Dietcokeorchoke

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Just a guy in his 30s dedicated to the revival and documentation of scene subculture, and all adjacent subcultures. I grew up in a rural town in the bible belt, on the US east coast. I spent much of my childhood and teen years in tattoo shops, piercing parlors, malls and playgrounds, and the local McDonalds where all of the scene and emo kids went to hang out when we had nothing else to do.This site is a collection of information and resources for any n00b scene kids looking to learn about the subculture, and for any OG scenesters who want a splash of memories and nostalgia.

Other Stuff

Frequently Asked Questions

Fandom/Media Recommendations

Useful Links

Resources

Resources

Generally helpful stuff.

Shops

A few tips for shopping for scene clothes, or for things in general: DIY what you can, save for things that are perfect instead of buying up anything that kind of fits what you want, and don't buy EVERYTHING just because you can afford it.With places like Amazon, Temu and AliExpress, it ends up being so easy to buy a lot of little things instead of a couple of big things here and there. Don't buy the cheapest product just because it has Gir on it. Don't buy accessories and clothes that are mass-produced: the quality will suck, it'll wear out soon, and you're contributing to overconsumption.So much of scene was about making things your own and expressing yourself through your fashion. Check out the DIY section of this site to find ways to do that for yourself!^{note: please send suggestions, especially suggestions for non-US shops, to [email protected]!}

US-Centric IRL shops

US-Centric Online Shops

Non-US Shops

Brands

Common brands among scene kids.

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Fandoms and Media

Not scene-specific media or fandoms, but the ones that were popular/well known at the time, so that scene kids often would've been part of them.

Major Fandoms

Movies

Television

Cartoons

Anime

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Links

Reddit Links

YouTube Links

Spotify Playlists

Pinterest Boards

A collection of relevant or useful Pinterest boards.

New Fashion and Style Boards

Old Fashion and Style Boards

Other Boards

Other Links

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How to be super cool

(aka, how to be scene)

You'll see a lot of gatekeeping and arguing online about what counts vs what doesn't when it comes to scene fashion, hair and aesthetics, but the most important part of it all is you are the scene. Following other people's rules has never been what scene was about. It was about being creative, standing out, expressing yourself and having a good time.That's kind of hard to do if you're just following somebody else's rulebook, right? Maybe you don't want to look like a carbon-copy of another scene kid, but you also don't know where to start, or maybe you feel like you need a little guidance on how to achieve what you want! Well, that's what this page is for!The pages about appearance are going to come from an angle of "if you want people to be able to look at you and know you're a scene kid, this info will help!" and not "you can only be scene if you do what I say"! Branch out, be unique, do your own thing. Make your own scene!With all that said... how can I help? :3

Style

Accessories+

Hair

Decorations

What about emo?

Wait- what is emo?

With the rise of social media like MySpace, emo subculture and scene subculture came from the same general starting point: music, especially the music genre emotional hardcore, and music scenes (as in, attending concerts).Prior to this, emo pretty exclusively meant the genre and the people listening to it! From roughly 2005, emo the youth paved a new path alongside scene (sometimes as rival subcultures) that included fashion, aesthetics and imagery, and attitudes/mindsets. At the same time, there are people who didn't follow the new path, and still consider emo to be a music genre or music-based subculture exclusively.Both are valid uses of the term, but it is undeniable that emo has cultural associations with clothes, hairstyles, makeup, attitudes and mindsets, and music. So while you might see people insisting otherwise, emo is definitely a sibling subculture to scene, no longer just a music genre.To put it simply, there are two meanings behind the term Emo:

1. Emo, the genre and subculture exclusively centered around the genre, which often rejects My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Panic at the Disco, and Pop Punk as emo bands or genres. It also rejects that there is a fashion element to emo at all, and is the popular mentality of communities like r/emoand2. Emo, the sibling-subculture of scene which includes the bands and genres listed above, the general ideology behind emo, AND includes fashion and specific aesthetics and imagery

It's also important to note that there IS overlap with scene subculture. There's no clean break, which is why scemo/scenemo exists as a mixture of the two styles.

