Posts by placidranger

Sandra King86 said:Oh sure, because having sex is totally the same thing as getting high. ☕
—just evolutionary inevitability, I guess! 😬

Some idiot kid really found their way to a great forum! 👍

Look, here’s the reality—#1: You aren't going to get anywhere by trying to scare people off with lies about how "one ecstasy pill will kill you" or claiming they'll drop dead after their first hit. It just doesn't work. Drugs. A messy business—always has been, always will be. Whether it's the high-end stuff or the cheap junk on a street corner in Chicago, it's just one more way for people to try and outrun their own lives. It never ends well. Whatever. Become a junkie and a loser. Look around at everyone using all sorts of crap—on the surface, it seems like it’s no big deal to them. Whatever.

Part two: if someone goes into this without a clue about what they’re actually buying, they’re going to overreach—skip the basic precautions—and then things will inevitably go south.

cosmicskipper55 said:With all due respect to this gathered group of educators and enthusiasts, I find it hardly surprising that seventeen-year-olds are turning to amphetamines if their parents are as informed or perceptive as those assembled here. Rather than recognizing that it is more prudent to explain harm reduction to a young man intending to use drugs so he doesn't kill himself on his first attempt, you all seem preoccupied with competing over which comment can be the most provincial and outdated. Please try to grasp, just once, that if a child—including your own—decides to use drugs, they are going to do it regardless. Period. And if they are determined to go through with it, it is far better that they understand what they are consuming. The person who started this thread did the best thing possible, even if they chose the wrong venue.

Regarding the topic at hand: Frank (?), if your friends are on speed and you want to stay "alert around 2 or 3 in the morning," your best bet is to take half an ecstasy pill. Since this is your first time, it will likely hit you with full force, but if you don't feel anything after two or two and a half hours, take the other half. It is probably best not to exceed that for a first timer. Ecstasy pills usually contain speed anyway, so you’ll get the dancing and the talking, but you'll also experience that specific "high" that pure speed lacks. (By the way, you should always try to avoid speed; it’s essentially a drug for American housewives trying to lose weight, failed athletes, and idiots.)

Drink plenty of fluids and enjoy yourself. 🙂

If you require further details, send me a private message.

I second this. 👍

Jose Miller3 said:Wait, hold up—you actually think the advice you're dropping in this thread is worth reading? Like it's some kind of profound wisdom or actual help for a young guy trying to navigate the brutal reality of the drug scene?

Man, you've totally lost the plot 🤣 🤣 🤣

highly unlikely😁

crimsonbear23 said:Do you all honestly believe that life requires us to experiment with everything just to figure out if it suits us—or worse, to feel qualified enough to lecture others about it? I don't have kids of my own, but when I see someone with children throwing their lives away and leaving a legacy of nothingness, I feel perfectly entitled to say, "That’s not how you raise a child," regardless of my own parental status.

In my view, this individual is just playing games; if they were actually using substances, they’d be busy doing it rather than starting a thread saying, "I think I'll try drugs."🙄

As for intoxicants, the only things even remotely acceptable are hashish and marijuana because the effects on men and women seem manageable; the women get a bit energized, while the men stay more than capable of performing in bed.

Your whole world revolves around sex, you absolute legend.🤣

Jose Miller3 said:It honestly blows my mind that someone would actually sit there and give a serious answer to some troll who starts their very first post by claiming they’re 17 and have already lived a thousand lifetimes 😁 😁 😁 😁

And then you guys have the nerve to act all high and mighty—calling everyone else hypocrites while acting like you're the moral compass of the internet? 🤣 🤣 🤣

Look, even if it is a bot, I don't care. There are kids out there asking the exact same questions who will end up reading this. I was that kid once—except I didn't go to an online forum; I asked the older crowd, and they just jerked me around a few times.

amberorca192 said:Nothing beats the experts who have zero experience giving out life advice 🙏 🙏 🙏

Yeah, uploading now 🙏

EDIT: Picture looks crappy because my phone is like three years old 😁

🙏🙏
and a burnt-out dog 🤣

amberorca192 said:I once saw a kids' book titled "Jacob Ate Too Many Candies." 🤣

Can't be bothered to upload it right now, but I've got a photo of it on my phone. 🤣

I actually saw Jacob himself after he ate too many candies, but I didn't snap a picture.🤮

http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1376873
A Guide to Picking Your Dealer

Rule one: only buy from someone who actually approaches you. Undercover cops can't initiate the offer—that’s straight-up entrapment. As long as you don't walk around looking like a fed (and let's be honest, sometimes even when you try not to), dealers will practically throw themselves at you.

