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[Stil]

Lmao I read the rules thoroughly before posting the thread. Also I'd like to say I 100% agree with Antonio. I'm gonna sound like a huge hippie (which I kinda am) but marijuana is medicine, for the mind and body, the only reason its illegal is greed and was given a negative image with racist propaganda. If you have no interest in educating yourself on something you aren't interested in that's totally cool, but here's a tldr:

Anglo-Americans and Europeans have known about marijuana’s medicinal benefits since at least the 1830s. Perceptions about the drug changed during the increase in mexican immigration to the U.S. in the 1910s due to the Mexican Revolution. Heres a quote from Eric Schlosser's book Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market:

“The prejudices and fears that greeted these peasant immigrants also extended to their traditional means of intoxication: smoking marijuana [...] Police officers in Texas claimed that marijuana incited violent crimes, aroused a ‘lust for blood,’ and gave its users ‘superhuman strength.’ Rumors spread that Mexicans were distributing this ‘killer weed’ to unsuspecting American schoolchildren.”

I feel like you didnt even read the OP

 

[xsopants]

I feel like you didnt even read the OP

weed is in no way self harm is what im trying to say

 

[Antonio]

Youre missing the point.
Its not about being against drugs, its about being against the act of glorifying drugs.

Yes and I have agreed that glorify it is not appropriate for such a forum in a previous statement. However, I'm making a point that out right banning the discussion on drugs shouldn't be a thing but glorifying could lead to things.

 

[Stil]

weed is in no way self harm is what im trying to say

Thats just not true.
As there are many health benefits, there are also many negative side affects.
I dont want to derail the thread so if you want to go down that road with me feel free to post on my wall.

 

[myow]

Lmao I read the rules thoroughly before posting the thread. Also I'd like to say I 100% agree with Antonio. I'm gonna sound like a huge hippie (which I kinda am) but marijuana is medicine, for the mind and body, the only reason its illegal is greed and was given a negative image with racist propaganda. If you have no interest in educating yourself on something you aren't interested in that's totally cool, but here's a tldr:

Anglo-Americans and Europeans have known about marijuana’s medicinal benefits since at least the 1830s. Perceptions about the drug changed during the increase in mexican immigration to the U.S. in the 1910s due to the Mexican Revolution. Heres a quote from Eric Schlosser's book Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market:

“The prejudices and fears that greeted these peasant immigrants also extended to their traditional means of intoxication: smoking marijuana [...] Police officers in Texas claimed that marijuana incited violent crimes, aroused a ‘lust for blood,’ and gave its users ‘superhuman strength.’ Rumors spread that Mexicans were distributing this ‘killer weed’ to unsuspecting American schoolchildren.”

tldr: weed is safe and your govt has brainwashed you to think otherwise

Again, I don’t think anyone’s arguing against the use of drugs, simply against people glorifying getting high on this particular forum.

Same would go for threads full of people glorifying the use of cigarettes, alcohol, heroin, meth, or any drug.

It’s just strange that on a forum where you receive an infraction for swearing, (even receive infractions when you ALMOST swear) that it’s somehow deemed ok to talk about how high you like to get on any given drug.

Like... I’m just not seeing how you can reconcile the gap between that

 

[Antonio]

I was also making a point that marijuana can't cause harm

 

[Pickler]

I literally couldn't care less about this topic. It has no place in a rules enforcement discussion.

 

[Antonio]

Again, I don’t think anyone’s arguing against the use of drugs, simply against people glorifying getting high on this particular forum.

Same would go for threads full of people glorifying cigarettes, alcohol, heroin, meth, or any drug.

It’s just strange that on a forum where you receive an infraction for swearing, (even receive infractions when you ALMOST swear) that it’s somehow deemed ok to talk about how high you like to get on any given drug.

Like... I’m just not seeing how you can reconcile the gap between that

I think it's more about the connection of stating marijuana does break the self harm rule.

