The culture of demoscene was born from the motivation to show off one's hacking skills in the 80's. And even after all these years and huge technical advancement, the essence of this culture remains intact. Demo is art, demo is self-expression, but as long as they call their stage "compo", demoscene is a place to show off and compete.

They want to show off what they can, they want to surprise viewers, they want to prove themselves, and they want their name on top of the list. Don’t be fooled by their nonchalant attitude, they are really competitive. And this is vital nature to drive the culture forward.

However, you need to know that demoscene is not a savage battlefield. Demosceners are competitive but they are able to appreciate others' work and acknowledge its excellence. They are rivals but also friends. And they know they have improved each other's skills by competing.

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