In the current scene, the slang is pretty predictable. You’ll mostly hear "smoke"—likely because it’s vague enough to provide plausible deniability—followed occasionally by terms like "indo," "trees," or "bud."

Most street-level dealers are Black men. But don't make the mistake of thinking white dealers or women are any less sketchy. They aren't. Everyone in this game wants your cash—as much of it as they can grab. In my experience, the ones who actually succeed are the ones who play nice, acting non-threatening to lure you into a false sense of security. I’ve been burned by dealers of every race and gender imaginable.

I'll stick to masculine pronouns for simplicity.

Personally, I tend to favor the smooth talkers over the thugs. It’s just a hunch—nothing backed by hard data—but I figure the guys who rely on negotiation rather than pure intimidation are the ones who stay put in the park to work the crowd, instead of just jumping someone and bolting.
🤣 🤣

Frankie — I never pay upfront 😁 even if it’s for my best friend

A few years back, I spotted this little booklet in a library—perfectly translated into English. It was basically a field guide for weed: how to shop for it, judging quality versus quantity, vetting a dealer, finding spots where you won't get busted, smoking techniques, even some edible recipes 🙏

hollowbison12 said:...man, I’ve had some really bad experiences with drugs. I tried weed and XTC once, and both were just awful; such a terrible feeling👎 ...so I haven't touched anything else since

...I remember taking some pills a few years back... I was about 17 at the time... it was not a good time; I just spiraled into this intense paranoia, convinced everyone was out to get me, like they wanted to jump me or rob me; I was even hallucinating... honestly, it was the worst three hours of my life!!!

Yeah, right. Like you know anything about it.

Chris Morgan67 said:Where has the internet even gone? Now you have kids looking for advice on how to try drugs for the first time

Oh, how times have changed...

At least they're asking instead of getting screwed over.

Frankie, don't go buying from random street dealers—they'll screw you over. Reach out to a buddy who actually moves in those circles instead; buy them a drink or something. And for god's sake, stay out of sight of the old folks—it’s probably best if you aren't even home all day.

Do some digging on sites like www.erowid.org regarding whatever you're looking into.

There's this guy on YouTube who tests stuff on camera, though he speaks Dutch. 😢The only thing they have in English subtitles is about coke:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNkcketPfQ

Look, if it doesn't show up in the next day or two, just head over to the shop—it might be jammed somewhere in the machine.

If it’s some kind of softer plastic, you might have actually managed to test it out already.

Matthew Booth16 said:I’ve got a bit of a situation here.

I’m heading into my sophomore year of high school. My grades are pretty much straight A's because I spend most of my time hitting the books. In class, I don't really talk—I just sit there and soak everything up, which probably makes me look a little weird to everyone else. People tell me I’m super smart, but I’m definitely not the social type. I don't say much, and when I do, I keep it short and sweet. Sometimes I feel like people just tune me out when I'm around. Honestly, I don't have any real friends yet—you know, people I actually hang out with who aren't family. I don't really go out because I don't have a crew to go with, and I'm not into drinking 🙂 either. I don't even listen to music. I'm constantly trying to level up and be the best version of myself—basically aiming for perfection—but lately, I feel like I'm just becoming this monotone, boring person. Outside of school, I almost never hang out with people my age. It makes me feel like I'm unapproachable... and honestly, just lonely. I really want to talk more... but what am I supposed to talk about? How do you even start a conversation? How do I find a real friend or actually connect with someone?
Everyone calls me a weirdo. To be honest, it doesn't bother me that they call me that, it bothers me because it feels true. Everyone wonders why I'm so quiet... but what is there to say? I stay silent because I feel like I have nothing to contribute. How do you learn to be funny? Is being witty something you're born with, or can you actually practice it? And how do you become someone people actually want to be around?
What should I do? Where do I even start? I just want to change everything right now...

Help me out!

Look, being a bit strange is fine. 😁

Just say whatever pops into your head—that’s what everyone else does. You’re just translating your thoughts into speech. Some days it’ll be heavy, some days it’ll be light; eventually, people will see what makes you tick, and you'll find your crowd—people who actually get you. Those are your friends.

