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Ah, the widely controversial "goth" label.  I say label because for most, that's all it is.  A simple category for putting people into little, clearly-marked boxes.  It can mean as little as a stereoptype or as much as a way of life.  What any person's view is on the Gothic culture depends mostly on their experience with it, their past experiences in general, their susceptibility to outside influences, and their attitude on the strange and the unknown.

The term "Gothic" has had many [definitions] over the course of history.  I believe other [definitions] have about covered the origins, so I'll instead focus on the most [contemporary] incarnation.

Common "Gothic" Myths:
1) All goths are suicidal: If you yourself believe this, give yourself a good slap upside the head with a dictionary.  The majority of Goths are fun-loving, happy people who view [suicidal people] as somewhat disgusting and do not include them in their definition of what is goth.
2) All goths wear black: Again, slap yourself upside the head with a dictionary if you firmly believe this.  Any true goth will admit that they like wearing color on occasion.  In particular, cybergoths enjoy very much the brightest colors known to the human mind.
3) All goths listen to marilyn manson: Sigh.  Look, kids.  Whether manson is goth or not [I don't care] to discuss, as there are valid arguments on both sides, but the fact is, a good chunk of true goths don't even LIKE manson.  Some goths don't even like rock/metal/[hardcore music].  GASP!

Moreover, Gothic cultue is simply a very deep connection to the darker side of life, an acknowledgement that everything is not "peachy," and that things like sadness and grief are very real and must be dealt with in order to maintain a healthy mind and body.

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