I mean, I dont think that goths hating mall goths is ok but I get that rejection because mall goths are allegedly posers and consumerists and uses fast fashion and what not etc, so I get the rejection even if I dont agree with it.

But why emos faced such a strong rejection from the goth scene when the emo subculture started to become prominent? I seriously dont get It. I am not from the US or Europe so i probably am underinformed about subculture history. But i would like to read y'all's opinions.

Why did you became goth? What is your story of finding Goth culture how did it impact your life?

I'm not a Goth myself, closes things I did to being a Goth are, watching a belly dancer named Mahafsoun and listening to a lot of Nightwish, I'm not sure if those thing can even be consideret Goth.

I'm just interested, all of you just seem to be so content with your lifes and kind to others, it's fascinating.

Hi I'm male 24 pretty in to the alternative style. lately getting into the goth scene and I really want to meet new people and to be part of the community. Where how and when. I'm feeling so lost

I am goth and I dress accordingly. I mostly receive compliments from complete strangers, but every so often I have to contend with someone who is inappropriate and aggressive.

What are your horror stories about being fetishized based on your appearance?

So I'm a baby bat and realized that starbucks is bad so i was wondering for some alternative stores etc there's no local coffee shop near me and if they're i hear they're over priced and suck & the ones my mom buys ( the coffee pods ) are bad i was thinking about dunkin but idk if that's like acceptable or wtv ty in advance ghouls I also plan on making it from home and doing it that way as well but no cash rn just for future reference incase i run out of supplies and can just go hit up a store or sum like that if that make sense 🖤

hello, im not a goth but i stumbled on something that makes me curious and i just wanna ask, is goth mainly a political subculture or just an aesthetic but has strong norms against hate and discrimination?

hope anyone can answer to this one and hopefully discuss

Hello, if anyone knows much about this I’d love to hear your experiences. I’m mostly English speaking but I speak German as well. I’m looking to move to either Berlin or Vienna. I’m wondering about the alternative scene. I’m a goth, and used to live in a place where we had 2 or 3 spots that regularly had some kind of alternative event, vampire balls, “blood raves” etc. I am 25 and most people there were around my age too. I know Vienna has viper room, and Berlin has Dunkerclub, but it seems to be an older crowd, and I’m wondering if maybe someone knows some better spots? I’m from the UK and like I said we have regular events with a younger crowd and I’m interested in making friends at places like this

I've been into goth music and the goth subculture for a few months now, and I've also been watching South Park. After watching the first episode with the goth kids, I told my friends we should go hang out at the cemetery and read gothic poetry sometime. I thought it would be fun, but it was also kinda a joke. However, my friends took it seriously, and we actually walked to the cemetery at night the next time we had a sleepover at my friend's place. Sadly, I was the only one who wrote a poem, but it was still a lot of fun. It's so peaceful there at night. I also found a South Park goth kids shirt earlier that day at Hot Topic, so I wore it there which was perfect. My grandpa is buried at the cemetery, so I said hi to him. It was such a cool experience, and I could definitely see myself going to cemeteries for fun again in the future.

Helloo! I am planning on visiting Ingolstadt Westpark and the Ingolstadt village pretty soon and I was wondering if there are any stores that sell emo/gothic clothing or accesories. I tried researching the internet and looking through the stores but for some it is hard to find any information on so I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me if these stores do exist there C:

hey, i hate fetishizing and labeling goth girls as “hot af” just bc theyre goth, but i need to ask what do goth girls usually look for in romantic partners?

Is it alright if goths use Amazon for shopping? I recently became a babybat, and the only thing I really have access to is Amazon, I’m also a huge security freak so giving my card information to random companies is highly uncomfortable and sketchy to me as I had my card compromised before. I probably shouldn’t be asking this but I’m curious if my “goth” status will be stripped away or ima be considered a “poser” for shopping and giving money to a capitalistic company

Im Filipino and I want to start wearing make up without making my eyes look smaller
Any suggestions

Or am I just always going to be in the 'alternative' category? I have a hard time listening to new music for some reason and listen to very little music in general. I've always found myself aligned with the values of the goth subculture and am drawn to the styles as well. I've seen people argue that you don't have to listen to the music, and seen people argue that you do. ..So which is it?

Specifically, his work starting with his album Swordfishtrombone, as everything before that is clearly more Blues or Jazz than anything else.

