LOL badquestion, but...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Stratos > you

Not according to Stratos. (He's my brother, for those of you who do not remember. Or care. )

It's called personal experience Dweaver. Unless you've actually been through something, you really have no idea. No matter how many medical "facts" you may want to produce.

I call 7 years of being a smoker and 2 months of being a weed-head enough experience. I've been on and off on cigs since '98, and I can go a year without putting the thing in my mouth. I don't call that addiction for EVERYONE. Weed, on the other hand, it's an entirely different issue. And, just for the record, medical opinions tend to agree with mine.

Self confidence derived from physical appearance =

Feeling your blood flow through your veins, after a hard and gratifying workout, feeling your body change and re-shaped in the way YOU want it too, and being able to go through what would otherwise be a very tiresome day without breaking a drop of sweat, and finally , being able to look at yourself at the end of teh day in the mirror and say "It was hard, but I'm a better man for it" is all the confidence boost a man could ever desire.

[PiksS]

Hipn- it's obvious that almost nobody here cares about you. Listen to the few who do, like Dweaver. You can find a million reasons to rationalize why it's ok to do it, "it's just once and awhile," "it's not as bad as...," "everybody's doing it," "I won't be found out," "I just want to try it," etc.

again bullshit....

do you care about Hipn? I don't know him, but at least I'm not telling him it's ok to get involved in drugs

i say it once, i say it again....DO U REALLY THINK, HE CARES WHAT U SAY??..and if u readed before, u would see that i don`t care about his healt, he is on his own

i go to school and i learn pretty good, have practice everyday (even at saturdays and sundays), read news about hiphop ( stuff that interest me ), and i`m at a commercial project.....AND I STILL SMOKE WEED, am i missing something???....should i start to get bad notes now??....or what??
and besides, basketball players ( even the pros ) are the biggest drug doers, look at Andris Biedrins he plays in the NBA....and he was drinking like each night, and he smoked weed....

That's good that you've got things going for you, but trust me, weed isn't helping any of them. And just because pros use it doesn't mean it's good or ok...

good morning....ofcourse its not helping, but it isn`t holding me to do my stuff....and about the pros, its was just an example, that weed is not a big deal

its WEED, not ciggaretts.....me and my friends life havn`t changed a lil bit, since smoking weed, we still go to school, still get the same notes, still go to practice....and we ain`t thinking about the weed every minute....

Are you new to it?

am new where??....i smoked for about 1 year and a half ( regualr ciggaretts ), but weed i smoke for a year, since i quit smoking regular ciggaretts i have no problems while i`m running, even if i still smoke weed.....
but well....since we are talking about runnin, the next day after u smoked weed u don`t feel tired while u run

Since i quit smoking, i have forgot about the cigs, and weed, never think about it, and besides, i don`t buy it, i just don`t want to give out my money, i take it from my friends ...and i could easly quit alcohol too.....but then i would live a boring life....

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

hey PiksS, does your coach still play youy at PG? And how tall are you now?

[PiksS]

hey PiksS, does your coach still play youy at PG? And how tall are you now?

wtf??...PG??....i`m a C/PF
i....dunno....last time, less a half year, i was 6`8, but at school i was 1cm from 6`9

[J@3]

Feeling your blood flow through your veins, after a hard and gratifying workout, feeling your body change and re-shaped in the way YOU want it too, and being able to go through what would otherwise be a very tiresome day without breaking a drop of sweat, and finally , being able to look at yourself at the end of teh day in the mirror and say "It was hard, but I'm a better man for it" is all the confidence boost a man could ever desire.

Quite possibly the most homosexual thing you've ever posted. You're so lame it's almost imaginary.

I call 7 years of being a smoker and 2 months of being a weed-head enough experience. I've been on and off on cigs since '98, and I can go a year without putting the thing in my mouth. I don't call that addiction for EVERYONE. Weed, on the other hand, it's an entirely different issue. And, just for the record, medical opinions tend to agree with mine.

What's being a smoker got to do with smoking weed? They are entirely different things. Before you disagree (which you undoubtedly will), one is illegal... one is not. That would be enough difference for anyone. Are you saying smoking isn't addictive for everyone, but weed is?

Two months of being a "weed head" good work Dweaver, two whole months. I'll give you 6 years of on-off use (i.e, whenever I feel like it... as it's not addictive to everyone, I pick and choose when I use it without any side effects or withdrawals).

My best friend was addicted to weed, I will not deny that it can be addictive... I will however, deny that not everyone who uses will become addicted to it. I used just as heavily as he did. I did it by choice, and he did it by need. As soon as I felt like I was probably not doing myself any good smoking it, I stopped... he still struggles to overcome it. As a matter of fact, when he came to stay with me he was violently sick from withdrawals after two weeks. I've never been through anything remotely like that.

