Marijuana

['tyleR]

Talk about weed, cannabis, mary jane, bud, whatever you want to call it. State your opinion, experience, thoughts, whatever. Should it be legal? Do you smoke it? Etc.


I don't believe it's against the rules to talk about it. Sorry if it is, I wasn't aware.

Anyways, go.

[Dismal Euphony]

I've smoked weed once and it's just not for me. I don't smoke it, but I don't see why it's illegal when alcohol, which is far more detrimental to your health, is legal.

[Rasta Bolt]

I got high about five times in my life during my uni years. Back then I thought I was being "cool" or whatever, now I realise what a bunghole I was to have done it and have never touched the stuff since.

That s*** can distract you from your work and mess with your life.

[Icy]

It completely kills all of my senses just being around it. My sense of smell is dulled, and that is tied into how spatially aware I am. Not being as aware as I could be, causes me to react slower, think at a slower pace to compensate for the dulled senses (I don't have control over this), and help out people at a slower pace.

No, to me it is absolute garbage for doing that. (Personal level-type thing). Call me crazy, but I like my natural senses to stay at their peak and grow. Not be hindered by something that smells worst than fermented sewage water and liquid asphalt.

[Yankee]

I see no problem with it. All my friends smoke Marijuana a lot. Doesn't bother me one bit. Doesn't hurt them either.

I'd much rather do Marijuana than be an alcoholic that's tearing his family apart.

[.Starrk]

I honestly don't care for marijuana. I don't smoke it cause it will kill me.

[Darth Duelist]

[quote name='Coyote Starrk' timestamp='1289863270' post='4787725']
I honestly don't care for marijuana. I don't smoke it cause it will kill me.
[/quote]
Same here dude, you're completely right!
Jeez only dumb people take marijuana. Taking marijuana would be like the equivalent of taking like 1/6 of a suicide pill a day or something. I'm not dumb enough to do that [well, actually, I'm not dumb at all].
And as for smoking,[color="#FF0000"][font="Arial Black"][size="7"] I HATE SMOKRES![/size][/font][/color]
[no offense anybody]
But seriously, you smokers, your breath STINKS!!! I can't stand in the same spot for 1 minute if there's a smoker behind me!! But if you are a smoker, please [s]be[/s] don't be offended by this post...

['tyleR]

[quote name='Coyote Starrk' timestamp='1289863270' post='4787725']
I honestly don't care for marijuana. I don't smoke it cause it will kill me.
[/quote]

Smoking marijuana won't kill you. I believe that it's been proven that no one has ever actually died from smoking marijuana. You can't get any type of disease from it. There are no humanly added chemicals unless someone has laced the marijuana with something other than it's natural THC chemical. It doesn't kill brain cells, and it doesn't destroy organs. THC, the chemical that provides the high, has no negative side effects. Every other chemical in it is exhaled.

[quote name='Darth Duelist' timestamp='1289865538' post='4787839']
Same here dude, you're completely right!
Jeez only dumb people take marijuana. Taking marijuana would be like the equivalent of taking like 1/6 of a suicide pill a day or something. I'm not dumb enough to do that [well, actually, I'm not dumb at all].
And as for smoking,[color="#FF0000"][font="Arial Black"][size="7"] I HATE SMOKRES![/size][/font][/color]
[no offense anybody]
But seriously, you smokers, your breath STINKS!!! I can't stand in the same spot for 1 minute if there's a smoker behind me!! But if you are a smoker, please [s]be[/s] don't be offended by this post...
[/quote]

I'm sorry, but calling someone dumb because of choice? You're terribly immature. Also, this topic is not about smoking in general, it's about weed, whether you smoke it, breath it through a vaporizer, or digest it. Not smoking. BTW, I know many smokers, who's breath doesn't stink. >.> You know why? Because gum exists. Doing mary jane isn't equivalent to taking 1/6 of a suicide pill.

Josh - Valid reasoning, man. Giving you props for that, but I've hardly ever smelled weed that smelled that bad. :PP

Kamehameha - You give a good point, but in all honesty, it depends entirely on the person. I don't condone smoking on the job, but personal use is fine, really. The high doesn't last for a terribly extended period of time, and there is no chemical in weed that is addicting, and there is no hangover from it. Depends on how you use it.

Yankee - Agreed.

Dismal - I respect your choice and opinion, bro.

[Dismal Euphony]

I really don't see the huge issue with "clean weed." And by clean weed, I mean weed that is ALL natural, containing nothing humanly added. It's proven to be healthier than smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol, it's not addicting, it SMELLS better than cigarettes and it inspires amazing hip-hop *coughkidcudicough*.

I still stand by my choice to never smoke weed, but I honestly don't see the issue people have with it. As long as it's clean, it's a substantially healthier bad habit than many other things people do these days. I really don't see the point in it being illegal. Four Lokos are legal and weed isn't? RIDICULOUS. Just saying.

