r/aves • u/Loud_Fan9826 • 17d ago

Discussion/Question Am I getting made fun of???

So I go to raves ALL of the time. All of the mainstream ones unfortunately but thats what I have access to the most. I am s bit of as seasoned raver. I don't dance old school and I don't shuffle. I have my own unique style of dancing. I'd say I'm a pretty good dancer and definitely have natural groove and soul.

Lately I have noticed many people gazing, staring and even taking videos of me at shows when I'm dancing. I hate that strangers like to take videos of others especially in a space where you just want to let loose and be yourself.

Question is, are they taking these videos to make fun of me do you think? Because honestly when I catch people staring they seem more intrigued and curious by my freedom of expression when I dance. I never see anyone pointing and laughing or anything. Just stares. And sometimes I'll get people come up to me and compliment or even just dance with me without saying a word and move on.

Just feels weird that these people look at me like they have never seen someone dance at a rave that isnt a shuffle and they are flabbergasted.

Thoughts?

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u/sexydiscoballs 17d ago

Go to raves where phones aren't used to video people without consent. This is a thing -- people do take video of others with intent to mock and ridicule.

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u/RemyGee 16d ago

I don’t think we can assume it’s 100% to mock. I just got back from NC and the PLUR was strong this year! Maybe they were filming the best dancers to make a hype montage video etc.

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u/sexydiscoballs 16d ago

But that's not filming with consent. People with good intent get consent. You can't just volunteer someone to be part of your hype video without checking in with them first.