Labels

[Amber]

Nearly everyday I get called a 'mosher' 'goth' and an 'emo'. It really annoys me because I'm not any of these.

People in my form who don't like moshers, goths and emos ridicule me for it even though it's not true. They only think that I am one of them because occasionally I wear dark makeup and I like a little bit of rock music. And they also tell me that I want to die and that's not true either. I'm not against goths or anything it's just that it's not true.


Do you think labelling is right and should I tell someone about it?

Thanks for your help x

[leanne27]

labelling is totally wrong in my opinion but its a part of everyday life im afraid, if its really starting to bother you (as it does seem to be getting personal saying you want to die etc) you should maybe confide in someone you trust so the ridiculing could be stopped.

[Meh]

Are they bullying you?

Kids can be cruel with name calling and sometimes you just need to speak to a teacher for them to sort it out.

[Becksfanz]

Oh god, i hate the labelling too, was labelled all my life. Tell your closest friend abt it and try 2 tell the bullies to stop it and grow up but if its get worse then tell a teacher

[Chloe-Elise]

I think you should tell someone about it, you shouldn't have to listen to that. My friend gets a lot of stick off people who think shes a goth and emo, and it really upset her, but she told our teacher and he helped, and she feels a lot better now. She just tries to ignore people if they say anything, but I don't think its fair at all that you are labelled because of the music you listen to, or what you wear. Maybe you could tell a friend, or tell a teacher? Hope you feel better soon :)

[Siobhan]

everybody gets Labelled, it is not nice and sometimes you are labelled incorrectly but it happens.. Talk to your teacher, maybe they can arrange an open discussion on labelling and how it hurt or offends people.

[lollymay]

i get labelled all the time , barbie,princess etc. just say that you hate it and they will soon stop, or they did for me anyway, or tell a teacher.

[Siobhan]

i get labelled all the time , barbie,princess etc. just say that you hate it and they will soon stop, or they did for me anyway, or tell a teacher.

that is good advice.. I made the mistake of taking a label to heart and I end up having to repeat my finals. I was called a Swat and teachers pet so I stopped studying and hung out with the wrong crowd just to fit in.. Years later I realise how stupid I was

[lollymay]

also you shouldnt change, no matter what people say, you should be happy they way you are and if they dont like it its there problem, not yours.

[feelingyellow]

It's ok when it's like with your friends cos like me and my mate are always taking the mick of each other going and saying 'Oh you're a chav' 'Oh you're a grebo' it's just harmless stuff with us, but if it's like people who you aren't very friendly with or don't know, it's just wrong because they don't know you well and pre-judging you and saying you do stuff when you don't which is just plain wrong as they don't know your thoughts or anything.

I'd tell someone because you shouldn't be ashamed of who you are, and they shouldn't be exagerating something which isn't even true.

[Becksfanz]

Never change yourself, just becuase stupid bullies are jealous of you. Be yourself and never change :)

[annaz]

I hate being labelled, almost everyday people come up to me and ask if I'm a goth or something. I don't get upset but it's very annoying.
I don't like labels anyway, I don't think you should have to be put in a certain catagory. Be yourself and you'd be much happier.

[*Cris*]

Labels Suck.
Because im interested in the emo/post-hardcore genre of music and hang around with alternative people "i.e not chavs and townies [ sorry about labelling =S ]
i get steriotyped as "emo" which is impossible to be beacuse its must be pretty hard to be a genre a music...tis like labbeling yourself "dance" or "pop" or something.
Its utterly pointless.
I know quite alot of "emo" people and they DO self harm and listen to emotional music but im still not 100% happy that they labeled themselves because once people find out your best mates with "emos" they insteantly catorgorise you as one too. another crappy label like this is "scene"...
I get depressed [ like everyone ]. I have a myspace account. I listen to emotional music. I wear drainpipe trousers and a studded belt. I have a fringe over one eye. BUT this doesnt make me emo. IM NOT EVEN SAYING THIS IS EMO. its seteriotypes. Emo's stupid as a label. Everyone has emotions so surely everyones a lil bit "emo"? In my opinion labels are stupid beacsue the last thing we need are catorgires to split this us up even more!! People who do label themselves tend to be very arrogant ive found. sometimes it annoyes methier my freinds and ill stand by whatever decisions they want to make in thier lives.
Im not going to change beacause narrow minded people THINK im emo. they can get screwed for all i care. I like my music and the way i dress and just beacause people steriotype me because of it doesnt mean im gonna change.
BUT ID JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL THE WANNABES - JUST BEACAUSE YOU LIKE PANIC! AT THE DISCO IT DOESNT MAKE YOU EMO!! GRRRR. sorry :) ive just noticed this, alot of kiddies saying "oh im so emo, i like panic at the disco and fall out boy" your not emo lil child, your falling into the medias interpretation of emo, i liked those bands 12 months ago before they got big and you heard thier songs on the radio....
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[P.S sorry about the rant]