General content warning for mentions of self harm, and warnings of any links on this page that may treat self harm lightly/as a joke (as typical of the OG scene and emo era).

Emo Fashion and Style

Here is a list of things that were especially associated with the scene sibling emo subculture! (✦ ‿ ✦)

Shirts

Pants

Shoes

Accessories

Styling and Imagery

Hair and Makeup

The emo attitude

Scene has always had a secondary title: "preppy emo". The reason for this being that scene often has a more colorful look, yes, but also- scene is loud, it grabs attention, puts a focus on having a fun time, and that's the point. On the other hand, emo is a quieter, muted look by design and the focus is on the hardships of life.Think of emo as wearing your feelings on your sleeve, "emotional". Hair that hides the face due to insecurity, hoodies and jackets for the same reason, and imagery that projects hurt, wounds and death to reflect inner turmoil. A similar subculture ^{(in intent, not aesthetic)} is Yami Kawaii: a Japanese subculture about expressing your mental health in your clothes and style, to break the stigma on mental illness.Emo is similarly about physically expressing your emotional struggles, which is a big reason why it caught on with alternative youth. This is one reason why emo has self harm associated with it; young, troubled kids and teens wearing their troubles on their sleeve and expressing it in their fashion, song lyrics and attitude.Being emo is about being authentic, even when it comes to the sad and hurt parts of you. Quirky, silly and I'm-So-Random humor was still common, generally because it was the humor of the youth at the time. On top of this, there's no better medicine than laughing and having a good time with friends.Being emo is also about being emotionally vulnerable and close with your friends and loved ones, and being there for each other, not just expressing your negative feelings every time you're sad. And, of course, it's about the music.

Noteable Emo stuff

Here's a pretty good playlist! I'm including this playlist because it has a ton of the music associated with this subculture! For other emo genres and band recommendations, reddit.com/r/emo is a good place to look. Please don't go there to argue about the subculture! A lot of the users there insist that emo is a genre or music subculture, nothing more: it won't help to argue, so please just leave them alone. (⋟﹏⋞) search for recommendation posts that already exist, don't flood the page with new ones! There are plenty already made! :3

People and Characters

Links

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hair

When it comes to classic scene hair, though, they often played with bangs, volume, teasing, highlights and color, extensions, bump-its, and so on. Here are some examples with a lot of variety, but there are genuinely endless options.

When it comes to classic scene hair, though, they often played with bangs, volume, teasing, highlights and color, extensions, bump-its, and so on. Here are some examples with a lot of variety, but there are genuinely endless options.

Finally, because people with coily and curly hair have a harder time achieving the stereotypical "straightened to death" hairstyles, I've put together a collection of afro-textured and curly scene hairstyles. I've also included some that aren't strictly scene, but are super creative and cool! Get creative with the hair you have, don't try to meet outdated beauty standards and expectations.Set new trends, don't just follow old ones!

Braids and Twists

Curls/Coils

Locs

Ideas

Disclaimer: I'm sorry for any styles I have labeled incorrectly! I've done my best and did my research, but I know that I could be wrong and I am open to corrections. Please feel free to reach out if you have suggestions or information that would help, I don't want to spread misinformation.

Check out this Pinterest Board for more afro-textured, coily and curly hairstyles and ideas

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Accessories & More

Scene accessories might be the most creative part of the look. You can turn practically anything into a necklace or a bracelet. Can tabs, bottle caps, keychains, clay, rocks, paper, ducktape. Even finding things to use is easy, especially when you know what to look for. Plus, makeup can really pull a look together, especially heavy eyeliner-- something a lot of scene kids wouldn't leave home without. But makeup trends from back then are different from the trends of today, so it can be tricky to pull off an OG look without a little help.

