pardon me...i was too lazy to look up the proper spelling of the gentleman's name (Thank you for the flame)
I know exactly what i'm doing. The man has had a signifigant influence on modern music. (I thought the Madonna cover was heresy!) Be that as it may, call me a communist, but I am of the opinion, you don't work; you don't get paid. Why should a rock star get any more coutesy extended to them than a construction worker? maybe that construction worker helped build a building that, thoughout time, millions of people will enter and exit. He will (through chaos theory) have a signifigant impact on the world through his work. And to his children and friends is a HELL of a lot more important than Don McLean. Why doesn't he get to stop working?
You want it straight - here goes. No, I don't think Don McLean should be getting one fscking penny for American Pie. Yes, it's one of the best songs ever written (IMHO. And sorry, but i don't think any of his other works were very good. What can you say about a guy who has more "Best Of" albums than actual albums?). Yes, Don McLean is probably a really super individual. But seriously, what gives this guy more license to live off something he did 20 years ago than anyone else on this planet? Oh...that's right...he's famous. God forbid we should ever think that priceline.com is better than any other company because Will fucking Shatner did a commercial for them. I'm going to mail his ass $20 right now.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
the biggest argument audiophiles have is digital vs. analog.
as somewhat of an audiophile, i can argue that i do hear the difference between vinyl and say, a CD, or an mp3.
believe me - NOTHING sounds as good as a fresh record just pulled out of the sleeve. No hissing, no nothing. And you can hear everything...the only argument is that most shit is being recorded digitally anyway so the digital to analog conversion makes the argument moot. However, originally recorded works, especially jazz and blues, are best when heard on a turntable. Anyone who says different either A)Is a technophile (the slashdot choice) - or B)Doesn't know good music anyway.
As for copper or gold connectors...i really don't care enough - that's a VERY discreet difference.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
i think the biggest problem is that many view the whole IP situation as an either/or one shot deal.
Unfortunately, it's not so simple. Courts have ruled that reselling CD's is ok - i can go down to my local Recycle Records and sell them a Metallica CD (not that i own any) for $5. At that point - they can sell it to whoever they want for however much they want. Metallica doesn't get to see one red cent. In this instance, it's easy to argue that you're paying for the CD - or you're paying for your right to own that music. 'nuff said.
On the other hand, you've got programs like Napster. I rip that very same Metallica CD and listen to it on mp3 - everyone's happy. But the minute I distribute any of those copies to friends, or anyone else for that matter...the RIAA throws a shit-fit. And we've already seen what Lars thinks of the good ole Nap.
So it pretty much boils down to two questions. 1)Are you paying for the music, or the right to listen to the music. and 2)If you're actually paying for the media....do you have the right to do whatever the hell you want with that media.
What does this have to do with legacy media? Vampire Hunter D perhaps? - Simple....the later cost shouldn't be a factor. 10 years after a movie comes out, everyone should have rights to view that movie for free. 10 years after a song comes out, everyone should have rights to listen to that song for free. Fuck royalties. If you're Don MacClean and you haven't written a good song in 20 years - you should either A)Get your fatass up and write another one or B)Get a new profession. Should i still get royalties off a shell script or a program i coded for a company 10 years ago? Hell NO!
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Harris and Kliebold weren't geeks. They were dorks, morons, fucking CRAZY. call them what you want but don't *ever* group them with the likes of Torvalds or the slashdot crew!
and btw - i'll give someone $20 if they can honestly say that they never got shit talked about them in high-school. Every day the looked forward to going to school and having a really positive experience where everyone loved eachother. And maybe their high-school wasn't full of cliques and stereotyping.
Oh. i guess i'll be keeping that $20 now.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
does anyone else find it exceedingly odd that an OS that's older than 95, 98, and the majority of the NT strain of Winvirus is the new OS on the block?!?!
Wouldn't that make Windows 2000 some sort of embryonic OS???
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Being a big Glide user, i was disappointed at the fact that you can't use Glide with 4.0.1 (You can, but it's buggy as shit! usually crashes after one glide app).
