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11. Stop going to concerts if you’re so annoyed. People go to concerts to have fun, so let them be!

LOL are you kidding me?

1-3 and 10 are the only ones I agree with. +Don’t complain/yell at everyone because it’s too crowded when your in the pit.

While I do agree that you need to wear the right shoes, flats are not appropriate unless you plan on standing the whole night in the back of the crowd where you can’t see anything. Flats come off to easy and you are bound to lose them and then you are missing a shoe the rest of the night and they offer no protection if people step on you. Always go for a comfortable sneaker or sometimes vans at the less thrashing shows.

I disagree with 1.  Why shouldn’t you support the band?  

And 2.  Closed toe flats don’t work all that well.  They have no arch support and generally are very thin.  I’ve worn flats to concerts and regretted it.

You’re the kind of people I hate to go to a concert with. Fucking buzz kill.

pretty much, don’t do anything.

I’ve been to tons of shows. Usually, 70% of people are wearing band t’s, whether it was their own from before or just purchased from the merch booth. Flats aren’t that good of an idea, I think running shoes are best. The girls who annoy me are the ones that wear heels just so they can stab the heels at people to make their way to the front. Most people who have their cameras up are still enjoying the music because most of them are just filming nothing (the camera is just aimed straight ahead; regardless of where the band or lead singer is standing.) I’ve never attended a show that had a designated area for a mosh pit, but what you said is reasonable. I don’t think I’d really care if people were making out at shows unless it was the couple right in front of me. I mean, I’m supposed to be staring at the stage and the band right? Unless they’re in front of me, I wouldn’t really see them.

i actually agree with all of these ahaha. man, the majority of this just applies to everyday life!

I agree with the Mosh pit one. It sucks for someone to start a second one right beside you, I have gotten really hurt when some 14 year-old jerk decides he wants to make a mosh pit beside you. There is a designated area for one, if you’re scared you’ll get hurt, politely tap the person on the shoulder infront of you and make a sweet face and ask for his protection.

chill out, man. it’s a concert, not a fucking funeral.

I agree with 5 and 8.

I don’t see why #1, #4 and #10 would affect YOUR concert experience…
As for the rest, I kind of agree. Except for the one about flats. I’ve only been to concerts where seats are numbered, so wearing heels (or most likely, wedges) has never been a problem for me.

I’ll agree with the mosh. At a CHURCH concert someone grabbed me and punched me while simultaneously throwing me to the ground. That was christian, stupid moshers..

I see no ettiquete feaux pas in wearing a band’s t-shirt to their concert.

I’m so confused about the singing one. :/

I don’t understand all the squabbling about whether it’s okay to wear a band shirt to a concert or not! It’s not a big deal – wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing. If you want to wear the band you’re seeing’s shirt and show your support for them, awesome. If you want to wear another band’s shirt, cool. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing any music related shirt to a concert, also cool. You’re there for the music, not the fashion.

Other than that I agree with all of them (other than the singing out loud one… I might have done that on occasion…), but seriously, as long as you’re not bothering anyone, do whatever you want at a show. It’s all in fun.

@TequilaKisses@xanga - I hear that.

I completely disagree with number one. 

No, do not wear flats at concerts. Do sneakers or simple boots, your feet WILL get stomped on. 

Don’t wear jewelry or glasses if you’re going to a metal show.

If you don’t want to get bashed around STAY OUT OF THE PIT. Sorry that makes me a little crazy.
That being said, if I want to snog someone at a concert, I will do so (bar the band, because they’re busy), and I always sing along. That’s what you do, you know, at music stuffs.

Flats are okay for raves. I wore heels to see Tiesto 2 years ago, and although I was in front and my feet were killing me, it was still kinda worth it.
I gotta say, don’t ever wear flip-flops to Warped Tour. I never have, but it doesn’t end well for those who do.
Best shoes for concert-going… converse all-star high tops.

How about don’t push you way to the very front unless you want to get elbowed in the stomach?

Here’s my idea of the “proper etiquette”:  wear whatever’s most comfy for you, go to the bathroom beforehand, stay hydrated, keep everything valuable secure on you, be nice to people around you (i.e. help someone if they fall over).  Otherwise, HAVE FUN!

i like to make out at concerts.  music and making out is one of my favorite pastimes.  like ice cream and chocolate syrup.