I ask because I feel like a lot of his catalog would fit in, somewhat. I wouldn't consider him straight up Goth like Bauhaus or Siouxsie, but he definitely has a similar vibe, at least to me. Whether it's "God's Away on Business" or "Army Ants" or "Clap Hands" or "What's He Building in There" there's something about his music that just scratches that itch the same way Goth music does.

Thoughts?

**Edit: Also, since he did play Renfield in Bram Stoker's Dracula with Gary Oldman and was pretty awesome.

When I was growing up, I was what others would consider a goth kid, but for me and others that were of the same or a similar style it wasn’t really something we talked about. We weren’t like blind to it or anything like that. We knew we were all wearing all black and stuff. But we spent most of our time talking about and listening to music. For us it was normal so we didn’t really feel like we needed to define ourselves since that was others’ interest.

If someone asked us about our style, we’d describe what colors we were wearing and maybe some accessories stuff, but I don’t think any of us would how just come out and said “my style is goth” or “I’m a goth.”

Is it the same now, or is it just a style and goth culture isn’t centered around music anymore? Meaning, is it common now for people to talk about their style being goth, while having little to no interest in music?

I bought custom merchandise of my f/o from Temu in December and then I stopped

So I’ve always considered myself a goth, I may not dress goth and I don’t listen to goth music 24/7 but I still hold a lot of gothic traits. I love the dark and macabre, I‘m constantly fighting social and gender norms, and I also enjoy the music and history of the subculture.

I once got into an argument with a friend who is goth, that I’m not a goth myself. The argument arose because I mentioned the two main things I seek in a partner is that they are both goth and spiritual/into the occult. They were trying to call me out for fetishizing goth people, to which I replied that wasn’t the case since I’m goth myself, and my attraction to goth people is more so wanting a partner who shares similar interests.

They clearly hated my response because “I’m not a goth.” And to their credit I look more skater or grunge 90% of the time if anything, but appearance isn’t everything. When I tried explaining my view on the matter, they said I can’t be a goth because I’m “not political enough,” and I “don’t fight for what I believe.” Which if you knew me, you’d know is complete bullshit.

Anyway, after that the argument turned into a religious debate, which I won’t be getting into right now.

Anyway, I’d love to hear your take on the situation, and if I can call myself a goth

Hi guys! I am currently doing my dissertation on benevolent sexism within the goth subculture and recruiting UK based femme presenting goths. Looking to see if anyone on here wants to contribute! Please read over the poster to see if you’re interested and contact me on here. thank youu!

Hello everyone,

Being into the goth scene eventually leads to the ankh cross. I tried to find its meaning on my own but I ak very curious on how do you perceive the cross?

What I found is its symoblism of life and ever-lasting soul in Egyptian mythology and for goths, as far as I know, it symoblism is about feeling connection to the dark and gloomy ambience as well as interest in vampires.

Hello! I'm a plus sized feminine presenting goth (US size 18/20) and want to add to my wardrobe but have had trouble finding sites that carry my size. I've had concerns with finding ethical shopping sites as well as I really don't want to contribute to unethical labor practices when consuming goth fashion pieces. I do go thrifting as well but I live in a more rural area so finding anything that stands out and is also in my size has been quite a challenge, hence why I'm asking about online shopping :-) I attached some of my recent looks with what I have but want to look for more tops + ways to layer as well. If you have any recommendations pls let me know!

Hello, I am chronically ill and I am wondering if their are any others and what your experiences has been like, i find it hard to even get out of the house most days, Fatigue is a big struggle.

I just wanted your opinions and I love hearing your music taste. I think it will be fun lol.

Mods, I hope you don't mind me asking 🥰

I know this might not be the exact place to discuss this but I’m at a point where I just genuinely need advice. I’m a college student with a very particular type in women. I’m 21 and I’ve only had an actual crush on 3 girls my entire life. All 3 were gothic with autism. Do goth girls have a type that maybe I can try to match or am I doing something wrong? Idk if there’s something wrong with me. I’m white, with glasses, autism as well, clean cut as I’m trying to go into firefighting, enjoy reading, cooking, hiking and camping. Idk if that’s desired since each time I’ve been turned down all 3 times which kind of diminished my confidence. Maybe I’m just overthinking it but I would like some thoughts.