[progressiveMOJO]

well what defines a raver?

I say that it's attitude and not clothes or drugs or anything like that. If someone's there to have a good time with friends, because they love the music, if they're respectful to others and give them love and hugs or kisses, then aren't they a raver regardless of what they're on or how they're dressed?

For instance, just if I'm wearing more normal/laid back clothes instead of being in costume, just because I didn't come wearing any kandi, doesn't mean I don't want to meet people and become friends, even almost family. doesn't mean I'd ever be rude to you, doesn't mean that I don't want your kandi, etc. I'm there because I love the scene and the music, because of plur, whether I'm dressed up or not, sober or high, and I hope people will accept that and share the love back to me.

I think that true non-ravers come in 2 categories: people who want to see if raving is something they like, and people who just want to do drugs. The first category I welcome with open arms, they're what keeps things going. The second, well at least they're hopefully being safe and respectful. The only time I really have a problem with someone is if they're making it hard or impossible for others to enjoy themselves.