Well, I disagree with wearing the shirt & singing along, but I guess everything else makes sense.

Here’s one: Don’t stand along the front barricade and not do ANYTHING. I can’t stand when people get right in front and just stand there. They don’t dance or clap or sing or do anything. And when you try to push their lame asses outta the way they get pissed off and elbow you in the ribs or stomp on your feet or put their elbows into your hands if you put it up on the barricade. Make way for the real fans like me and my friends who show our love for the band by having a good time!

@Thespian_Carzer@xanga - How do you know they don’t love the band just because they aren’t spazzing out?

Making out when the music is blaring around you is euphoric. You don’t wanna see it, don’t look. Also, I usually buy a tshirt at the concert. After I lost a couple, it became my policy to wear them after I bought them.

I do agree with the cell phone pics. I’ve never seen a good cell phone concert pic or video. Ever.

I disagree with the whole damn post. Jeez, you’d be no fun to go to a show with.

I hate the band tee rule. Though I heard people use that rule because its disrespectful to the other bands playing. Srsly guys?

Try to help crowdsurfers so they avoid falling. Pick them up when they do. Help up people who get knocked down in moshpits. I love that everyone beats each other senseless in mosh pits, but the second you fall, 50 pairs of hands are there to pick you up.

Like @starcrossedloversdivine@xanga said, don’t wear flip flops to Warped Tour. Because 3 minutes in you’ll go from flip flops to barefoot.

@mycontinuity@xanga - Exactly, cuz they might even be squished up against the barricade and can’t move lol I’ve had that happen before

I always wear band shirts at shows and outside of them. The only thing I’ve ever been annoyed at is when people push me, but then I shove them back and that’ usually the end of that. And mosh pits where there shouldn’t be mosh pits is a bit annoying, but I usually just move over and away from it. 

i’m all in support of number 9. but that’s because the people i came with wouldn’t stop making out behind me and they kept touching me. i was pissed.

and i wish mosh pits could be banned but whatever.

as for not wearing the shirt, i disagree.

I went to a Company of Thieves show at this really small venue in northern Virginia back in June, and the one thing that bothered me was this group of highschoolers who had their super expensive cameras out and were taking pictures the ENTIRE FREAKING TIME. And they were all the way in the front.

I’m all for trying to get close and get some good pictures, but you don’t pay for a ticket to view the entire show from the LCD screen on your camera. At least, I don’t.
On an unrelated note, I’m seeing Incubus in less than a month and I am SO pumped hahaha

I agree with number 5! I just got back from Outside Lands Festival to see Arcade Fire. During the concert, I got annoyed by two girls who were talking very loudly near me during Arcade Fire’s beautiful performance. What really ticks me is that their conversation was unrelated to the music. No compliments towards the band or whatever. Other people standing around my area were annoyed too. Since it was a VIP space, they could have just go talk somewhere else at the lounge.

I don’t mind people singing, making out to music, or dancing…as long as they do it all in harmony. I don’t care what others wear, lol.

High heels are fine for me if I’m were to attend to a 3 hours max concert at an indoor venue. Otherwise hiking shoes/ rainboots are a must for outdoor music festivals.

I don’t know where you’re from, but when I go to shows in Austin, everyone is wearing the tshirt of the band they’re planning to see. it’s stupid to call someone lame for doing so. that just makes you lame.

and as for paying all the money to see the concert, so fucking what if people take pictures. they want documentation of the time they had. Most people want documentation of the places they go to for sentimental reasons. and who the hell wears flats to a concert? the ones I’ve been to are outdoor, and dirt is not fun to get all over your feet. flats are the wrong shoes to wear. I even get dirt in my sneakers. you obviously are just too conscious of others’ opinions to have fun at a show. 

Why would it matter to sing out-loud and obnoxiously? My ear drums are usually blown and I’m deaf for hours following the show, so I wouldn’t hear anyone anyway. 

Way to be obnoxious.

I kind of agree with the whole moshing thing, but you really need to chill the fuck out. It’s a concert. People go to have fun, don’t be such a buzzkill. Why do you care if they want to take pictures or videos while they’re there, sing along continuously, talk to the people they’re with, or if they’re wearing merchandise to SUPPORT the band? If it bothers you that much don’t go to concerts or simply don’t pay attention and worry about yourself. Like I said, people go to have fun. So let them be. 

