In contributions derived from the internet about the essence and history of Raves, the following excerpts further explain the sensations and attitudes Ravers seek at parties. Most were contributed by young writers. It's all about self-empowerment. It's a world of total support for anything you want to do.
Ravers seem to be searching for a feeling, an experience.
For example, the dance of a Rave is not like the Travolta-style acrobatics of the 70s, or some other silly dances like the bump, the hustle or the pogo. When Ravers gaze into a set of computer images, they're not marveling at the imagination of the graphic designer. Instead they're entering into the sequence of effects going off in their own heads in response to the images. Rave culture is about eing a participant rather than being a voyeur. Raves grew out of a dissatisfaction with the outside world.