gekko59 wrote:I love it that genuine human beings can shed the shackles of the default world and the expectations foist upon them by pre-made political structures.

Burning Man is also pre-made. And on Monday, you have to go back to the default world.

hey, are you guys at Burning Man right now? how's it going? any good stories so far?

Here is an objective article. Note the difference? http://www.fastcompany.com/1775687/leadership-lessons-from-burning-man I don't see how the Amerika article is any less "objective" than that article. The author of the Amerika critique hardly offers an opinion at all. He just asks bold questions an...

Bahhhh! You guys are no fun at all. I thought you burners were footloose and fancy-free! Have a laugh why don't ya?

intresting. Some one sugessted nuke bombing us. But not one of them said "We should pray for them." you see folks, at it's core it's about hate. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that comment was probably a joke! Why are you guys getting hung up on the Christianity thing? Because he used the word ...

It's arguable that it's not "perspective" if they can't actually see it, touch it, taste it, or report on their own experiences, positive or negative. I would call it conjecture, speculation, or hearsay. Well how do all of you know he hasn't attended Burning Man? That is all speculation on your par...

Trishntek wrote:Obviously, an article written by someone from the outside[/color][/size]

But actually that offers a unique perspective don't you think? Sort of a bird's eye view? Ever hear the phrase, "Can't see the forest for the trees?"

I thought the article was hilarious, personally.

junglesmacks wrote:"Is Burning Man some sort of test-run for extreme liberal communities in the distant future?"

haha! I think he's maybe read too much Jean Baudrillard!

This is kind of a far-right website from what I understand. I consider myself more of a "traditionalist" and not a radical right-winger. I read this site from time to time and agree with some of the things they say but not all. Anyway, I thought this article about Burning Man was pretty hilarious an...