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[tastekitty]

preaching the straight edge mentality to avoid addiction is a bit like preaching abstinence to avoid pregnancy/stds. it may work for some people, but it's widely unrealistic and unnecessary. in both cases, learning how to avoid negative consequences is crucial, even character-building. simply avoiding either completely will teach you nothing. as

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[pr3tty_p15tol]

preach it sista!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cynical_ghost]

People think I am straight edge all the time. It gets so annoying!

[tastekitty]

that's what i find annoying about straight edge, that a person can't even make the choice that they prefer not to drink/do drugs without everyone thinking they're part of that little cult. people that are into it take it as some kind of religion. i remember reading that you don't really drink, so is that never, or just very ocassionally?

[cynical_ghost]

Fanatics of ANY kind annoy me b/c it's like they have a hive-mind and can't think for themselves at all. Whether it's straight edge or vegans or religious fanatics etc!

As for me, I don't really drink at all. Just never was my thing. If John is having something I will have a small sip to taste but that's it. Alcohol of any type tastes horribly bitter to me b/c I have a really sensitive palate. It's ironic b/c John is into microbrews and says I should review them b/c I can always taste all the weird notes and flavors that he can't even taste in them! lol

But I don't really care if other ppl drink etc as long as they're responsible about it. It's not a moral decision for me, but ppl assume it is, y' know?

[tastekitty]

yeah, exactly. same reason i hate organized religion, it teaches people to believe what they say and not to question it. i think everyone should question everything! one set of rules and/or ethics won't work for everyone.

have you tried some of the fruity drinks that hardly taste like alcohol? i hate beer, but there's plenty of stuff out there that you wouldn't even know has alcohol in it. or maybe *you* would haha.