Do you know that feeling where some friends are ripping on some song, or musician, or genre, and you’re thinking, “but I like that”.  But you don’t say anything, because it would be embarrassing.  You don’t want them to think less of you. You want to fit in, and the easy way to fit in is to agree with them, or at least not disagree with them. And inside you make a note, “don’t tell these people / anyone that I like this thing”. Continue reading →