[TasteTheAlex]

I enjoy raving sober, its how I rave most of the time, I respect my body, and I tend to go to at least 2 raves a week, so if I were to be getting fucked up at every rave, I would be having some medical issues by now, I used to roll at parties cause it helped me flow to the music, but I never cared for the comedown, so lately I've been taking LSD, however it lasts a long time, so if I plan to take it, i have to do so right away and knwo the rave will be worth it, so this occasion is usually saved for bigger raves maybe once a month... I would rave sober all the time, but sometimes I like to have a bit of fun.

[Nikpmup]

Ya, it's sad to see raves having a huge drug stamp to it and the lame AIDS NEEDLE story to it. I've tried to take many of my friends to raves but they think its too dangerous. I have met the nicest people at raves and being introduced to this scene has made me a happier and better person. I really want to share this experience with my friends but they always assume they have to do drugs at raves. It kind of makes me sad cause i know they would love it. They already love to dance at clubs so why not raves. Then the ones who do go are the ones who are missing the whole point of raves. They just go to get fucked up, totally missing the point of P.L.U.R.

[LilRaverBoi]

Yeah, I feel ya. I've dealt with this time and time again. It just comes down to ignorance (I don't mean to insult them, but a lack of accurate knowledge) and stereotypes...these work hand in hand. People will believe what they hear, but you can change that. Explain to them that raving is mostly about the music and the people than petty substances. Sure, it happens, but tell them you choose not to and enjoy it better (I know I sure enjoy parties better sober....). Just tell them your story and alter their perceptions to a more realistic (informed) sort of representation of raves.

[whenyournex2me]

Originally Posted by LilRaverBoi

Yeah, I feel ya. I've dealt with this time and time again. It just comes down to ignorance (I don't mean to insult them, but a lack of accurate knowledge) and stereotypes...these work hand in hand. People will believe what they hear, but you can change that. Explain to them that raving is mostly about the music and the people than petty substances. Sure, it happens, but tell them you choose not to and enjoy it better (I know I sure enjoy parties better sober....). Just tell them your story and alter their perceptions to a more realistic (informed) sort of representation of raves.

exactly,,,, jsut be yourself. and dont let others influence you if you are st on being sober. period.

all the raves or edm events ive gone too in my entire life i ahve seen the drugs and the sober parties at the events. mostly imo, people are kool there either sober or on something. the open mindness at raves is a nice thing, cause i dotn fell out of place.

jsut be yourself. only a quater of the raves ive gone too ive taken something. i go for the music, and the dance, and the people that are into the culture. its not for the drugs, if it was im sure id be taking the drugs every day or more often, and thats just not me.

personally, i feel the best times ive had, are unexpected, the oppertunities come at hand once in awhile, and thise seem to be perks to the scene. i mean, ill go to an event, maybe even sad, or more shy, in my corner,,,, and maybe ill grab a long island, and before you know it, i get unleashed power from the vibe, and things lead to another,. maybe even meeting a couple i get to roll with. but its not waht i look for and if its what you look for, then you should stop, think and re adjust your motives, casue music is the ultimate drug imo.

i have however met the few people that have to roll or be on soemthing to have fun, and i walk away form them. i tend to spend my time listening to the mixes, and getting a feel for hte journey. sober or not. its the musci that takes me off the planet and into outerspace. im sober most of hte time at raves too, its only when i feel that comfortable to be onsomething, and feel at home, maybe release that pressure ive had from work, school or what ever is going on in my life. it doesnt controll my life, adn thats why i can go to an event and maybe release my self among the journey.

throught he years of my life, i found it better with people that are open, and polite, and sharing. the drugs really are everywhere, so if drugs ruled my life, id be with the drugs all the time. adn im not. just be youreslef. find yourself, and keep it real.

[Blakc ninja]

Amen to sober raving!! If I bring a friend and that person is a little timid or shy about the whole thing I do, however, suggest they have a margaritta! Its not rough on the stomach, its light, and has just the right amount of liquid relaxation in it!