 

[peachp1t]

Lmao I read the rules thoroughly before posting the thread. Also I'd like to say I 100% agree with Antonio. I'm gonna sound like a huge hippie (which I kinda am) but marijuana is medicine, for the mind and body, the only reason its illegal is greed and was given a negative image with racist propaganda. If you have no interest in educating yourself on something you aren't interested in that's totally cool, but here's a tldr:

Anglo-Americans and Europeans have known about marijuana’s medicinal benefits since at least the 1830s. Perceptions about the drug changed during the increase in mexican immigration to the U.S. in the 1910s due to the Mexican Revolution. Heres a quote from Eric Schlosser's book Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market:

“The prejudices and fears that greeted these peasant immigrants also extended to their traditional means of intoxication: smoking marijuana [...] Police officers in Texas claimed that marijuana incited violent crimes, aroused a ‘lust for blood,’ and gave its users ‘superhuman strength.’ Rumors spread that Mexicans were distributing this ‘killer weed’ to unsuspecting American schoolchildren.”

tldr: weed is safe and your govt has brainwashed you to think otherwise

im a texan whos smoked weed for years and i agree that maybe here isnt the place,,,,,

 

[Stil]

I was also making a point that marijuana can't cause harm

Antonio, If you truly believe smoking marijuana cant harm you, then I dont think youve done as much research as you think you have.

 

[xsopants]

I guess the bottom line is whether or not we think it should or shouldn't be allowed is one thing. It does not break the existing rules but maybe the rules should be changed to reflect the vibe of the forum.

 

[myow]

I think it's more about the connection of stating marijuana does break the self harm rule.

I got the impression that was a side note, not the basis for the whole argument (which, actually, it’s not even an argument just asking peoples various opinions)

 

[peachp1t]

id also like to point out that the original post wasnt like "wow this is a crime and this should be banned on the forums"
just expressing that it made them uncomfortable and asking for other opinions!! as someone who both agrees and disagrees w/ infinity, i feel like the message has been skewed a lot
(i was typing this at the same time as ploom, but yeah what ploom said!!!)

 

[xsopants]

Antonio, If you truly believe smoking marijuana cant harm you, then I dont think youve done as much research as you think you have.

Of course it can harm you, but unlike a lot of things in life it cant actually kill you

 

[myow]

im a texan whos smoked weed for years and i agree that maybe here isnt the place,,,,,

So much yes.

Like I’m sure all of us could sit here and discuss all the weed (among other things) we’ve used... but why here

 

[Stil]

Of course it can harm you, but unlike a lot of things in life it cant actually kill you

So you admit it can harm you? Cool! Im glad were on the same page now.

And yes it can kill you.

People with underlying health issues such as arrhythmia and high blood pressure can go into cardiac arrest or have a heart attack if a panic attack is induced. Panic attacks are very common with the use of marijuana.
So, I wouldnt say it cant kill you.

Jeez, even drinking too much water can kill you....

Obviously, the chances are not crazy high or anything, but its still very real.

 

[xsopants]

have any of yall actually read the thread in question? its not irrelevant to animal crossing it is very much about the animal crossing experience, not just "haha weed good"

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So you admit it can harm you? Cool! Im glad were on the same page now.

literally anything can harm you

 

[myow]

have any of yall actually read the thread in question? its not irrelevant to animal crossing it is very much about the animal crossing experience, not just "haha weed good"

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literally anything can harm you

Yeah I read it, and I was utterly dumbfounded as to why that aspect of their animal crossing experience/enjoyment had to be mentioned lol

 

[peachp1t]

So much yes.

Like I’m sure all of us could sit here and discuss all the weed (among other things) we’ve used... but why here

exactly!!!

have any of yall actually read the thread in question? its not irrelevant to animal crossing it is very much about the animal crossing experience, not just "haha weed good"

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literally anything can harm you

dude i get high to play animal crossing. this is how i like to experience ac.
the point was NOT "this specific thread is bad!!!" but instead "is this something we should be talking about here? discuss"

 

[xsopants]

Yeah I read it, and I was utterly dumbfounded as to why that aspect of their animal crossing experience/enjoyment had to be mentioned lol

If you don't get it, you don't get it.