Does anyone know if there is anything in the works to get stable glide support in addition to DRI in the new releases?
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
i think you read my post wrong. i was saying that the sites that usually *aren't* biased are the ones that are labeled pro-drug propaganda. - could you please enlighten me as to the meaning of NIDA?? Do you know if it's a government funded institution??
btw - let's try to keep this respectful man, i wasn't trying to flame you.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
ummm....check your sources. That site seems to me to be relatively slanted. The only ones i've seen that aren't are usually labeled pro-drug propagana sites by the 700 club and such.
For example, the intoxication effects of a gram of THC are MUCH greater than those of a gram of Alcohol (No, i'm not talking about a bottle of beer vs. a joint).
I'm inclined to take your source with a grain of salt as it appears to be a little skewed.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
is the story of a native american living in the 19th century - who becomes really pissed off when he finds out that his beloved californian home has been mined the fuck out of by cash hungry settlers.
The people that live anywhere now got no right to bitch...at least Steve Jobs didn't force the natives to convert to "Macism" - Just a little perspective.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
there you go. i think it's something more along the lines of RMS created a UI that is used by the linux/GNU-Linux/What-fucking-ever. Linus created the kernel.
No kernel, no OS. No UI, No OS. - So call it whatever the fuck you want. Most people call it linux. I agree with the above. For the same reasons i wouldn't call a car a SteeringWheel/Motor - i wouldn't call linux GNU/Linux
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
oh, you've probably heard things and just not realized it. Ever heard one of your friends say your name - but they actually didn't?? (That's a big one). Mostly it's audio halucinations, in addition to a hightened audio sensitivity. I've been known to turn the TV down to where i almost can't hear it because i thought it was too loud. Stuff like that.
It's not as strong as say, mushrooms or LSD. But marijuana is DEFINITELY a halucinogen. Check it out at your favorite drug related web site.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
A) Most hospitals aren't supported by government (tax) dollars. I'm sure this is gonna piss you off, but when someone crashes into a tree after driving drunk and goes to the hospital, you don't pay one red cent. You seem to me to be the type of kid who did what he wanted in school because "my tax dollars helped build this school". Additionally, saving lives isn't about how someone got fucked up. Doctors entered the profession to save lives, regardless of the circumstances. Personally i think it's bogus of an individual in the medical profession to turn someone away because of "how" they broke their arm....get the fuck out of the industry!
B)Make alcohol illegal??? are you fucking daft??? i assume that you *ARE* aware that the U.S. tried to outlaw alcohol before. What i'm not so sure of is whether or not you're aware of the outcome of that prohibition. - Let me put it this way. No prohibition would have meant signifigantly less crime. Without prohibition, we wouldn't have had one of the biggest crime bosses the U.S. has ever seen (read: Al Copone). I sort of agree with you on the all or nothing policy....but i think it's obvious what happens when the gov't tries to make us go with "nothing."
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
as i used to smoke weed daily (about a quarter oz.) and still do wherever i feel comfortable, i can tell you that you were getting, what most pot smokers refer to as "fuzzed"
This also has strong ties to amotivational syndrome, you feel tired, your brain feels like it has cobwebs in it and you don't want to do shit for the whole day.
As far as your six hour high. suffice it to say that most people have some of the best highs of their lives on their second or third sessions. In fact, quite a few people don't "get high" their first time because they don't know what to look for in a marijuana high. (I myself got pretty fucking danked). - It probably was local weed. I've had weed from Knob Noster Missouri that would knock your socks off. It's not really "where" you get weed from, but how it's grown. It could be ditch weed from Humboldt county and it would suck....then again, it could be Hydroponic Skunk #1 from rural-ville wyoming and you'd get so high you trip (i've seen it happen).
You're cool - just remember to stay away from the weed with the powdery white stuff on the top of the bowl (hint: that ain't weed you're smokin;-)
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
there have actually been numerous studies on the lasting effects of marijuana. While i don't have a link to the specific study i'm about to discuss, it is true nevertheless.
