Poll #5

[silverlinegypsy]

Weekly Opinion Poll #5: What do you hate about being a rural goth?

I know I've mentioned this before, but I miss dancing. I miss the "excuse" to dress up more often. Sometimes when I watch Gypsy 83 I feel this little tug in my chest, like, "Oh yeah, I used to want to get out of small towns." But that usually fades away after I turn off the TV

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[ree_]

What do I hate about being a rural goth?

Hmmm...
My local Boots never stocks the blue-black hair dye.
The nearest place I have seen a proper goth is in Rhyl.
No 'scene' as such although we are getting some good gigs (not necessarily goth though) in Llandudno. Chester has a place where goth is mixed with dance if you pick the right night (hit and miss, though).
Nearest alternative shops are in Rhyl and Wrexham meaning at least a half day out (not all bad).
All remnants of the goth scene in Rhyl has been obliterated by the chavs.

On the flip side:
Our town *looks* like it should be a goth haven. Perhaps I should try to resurrect a scene here?

[demonmoonglow]

Gosh we only live a few miles from you. Am in Llansannan!

[silverlinegypsy]

If it looks goth, they will come... At least they should. I know that two Whitbys a year isn't enough for lots of folks, maybe you should start some cool gothy thing where you live!

[silverlinegypsy]

Oh yes, being the token goth can be interesting enough, but it definitely loses its appeal rather quickly. Plus few people want to be seen as a _______, most of us would rather be seen as ourselves. And I hate the argument, "Well if you're such an individual, why do you all wear black?" Oh please. Everyone does something like someone else, it's just part of being human on this over-crowded planet. :P

[wickedanima]

I miss being close to museums & art galleries.
... little hole-in-the wall alternative shops.
... Coffee Houses, Deli's, and Ethic Food within walking distance.
... really awesomely ornate cemeteries.
... Schwarzkopf live hair-color.
... Mass Transit.
... The option to make myself go to a big club throbbing with Electronic music if I wanted to.
... ACTUAL art supply stores.

[silverlinegypsy]

Yes to everything, especially mass transit and unique shops! And whether we club or not, it really is lovely to have the option. :)

[wickedanima]

Exactly. ^_^