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1 month ago

Sometimes Gatekeeping Is Good!

Okay but fr I think mild gatekeeping in alternative subcultures is okay, because I think we shouldn't just let anyone in.

I don't think a Trump supporter should be able to say they're a punk and I don't think someone who sees goth as PURELY "egirl" fashion should be allowed to call themselves goth. Idk if this makes me sound like an asshole but imo if you don't regularly listen to the music or aren't aware of the history/movement behind a subculture, you aren't in it.

I do think there is a level of gatekeeping that is too far but my brain can't put it into words rn if you understand.