Accessorizing

Accessories were often chosen to match outfits, not piled on with the goal to wear as many as possible. Long necklaces with a short necklace, with or without a choker. Bracelets and hats with colors that compliment the outfit.Common accessories were-

Makeup

Makeup trends of the '00s and '10s were pretty different than what the trends of today are. While you can incorporate a mixture of the trends from today, some of the most remembered and OG looks had certain makeup techniques in common. That era was infamous for foundation and concealer with no blending/shading/highlights, including on your lips, paired with heavy eye makeup.As far as eye makeup, there are a few different ways to go about the look, but for the most part, they all include a couple of things. One being eyeliner that goes all the way around the eye in one connected shape, and the other being heavy mascara use.Sometimes you might see winged eyeliner, sometimes not. Sometimes you'll see smokey eyeshadow, and other times you'll see a more solid black. Fake lashes, some color eyeshadows, and tinted chapsticks/lipgloss or lipsticks weren't completely unheard of, but they weren't as common as they are today.Something else to consider is that through the '00s-'10s, thin, shaped eyebrows were in. Then, through the 2010s and with the rise of The Kardashians, fuller, thicker eyebrows became more trendy- so both looks can work if you know what you're doing. The infamous concealer-on-the-lips look is mostly associated with the earliest, thin-eyebrow look from the early-mid 2000s.Lipstick was much less frequent than you'd expect, but in the mid 2010s, bright, unusual colors like aqua, purple, green and white were trending for a short time.

DIY was a big part of scene from the start- standing out, making your look unique to you, and being creative were basically staples of the subculture! If you're new to DIY, or out of ideas, here's a list I've gathered of tutorials for customizing your clothes- and a list of makeup tutorials from the OG scene eras!

Accessories

Makeup

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Your space!

If you're anything like me, your room and your belongings are a reflection of your inner self- and an expression of your creative side. What I like, my interests, aesthetics and ideas are on basically everything I own. When someone walks into my bedroom, or if they walk by my car, they get a sense of who I am! What would that look like for you?

Why decorate?

If you're anything like me, your room and your belongings are a reflection of your inner self- and an expression of your creative side. What I like, my interests, aesthetics and ideas are on basically everything I own. When someone walks into my bedroom, or if they walk by my car, they get a sense of who I am! What would that look like for you?To put it plainly, a big part of room decor is identity. Putting pieces yourself into your personal space, with the means that you have rather than going out and getting a whole bunch of cheap stuff off the internet.Cut old cardboard into shapes or letters and use tape, paint or paper and glue to make wall decorations. Print out photos in different sizes of things you like and arrange them into a wall collage. Cut old t-shirt graphics into posters or wall decor. See what you can do with what you have, because what you have is already part of you- a bunch of stuff off Temu might seem cool, but it'll seem cool to the other hundreds of people who ordered the exact same thing, too.

OG trends vs modern ones

There were a few different aspects of bedroom decor that were common during the '00s and '10s. Color combinations, patterns and stylistic choices that didn't stick around, but that you might still see in a certain brand of boutique shop or hair salon.

While no two bedrooms were the same, there were some common elements of decorating at the time; like clutter, quirky wall decor- yes, I knew a kid with sporks taped to the wall- and bold color combinations.

Some common colors combos were-

Common patterns

Scene and Emo specific

Common Decorations

Other stuff!

But all these examples aren't the end of the story. Choosing your own favorite colors, patterns and decorations is the best part! :3As a final note, keep in mind that while there's often an underlying aesthetic to scene and emo bedrooms, and to trendy bedrooms throughout the '00s and '10s in general, many tweens and teens just had a regular bedroom-They would put up things they liked on the walls- posters, printed photos of bands, celebrities, characters or art they liked. Put up the old Christmas lights when their family got new ones. Hang a blanket they liked on the wall. Use toys from their childhood as decorations.

