Real fans don't Youtube Phish fans.

Keep it underground!!!

I'm a dedicated spinner, and have been for years. I pray before every show that I do not end up on Youtube. Even though I am spinning during shows I CAN see what is going on around me. (for the most part, but obviously I can see only so far away) If i caught someone taping me I would stop and let them know I was not comfortable with it, and hopefully it would end there.

At the Greek last year, I was doing my thing and began hearing some young kids talking about my dancing. I let it go for a song and then I had had enough. I stopped, mid spin, facing them. Their eyes went wide when they realized I was not as "out there" as they had thought. I asked the sportscasters if they were done with the play by play so I could continue enjoying myself, and not have to find a new spot. They apologized and said it was only in good fun, and they liked how much fun I was having. I wasn't a bitch, and they weren't dicks, so that was the end of it. I hope it was a lesson learned for them and their young entourage. Thank goodness no taping was involved.

Am I supposed to stop doing what brings me so much happiness in fear of being ridiculed or taped? Hell no! Am I asking for it? Maybe, but I keep my faith that true fans understand and are happy that I'm enjoying myself and leave it at that.

Why don't the we all get together and start politely asking these video taping tourists to stop doing it when we catch it happening. Who knows, it just might put an end to it.

On a last note, to those who are not familiar with the act of spinning to get naturally high or reach that higher place: PLEASE do not stop spinners to tell them to stop or you might fall down, or get too dizzy. It's completely unnecessary and intruding.

Thanks for letting me share my thoughts!