miss_hetfield t1_j15anc5 wrote on December 21, 2022 at 7:45 PM

He was gatekeeping. Tell your friend to continue enjoying the darker things in life however she wants.

Sincerely, A Gen-X Goth

JorunnOili t1_j15ueq3 wrote on December 21, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Seconded! From another gen-xer with heavy Goth leanings.

DarkPangolin t1_j16fc8v wrote on December 22, 2022 at 12:26 AM

As a true redneck and member of the Johnny Cash Fandom, if you need somebody to back you up when you decide to kick his teeth in with your awesome spiked boots, we got you.

4DrivingWhileBlack t1_j27hvr1 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:57 AM

Wait. You’re not into the James Killer Church of Goths?

DarkPangolin t1_j27i5ry wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:00 AM

If it's an organized religion, I'm definitely not into it.

DanieTheManie t1_j16fat4 wrote on December 22, 2022 at 12:26 AM

Millennial Goth here! Don't let anyone tell you how to enjoy the culture. Anyone who cares that much is a bitch who is gatekeeping.