Sometimes it is impossible to pass judgment or become annoyed, but having brief thoughts is totally different than letting that judgment/annoyance influence your actions or mold your way of thinking. Personally, I think the fact that some people think that, just because they have seen phish multiple times and trade shows constantly, they are better than someone who wears abercrombie or gap clothing, is absolutely ridiculous.

We're all at shows for different reasons whether it be the music, the drugs, the phans, or the merch. But one thing is for sure....we're all there for the POSITIVE energy that surrounds it....and it should stay like that. For those vibes to become contaminated with egocentric, impatient, judgmental and intolerant sentiments would be an absolute crime.

I think everyone should just look at themselves, remember what you were like as a newbie...because i think everyone was probably pretty pathetic seeming to themselves as a newbie...when you only knew 2 songs...chalkdust and tweezer...and just realize that people are trying to have a good time.

This is NOT a competition. And as far as clothes go...the only thing that should matter to ANYONE about people wearing abercrombie or the gap is the fact that little children in the phillipines or bangladesh make these clothes in disgusting conditions for low wages. People should encourage others to lose these clothes for these reasons ONLY...not because they don't fit in walking around that lot. I think people should realize what really matters in the world....and although the phish lot is a great thing and a great experience...it's not ALL that matters...and people shouldn't be criticized just because they don't

PRAY FOR PEACE in '03

- Buzzy