However, this does not mean that I condone crowd killing. Therefore, in this post, I hope to provide a differentiated view on mosh pits in the hardcore scene and at mainstream shows in order to clarify some misunderstandings related to this topic.Ģ) When a pseudo tough-guy with an ego complex punches a member of the crowd in the face (often as a sucka-punch)because it makes him feel like a man.Ĭrowd killing can happen at any show but it is easy to avoid, since you can stay away from the pit and its edge if you realise that the crowd is too rowdy for your liking. Under such videos, you can also find spiteful comments, in which people justify slam dancing in a bad way. They often address the topic in a one-sided fashion and equate this type of dancing with assault. There is a similar tendency for videos by people who address the topic but appear not to be concerned with the scene. Depending on the band and its following, these comments can be followed by hate comments towards the people writing comments about slam dancing, throw-down or however you want to call it. When you watch a gig by a hardcore band on YouTube, there are often comments in which people make fun of the dance moves in a pit and call them karate or similar things. This week, I will be talking about pits at hardcore shows.

However, most people tend not to provide a differentiated opinion on the topic. There is a certain topic related to it that is frequently addressed. It does not matter if you are part of the alternative music scene or not.

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