Editing PLUR (section)

== PLUR and rave culture ==
PLUR can be interpreted as the essential [[philosophy]] of life and [[ethics|ethical]] guideline for ravers and [[Clubbing (subculture)|clubbers]], at least insomuch as it relates to interpersonal relationships, with basic directions on how people are expected to behave at a rave gathering or in a dance club. This [[universalism|universalist]] philosophy underpinning the tribal dance culture which began circling the globe with the rise of the [[internet]], theoretically takes precedence over any chemical or musical aspects of the rave scene.<ref>{{cite book |title=Rave Culture and Religion |last=St. John |first=Graham |publisher=Routledge |year=2004 |page=149 |isbn=0-415-31449-6}}</ref> Raves represent a modern [[ritual]]istic experience, promoting a strong communal sense, where PLUR is considered an [[ideology]].<ref>{{cite journal|last=Marshall| first=Douglas| date=2002-11-01| title=Behavior, Belonging, and Belief: A Theory of Ritual Practice| jstor=3108616| journal=Sociological Theory| publisher=American Sociological Association| volume=20| issue=3| pages=360–380| doi=10.1111/1467-9558.00168| s2cid=143293918}}</ref> The four terms, among others – "Peace, Love, Freedom, Tolerance, Unity, Harmony, Expression, Responsibility and Respect" – are also part of the anonymous "Raver's Manifesto" (claimed to be written by Maria Pike in 2001) which has widely been spread among the international rave subculture.<ref>[https://frankiebones.tumblr.com/post/124796352418/the-ravers-manifesto/ The Raver's Manifesto with commentary by Frankie Bones on his website]</ref>

The [[Kandi bracelet#PLUR handshake|PLUR handshake]] is used in [[kandi bracelet]] trading.<ref>{{Cite web |last=kkussman |title=PLUR Handshake and the Exchanging of Kandi – Rave Culture {{!}} USC Digital Folklore Archives |url=http://folklore.usc.edu/plur-handshake-and-the-exchanging-of-kandi-rave-culture/ |access-date=2023-02-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>