I don’t actually agree with any of these but stay hydrated. 

Why do we continuously need lists governing our behavior? Just be conscious of the people around you and have a good time. Geez.

3 and 10 are the only ones on your list I agree with and picking people up in the pit. People are there to have fun so I say let them have at it.
Only thing I really don’t like are crowd surfers and that’s only because a majority of them instist on flopping around like an idiot. I’ve broken 3 fingers due to them and sprained countless others. But I still put up with them because I love the scene.

hahahaha love the 1st rule totally true.

@mycontinuity@xanga - Well it’s rude and annoying to be enjoying your self, having a good time, then have someone turn around and yell at you for bumping into them when they are standing still doing nothing but staring with a glazed look on your face at the band preforming. I’ve been squished up against the front many of times, but I make the best of it. If you’re going to be fun then don’t get upset when people like me who like to dance and sing come along. I’ve been to plenty of shows too where I’m standing one row of bodies behind the front, dancing and singing, and then the people in front turn around to me and ask me to stop bumping into them or to stop singing so loudly. WTF ever.

@Thespian_Carzer@xanga - FYI, bumping, hitting, and kicking people who did nothing to you is rude no matter where you are. Unless it’s a martial arts tournament, of course. Singing along is fine as long as the people around you CAN STILL HEAR THE BAND.

I went to see Foo Fighters earlier this month, I broke rules 1,6, and 10. I regret not drinking more water, because at the night I was dizzy and nauseous, I’m guessing because I wasn’t hydrated. Lesson learned.

While you’re telling people to stop being so irritating, I’m going to be the girl in the back making out with her awesome boyfriend while we both jam to the set. YOU MAD BRO?

Most of these, but there’s one you forgot:: In the event of a mosh pit starting, get out of the way, or prepare to fight for your life, and probably your spot. Also, be prepared for bruise you can’t explain.

Also, don’t ever wear a skirt or a dress. Don’t pee at the venue (as it’s probably super gross). Wear whatever you want, as long as it’s comfortable (including the band tee).

At a concert i went to, drinking water isn’t really an option when they force you to throw away your bottles at the entrance. They didn’t want people spilling alcohol that they snuck in bottles.

If the point of a concert were to just listen to the music, I would just stay home and pop in their CD for free. You’re no fun.

And if the music isn’t loud enough for you to hear over somebody talking to their friend… you’re going to the wrong concerts. Loosen up. Have fun. Dance, yell and be oboxious. Concerts are supposed to be fun!

I don’t agree with one at all. Like, what the heck?

#5 Never will understand people who have full conversations at concerts in the middle of the crowd? Can someone explain it to me?
I have been front row, general admission and had people next to and behind me do this.

#8 There is usually a designated pit/mosh area for a reason.

Every single thing you mentioned as “innapropriate” concert behavior are the EXACT reasons I go to concerts.  Especially shows like blink 182 and MCR.  And the mosh pits are practically the best part.  People like you are the obnoxious ones bitching while everyone else is having fun. 

@littlexs@xanga - well, your point is moot because you mentioned MCR.  lol.

I completely agree, actually.
Cept I wouldn’t wear flats.

But yeah, you totally do look like a tool wearing the band tee there, SPECIALLY if you just bought it.  But it’s like, you’re there at the concert already, obviously you like the band, you don’t need to show it off to everyone.  lol.

i disagree with #1, you should support the band. the only way you’ll look remotely “lame” is if you’re wearing like a britney spears tshirt to a hollywood undead concert or vice versa. other than that i agree with everything else. especially the fact that if someone falls to help them up. i’ve seen too many people being carried out unconsciously because they fell and no one paid attention to them.

as for #6, if you’re in a crowd full of people who are shouting the song, you might as well join in. if you’re way in the back away from the crowd shouting the song around the people who don’t want to be near that…well then you’re considered an ass for that.

I’ll never understand why people make such a big deal about wearing that band’s tee shirt to their show, who cares. Though I do have to agree about taking pictures the whole time it seems to me that those people are missing out since they have the camera in front of their face the whole time.