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@abigpony Yeah. Sadly, I do have to admit it has been harder to find the good mosh pits. Mostly, as far as I've found, it's been replaced with hardcore dancing. Which I don't have a problem with, I just wish it was doing its own thing instead of taking away mine!
Saturday, 03-Dec-11 07:33:33 UTC from web-
Can someone please explain moshing to me? I just don’t understand it! you go there for the music, why would you start a fight and just run around? of course, this is coming from a Dream Theater fan, and we are notorious for looking ‘bored’ at concerts. I just i don’t get it
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@traptin85 no idea, i myself have never seen, or been a part on one.
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@pengawill I've only been to 1 rock concert, and it was a Dream Theater concert. everyone remained seated (except the front couple of rows)
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@traptin85 Moshing isn't fighting, exactly. It's actually very cooperative and, in a strange way, peaceful. It's just a way of letting loose, spending some energy. Venting some aggression in a controlled and consenting environment.
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@scribus interesting...
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@scribus tell me more
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@traptin85 Well, I'm only speaking for myself, mind you. But for me, it's like parachuting or bungee jumping. It gives a thrill of excitement, and a bit of an air of danger, but you can be reasonably sure it will be safe. And once you get out intact on the other side, it's another thrill all over again. A sort of accomplishment, that you've come out of the chaos.
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@abigpony I respectfully disagree with your take on metal shows. I've only seen two people who were intentionally attacking others, and on both occasions the crowd turned against them and things went back to normal. But, that's just from what I've seen.
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@abigpony Huh. I've had people call it a "controlled riot," and others give a similar "beat someone up" sentiment, but they always keep a "control" element in it. More like sparring than fighting. But, again, different locales, different times.
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