Potentially odd question. Is it really that taboo to see a rave as an opportunity to party?

People I know tell me that only come for the music.

I had a pretty sheltered upbringing. So I didn’t get to party in that fashion as an adolescent and as a college student.

I just feel this could be my best recourse at 29.

I feel kinda frustrated when people I know who rave say that.

Yes. I acknowledge that the music is fantastic. But I’ll be honest. I love the idea of raves because they seem youthful and give me the opportunity to make up for lost stages of life in spirit. And they seem carefree. I resent having to act my age all the time. I do it enough with my peers.

When I think of a night out, I want to stay out until 5 AM. Lite social gatherings and we all leave at 11 seem absolutely lame.

I’m aiming to go to my first rave. Obviously say absolutely nothing. But for a community that says it’s welcoming, it’s kind of comes off as uptight.