Ethics of Black Rock City

• Be Considerate of Others -- Don't take what isn't yours and don't bother people unnecessarily.

• No Spectators -- You're expected to participate in some way other than just being an audience for others, even if you're not an artist yourself.

• No Commercial Vending -- Selling anything to anyone at Burning Man is grounds for immediate expulsion. And they mean it.

• No Pictures Without Permission -- Burning Man is not a public event. Respect the privacy of others and ask before you shoot.

• Leave No Trace -- It's everyone's responsibility to protect the fragile Playa environment from damage. At Burning Man, it means you pack out everything you packed in and you don't pee on the Playa.

• Reduce Fire Impacts -- Burn only on designated platforms to avoid creating new surface scars.

• Tread Lightly -- Motorists must be careful neither to cause damage to the Playa nor to raise excessive dust or otherwise impair the enjoyment of others around them.

(Copyright© 2000 by Thom Stark--all rights reserved)