DIY

The best way to make your bedroom, your locker and your things unique to you is to customize! If you're not sure where to start, here's a handful of DIY tutorials, especially ones that were posted back during the OG scene era. Once you've got the hang of crafts like this, branch out! Make your own, or alter some of the ones you see to really make them YOU.

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craft your style

Anything can be scene, if you style it into a scene outfit. That means even a plain t-shirt or baggy jeans can be part of a scene outfit, as long as you know how to style it.

A Style Overview

My style tends to lean into the fandoms I'm in more than the bands I like- you'll hear me pull up before you see me, so my music tastes are no secret! My clothes, bracelets, decorations, and even my car reflect my fandoms. The shows, cartoons, movies and games I like decorate my life!I'm also pretty picky with what I wear, and only really go for the things that look good for the aesthetic I aim for, not just whatever's cheapest so I can have the most of it. I DIY as much as I can, too, and most of the scene kids I knew in the 2000s and 2010s did too.I'm typically wearing blue and black, or red and black, with splashes of white or purple. I lean into the swag aesthetic (because I like it!) but you won't catch me without eyeliner and my favorite teddy-bear necklace, either. I go for a look that is recognizable as scene, but still my own and not a carbon-copy of some other scenester. I like checkered patterns, creepy stuff and slasher-film characters.Having these "rules" set out for myself helps me know what to get- or not get- when I'm shopping and thrifting. That way I don't blow money on something I'm not going to wear, or getting something that doesn't mesh with my wardrobe.Look through these resources, and then at the bottom of the page, consider the listed questions.

A Rundown

Even though some of the stapes of scene subculture are outdated and harder to find- like low-rise jeans, certain cuts and fits of t-shirts, merch for certain shows and bands, etc- a lot of the things sold in the average department store are perfect! Thrifting and yard sales and flea markets are also great places to look for some OG scene gear.But if you're not sure where to start, I've got you covered!

If you're feeling like you just can't get the look down, check out images of OG scene kids at their most dressed-up. Compare the differences between your outfits and their outfits, and see if you can figure out what makes your miss your goal.Sometimes the differences are subtle, like how thick the stripes on your shirt/gloves/leggings are vs how thick the stripes on the outfit you're inspired by. Other times, it can be something like not enough balance between colors, or that arm-warmers don't go with that specific outfit very cohesively.Something I see in new scene kids a lot is that modern trends don't mesh with the style well. The hues, shades, tints that are considered trendy now are more similar to 90s grunge aesthetics, and 2020s e-boy aesthetics than the 2000s scene aesthetics.Scene outfits in general went for a clear, crisp look with colors in the same hue, tint and shade, that were often part of common color palette types, like complimentary, split complimentary, triad, and so on- check out this color palette maker if you want a cheat-sheet, or the graphics below if you want something easy-access when you're out shopping!

Other common things you'd see in scene outfits are-

Scene sub-styles

There are a few noteable sub-styles that span across the 2~ decades of OG scene subculture! This list does not include the newer, more modern sub-styles like Scenecore and Decora Scene. Keep in mind that these are new labels, and at the time, they weren't really called anything but "scene"!

Characterized by bolder looks, with bigger hair, animal print, bows and crowns, bright colors paired with black to make them "pop", and heavy eyeliner. Also band merch, flats (shoes), creative, custom looks and altered clothes, tu-tus and skirts and DIY. Emphasis on the bands and music and being unique. Some of the earlier scene fashion.

Characterized by shutter shades, snapbacks, dollar sign/diamond/wealth imagery, brass knuckle/gun/weapon imagery, long necklaces with large pendants, name brands, and bold, gaudy patterns and bright colors. Also sneakers, cool jackets, and kid-show merch like Cookie Monster. Some of the later scene fashion, coincides with the swag era.

Characterized by quirky t-shirts, food (especially breakfast and dessert) imagery, ninja, dinosaur and pirate imagery, creepy imagery, cartoon merch and humor. Randomness, typing quirks, emoticons and kandi. The peak scene era, and most commonly known sub-style. Most associated with Gir, and similar random humor.