A study was done with a number of individuals spanning all age groups. And what was found was that marijuana has no lasting effects. Marijuana does have a signifigant side effect, known as amotivational syndrome, which usually continues for as long as one habitually use the substance. However, within one month of abstinance (usually sooner) - the research showed that subjects returned to their "normal" selves.
Additionally, short term memory is affected while under the effect of delta-9 tetrahydracanabinol (THC;-) However, once the subjects were "sober" so to speak, they exhibited no memory problems whatsoever.
Basically the study showed this: when you get fucked up...you're fucked up. Afterwords, you may have a little problem getting your ass in gear, but within one month you have no problems - you're (get this) normal!
As far as the carcinogens found in marijuana smoke. There are indeed quite a number of them. In fact, if people smoked as much marijuana as they do cigarettes, you'd probably see marijuana fatalities all over the place (just like alcohol). However, marijuana is a recreational drug, to be used as such. - if you foget that, then it's your own damned fault:-)
I suppose the reason for this post was to explain that, while i use quite a number of main-stream and not-so-main-stream drugs, i am informed about the consequences and side effects of these drugs. I advise that more people try to follow suit. Find out what you're getting yourself into. Be prepared - follow the advice of friends who have used the substance. Be safe! - And happy trippin'
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
alcohol isn't addictive, although there is a gene that can facilitate addiction to alcohol (read: alcoholism) - technically speaking, alcohol isn't an addictive substance
Nicotine is obviously addictive
Caffeine (yes - the one found in coffee) *is* psychologically addictive. Unlike heroin, you won't die from withdrawl, but you do become addicted. If you want proof, ask one of your friends who's really into Mountain Dew (or some such) to quit drinking any caffinated beverages for a few weeks - then make sure to note how beligerent and jittery they get, possibly even ill if they have that much of a dependancy on it.
fun fact: marijuana is a stimulant, and a halucinogen - although most people think it's a "downer" - it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Many people also hear things and see things on pot. you can read more that the lycaeum.
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Your right to free speech is not being infringed, you're being prohibited from spreading information about a criminal activity.
this isn't about whether or not you think that drugs are bad...mmmmmmmmkay........This isn't about "education." This is about freedom of speech. People have a *right* to know about this stuff. The ONLY reason the question of freedom of speech about narcotics is controversial is because narcotics themselves are controversial.
Let me ask you a couple of questions:
1) Do you condone the use of caffeine?
2) Are you against website that discuss the uses of caffeine or how to "manufacture" products with caffeine in them?
3) If so why? If not - what if 40 years from now our benevolent government decided that caffeine, much like marijuana, has no medicinal value, and because it is an addictive substance (which it is) decided to outlaw it's use? Would you oppose sites related to the above topics then?
Please do respond to these questions as i'm eager to hear your rationale on why, simple because some drugs are less-legal than others, they are either worse, or attrocious?
BTW - if you decide not to respond to my post because you *get* my point - good for you!
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
I've seen the dark side of addiction. One of my best friends wound up homeless - and then got kicked out of a homeless shelter or two - all because he absolutely LOVED to smoke weed. No...that's too much of a euphamism. He was addicted to marijuana. But he was also dumb about it.
As easy as it is in this day and age to blame anything but the individual for people's problems...DON'T. I've seen all of it first hand. And what i'm saying is that most people's positions in life are of their own choosing. - I became addicted to cigarettes because i was unwise. Do you think i'm going to blame phillip morris or joe camel 40 years from now when i die of lung cancer? no! And personally, i don't want to see the government take away anyone elses right to smoke because of my mistakes. And while i think heroin is an abominable narcotic, probably one of the worst known to man, i don't want to see the government punish anyone else for your friend's mistakes. You will blame addiction....as harsh as it sounds...i will blame your friend.
But this fight isn't about heroin, or any drug in particular. This fight is about censorship. If you censor information and "drugs" simply because they're unpopular - then you've already lost the battle.
Yes, let's ban all addictive drugs. Then you can't have your morning coffee, or your mountain dew at work, or your Marlboro Reds, or your chocolate. Then let's start banning other stuff. Where do *YOU* draw the line???
