Almost from the start, from London to San Francisco, ravers have been monitored by police, dogged by lawmakers, goaded by the media. Sometimes with good reason. Frequently raves drew thousands to old warehouses or empty fields where the promoters lacked the required permits, insurance and amenities such as toilets. Buzz was created to get away from the rave's outlaw beginnings. Here was a legit club event that catered to ravers.
Ravers believe they have discovered a kind of utopia, with rhythm.
PLUR is their response to a society that they perceive as slightly mad. The high school shootings in Littleton, Colo., which underscored the lines that sometimes divide young people, remind ravers of what is different about their scene. He doesn't attend anymore. My club is my church, my music is my religion, dancing is my prayer. . . . I have not found any other group of people more loving about each other and more caring about each other.