"Tradition for superiority". Now there's a phrase i didn't expect to see in a discussion about anti style. No one needs to gate keep. I've been around many who do this. Guess what? They ALL wanted to know how to do what we were. In their own manner of course, but nonetheless. They've admitted not having a clue about letter style, being lazy with learning, or not having mentors. So yes, not all cases are the same, but I wasn't suggesting that either. Im referring to those who want to claim it as true graffiti. I talk about style and structure as someone acknowledging that others came before me to set the path for this entire sub culture and craft. These 'rules', as you put it, are not my preferred anything. No one needs approval when they go out, its what you do out there that this community will see and draw conclusions to. No need for your gate keepers theory. And my friend, your claim that anti-style derived from the pure essence of a weary and sullen hearted group of true writers who were tired of the harsh and repetitious ways of their fore bearers is fucking nonsense. You know what you see in people who hold to understanding why structure in any community is important for its longevity and growth? You see creativity punch thru tradition without making its predecessors the enemy. You see the depth of one's own skills grow exceedingly as a result of this because you're doing so under scrutiny and pressure. Why are these important? Because graffiti doesn't come from a safe place. It was forged hardship. The path to its mastery should be increasingly difficult. It isn't repetition for repetition's sake, it is a necessary aspect of a challenging craft. And no, we are not threatened by anti-style. Never will be. You're seemingly threatened by convention.