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"no slam dancing/stage diving policy" // |
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We
do not support slam dancing, circle pits or stage diving. We see
this as inherently violent, and it divides the people up into two
groups: one that is forced to stand on the sides or in the back
of the venue in order to avoid getting shoved, punched, kicked or
landed on -- and another that doesn't care about these people.
Some have read
this as meaning "stand still and clap politely between songs."
Nothing could be further from our intention. We want to encourage
EVERYONE to participate in these shows; this is an interactive experience,
and we want everyone to come up front and dance, come onstage and
sing with us and express themselves completely, taking part in the
experience without having to worry about getting hurt.
Since we want
our gigs to bring people together rather than force them apart,
we have made the decision not to support this -- you start, we stop
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personal responsibility: we are our own security // |
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The way each of us act and interact at a show either hinders or helps
us all. The "punk" who makes cracks about what someone else
looks like, steals from others at the gig, trashes the gig space and
picks fights with people is worse than useless, and will not be tolerated.
The individual who takes an active part in the show, who expresses
and enjoys herself, meets and welcomes new people, plans actions with
them, steps in to assist when someone is bothering someone else, donates
a few bucks to or helps to support the various organizations tabling
the event and offers to help clean-up after the gig is someone who
has done much to move things forward, and we welcome you.. |
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shows are not a substitute for action // |
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shows are a time to rally, to celebrate our victories, connect with
each other, express ourselves and have fun, it is our ultimate hope
that our shows will be events that educate people who are new to the
information we are presenting, and to be networking opportunities
for activists of every stripe to meet with each other and ultimately
plan ACTIONS. If your involvement ends when the gig does, you will
have missed the point entirely. |
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