Characterized by hot pink, black and white, zebra print and leopard print, glitter, rhinestones and bedazzled clothes, items and accessories, skirts, layered tank tops, luxury brands (or look-alikes), designer jeans, heart imagery, flashy sunglasses and trucker hats. Also fur-lined coats, puffy jackets, flashy jewelry, body glitter, and Ugg boots. Masculine looks for the subtype are less defined, but I put together this board of potential inspo pics! Gyaruo style is a good place to look if you're wanting something flashier. One of the earlier scene eras.

Characterized by softer and more muted colors, mustache imagery, Disney merch, anchor pendants, plaid flannel, oversized shirts, upside-down crosses, beanies, Instagram filters, fishnets, galaxy patterns, Tumblr-era DIY, fairy-lights. Also t-shirts over leggings, thick glasses frames with no lenses, and goth imagery elements. One of the last eras of scene before it died.

Characterized by a lot of black, sometimes paired with white or a neon color, bondage/rave-style cargo pants, platform shoes and boots, cute imagery mixed into edgy looks, spikey hair, blunt bangs, studded accessories, spiked accessories, band merch, skull/creepy imagery. Also horizontal stripes, dark eye makeup, facial piercings and edgy imagery. Existed alongside the Rawr era.

Common Imagery

General character, merch, patterns and symbols common in scene fashion.

Fashion Trends then vs now

The cuts, lengths, and fits of clothes during the OG eras were completely different than what they are now. I recommend, for younger scenesters starting out, looking into old fashion trends and finding what's different from back then, to today. See what changes you could make to your outfit to make it look a little more OG-era.

Celebrities

Loosely 2000s Fashion

Loosely 2010s Fashion

DIY

DIY was a big part of scene from the start- standing out, making your look unique to you, and being creative were basically staples of the subculture! If you're new to DIY, or out of ideas, here's a list I've gathered of tutorials for customizing your clothes.

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Frequent questions

It absolutely helps, and it can be more of a struggle to look scene if you don't, but it is possible! Here are a few examples of scene outfits that either don't have skinnyjeans, or don't have tight clothes. Check [this out]() too! A Pinterest board of scene fits with baggy jeans.

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Scene+emo music

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This website functions as a loose, general "guide" to scene music, emo music, and all the music adjacent. This includes genres and bands associated with the subcultures, specific song and playlist recommendations.It also includes bands, genres and songs that were popular with youth internet culture during the scene and emo eras to begin with, especially otaku and fandom ones- because that overlap is undeniable!Every scene kid didn't listen to every "sub-genre" or scene-adjacent genres, and it was typical to see different kids or cliques who leaned more into one than the others.

To get back to the main site, follow the first, purple button. To get to the old music page, follow the second, green button.

A Quick Rundown

Here's a reddit megapost about genres and band reccs!So many genres fall under the scene and emo umbrella, it's basically impossible that you won't like ANYTHING scene. I've divided things into four categories for the sake of organization, but in reality there was a TON of overlap between all four of them :3Scene Music has a wide range of genres, and therefor a wider range of bands. A handful of genres associated directly with the scene subculture are: Post-Hardcore, Metalcore, Crunkcore, Rap Rock, Sasscore, Myspace Bedroompop and Myspace Deathcore, EDM, Screamo, Horrorcore and HyperpopEmo Music is a controversial topic, and if you look around online you'll see a lot of debate and arguing. When I refer to emo subculture and emo music, I'm referring to the 2009 emo subculture. Emo music within this scope included: Pop Punk, Emo Rap, Rock, Emotional Hardcore, Crabcore, Midwest Emo, Geek Rock, Indie Rock and Acoustic IndieOtaku Music is my chosen term to describe internet culture music, and fandom music (anime and otherwise). Nintendocore, Chiptune, Dubstep and Remixes, Nightcore, Vocaloid, (pre-2014) K-Pop, Visual Kei, J-Rock, (pre-2014) J-Pop, anime OPs and EDsGeneral Alt Music basically meant anything popular, on the radio or on music TV channels that were alternative or edgy. Often, that meant: Alt-Rock, Post-Grunge, American Rock, Nu Metal and Alt-Metal