(BTW - delta-9 tetrahydracanabinol and alcohol are *not* addictive substances...genetics makes them such).
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
1) I am a drug using geek. I think it's pretty hypocritical for people to be "anti-drug" and then go out and get hammered on a saturday night. Yes, we geeks really care! Why? Because there is a substantial cross section of geek culture that also participates in recreational drug use. Be that Alcohol, Marijuana, Mushrooms, or whatever. The anti-anti-drug movement has come so far, why stop fighting? Anyone who agrees with me needs to show their true colors and say something about it!!
2) Most importantly, this is a freedom of speech issue. It's illegal to own fireworks where i live, yet you can find all sorts of information about making them and using them on the internet. Why aren't sites like these being banned? Marijuana is legal in several countries around the world (Most noteably, the city of Amsterdam). There is even a bill to allow cultivation there. So - what's the difference between fireworks and drugs? Simple - drugs are unpopular so the politicians think they can get a bill passed to censor sites like the Lycaeum. IT'S STILL CENSORSHIP!!!
I don't care if you're a geek, a hippy, or a fundamentalist christian....this isn't just a drug issue. If you don't fight censorship wherever it rears its ugly head - you'll find that, when it comes time for you to be censored yourself, there's no one left to fight!
FluX After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Slashdot Mirror
pardon me...i was too lazy to look up the proper spelling of the gentleman's name (Thank you for the flame)
I know exactly what i'm doing. The man has had a signifigant influence on modern music. (I thought the Madonna cover was heresy!) Be that as it may, call me a communist, but I am of the opinion, you don't work; you don't get paid. Why should a rock star get any more coutesy extended to them than a construction worker? maybe that construction worker helped build a building that, thoughout time, millions of people will enter and exit. He will (through chaos theory) have a signifigant impact on the world through his work. And to his children and friends is a HELL of a lot more important than Don McLean. Why doesn't he get to stop working?
You want it straight - here goes. No, I don't think Don McLean should be getting one fscking penny for American Pie. Yes, it's one of the best songs ever written (IMHO. And sorry, but i don't think any of his other works were very good. What can you say about a guy who has more "Best Of" albums than actual albums?). Yes, Don McLean is probably a really super individual. But seriously, what gives this guy more license to live off something he did 20 years ago than anyone else on this planet? Oh...that's right...he's famous. God forbid we should ever think that priceline.com is better than any other company because Will fucking Shatner did a commercial for them. I'm going to mail his ass $20 right now.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
the biggest argument audiophiles have is digital vs. analog.
as somewhat of an audiophile, i can argue that i do hear the difference between vinyl and say, a CD, or an mp3.
believe me - NOTHING sounds as good as a fresh record just pulled out of the sleeve. No hissing, no nothing. And you can hear everything...the only argument is that most shit is being recorded digitally anyway so the digital to analog conversion makes the argument moot. However, originally recorded works, especially jazz and blues, are best when heard on a turntable. Anyone who says different either A)Is a technophile (the slashdot choice) - or B)Doesn't know good music anyway.
As for copper or gold connectors...i really don't care enough - that's a VERY discreet difference.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
i think the biggest problem is that many view the whole IP situation as an either/or one shot deal.
Unfortunately, it's not so simple. Courts have ruled that reselling CD's is ok - i can go down to my local Recycle Records and sell them a Metallica CD (not that i own any) for $5. At that point - they can sell it to whoever they want for however much they want. Metallica doesn't get to see one red cent. In this instance, it's easy to argue that you're paying for the CD - or you're paying for your right to own that music. 'nuff said.
On the other hand, you've got programs like Napster. I rip that very same Metallica CD and listen to it on mp3 - everyone's happy. But the minute I distribute any of those copies to friends, or anyone else for that matter...the RIAA throws a shit-fit. And we've already seen what Lars thinks of the good ole Nap.
So it pretty much boils down to two questions. 1)Are you paying for the music, or the right to listen to the music. and 2)If you're actually paying for the media....do you have the right to do whatever the hell you want with that media.
