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Human nature will always frown upon the percentage of society that does not adhere to the "commonly accepted" principles and beliefs. Any member of a community that appears in a different light will receive unnecessary attention.

Followers of the Gothic genre automatically attract unwarranted perception, merely because of the outward expression of horror and romance. Whereas other faiths and beliefs are not defined through a persons appearance, a Gothic can be recognized through their attire.

Human instinct evokes the natural reaction of being wary towards the unknown. Judgment is called and opinions dissected without the true acknowledgment of the person behind the profile.

"Do not judge..Lest you be judged" Luke 6:37. Whether you are of the Christian faith or not, this quote from the bible has pause for thought.

Appearances can be deceptive; should you fear and project your own opinions of the individual who stands out amongst the general population more than one who presents an insignificant facade? Statistically judgment will always be for those who present an altered image, because you never notice the one amongst the haze of normality.

If an individual chooses to be a Gothic then society should not judge in haste. Within this so-called "free world" a person has the right to dress in a manner that pleases, even if it does not conform with the mass.

Goths should be allowed to wear what they want without being judged, but society will continue to voice its disapproval. Minority groups have, and always will, remain a target for criticism.

The reasoning can be as simple as "they are different" therefore my own opinions and beliefs are superior. A percentage of the population will accept that Goths dress in this manner because they choose too, and as it does not directly affect themselves in any manner, they ignore and leave it be.

The remaining percentage will, however, deem it their right to comment on the clothes of a Goth. They see the Goths within the category of "alternative living" and assume that it is wrong and judgment is a formality.

Unless the actions of a person contravenes any laws or causes distress and the potential for endangerment, society as a whole should apply the principle of "ignore and leave them be." Goths have chosen their path in life, the same as those who judge them have chosen to live their lives. If you feel the need to be judgmental, prepare to be judged yourself.

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