For more, check out the various links to playlists and masterposts across this webpage! These are mainly just the ones that I know the most either because I like them, or because my scene friends and family liked them >_> by no means an exhaustive list.If you're looking at a band from this list, remember that this was pre-2016 at the latest. Anything that was being listened to by OG scene kids was made in the early 2000s, to the mid 2010s! Nothing later, but that doesn't mean you can't like or listen to anything newer than that! :3Also note: it is actually really difficult to categorize music or even list them under a specific genre, the lines are vague and sometimes they fit into multiple spots. Don't take any list too seriously.

Scene

Pierce the Veil, Black Veil Brides, Get Scared, Breathe Carolina, Mindless Self Indulgence, I Set my Friends on Fire, The Devil Wears Prada, Ghost Town, Cobra Starship, Hollywood Undead, Kreayshawn, 3OH!3, Jeffree Star, Escape the Fate, Attack Attack!, Insane Clown Posse, Owl City, Nickasaur!, Never Shout Never, The Ready Set, Suicide Silence, Ayesha Erotica, Millionaires, Brokencyde, Metro Station, La Dispute, The Medic Droid, Scotty Vanity, Scene Kidz, Dotdotcurve, S3RL, Skrillex, Knife Party

specific Songs

The Zombie Song - Stephanie Mabey
Perfect Two - Auburn
Do You Like Waffles - Parry Gripp
Butterfly - Smile.dk

EMO

My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, Bullet for my Valentine, Falling in Reverse, Paramore, Simple Plan, All Time Low, All American Rejects, The Used, Twenty-One Pilots, Death Cab for Cutie, Tokio Hotel, Sleeping with Sirens, Plain White Ts, American Football, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Sunny Day Real Estate, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, Silverstein, Funeral For a Friend, Yellowcard, Five Finger Death Punch, The Used, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Green Day

OTAKU

Lemon Demon, The Living Tombstone, Vocaloid and Utau, Anime OPs and EDs, Cartoon OPs, Dubstep Remixes and Remixes in General, Videogame Soundtracks, Fan Songs and Fan Covers

Noteworthy Songs

Lemon Demon - The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny

playlists

Old-Fandom Vocaloid YouTube Playlist
Old Weeb/Otaku YouTube Playlist
Old Cartoon Openings We All Knew YouTube Playlist
Old AMV Songs YouTube Playlist
Old Videogame Music YouTube Playlist
Homestuck Fandom Songs YouTube Playlist
Kingdom Hearts Songs YouTube Playlist
MLP:FIM Fandom Songs YouTube Playlist

ALT MUSIC

Slipknot, Skillet, Flyleaf, Puddle of Mudd, Seether, Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Rob Zombie, Puddle of Mudd, Linkin Park, Audioslave, Nickleback, Daughtry, Tool, Staind, Alien Ant Farm

Bonus/Other

Songs We All Knew during the OG era

Sorry for Party Rocking - LMFAO
Shots - LMFAO
Toxic - Brittany Spears
Circus - Brittany Spears
TikTok - Kesha
Blahblahblah - Kesha
Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
Fergalicious - Fergie, Will.I.Am
Genie in a Bottle - Christina Aguilera
Don't Stop the Music - Rihanna
S&M - Rihanna
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Halo - Beyonce
If I Were a Boy - Beyonce
Just Dance - Lady Gaga

Modern music with the vibez

Ashnikko, Lil Mariko, Softboiledegg, Sorry Mom, Chase Icon, Black Dresses, Sophie Hunter, Graveyardguy, Rei Ami, Rebzyyx, 6arelyhuman