Being funny should come naturally, but it only happens once you clear out all the mental clutter and stop obsessing over what people think of you.

The only certainty here is that you aren't going to flip a switch and change overnight. It’s a slow process. Start by accepting the reality that you won't please everyone, and frankly, you don't need to. There will always be others out there just like you who won't mind the quirks.

Patrick Sullivan3 said:The reality is that I’m not getting what I truly need from this relationship. It’s possible we actually have love—we’ve both been incredibly brave in telling one another how much we care—but we just can't seem to maintain any kind of consistency. We have these beautiful stretches where we're happy and deeply connected, constantly texting and checking in, but then, out of nowhere, all contact just vanishes. He disappears, only to resurface later, acting frustrated and blaming me for not reaching out during his silence. But I *did* reach out. I tried to find him, yet he wouldn't respond, only to turn around and claim I was the one ignoring him. It’s this endless, exhausting cycle that has been going on for years now. Honestly, I just can't do this anymore. Living in this constant state of "limbo" is draining the life out of me; it’s heavy on my spirit and my soul. This isn't meant to be. It will never evolve into the mature, rock-solid partnership that we both want (or at least, that I want). There is truth in that old saying: love alone isn't enough. People who haven't lived through this won't get it; they’ll judge us easily and try to offer quick, shallow fixes. But those of you standing in my shoes know exactly how confusing and utterly exhausting this really is... and how heartbreaking it feels. 😢I wouldn't wish this on anyone, truly!

So why on earth do you let yourself get away with such nonsense?

Patrick Sullivan3 said:Here’s a little glimpse into what I’ve been processing, hoping to connect with anyone who might have walked a similar path:

I’m in a relationship that just can't seem to find its footing. When we're together, I feel this constant sense of unrest—this underlying anxiety where I’m afraid to truly open up, feeling nervous or even pulling away right when I need him most. I constantly worry that I’m being too much for him, even though he’s never actually said so 😉. There’s this strange sense of relief whenever we finally part ways until the next time we meet. Right now, we’re apart again. He’s acting cold, and while it hurts because I love him, I honestly feel an incredible sense of peace. I can finally breathe. Why is it that I feel such relief while the person I love is completely falling apart? Without the pressure of being with him, I feel like my old self again—interesting, engaging, and at ease. Is this just our subconscious trying to protect us, nudging us toward a different, more authentic path? Is my higher self gently telling me that this person needs to leave my heart and mind for good because they aren't meant to stay? Thanks for listening!

Is anyone else here going through something similar? 🙂

I wouldn't call it your "higher" self—more like your "lower" self, subconscious. It's the primal part of us that absorbs everything from our environment and reacts emotionally. The only message you're getting is that this person isn't working for you right now for some reason. Maybe the issue is you, maybe it's him—most likely it's both.

Try focusing on the root causes of those feelings—what specifically is he doing that makes you feel this way?

I actually liked the movie.
Maybe it’s just because I’m blissfully ignorant when it comes to quantum physics—no idea what's actually going on there 😁

The breakdown of how emotions work was interesting, as was the concept that our thoughts can actually shape our surroundings. Some parts felt a bit over the top—a little too much for my taste—but overall, I think they made a solid attempt at bridging the gap between science and spirituality.

velvetmarlin24 said:I couldn't find an existing thread for this, so I figured I'd just start one.

I was wondering if being an attractive person—regardless of gender—actually makes things easier when it comes to landing a job or hitting your big life goals.

Oh, absolutely.
I have to admit, everything just seemed to fall into place for me.

🤣
Good grief, what a shallow topic.

Amanda Long30 said:.. You’d be better off finding some kind of relaxation technique—autogenic training, meditation, yoga... just look into it and pick one. 🙂
Self-suggestion and getting decent sleep are everything..
..😕 ingesting a 43% alcohol solution on the daily... yeah, no.

👍👍 👍

Look, you've got a psychological issue here—something better handled internally. There aren't any pills for this; modern medicine doesn't have a magic bullet to just delete negative thoughts. Meds might mask the symptoms, sure, but only temporarily.

Take a few hours every day to actually analyze how your brain operates—let the thoughts flow, then write them down in a journal or just log your reactions to them. After a while, you'll start seeing patterns—what you're actually obsessing over, what's draining you, and what's stalling your progress. Once you see the map, solving the problems becomes a lot easier.