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Goth girls weren't as popular back then (infosec.pub)
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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Explanation: "Goths" in the modern day are people of a specific aesthetic subculture.

"Goths" in the 4th century AD were a roving group of Germanic tribes which, at various times, allied with and against the Roman Empire.

[–] CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Small correction: usually, subcultures are not just about aesthetics, they are mostly about values and shared experiences, and derive a lot from these things, like mannerisms, clothing style, music style, etc.

Also, why does the modern goth wear a Nirvana shirt? That's grunge not goth.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I guess neither Goth claimed the weird, kinky stuff would be sexual.

Or does a kink have to be sexual? I can imagine ancient Romans being up for most things.

[–] trxxruraxvr@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I can imagine ancient Romans being up for most things.

Depends on whether it's before or after their conversion to Christianity

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 4 months ago

Yeah after they got more interested. Because the stuff they already used to do suddenly was forbidden. This is good for fetishizing.

[–] xwolpertinger@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I can imagine ancient Romans being up for most things.

Not barbaric things like wearing pants