Posts by Mark Gomez9

I’m immediately reminded of Steve Urkel.

boldjackal10 said:I don't believe anyone is stopping you from starting a thread like this. Personally, I wouldn't participate, which would be my way of showing that such a topic doesn't suit me or interest me at all.

By that logic, should we also pass laws banning movies that depict drug use? It shouldn't matter to you whether someone opens a discussion; people can debate whether watching a certain topic will actually tempt someone to go out and buy a baggie, or you can just stay out of it.
In my view, if someone is looking to get high, they likely already had that desire before even opening the thread. It’s much better to be informed because things can go sideways very quickly, so why not ask questions? It’s essentially the same principle as harm reduction programs where needle exchanges provide clean supplies. It's about minimizing potential damage.

He clearly took his "information" from some lunatics who insist that drugs are nothing more than pure entertainment. Of course, he even included his own personal instructions for guaranteed success: take a quarter dose, lie down in nature and enjoy life—🤣just don't do it too often.

placidranger said:No.

I don't even need to point out that you've completely dismantled my argument, haven't I?

placidranger said:Did you actually think you were cool, or was it just a shared delusion?

Oh yeah, Aphex, you are just soooo cool, we should totally be besties☕

placidranger said:Give me a break. What "home" are we talking about here? Kids aren't drinking because their parents are alcoholics; they're doing it because their peers are doing it—pure peer pressure. And let's be real, drinking can be fun. Sure, you have a headache the next morning, but sometimes it's worth the night. It's not like it's the end of the world.

And I don't follow the logic regarding "allowing" it. It’s not like we can assign a federal agent to shadow every single kid twenty-four/seven just to make sure they aren't grabbing a drink.

I'm not sure if you missed this point—and I truly hope you did—but the reality is that kids are getting drunk right inside an American school building.🙄

For instance, at my old high school, you would have been expelled on the spot the moment anyone even suspected you were intoxicated or touching alcohol. But then again, I've seen certain groups of kids in some schools who are just arrogant, undisciplined, and frankly, a lost cause. I honestly feel for the decent students who are forced to share a classroom or even a hallway with those types.

I would honestly consider going back, even if my current circumstances aren't exactly ideal. Of course, you’ll have the majority—those currently riding high on success—claiming they’d jump at the chance to do it all over again a hundred times over. Conversely, those hitting rock bottom right now will swear they wouldn't dream of returning. Most people, I'll repeat, fall into one of those two camps. But then again, life is unpredictable; perhaps in the next iteration, I'll find myself sitting on a throne, living a life of absolute prosperity until the very end.😁

Look, money isn't a universal fix for everything.