What does this have to do with legacy media? Vampire Hunter D perhaps? - Simple....the later cost shouldn't be a factor. 10 years after a movie comes out, everyone should have rights to view that movie for free. 10 years after a song comes out, everyone should have rights to listen to that song for free. Fuck royalties. If you're Don MacClean and you haven't written a good song in 20 years - you should either A)Get your fatass up and write another one or B)Get a new profession. Should i still get royalties off a shell script or a program i coded for a company 10 years ago? Hell NO!
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Democrats: Indiana is going to hell because of all the fucking conservatives
Republicans: Indiana is going to hell because of all the fucking liberals
Me: Indiana is going to hell because of you two!
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
There are alot more similarities than you think:
Microsoft makes shitty software
The Gap makes shitty clothes
Microsoft forces their product down people's throats
The Gap makes shitty clothes
Microsoft employs soulless morons with the lure of free software and stock options
The Gap employs soulless teenagers with the lure of free shitty clothes.
It's really kinda eerie, don't you think?
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Harris and Kliebold weren't geeks. They were dorks, morons, fucking CRAZY. call them what you want but don't *ever* group them with the likes of Torvalds or the slashdot crew!
and btw - i'll give someone $20 if they can honestly say that they never got shit talked about them in high-school. Every day the looked forward to going to school and having a really positive experience where everyone loved eachother. And maybe their high-school wasn't full of cliques and stereotyping.
Oh. i guess i'll be keeping that $20 now.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
quick note: if you check linux.org - or any other source, Linux 1.0 was released in 94. I think the first version you could find back in '91 was .02
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Linux, the new kid on the OS block
does anyone else find it exceedingly odd that an OS that's older than 95, 98, and the majority of the NT strain of Winvirus is the new OS on the block?!?!
Wouldn't that make Windows 2000 some sort of embryonic OS???
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Being a big Glide user, i was disappointed at the fact that you can't use Glide with 4.0.1 (You can, but it's buggy as shit! usually crashes after one glide app).
Does anyone know if there is anything in the works to get stable glide support in addition to DRI in the new releases?
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
i think you read my post wrong. i was saying that the sites that usually *aren't* biased are the ones that are labeled pro-drug propaganda. - could you please enlighten me as to the meaning of NIDA?? Do you know if it's a government funded institution??
btw - let's try to keep this respectful man, i wasn't trying to flame you.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
you, dear sir, have no idea what addiction really is. if you knew - you'd realize that your post is pretty naieve.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
ummm....check your sources. That site seems to me to be relatively slanted. The only ones i've seen that aren't are usually labeled pro-drug propagana sites by the 700 club and such.
For example, the intoxication effects of a gram of THC are MUCH greater than those of a gram of Alcohol (No, i'm not talking about a bottle of beer vs. a joint).
I'm inclined to take your source with a grain of salt as it appears to be a little skewed.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
is the story of a native american living in the 19th century - who becomes really pissed off when he finds out that his beloved californian home has been mined the fuck out of by cash hungry settlers.
The people that live anywhere now got no right to bitch...at least Steve Jobs didn't force the natives to convert to "Macism" - Just a little perspective.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
there you go. i think it's something more along the lines of RMS created a UI that is used by the linux/GNU-Linux/What-fucking-ever. Linus created the kernel.
No kernel, no OS. No UI, No OS. - So call it whatever the fuck you want. Most people call it linux. I agree with the above. For the same reasons i wouldn't call a car a SteeringWheel/Motor - i wouldn't call linux GNU/Linux
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
oh, you've probably heard things and just not realized it. Ever heard one of your friends say your name - but they actually didn't?? (That's a big one). Mostly it's audio halucinations, in addition to a hightened audio sensitivity. I've been known to turn the TV down to where i almost can't hear it because i thought it was too loud. Stuff like that.
