That's a good question! And can be a long discussion. In the context of the Hamburn, the term "burn" stands for definitely not commercial and it's community driven. And of course it's not just inspired by the ten plus two principles, it tries to implement them all. But as many other of our community events we also have struggle with radical inclusion. It is simply not possible to be fully open. The reason aren't just some legal issues: there is another principle at play: Civic responsibility. In many cases it is simply not responsible to do this in a responsible way.
The principles must always be seen in combination, and more often than not they contradict each other. This discussion is fruitful and helps us to adapt to situations and different circumstances.
Sigh, no it's not. I guess you should find out yourself, but ChatGPT said:
This global community is centered around gatherings of various sizes, both large and small, that are organized by local volunteers in different regions around the world. These events bring people together to create temporary, interactive spaces where they can express themselves, connect with others, and participate in a diverse range of creative activities. Whether it's a large-scale gathering or a small, informal get-together, these events prioritize community, self-reliance, and leaving a minimal impact, and provide opportunities for people to connect and participate in experiences that emphasize creativity, self-expression, and inclusivity. The gatherings, both big and small, provide a platform for people to come together and celebrate these values and principles.
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community.
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value.
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory experience.
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources.
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient.
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction.
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience.
We believe that consent plays a vital part in our connectivity and community. Ensure all sides are mutually consensual prior to physical encounters (ie hugging, groping, spanking); be they scent-sual encounters (ie any smelly, oily or other substances applied to the skin); or be they sexual encounters. Consent must be clearly granted from an individual who is clearly in control of their faculties enough to grant it.
As a self-reliant community, we believe the responsibility of spreading our culture lies with each and every one of us. All of us are custodians of our culture – when the opportunity presents itself, we pass knowledge on.