Poser -Punk Rules-

You've probably heard someone say, "Avril Lavigne is such a poser," meaning she's not really punk, but she pretends like she is. Calling someone a poser is the same thing as accusing them of being fake or inauthentic. They may talk the talk, but they don't walk the walk, whether they're trying to be "punk" or "skater" or something else entirely. But the truth i like Avril's Style. The way she'd dressed and the "hate" or "madness" she delivered on her own lyrics are really like -- me. That's why maybe i like her, but i don't conform. (no to idolatry) as belief of a christian being. (i'm a christian, and i claim it). : )

There are different kinds of punk. Punk can be apathetic and reckless, or inspiring and revolutionary. I don't subscribe to the notion of people being labeled punk because that gets tricky. Some people try to be punks but aren't. And then there are the real punks--the kids who aren't embarrassed to raise their hands when they know the right answer, the ones who wear 3-piece suits just for the hell of it. Punk can't be defined by the way you dress or the bands you like. It's about being real and being comfortable with who you are. If you like certain punk bands or dress a certain way then perhaps you are more easily identifiable as a "punk," but to me, that's not a requirement. Once you start putting rules on what's punk, you're defeating the purpose.
Yes, punk is the clothes and the music, but it's mostly the attitude. Loving the individual that you are and not conforming and not cutting other people out for how they are either.