Ravers

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aves that can determine whether or not government is involved with it. The first type of raves are underground raves, where no government is involved. These raves are held in locations ranging from warehouses to the open desert, without licenses or basic controls. There is no closing time at underground raves (www.sayno.com/rave). The second type is the semi-underground rave. This includes raves held at fairgrounds, skating rinks, baseball fields, etc. The promoters approach these facilities with the promises that it’s just a bunch of kids listening to music and assurances that there will be no alcohol. Typically these facilities are naïve to believe there will be no drugs or alcohol, or just choose to ignore it, hoping there won’t be any problems (www.sayno.com/rave). The third type of rave is the aboveground raves, where there is somewhat of a government involved because they are held at bars and clubs, where a license is needed.
Government however, has been trying to get themselves involved in the rave scene by forming the RAVE Act. This stands for Reducing Americans’ Vulnerability to Ecstasy. It is an attempt by legislators to reduce the illegal use of MDMA (ecstasy) and other drugs used at raves. Rather than going after drug users or drug dealers, this legislation targets music promoters, venue managers and landowners (www.sayno.com/rave).
Religion:
Raves can be compared to American Indian religious ceremonies, such as pow-wows and also to the societies of Shaman in Eskimos and Siberian (Tribby, 1998; p.185). Their aspect is music and is the key toward pulling oneself into a unique emotional and psychological state, in which one experience washes sensations and visions. The hypnotizing effect that techno music has can result in what can be compared to a religious experience, which is an experience of a feeling of unity and where people are open and friendly to one another. Nowadays, raves attract all types ...