Nope. It's not.
I'm not religious, but if someone were to call me religious because that's what they perceive, fine, whatever, it doesn't change the fact that I'm not religious.
If gothic isn't demonic, then my perception of it doesn't matter, it doesn't change the truth. I'm not being mean by explaining what I perceive.
It's called having a thick skin, my opinion can't hurt someone's feelings unless they let it. I'm not saying anyone should change, but I'm clarifying that
I'm not an extreme version of goth, and that I view it as demonic.
I'm being accused of having an intolerant point of view, but I don't.
You think I don't know that