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George Palmer7 said:I stumbled upon this thread completely by accident, and honestly, I’m just chiming in without much purpose. But man, look at this kid... he's only 17 and he thinks he's checked every box on the list (😲). Good for him, I guess. We aren't just talking about some kind of prodigy here; we're talking about someone who seemingly never sleeps and operates with an unlimited budget!! I'm 47 years old, and I've spent exactly 17 of those years traveling the globe for work, and even then, I'm just happy that my "to-do" list of experiences is still miles long. There's no need to lecture him—he's made his choice, and he thinks he knows best. All I can offer is a few suggestions for things he hasn't tried yet, though they are absolute madness. After he spends the whole weekend getting wasted and wakes up hungover on Sunday, tell him to try jumping off a 50-foot ledge on Monday. Or maybe on Tuesday, he could try stopping a freight train with his bare hands—just me versus a thousand tons of steel barreling down the tracks at 80 mph... now *that* is an experience, pure insanity. And if he's still feeling brave on Wednesday, tell him to stick a 220V wire up his backside... it provides a better rush than any drug, trust me.
Whoa, what a legendary guy!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏 👍
(Though, if you ask me, this is probably just someone looking for attention; it's hard to believe anyone could actually be this dense)
placidranger said:Nah... electricity can actually kill you, and it's hardly a great feeling.
Melissa Perez10 said:Regardless, there is no way I would just "freely" let my child do drugs!
Laura Mendoza said:Yeah, sure. And drugs feel amazing, too. Yeah, right.
placidranger said:Nobody would touch the stuff if there wasn't a payoff. Some things can absolutely wreck your life—don't get me wrong—but they provide a hell of a rush too.
Laura Mendoza said:And then there are things that provide plenty of satisfaction without ruining you... zero negative consequences.
placidranger said:Yeah, and? I could take drugs, too. Doesn't mean I'm giving up everything else.
Laura Mendoza said:Look, it's fine. Do what you want and consume whatever you please; live your life. 🙂
It just feels wrong to be sitting here on this forum listing the "benefits" and effects of drugs. To me, that’s just unhealthy and frankly almost 👎
So what? Why bother chasing a high when you could just do something that won't wreck your system? It's not even a question.
Yeah, and? Why bother using drugs for a high when you could just do something that won't hurt you at all? I mean, what's even the point?
placidranger said:It's ridiculous to fight drug use through nothing but fear-mongering and lies. It isn't some absolute truth that trying something once means you're going to die or become an addict overnight. That can happen, sure, but that's why people need actual information—understanding both the pros and the cons.Yeah, and? Why bother using drugs for a high when you could just do something that won't hurt you at all? I mean, what's even the point?
It'll hurt you if you're stupid. One gummy, one pill, or whatever else—you aren't going to face lasting consequences from a single instance. If you overdo it, then yeah, you'll pay for it, but that applies to everything in life.
Besides, it's hard to replicate certain mental experiences without substances. Just look at alcohol—people drink because they enjoy the sensation, and they're fully aware they'll deal with a hangover in the morning.
placidranger;8320271 said:I think it’s just plain stupid how they try to fight drugs by using nothing but scare tactics and outright lies. It isn't some absolute fact that you're going to die immediately if you try something, or that you'll automatically become an addict and everything else. Of course, those things can happen, but that's why people need to actually educate themselves on the substances—understanding both the pros and the cons.
You're only going to hurt yourself if you're an idiot.
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PROS??????? 😲 😲 😲 😲
So, what you're saying is that addicts are just stupid?????????? (As in, lacking intelligence or just being completely dim-witted???) 😲 😲 😲 😲
George Palmer7 said:POSITIVE? 😲
So, you're saying addicts are just stupid? Like, lacking any actual intelligence or common sense? 😲
ruggedpanther64 said:this whole thread was started by someone who’s either completely lost their grip on reality... or is just looking for an excuse to let go entirely
placidranger said:Well, yeah—positive. Why would anyone use them if they only had negative effects? It’s basic logic.So, you're saying addicts are just stupid? Like, lacking any actual intelligence or common sense? 😲
What I'm saying is—if you actually give a damn about not frying your brain, you'll think twice about how much you're taking.
blueheron29 said:I'll weigh in here.
I completely agree with you, but look at the world we live in... one bad influence leads to another. What's truly pathetic is that fools don't know when to quit, and with the kind of garbage being sold these days, things can go south fast.
Now... I'm not sure if that's actually a result of toxic "friendships" or if people genuinely find satisfaction in them? Though I used to think it wasn't a factor. You just shouldn't have friends who pressure you into trying harder stuff.
I don't get why weed isn't enough. You've got a smile on your face and you're satisfied... what more could someone want?
If anyone tries to argue that weed is a gateway drug, they can honestly go jump in a lake.
I quoted you for no particular reason...
