a "Goth" for many years and now I'm not. I don't disdain those who are, but I simply didn't need to distinguish myself in that fashion anymore. Some of us grow out of it, and some of us make a style for life. Either way, it comes down to the person you are inside and not what colors you wrap yourself in." \n\nAs for your specific question, I've always been fond of the dramatic look of Goth as well as some of the belief systems that accompany the various subgroups of Goth. \n\nWhat I'd dislike about Goths, is that they often have a very exclusionary attitude. I find this ironic since many people become gothic because they have been excluded from “so called” mainstream society because of their beliefs or aesthetic preferences. I also dislike the notion that they are somehow superior. Every new generation of Goth thinks they are the first in the world to discover it.  \n\nThere's also a certain knee jerk anti-establishment set of ideals that goes with the Goth persona. Many Goths simply adopt the views of their fellow Goths with out actually investigating the information for themselves and drawing their own conclusions. Again this is ironic since, outwardly Goths often preach open mindedness, but all too often fall into the sheep like mentality that they claim to be escaping in the first place. \n\nI only know these things from my personal experiences as a member of the "Goth" community in its many forms. It is only in retrospect that I have been able to come to these conclusions. Obviously I have no objection to the Goth look or lifestyle, but you specifically asked about dislikes as well as likes.
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Sorry "Synthia", you are conforming to someone else's views. It might not be mainstream, but the fact you dress like a goth-chick means you are obviously influenced by that social style, thereby confroming to their social style instead of other's.
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It depend how you look at it and what your interested in. It mostly for girls but if you you like gossip and other things, you'll fit right in. Don't worry what people think of you. There's no difference between a girl and a boy, only gender.We can like the same things. Scan through and see if your interested in it. Boys and girls. Really no difference.
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you can join and enjoy this groups...\n\nRate this answer please..
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If you'd really like to know what goth is, go to goth.net and read the 'What is goth?' bit. Emo kids can have whatever length hair they want as far as I know. Also, Amy Lee is more Nu-Metal than anything else. If you'd like a list of postpunk or goth songs, I could e-mail you one.
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That kind of music can be considered Etheral Goth.  You might what to check out the bands on Projekt.com for leads, it's the kind of music they produce.  Don't know for sure what band it is, there are many like that.
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It seems like you're arguing semantics to be, but here's my best guess.  Goths have a mindset that accepts death, while dark guys actually like death.
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Exchanging shoe laces is like being married to a skater boi ! \nSounds like you are on the right track.  Be yourself, have fun. \n\nI used to like lil goth girls when I was skating/doing the punk thing.  RAWR.
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First I would think there is lots of places over in England.That sounds fun.Just look for a haunted house site or so to the library or book store it might be a bigger adventure if you do all the leg work. Makes it more your own jouney.Have FUN!!!
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No way, are you kidding me?\n\nYou're just expressing yourself... if anything you may be a little rebellious. That's completley normal and understandable.\n\nBesides... what you described is not what a "Goth" person is.\n\nAnd a person cannot be "Gothic". They can be a "Goth". The term "Gothic" refers to a form of architecture... you know, a lot of churches are "Gothic"-looking.\n\nDon't change, express yourself the way that you want.
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Bingo!\n\nOr you could go to a nightclass in a local school where you will meet new people.  You don't have to do anything hard or academic, my local school has night classes ranging from water colour painting to salsa dancing to learning how to speak a foreign language.  All those people who you could meet and they would have a similar interest as you as well.