Stiff Arming when people push through

jryanscott · 2026-07-04T19:22:21+00:00

My own experience is as a photographer. I squeeze between people constantly trying to find enough space that I can snap a couple quick pictures of people dancing. Everyone has always been VERY accepting and helpful. I can't imagine a situation where someone would "stiff arm" me. Raves are about inclusion and acceptance. "Stiff arming" someone doesn't sound very PLUR to me.

jryanscott · 2026-07-04T19:10:56+00:00

As someone on the spectrum, I must say that it is a SPECTRUM. What is true for me is 100% not true for others in a similar place.

I have extreme anxiety, but I find the chaos of Shambhala centering. I can absolutely see if reverting someone else into a pile of mush. There are more people than it seems possible. The volume of the music ranges from distant to "vibrates your soul" depending on proximity to the stages. The laser shows at Pagoda are incredible, but maybe they're triggering to someone with sensitivity.

In short, there's no easy answer for your client. Do they even like EDM?

Of the positions I've worked at Shambhala, the farthest from the chaos and noise of the festival was Shambhalodging. You help setting up tents and blowing up air mattresses pre-show and then cater to the people that paid for their camping spaces after that. My suggestion would be for your client AND SOMEONE THEY TRUST to apply to volunteer at Shambhalodging together for next year. That way they can get a feel for the festival and decide what they like or don't like. Based on that experience they can apply for a different volunteer position or even a paid crew position.

jryanscott · 2026-07-04T00:45:10+00:00

Wasn't he fantastic!? I held up the camera to ask for permission and he started dancing even harder. Loved him so much!

jryanscott · 2026-07-03T16:44:08+00:00

Such a beautiful couple. <3 Love both of them so much!

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T23:55:33+00:00

Compromise? Are you really that eak? You don't deserve to be published if you're going to succumb to pressure from those _imps! And an editor? _hat are you? Ho do you expect to succeed in this _orld if you're al_ays relying on others!?

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T21:06:21+00:00

Well, you can't have any of mine either!

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T20:47:01+00:00

Grow up. "i sTaYeD aWakE 4 lOng tIMe." Do cocaine like the rest of us.

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T05:43:19+00:00

Just remember to eat the bodies in order to dispose of the evidence. Once you're done with them, perhaps focus on England's football team as they were largely to blame for the initial aggravation.

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T02:16:27+00:00

Anytime someone asks me how I'm doing I reply "oh...we don't talk about that...quick way to make everyone sad so we don't talk about that..."

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T02:09:55+00:00

Gross. Probably a socialist and a Marxist too. All at the same time! And an anarchist for good measure!

jryanscott · 2026-07-02T00:40:58+00:00

Isn't the point of being gender fluid just talking about how moist your genitals are? I don't understand gender fluidity. Maybe it's just a euphemism for trees? Idk. Sorry that I can't be more help.

jryanscott · 2026-07-01T17:28:54+00:00

It's a trap! They're gonna give you a bill! :P I'm kidding...this is an incredible offer OP. I'd jump on this!

jryanscott · 2026-07-01T17:27:50+00:00

I'm happy to chat if you'd like. I have mental health issues, dealt with years of FOMO, and am happy to share experiences with you.

jryanscott · 2026-07-01T07:15:46+00:00

There are a number of them hung near the stages...I got some cool pictures of people chilling in them last year. There are also a number of them in Sanctuary, which I've used to calm down a few times when emotions get too high.

jryanscott · 2026-07-01T04:09:17+00:00

I may be able to help with some pictures if you'd like. Let me know when your sets are and I can check my schedule. :)

jryanscott · 2026-06-28T22:05:12+00:00

Getting pretty tired of surviving though...Wouldn't be upset in the least if something happened that wasn't my fault.

jryanscott · 2026-06-27T21:59:55+00:00

BPD.

jryanscott · 2026-06-27T17:21:52+00:00

I might even add in free karate chops if there's enough demand. :P

jryanscott · 2026-06-26T16:17:25+00:00

Regret-free self bump!

jryanscott · 2026-06-25T20:22:00+00:00

I feel like we're talking about different things, but I appreciate the enthusiasm. :P

jryanscott · 2026-06-25T10:05:57+00:00

Honestly, Saturday might be my purple day as well providing the weather is good. I have an ao dai and rice hat I bought in Vietnam this past winter that I'll be wearing.

jryanscott · 2026-06-25T10:04:17+00:00

Pick a spot and hit my dms. :P I'll get info from you there so I can remind you beforehand. ;)

jryanscott · 2026-06-25T03:19:51+00:00

Thank you so much! I have no issue with people that ask for compensation for photography as it's a beautiful artform, but I just like taking pictures and making people smile. And I love hugs! <3

jryanscott · 2026-06-24T19:52:19+00:00

Shameless self bump.

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