Make the Most of music

A big part of scene subculture was the music- maybe even THE biggest part (besides, you know, the look). For a lot of us, even most of us, our communities were formed around the music: discovering new music, sharing it with friends, blasting it together at parties, sleepovers or during car rides.You don't have to fit your music taste neatly in a box, and even if you did, what fit in the box would vary from person to person, even (maybe especially) among the OG scene kids. Branch out. Make a ton of playlists for different occasions, play music that fits the vibe, listen to what you like and not just what used to be popular with a subculture you're reviving.You're reviving it because it died, so give it new life, too- don't just bring back the old (but definitely do that, too)!Local music was a major factor, too. Go to local shows, and support small, local bands! I can't tell you where they are in your area, but here are a few resources on finding that information yourself.

Disclaimers and Notes

Some bands are notably boycotted. I personally don't think you're never allowed to listen to problematic bands again, or never allowed to watch problematic media again- but you vote with your wallet. If you give views and engagement to creators who use their money to gain more influence and/or do more harm, you're actively contributing to that harm.I'm obviously not condoning illegal activities... but back in my day, we just pirated stuff if we didn't want to directly support the creator. Between burning CDs and looking up "watch Harry Potter online free" (as a random example) we basically didn't pay for anything or give views to anything we didn't want to. Again... not that I'm condoning this kind of thing. Obviously.Some problematic bands in question that frequently come up, even if they're not mentioned on this page, are Blood on the Dance Floor, Mindless Self Indulgence, and Jeffree Star.

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Feeling bored? Want something to do? :3
Okay... where?

Online?

IRL?

Boredom cures

Whether you're looking for something free to do, activities to do with friends, something to do alone or even to spend some cash, look no further because I have you covered! :3

Free stuff!

Not-free $tuff!

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Boredom cures

Whether you're looking to game like an OG scene kid, to get a taste of the old MySpace, or on the lookout for something new, I've got you covered! :3

Websites!

Games!

Go ONLINE!!

!!Dangerzone!!

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The Online Scene

Back when scene was starting out, all the way to when it was at its most popular, the commonplace internet was also just starting out. The term influencer wasn't really a thing yet, and people were just being their best selves online. Crafting personas, putting forward the traits, pictures, projects and music they considered their best-of. They were creative, expressive, being silly and having fun online. Some of the first influencers were scene kids!Things are different now! The internet is fast-paced, everything is for sale, even the time you spend online. Clicks, views and comments mean money in the pockets of corporations, and what gets more clicks, views and comments than outrage and upset?Online spaces used to be a place to get away from real life, and now they're just a means to an end. Make your online life about YOU. Block what you don't want to see, and tailor your web surfing so that you only see what you want to see.Here are a few tips and ideas on making your scene online.

The info at your fingertips

• We learned HTML coding for MySpace, and websites like Neocities and Nekoweb use HTML to build websites too. There are plenty of places to learn it for free, like W3schools, Freecodecamp and a crazy number of YouTube tutorials to make it easier than ever.

• If you're planning to build a website, there are plenty of resources to help. Premade layouts to edit, collections of graphics like this and this, and a lot of websites have their own collection of links to even more! My collection is here.

• Learn how to research properly online! Here are a few starting points that [might help]. (https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-find-information-online).

• Find accurate, OG results: Search within specific dates on some sites, like Google and YouTube, by adding "before:date" and "after:date" (without quotes) to the end of your search. The format is "YYYY-MM-DD", but you can also only include the year. For example, "hair tutorial before:2017-01-01" and "hair tutorial before:2017" will bring up the same results

• Learn about scene subculture on wikipedia, popmatters, aesthetics wiki, quora, and yourscenesucks. Read about subcultures from different perspectives across the web, and see what new information you can gather- just don't be put off by how derogatory some people can be about it. Remember, haters make you famous!