You can have your opinion on this topic, everyone can. The minute you start stating it as fact however, it becomes an issue. I don't know any solid medical facts to prove or disprove what I say, all I can go by is what I've experienced. I'd take personal experience over someone dictating supposed facts any day.

[bullsfan009]

Well, Hipn if you're still around, you've read all the arguments. The only thing we all agree on is that it's your choice. Just make sure you think about why you're going to do what you're going to do before you do it. Just because your friends are is not a good reason.

And think about the effect that your choice is going to have on your future.

peace all

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Quite possibly the most homosexual thing you've ever posted. You're so lame it's almost imaginary.

Yes, expressing your ideas and emotions is gay... Homophobia rules still, eh?

Are you saying smoking isn't addictive for everyone, but weed is?

Bingo. With few exceptions, as always, of course. If you happen to be one, good for you.

Two months of being a "weed head" Laughing good work Dweaver, two whole months. I'll give you 6 years of on-off use

Two months of being a weed-head=daily usage

5 years of the occasional joint = on and off usage. I had my share of the stuff, as well. I wish I could take back the damage, now.

I'd take personal experience over someone dictating supposed facts any day.

Ah, the best described path to ignorance. You may, of course, suit yourself.

[J@3]

I'm going to agree to disagree as I don't think I have the finger strength left to type another multi paragraph post. I'm off to drink some raw eggs or something to improve my endurance.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I'm going to agree to disagree as I don't think I have the finger strength left to type another multi paragraph post. I'm off to drink some raw eggs or something to improve my endurance.

Ah, some contemplation is in order, indeed. Use it well.

[Jugs]

Well, if hipn will smoke it, I just hope he doesn't end up like Schappelle Corby and her druggo family. God they're full of shit.

[air gordon]

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Nothing wrong with a little working out/dieting- it is good for your health and should add a few years to your life.

Now if that makes you more self-confident, suit yourself. Personally if this is the case, i think you have a confidence problem or perhaps are compensating for lacking in something else

Dweaver- as I've mentioned before, unless you're entering some bodybuilding competition, a professional athlete, or trying to get on the cover of a workout magazine, or have a wedding to get ready for (;)), I don't see why you have such a tight regimen. But hey- to each his own, just don't force your eating habits on us

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anyway- Maybe hipn is not old enough to understand the choices he makes. But if the kid wants to smoke weed, let him. ultimately it's his decision to make and he's the one who's going to have to live with the decision.

Marijuana is a gateway drug only if you make one if you ask me. The hallucinogens i've taken were due to me wanting to try it out, not because I puffed the Magic Dragon (i'm not advocating this btw).

[hipn]

After A LOT of thinking, I am NOT going to do it. My friend was desperate for it so I bought a dime and soled it to him for 12. so its all good, and thanks for all of your opinions.

Then I just played basketball for 2hrs lol.

[Abctest123]

After A LOT of thinking, I am NOT going to do it. My friend was desperate for it so I bought a dime and soled it to him for 12. so its all good, and thanks for all of your opinions.

Then I just played basketball for 2hrs lol.

i commend your decision. not that i was gonna start a flame war with you if you did do it, but just a good decision.

btw, at the thread turning into an argument between d-weaver and jae.

[Cable]

Good choice, stick with your decision.

[cyanide]

Self confidence derived from physical appearance =

Now if that makes you more self-confident, suit yourself. Personally if this is the case, i think you have a confidence problem or perhaps are compensating for lacking in something else

I think I should've been a little more specific. I'm saying that working out contributes to self-confidence, but it's not the only factor for self-confidence.

[air gordon]

i wasn't referring to you but i follow what you're saying

It bothers me when some people act like they are superior to others because they lift weights

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Now if that makes you more self-confident, suit yourself. Personally if this is the case, i think you have a confidence problem or perhaps are compensating for lacking in something else

Do you even understand what you are saying? What sane man would not feel more self-confident if he was stronger, fitter, more presentable and following a routine that helps him with the rest of his life? Did I say that was the ONLY way for one to feel good about himself? No, I did not. So just bother reading next time before you jump to such ridiculous conclusions.

Dweaver- as I've mentioned before, unless you're entering some bodybuilding competition, a professional athlete, or trying to get on the cover of a workout magazine, or have a wedding to get ready for (Wink), I don't see why you have such a tight regimen. But hey- to each his own, just don't force your eating habits on us

As if I am going to force-feed you or anything... do what you want to do, that is always the case, anyway.

After A LOT of thinking, I am NOT going to do it.

Ah, the most sane thing I've heard in this thread so far. Props to you.

It bothers me when some people act like they are superior to others because they lift weights

Yes, I dislike people like that as well. If that was a pun for me, though, then I beg to differ. I am superior to no-one, yet inferior to no-one, as is with all people. Now if you have trouble deducting that from what I say, then you have a situation going on.

