
Originally Posted by
john eden
I think it's more that an absolute subcultural tribalism looks less attractive when there are more than simple binary choices.
In my first year at secondary school you could either like heavy metal or two tone. (Or pretend to like metal, but harbour a secret love for Soft Cell in my case).
When I was a teenager you were basically either a casual or a goth.
There was an intensity to this which was quite appealing at the time, but this intensity was policed by verbal and physical violence.
I think kids are just more accepting of each other, and difference, these days.
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