[.Starrk]

[quote name='Beata Persequenda' timestamp='1289874441' post='4788364']
Smoking marijuana won't kill you. I believe that it's been proven that no one has ever actually died from smoking marijuana. You can't get any type of disease from it. There are no humanly added chemicals unless someone has laced the marijuana with something other than it's natural THC chemical. It doesn't kill brain cells, and it doesn't destroy organs. THC, the chemical that provides the high, has no negative side effects. Every other chemical in it is exhaled.

[/quote]


That's not what I'm saying. If I smoke pot, it will probably cause my to do stupid things....and If that happens then I could do something to seriously harm or kill myself.

[snowyash]

Things considered, it shouldn't be as big a deal as it is. I've been brought surrounded by a family that smokes, most of them divided over smoking marijuana or regular cigarettes. It certainly isn't something to judge people on and no it doesn't cause you to act stupid or anything of the sort.

It may kill people or not, but if they want to continue, it's their choice. It is a practice that can and will continue, regardless of anyone's opinion.

However, I have not smoked weed, nor do I intend to. The same goes for anything else that is considered a recreational drug. However, having grown up with it actively in my life (I am as passive a smoker as can be) I can certainly vouch that any sort of behaviour you may link to smoking marijuana is completely dependant on the personality of the user.

[quote]That's not what I'm saying. If I smoke pot, it will probably cause my to do stupid things....and If that happens then I could do something to seriously harm or kill myself.[/quote]

I disagree completely. If you were planning on doing something stupid in the first place, then yes. It certainly would not influence you to do something irrational, that sort of idea would come from you alone.

[quote]Same here dude, you're completely right!
Jeez only dumb people take marijuana. Taking marijuana would be like the equivalent of taking like 1/6 of a suicide pill a day or something. I'm not dumb enough to do that [well, actually, I'm not dumb at all].
And as for smoking, I HATE SMOKRES!
[no offense anybody]
But seriously, you smokers, your breath STINKS!!! I can't stand in the same spot for 1 minute if there's a smoker behind me!! But if you are a smoker, please be don't be offended by this post...[/quote]

Obviously offensive. "Jeez only dumb people take marijuana". A slur if ever saw one. I imagine your stereotype of marijuana smokers is a stupid teenager or something similar. That is simply not the case. Smoking weed is a personal choice and is not down to the intelligence of the smoker.

I know it's a long post, but something like this is part of my life.

[Clair]

I don't ever plan on using it, and I will not hang around with anybody using it.

However, I don't see why it shouldn't be legalized. Alcohol is much more dangerous than weed, imo.

[Smesh]

Or maybe never drink or use drugs?

...nah that's stupid.

[Saturn of Elemia]

Never smoked it. Never will smoke it. Three reasons why:

1) My entire family would put me six feet under if I ever did
2) I'm a D.A.R.E. graduate
3) Winners Don't Use Drugs! (Yeah, that little message you see on a lot of old arcade machine games)

[Icy]

[quote name='Clair' timestamp='1289876896' post='4788448']
However, I don't see why it shouldn't be legalized. Alcohol is much more dangerous than weed, imo.
[/quote]

Maybe it's the Hawaiian Islands, but from my time being alive. I've seen Alcohol less severe than that plant. Alcohol has harmed no one in my family, or injured someone bad in my friend's families (Island Friends). While that plant has, among a few of the idiotic things it does to people. In fact, at one point I had to carry around a can of lysol in my backpack just to keep away from that putrid scent.

@Chris: That first reason is enough

[~/Coolio Prime\~]

[quote name='SaTuRnPaLaDiN' timestamp='1289877113' post='4788455']
3) Winners Don't Use Drugs! (Yeah, that little message you see on a lot of old arcade machine games)
[/quote]
>Take drugs
>Have crazy hallucinations
>Create famous book, show or song based off of hallucination
>Winner because of drugs

But you keep on toolin' man.

[Smesh]

[quote name='JoshIcy' timestamp='1289877223' post='4788456']
Maybe it's the Hawaiian Islands, but from my time being alive. I've seen Alcohol less severe than that plant. Alcohol has harmed no one in my family, or injured someone bad in my friend's families (Island Friends). While that plant has, among a few of the idiotic things it does to people. In fact, at one point I had to carry around a can of lysol in my backpack just to keep away from that putrid scent.
[/quote]

This. Although I've never had the problem, my dad has. Growing up in the west side of San Antonio, weed was everywhere.

You weren't allowed to wear a cross necklace because that was pushing your religion on people. You could wear a weed t-shirt though.

I don't care if you're an atheist. That's messed up.

[Saturn of Elemia]

[quote name='Vuvuzela of Triumph' timestamp='1289877295' post='4788458']
>Take drugs
>Have crazy hallucinations
>Create famous book, show or song based off of hallucination
>Winner because of drugs

But you keep on toolin' man.
[/quote]

Call it whatever you see fit. I'd rather create something of my own consciousness than have to rely on some kind of foreign substance to get inspiration.