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Scene names

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One important thing to remember about scene names: they were just kids goofing off! People picked their usernames based on inspiration from other scene kids, things they liked, stuff they thought was funny, things they felt reflected themselves, or just unique usernames that caught on and became their 'scene name'.Personally, I change mine constantly. I go by xXLetsGoToKandiMountainXx on some platforms, dietcokeorchoke on others, and when I first got into the scene revival, I went by Simon Sinister but that was the old me! :3When I originally chose Simon Sinister, it was because-

• I think it's funny. °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

• I like the alliteration.

• Slasher, horror & thriller are my favorite genres in every category!

When choosing an online handle, choose a name that you feel represents your persona. If your aesthetic is a little edgy, or you're super into the horror and creepy crawlies side of things, try to come up with something to reflect that. Look at words tied into horror, slashers, spiders, weapons, etc...If you're cutesy, or Hello Kitty dominates your aesthetic, look at cuter things, like glitter and sparkles, rainbows, cute animals, cartoons, etc....You could find rhymes, puns, alliteration, and more- candy, breakfast foods, desserts, random quirkiness and cutesy words. Edgy words related to skulls and bones, darkness and angsty weren't uncommon, especially in emo communities. References to music, movies or other media would also work.Remember, the purpose of a username is to-

• Represent some aspect of yourself. In this case, the scene part!

• Link your relevant accounts across different apps/sites.

So you wouldn't use your scene name on your personal Facebook account that has your real name and family on it, but you would use it on more anonymous sites like Reddit or Friendproject, Steam, or Discord.

So you wouldn't use your scene name on your personal Facebook account that has your real name and family on it, but you would use it on more anonymous sites like Reddit or Friendproject, Steam, or Discord.

Check out my Tumblr Post for name ideas!

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Internet safety

Even though the average kid is probably aware of online dangers and grooming, they aren't aware of how easy it is to actually get hurt. Everyone thinks they know what they're doing until they don't, and by then, it can be too late- so please take precautions when you're engaging with people, posting selfies, or talking about your life online.Grooming is more complicated than you think. There are a lot of ways a predator can trick someone into thinking they're not doing anything wrong. Adults posting NSFW content on websites that allow it is fine. Adults sending a minor NSFW content, even they say it's just for you to report it, or to make fun of it, is grooming.
There is never a time where an adult should be sending NSFW pictures, websites, videos, or messages to minors. Or asking for those things from minors.

Tips

Links

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videogamez

A lot of what scene kids played was just what was popular at the time. Don't feel restricted by what we were doing if you're just starting out- but if you're trying to find that OG vibe, this list might help! :3

PC Games

Handheld games

Console Games

Modern games

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The Wild Web

The Scene became what it was thanks to the sudden boom of home computers, and social media. From MySpace, to forums, to websites like Geocities and then YouTube, the wild web became the perfect place for subcultures to come together and grow.Not only was it a new way to link up with peers and express your creative side, but it was a new way to become a trendsetter and put your influence into the world! Some of the first online influencers were scene queens and kings.If you're looking to revive the online scene, here are a ton of avenues to start with! But feel free to branch out, express yourself on every corner of the web! :3

Disclaimer: Since a lot of the people who come to this website are kids, I've put a star next to creators that were especially, notably not for kids, but that doesn't mean that anything without one is child-friendly! Use your best judgement and remember that times were different then. Don't bring back slurs or bad behaviors just because you see it online: every generation should be better than the last.If something is crossed out, that means to please use alternative methods of viewing (if you do at all) to avoid giving them engagement. Engagement, like views, likes, clicks, is money in their pocket. Money that they use to cause people real harm!

MMOs and Virtual worlds

Creative/art platforms

social sites

Games

Youtubers

Consider all recommendations on this list to mean pre-2016 at the latest when it comes to OG scene kids and the stuff they watched/liked. That doesn't mean you can't watch their new stuff too, though! :3

retro/archives/useful sites

Internet Behavior

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