It's not as strong as say, mushrooms or LSD. But marijuana is DEFINITELY a halucinogen. Check it out at your favorite drug related web site.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
A) Most hospitals aren't supported by government (tax) dollars. I'm sure this is gonna piss you off, but when someone crashes into a tree after driving drunk and goes to the hospital, you don't pay one red cent. You seem to me to be the type of kid who did what he wanted in school because "my tax dollars helped build this school". Additionally, saving lives isn't about how someone got fucked up. Doctors entered the profession to save lives, regardless of the circumstances. Personally i think it's bogus of an individual in the medical profession to turn someone away because of "how" they broke their arm....get the fuck out of the industry!
B)Make alcohol illegal??? are you fucking daft??? i assume that you *ARE* aware that the U.S. tried to outlaw alcohol before. What i'm not so sure of is whether or not you're aware of the outcome of that prohibition. - Let me put it this way. No prohibition would have meant signifigantly less crime. Without prohibition, we wouldn't have had one of the biggest crime bosses the U.S. has ever seen (read: Al Copone). I sort of agree with you on the all or nothing policy....but i think it's obvious what happens when the gov't tries to make us go with "nothing."
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
as i used to smoke weed daily (about a quarter oz.) and still do wherever i feel comfortable, i can tell you that you were getting, what most pot smokers refer to as "fuzzed"
;-)
This also has strong ties to amotivational syndrome, you feel tired, your brain feels like it has cobwebs in it and you don't want to do shit for the whole day.
As far as your six hour high. suffice it to say that most people have some of the best highs of their lives on their second or third sessions. In fact, quite a few people don't "get high" their first time because they don't know what to look for in a marijuana high. (I myself got pretty fucking danked). - It probably was local weed. I've had weed from Knob Noster Missouri that would knock your socks off. It's not really "where" you get weed from, but how it's grown. It could be ditch weed from Humboldt county and it would suck....then again, it could be Hydroponic Skunk #1 from rural-ville wyoming and you'd get so high you trip (i've seen it happen).
You're cool - just remember to stay away from the weed with the powdery white stuff on the top of the bowl (hint: that ain't weed you're smokin
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
This comment seems to me to exemplify EXACTLY what is wrong with america
guess who posted it? I suppose freedom of speech is cool, so long as you agree with what's being said.
oh - btw Zach, quick question. Are you a republican by any chance??? LMFAO.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
"the price of freedom is eternal vigilance"
;-)
we fight to "stay" free...not to get free
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Does it do brain damage? Depends who you ask
;-) However, once the subjects were "sober" so to speak, they exhibited no memory problems whatsoever.
:-)
there have actually been numerous studies on the lasting effects of marijuana. While i don't have a link to the specific study i'm about to discuss, it is true nevertheless.
A study was done with a number of individuals spanning all age groups. And what was found was that marijuana has no lasting effects. Marijuana does have a signifigant side effect, known as amotivational syndrome, which usually continues for as long as one habitually use the substance. However, within one month of abstinance (usually sooner) - the research showed that subjects returned to their "normal" selves.
Additionally, short term memory is affected while under the effect of delta-9 tetrahydracanabinol (THC
Basically the study showed this: when you get fucked up...you're fucked up. Afterwords, you may have a little problem getting your ass in gear, but within one month you have no problems - you're (get this) normal!
As far as the carcinogens found in marijuana smoke. There are indeed quite a number of them. In fact, if people smoked as much marijuana as they do cigarettes, you'd probably see marijuana fatalities all over the place (just like alcohol). However, marijuana is a recreational drug, to be used as such. - if you foget that, then it's your own damned fault
I suppose the reason for this post was to explain that, while i use quite a number of main-stream and not-so-main-stream drugs, i am informed about the consequences and side effects of these drugs. I advise that more people try to follow suit. Find out what you're getting yourself into. Be prepared - follow the advice of friends who have used the substance. Be safe! - And happy trippin'
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
alcohol isn't addictive, although there is a gene that can facilitate addiction to alcohol (read: alcoholism) - technically speaking, alcohol isn't an addictive substance
Nicotine is obviously addictive
Caffeine (yes - the one found in coffee) *is* psychologically addictive. Unlike heroin, you won't die from withdrawl, but you do become addicted. If you want proof, ask one of your friends who's really into Mountain Dew (or some such) to quit drinking any caffinated beverages for a few weeks - then make sure to note how beligerent and jittery they get, possibly even ill if they have that much of a dependancy on it.
fun fact: marijuana is a stimulant, and a halucinogen - although most people think it's a "downer" - it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Many people also hear things and see things on pot. you can read more that the lycaeum.