[Clair]

[quote name='JoshIcy' timestamp='1289877223' post='4788456']
Maybe it's the Hawaiian Islands, but from my time being alive. I've seen Alcohol less severe than that plant. Alcohol has harmed no one in my family, or injured someone bad in my friend's families (Island Friends). While that plant has, among a few of the idiotic things it does to people. In fact, at one point I had to carry around a can of lysol in my backpack just to keep away from that putrid scent.
[/quote]

Eh, maybe I'm biased. A couple people in my family are drunks, and I've seen the destructive effects of alcohol through them. Also, I think drunk driving is the most idiotic and preventable offense on the planet. Don't get me wrong, I'm not supporting the use of marijuana, but as long as alcohol is legal, why not?

[Icy]

[quote name='Clair' timestamp='1289877786' post='4788477']
Eh, maybe I'm biased. A couple people in my family are drunks, and I've seen the destructive effects of alcohol through them. Also, I think drunk driving is the most idiotic and preventable offense on the planet. Don't get me wrong, I'm [b]not?[/b] supporting the use of marijuana, but as long as alcohol is legal, why not?
[/quote]

On that same Token, Alcoholism is also while have a massively destructive effect is also preventable with moderation. The Scent does not pick-up on you for a while, and it does not stain your wear unless you are an abusive alcoholic who quits suddenly (that scent is just deathly). It impairs temporarily rather than long term (unless abused like many things).

I'd much rather deal with someone who can count from "1, 2, woo *puke*" *mop up and take home*
Than someone who counts from "1, 3, 7, hehe weeee *gets backhand slapped and cheekbone broken for being a moron*"

One is methodical, the other makes your skin crawl. And yea... Different places. But if not for the 1920's, I'd say ban them all.

[Clair]

[quote name='JoshIcy' timestamp='1289878115' post='4788490']
On that same Token, [b]Alcoholism is also while have a massively destructive effect is also preventable with moderation (?)[/b]. The Scent does not pick-up on you for a while, and it does not stain your wear unless you are an abusive alcoholic who quits suddenly (that scent is just deathly). It impairs temporarily rather than long term (unless abused like many things).

I'd much rather deal with someone who can count from "1, 2, woo *puke*" *mop up and take home*
Than someone who counts from "1, 3, 7, hehe weeee *gets backhand slapped and cheekbone broken for being a moron*"

One is methodical, the other makes your skin crawl. And yea... Different places. But if not for the 1920's, I'd say ban them all.
[/quote]

From my experiences, I'm just stuck thinking that alcohol is a more dangerous substance, I guess. xD

I respect your opinion, though, and I can see where you're coming from. ^^

[~/Coolio Prime\~]

[quote name='SaTuRnPaLaDiN' timestamp='1289877546' post='4788468']
Call it whatever you see fit. I'd rather create something of my own consciousness than have to rely on some kind of foreign substance to get inspiration.
[/quote]
Your loss. All it does is show what's already deep down inside of us. What you extract without drugs is just as random, only you aren't choosing to try and explore it.

Granted I've been able to do that without drugs, but I'm no hater.

['tyleR]

[quote name='JoshIcy' timestamp='1289878115' post='4788490']
[b]On that same Token, Alcoholism is also while have a massively destructive effect is also preventable with moderation.[/b] The Scent does not pick-up on you for a while, and it does not stain your wear unless you are an abusive alcoholic who quits suddenly (that scent is just deathly). [b]It impairs temporarily rather than long term (unless abused like many things). [/b]

[b]I'd much rather deal with someone who can count from "1, 2, woo *puke*" *mop up and take home*
Than someone who counts from "1, 3, 7, hehe weeee *gets backhand slapped and cheekbone broken for being a moron*"[/b]

One is methodical, the other makes your skin crawl. And yea... Different places. But if not for the 1920's, I'd say ban them all.
[/quote]

First bold: Weed works the same in some ways, except you can't chemically get addicted to it. ://

Second Bold: Again, weed impairs temporarily, and has no hangover effects. You don't get massive headaches, and you don't feel terribly sick after use.

Third Bold: You OBVIOUSLY don't hang around many actual weed smokers. Seriously, Josh, you don't seem to have a solid grasp around what weed actually does for many people. Some people are slap happy, some can function, some are chill.

[DARKPLANT RISING]

Since I have a tiny bit of logic I don't smoke or take drugs.

[Sander]

I've tried it, once. I didn't smoke cigarettes back then and the weed was mixed with the tobacco. Shall never do that again if I ever smoke weed again, even though I smoke cigs now :/

Didn't get high, probably because I was coughing it out every time I took a hit. But on the same night when I was watching George Carlin stand-up on YT, I was laughing a [i]bit[/i] louder than usual.

But my god, I loved the smell of the weed. Sadly, I don't know anybody who sells, so you know, not going to get any weed in a while.

Yo Beata Persequenda, ever tried Salvia?