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Re:Death metal music inspires joy not violence by 1000units on Wednesday March 13, 2019 @08:23PM (#19385368)
A great deal of metal is prima facie ugly, and I find that most of the people attracted to this aesthetic have emotional issues, abuse drugs, or self-harm, etc. I enjoy hanging out with some of these people, but it's an observation I can't ignore.

As you point out, there are a number of subcultures, some of which are generally wholesome and aesthetically sound. For example, Manowar fans are usually intelligent, driven, and extremely muscular.

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Re:Death metal music inspires joy not violence by idDriven on Wednesday March 13, 2019 @11:13PM (#19386255)
The way that you phrased the part about 'emotional issues, abuse drugs or self-harm' are you meaning to imply that this somehow makes them lesser people? Bearing in mind that these traits all tend to be a direct sequelae of childhood trauma?
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Re:Death metal music inspires joy not violence by 1000units on Wednesday March 13, 2019 @11:20PM (#19386282)
Absolutely not. I'm just speaking plainly, and I'm glad you made that point.

They are my friends for a reason.

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