Look at it in perspective... (Score 1)

Consider for a minute the contrast between Burning Man and "regular life". For 51 weeks out of the year many burners have ordinary jobs among ordinary people, perhaps not by choice, but by necessity. One reason so many people go to Burning Man and have unquestionably the best time of their lives is because they, briefly, want to get the hell away from our society that's teetering on the brink of war, that's finally getting Big Brother armed and operational, and where every decision and choice of any consequence is ruled by the almighty dollar.

Consider for a minute that maybe it's not what Burning Man IS that matters. It's what it ISN'T.

If you think Burning Man is a real-life porn movie, or a drug-drenched GigaRave, or a city full of art wankers, or any of the many other stereotypes people use to knock it, then guess what: YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO! 28,000 of us are having a good time, and frankly we don't care what you think of us.

Consider for a minute that maybe a committee didn't design Burning Man so it has maximum entertainment value for your demographic. Maybe you have to participate and contribute what you've got to offer, instead of consuming what you think you need.