[air gordon]

do you even know what you're saying or are you just waiting for your turn to speak and make some smartass comment?

I feel more of a sense of accomplishment to stay fit. Does a little self confidence come in? Sure. But you've more or less taken that idea and ran off to the deep end. Seriously- read this out loud:

being able to look at yourself at the end of teh day in the mirror and say "It was hard, but I'm a better man for it" is all the confidence boost a man could ever desire.

If you feel like lifting weights makes you more "presentable" and more confident that you'll do well in a job interview, hey good for you. I'll feel more presentable if i take a shower, iron my pants & shirt, wear a matching suit & tie. And i'll feel more confident about landing the job because I have the proper education and training, not because I lifted 330lbs or shaped my tricep like a horseshoe

You're the one with the situation going on. You preach how you're not inferior or superior to anyone yet you contradict yourself in your discussion with Jae:

Well, it's better than trying to squeeze into your old " I eat junk food and I weigh 260" T-Shirt , wouldn't you say?

Just imagine where you could go then if you took your natural physique further, eh? I guess you impose your own limitations

And some of us are actually commited to something

[J@3]

And i'll feel more confident about landing the job because I have the proper education and training, not because I lifted 330lbs or shaped my tricep like a horseshoe

hey, there aren't enough computer programmers around these days who look like this:

[Jugs]

That guy has like 6 tits

[magius]

i like smoking cigarettes because it has a calming effect, but not to the point of weed which just makes you real sleepy and happy. in my opinion, cigs are for yourself, weed is fun with friends once in awhile. i think the only reason marijuana is not legal is because the tobacco business is huge, wealthy, and influential.

i have never had an addictive personality or been easily pressured into anything so doing either doesnt bother me at all, but i didnt start at 12, and if you do start at 12 even if you're just "testing" its really pushing your luck in that department. so do yourself a favor and don't. even 15 is pushing it a little.

working out feels good as does being healthy. every person is self concious to some degree so its only natural that feeling good because you look good would be an added benefit. then again, everything in moderation.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

If you feel like lifting weights makes you more "presentable" and more confident that you'll do well in a job interview, hey good for you. I'll feel more presentable if i take a shower, iron my pants & shirt, wear a matching suit & tie. And i'll feel more confident about landing the job because I have the proper education and training, not because I lifted 330lbs or shaped my tricep like a horseshoe

So feeling good about myself makes me superior to others, right? You wouldn't understand where I'm coming from if it hit you in the head, kid.
And I seriously doubt that I meet any success whatsoever in the courtroom because of my biceps. Although that would be a welcome addition, I dare say.

hey, there aren't enough computer programmers around these days who look like this:

I doubt they have the time to become like this in the first place...
Not that looking like Dennis James is a good thing aesthetically, if you know what I mean... Steroids tend to enlarge your head and decrease teh size of your two... you know what, down there.

That guy has like 6 tits

And an eight-pack... He probably has to eat 12 times a day as well... Taken to a whole new level of idiocy, if you ask me. I guess that's what Gordon had in mind when he made his rant.

working out feels good as does being healthy. every person is self concious to some degree so its only natural that feeling good because you look good would be an added benefit. then again, everything in moderation.

Couldn't have said it better.

[H Rock]

Those bodybuilders are disgusting.

And to hipn.

[Fenix]

hey, there aren't enough computer programmers around these days who look like this:

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First of all, not everyone who work out have the same aesthetic values and the same aesthetic goals. I'm 6'3 and my body type will never allow me to achieve Arnold's size (think Brad Pitt-ish type of ectomorph), but that doesn't mean I don't work as hard or harder than someone who is much larger than me, for instance dweaver or cyanide. Not that I want to be big, I (will) feel much more comfortable in the 180, 185lbs area than I would in 220+, just because it suits me and my body. I admit, having a good body does make me feel good, but not only because of the good looks, but because of the stamina, energy it brings with it. The discipline I get with training hard and walking the straight line when it comes to the nutrition, helps me with other aspects of my life. I learn easier and my overall self-discipline is way better than it was - and I'm still early in the learning fase of taking care of my body. It's not like I compensate with going to the gym for my deficiencies, simply because I don't have any major ones, and the ones I do have, are correctable with hard work. I'm taking this whole thing as a hoby - some guys collect stamps, while I'm doing concentrated crunches and trying to be as good as I can be psychically. And which hoby do you think is more usefull?

[J@3]

How can one hobby be any more useful than another? If people want to collect stamps, let them collect their stamps. It's more useful to them than eating like a stable horse and working out every single day. I'm not even sure what the point of your post was, but you guys do seem hell bent on justifying what you do in your spare time. Which in my book is a sign of insecurity.

And I seriously doubt that I meet any success whatsoever in the courtroom because of my biceps

Well it's obviously not because of your brain.










Sorry, I don't deliberately set out to pick on you after every post but you always leave it there for the taking.