But how about we discuss addiction? Because that exists in the video game world.

I'm not addicted to video games, so no, I have absolutely no desire to discuss that.

You're aware that you're using the internet now right?

I would really appreciate it if you would stop asking these patronizing questions.

You probably have a cell phone too.

Nope. Fuck cell phones.

But you won't. Because you like using them to a degree. Logically speaking, it's pretty damn stupid to damage yourself now isn't it? And there it is. Choice.

The pros of the Internet FAR outweigh any minute chance of radiation poisoning or whatever the fuck it is you were going on about.

The pros of smoking pot don't outweigh the cons. Unless you're stupid, of course, and you're unable to realize that altering your mind to such an extent isn't a good idea.

Anyway, I smoke pot to help take the edge off after a long day of class and work, or socially on the weekends at parties and with friends. It also helps me relax during stressful times and eases my anxiety substantially.

I also love the effect it has on my creativity, and it shows through the grades I receive on my papers throughout college. It's a key that unlocks a higher state of mind.

Yeah, sure it does. Placebo effect, much?

And if that were true, that's just even more pathetic. It's pathetic that you need pot to unlock a higher state of mind.
It's pathetic that you need a drug just to say relaxed and to alleviate anxiety.
P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C.

Why is that I don't need pot to be creative, but you do? Am I better than you? I would certainly hope not.

1. Explain to me why you shouldn't use it, ever. I know he's not forced to use it. And I doubt anybody is forcing him. It's a choice.

Because it's a fucking retarded choice. I shouldn't have to explain why mind-altering drugs are fucking idiotic.
They alter your mind.

That's about as stupid as you can fucking get.

Oh boy, here comes some dumbass fucking video game comparison.
"But Verb! Video games alter the mind, too!! Doesn't that make you a hypocrite, Verb??"

No, fuck you. Video games don't alter your fucking mind. Not in the same way that drugs do.

2. If he's biased from experience then technically you're under-qualified to make a complete call in judgement due to never having any personal experience with it.

I don't need to touch a flame to know that it's hot. Sorry. I just don't.

If you're not straight-edge, you're an idiot. Bottom line.

If you're not going to put effort into explaining why then I'll take the time to mention to you that moderation does not mean stopping. Moderation means easing away from extreme spectrums.

No shit.

Second, you never answered my question, yet again, on whether moderation would be better over total abandonment of self control to extremes. Let's assume that abstinence is off the table here, because people are incredibly stubborn to give up what makes them happy. Would you not agree that if abstinence was off the table, that the next best thing would be moderation?

I didn't answer the question because it insults my intelligence.

Abstinence is never off the table.

You are never forced to use cannabis recreationally, so you should never use it recreationally. Ever.
"Moderation" isn't good enough.

NEVER. USE IT.

EVER.

But you have to consider that he's got more experience than you on the subject, for good, or bad.

So he's biased.

Quote from: Fuddy-duddy on September 23, 2015, 12:06:12 AM

you do realize how meaningless your arguments are, right

just more platitudes about moderation

Just for curiosity here, how exactly would you consider his arguments to be meaningless?

Meaningless how?

just more platitudes about moderation

p. sure she meant people who argue about which one is better as though it matters

That's an odd way of spelling Monster.

yeah

pocket monster

one of the guys who thinks digimon > pokémon lol

objectively, i don't think either of them are any better than one another
pokémon was just meant for slightly younger audiences, i think

I've heard of him/her, but I've never seen any of his/her content.

I don't really have any interest, either, considering... I'm already a vegan.

a guy in class was trying to make small talk with me, and he's saying dumb shit
he's annoying me, so i try to cut the conversation by making a little joke
he laughs--a little bit too hard

not sure if he's stupid or condescending

journalist

some loud (high level weed)

pretty sure we all know what loud is

Quote

those weird live-action clips at the very beginning were kinda cool

i appreciated the symbology

Live action?

these things