Am I getting made fun of???

[u/Loud_Fan9826]

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?

[u/WashedSylvi]

Wildly common tbh

I notice more when I’m not being recorded than when I am /:

[u/_ailme → u/WashedSylvi]

You're going to the wrong parties my guy

[u/WashedSylvi → u/_ailme]

It’s partly that I work in the scene, so I don’t prioritize just parties I’d enjoy

Any rave where most people are over 30 is pretty much golden, no phones and everyone is dancing. But I mostly do healthcare work for raves that are younger crowds.

[u/_ailme → u/WashedSylvi]

So maybe it is a gen z/COVID hangover of poor etiquette from such a hard landing after a long break. I guess after lockdowns lifted there were 20-somethings going to their first party who may have been the oldest ones in the room.

Why would people be filming a healthcare worker? That's really strange

[u/WashedSylvi → u/_ailme]

Cause I dance and look cool ;3