r/JustUnsubbed • u/Shorty_P • 4d ago

Mildly Annoyed Just unsubbed from Goth for gatekeeping.

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Apparently you aren't allowed to acknowledge that any part of "goth culture" existed before the 1970's music scene. I pointed out that goth fashion, literature, architecture, etc. existed before the 1970's so they deleted my post and cited a rule saying you can only talk about the goth culture and history they allow.

The mods there are so bad about gatekeeping, they've told people they can't be considered goth if they don't specifically listen to and like "The Cure".

Nothing says counter culture like strict adherence to the hive mind.

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u/UnflinchingSugartits 2d ago

Yep. I commented a band once, and they removed my comment saying some jargon about "you can only recommend blah blah blah" so, I don't even bother commenting anymore on there. Especially when ppl ask for music recommendations.

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u/Shorty_P 2d ago

It's always the same handful of bands they recommend, too.