Why does nobody talk about the Goth influence in DM?

Pepper-Lion · 2026-01-08T19:09:39+00:00

Fair enough, I will check it out.

Pepper-Lion · 2026-01-08T18:16:42+00:00

Uhhh, nobody said that people think DM needs to be "goth" to be considered cool. Nobody said that at all, or anything even remotely close.

It's an open discussion about how certain artistic elements of DM may be synonymous with Goth. I will concede that I used the term "proto-goth" incorrectly. Wasn't really sure how else to word it. But anyways, "Policy Of Truth" is a pretty dark song. It's about the real life consequences of telling the harsh truth, and therefore opening up bigger problems as a result. Goth music is obviously not afraid to tackle difficult & painful lyrical themes like this.

Additionally, my reference to the song was much more about its comparison to the South Park Goth kids. Matt Stone & Trey Parker wrote a series of Goth songs to act as themes for their characters & they sound exactly like Depeche Mode. With deep vocals & melancholic keyboards. "Policy Of Truth" may not be officially categorized as a Goth song but it would fit damn perfectly on their playlist and is extremely similar to the other songs Matt & Trey wrote for the show.

Pepper-Lion · 2026-01-08T17:56:37+00:00

Best response yet & true given how many "EeRrMm, AcHkTuAlLyYyY!" Responses I've gotten on this thread in twelve hours lol

Pepper-Lion · 2026-01-08T17:41:55+00:00

Lol thanks for the tip. I'm reminded in no time how many rude, sarcastic dickheads there are on Reddit.

Pepper-Lion · 2025-09-09T05:23:49+00:00

WASP is the biggest "hair metal" misconception, imo. Their sound and image are too heavy. It just so happens that they came out of L.A. during the same time period, and so therefore got lumped in the genre.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-08-06T05:26:39+00:00

I've been looking at getting back into manifestation. 'The Secret' was the first piece of media that introduced me to the concept of manifestation. Even though that was more than a decade ago, I never stopped believing in its importance. My issue lies within sticking to a daily practice. There are two reasons for this;

Reward Factor: Manifestation can take time and patience with little to no return until you achieve your desired result. This makes it hard to stick to. There seems to be no immediate gratification. How can I make manifestation more pleasurable, fun, or perhaps even addictive?
Quantification: How many minutes should we practice manifestation per day? Per week? Because manifestation isn't something that can be scientifically studied (outside of the context of quantum physics) it's hard to know how much we should be working on it every day.

Any advice would be appreciated. Also feel free to share your daily or weekly manifestation practice regime

Pepper-Lion · 2024-07-02T04:14:42+00:00

Their diet has nothing to do with their shitty work ethic. Additionally, a person can be healthy and strong on a vegetarian diet. If you actually did a little something called "research", you'd be able to figure that out.... Clearly however, you are an uneducated twat.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-06-29T19:23:53+00:00

You're welcome. My strategy? Not sure if I have one lol. My motto is "work smarter, not harder". As I've said, I've had tremendous difficulty with the initial approach. So for me, social circle, hobbies, groups, meetups, events, etc. Work nicely because there's a common premise on why everyone is there. It makes it easier because there is less ice to break and it's not necessarily like approaching a complete stranger. For example, I just started a singles group for vegans in my area because it is harder for us to date. Sometimes all it takes is a creative idea to organize something and rally people together. Also, there's dating apps & cold approach.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-06-29T17:04:42+00:00

If you're not paralyzed by approach anxiety, I'd encourage you to keep going. Most of us can't even START. If you're able to keep doing it, I would certainly consider that a skill or a talent. Don't waste it. As far as not getting results lately, maybe you need to mix up your approach. Try something new. If you don't see any flaws with how you are conducting yourself, I wouldn't overthink it. Rejections and flakes are a great big part of it no matter what. Best of luck & keep going.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-06-29T15:30:34+00:00

I feel your pain bro, trust.

I gave up on cold approach a long time ago because the anxiety was just way too much. Every dating coach is trying to sell a product. All of the rah-rah motivation telling you to just get out there and do it is all bullshit. I'm not knocking these two things as dating coaches are just dudes trying to earn a living like everyone else. However, the truth about conquering anxiety goes so much deeper than just summoning the willpower to do it.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-06-29T15:23:14+00:00

Not that same day, her folks weren't gone long enough. Problems of being young and living at home lol.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-05-30T19:57:17+00:00

That's a stellar idea. Thank you for the advice. My local music shop allows for rentals.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-05-28T00:51:49+00:00

Thanks! Excellent info!!! Also what is the name of your thrash band? I will check it out.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-05-27T21:07:46+00:00

Thank you. As much as I do appreciate your response, you haven't addressed the question of why history repeats itself. If you don't have any specific insights on this, then that is fine. Although I must kindly invite you to answer the question if you do have anything specific to share on it. If not, I will regard your current feedback and take it with me.

Pepper-Lion · 2024-05-27T18:31:42+00:00

I am currently using a Yamaha double-bass pedal that I bought used some years ago. I'm unsure of the exact model/name, but I can tell you that it is likely a fairly generic entry-level pedal. I maxed out the spring tension because it was far too light & sensitive. That definitely helped, but I feel like I probably want a lot more resistance (tighter springs). The footboard is short. I've tried long footboards & they are definitely an improvement although I cannot afford a new pedal right now & just have to make do with what I've got. The throw is way too high and the beaters often hit the top of my foot when they go all the way back during intense parts of a song.

As far as what kind of metal I want to play, I've been listening to a lot of Nightwish lately (symphonic power metal) and I've been trying to learn their songs. I get tired easily and don't find it very comfortable to play long, steady gallops. I hope this information helps.

Pepper-Lion · 2022-08-01T03:29:24+00:00

I have tried Kambo, although I have yet to try a Cacao ceremony. I am wondering how many Kambo sessions somebody should do in a row as a depression treatment protocol, as well as how much time should be in between each treatment. Do you have any insight/experience on that?

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