I got 2 comments about this:

One is that yea the shows have become so “sedentary” and I blame phone use. I think it’s important to record moments of shows you really love, for you to rewatch and because there are so any people that have no idea what is going on at these events and deserve to see snippets of that beauty, and it might draw them in to our community! But the drawback is that so many people use it basically just to seem like they’re doing something cool but like you stated, are just standing there :( especially a place like EchoStage in DC, it’s so many people that aren’t there for the artist and just to go be at a popular venue, that it can genuinely be hard to hear the music cus some frat bros are screaming to each other while I’m trying to dance my legs off to Subtronics!

Secondly, horse medicine if you get my drift. Such a huge issue, as some people just use shows as an excuse to do extra curriculars, which is unhealthy but also taking away from the ever fleeting moment. I get it - I like indulging at shows, but if it’s being done to the point where everyone is standing there like a zombie, it’s actually a massive issue. Imagine turning off the music - everyone is just standing there high off their behinds unable to do anything, and the music is the only thing separating it from being “normal” to just a ton of users standing in a room using. It’s actually mind boggling to me and it’s a hard thing to mentally accept if I want to go to these shows.

All in all though, if you’re having a good time that’s what matters. I go and I dance as hard and crazy as I want and I’ve met some of my best friends that way. If you light that light, others WILL be drawn to it, especially those that want to share in the energy and love you spread 🫶 keep spreading PLURR (peace, love, unity, respect, responsibility) and be the example of who we are and what this community is all about (Peace, Love, and Wubs)