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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I can absolutely get behind CP's description of a "burn". It sounds like something I would love to do.
The topic of this conversation, however, is the debacle we just witnessed unfolding in the Nevada desert. That was absolutely not the "burn" CP describes.
That's the entire point of this discussion - this particular "burn" was not. This particular burn has become a victim of its own success. Far too big, far too commercialized, far too destructive on the environment, enough crime to actually require its own police force, and on and on. This particular burn stands as the very antithesis to the "burn" CP describes.
That is the point of this discussion, not to dismiss or denounce the practice as a whole. I'm sure in smaller settings, faithful to its original roots, a real "burn" is a wonderful thing.
This one was just a laughable, sad parody, ruined by the same folks that ruin everything else of value.
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thats just like, your opinion man. based on ... well ... nothing.
the folks i know who went, said they had a fantastic time. i can't wait to hear more details, which im sure i will next week.
some rain doesn't make a burn not a burn. some social media darlings or wanna bes showing up doesnt make a burn not a burn. they are welcome just the same as anyone else is.
last year it was covid that effected everyone's burn, this year it was rain. i was at a regional burn where we had a flash flood, tried to wash away half the camp. we cleaned up, and kept going, partied til 4 the next night. we all move forward. even when the weather is 'perfect' at black rock city, its still trying to kill you, actively. its a desert, with nothing, and the dust needs vinegar to be washed off. this isnt the comfort of your own living room. its always physically uncomfortable, one way or another.