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
Your right to free speech is not being infringed, you're being prohibited from spreading information about a criminal activity.
this isn't about whether or not you think that drugs are bad...mmmmmmmmkay........This isn't about "education." This is about freedom of speech. People have a *right* to know about this stuff. The ONLY reason the question of freedom of speech about narcotics is controversial is because narcotics themselves are controversial.
Let me ask you a couple of questions:
1) Do you condone the use of caffeine?
2) Are you against website that discuss the uses of caffeine or how to "manufacture" products with caffeine in them?
3) If so why? If not - what if 40 years from now our benevolent government decided that caffeine, much like marijuana, has no medicinal value, and because it is an addictive substance (which it is) decided to outlaw it's use? Would you oppose sites related to the above topics then?
Please do respond to these questions as i'm eager to hear your rationale on why, simple because some drugs are less-legal than others, they are either worse, or attrocious?
BTW - if you decide not to respond to my post because you *get* my point - good for you!
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
lol - that's why i said the city of Amsterdam ;-)
To my knowledge, cultivation and posession are illegal, but the use of marijuana is legal
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
I've seen the dark side of addiction. One of my best friends wound up homeless - and then got kicked out of a homeless shelter or two - all because he absolutely LOVED to smoke weed. No...that's too much of a euphamism. He was addicted to marijuana. But he was also dumb about it.
As easy as it is in this day and age to blame anything but the individual for people's problems...DON'T. I've seen all of it first hand. And what i'm saying is that most people's positions in life are of their own choosing. - I became addicted to cigarettes because i was unwise. Do you think i'm going to blame phillip morris or joe camel 40 years from now when i die of lung cancer? no! And personally, i don't want to see the government take away anyone elses right to smoke because of my mistakes. And while i think heroin is an abominable narcotic, probably one of the worst known to man, i don't want to see the government punish anyone else for your friend's mistakes. You will blame addiction....as harsh as it sounds...i will blame your friend.
But this fight isn't about heroin, or any drug in particular. This fight is about censorship. If you censor information and "drugs" simply because they're unpopular - then you've already lost the battle.
Yes, let's ban all addictive drugs. Then you can't have your morning coffee, or your mountain dew at work, or your Marlboro Reds, or your chocolate. Then let's start banning other stuff. Where do *YOU* draw the line???
(BTW - delta-9 tetrahydracanabinol and alcohol are *not* addictive substances...genetics makes them such).
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network
for two reasons.
1) I am a drug using geek. I think it's pretty hypocritical for people to be "anti-drug" and then go out and get hammered on a saturday night. Yes, we geeks really care! Why? Because there is a substantial cross section of geek culture that also participates in recreational drug use. Be that Alcohol, Marijuana, Mushrooms, or whatever. The anti-anti-drug movement has come so far, why stop fighting? Anyone who agrees with me needs to show their true colors and say something about it!!
2) Most importantly, this is a freedom of speech issue. It's illegal to own fireworks where i live, yet you can find all sorts of information about making them and using them on the internet. Why aren't sites like these being banned? Marijuana is legal in several countries around the world (Most noteably, the city of Amsterdam). There is even a bill to allow cultivation there. So - what's the difference between fireworks and drugs? Simple - drugs are unpopular so the politicians think they can get a bill passed to censor sites like the Lycaeum. IT'S STILL CENSORSHIP!!!
I don't care if you're a geek, a hippy, or a fundamentalist christian....this isn't just a drug issue. If you don't fight censorship wherever it rears its ugly head - you'll find that, when it comes time for you to be censored yourself, there's no one left to fight!
FluX
After 16 years, MTV has finally completed its deevolution into the shiny things network