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Here's a crazy, ridiculous idea: What if marijuana wasn't really that bad for most people, and that there isn't really any reason to obsessively search for "problems" it causes. Earth-shattering? I know. Insane? Probably. Correct? Most definitely.
What's funny (and kind of shitty) is that I actually play much better if I smoke first. I kick ass in Killzone 2 if stoned, but suck if I'm not.
But yeah, the shit is harmless when in the hands of reasonable people. The money spent on this campaign could have gone to AIDS research or helping people during these hard times.
Instead they're just helping the Police and Prison unions justify the insane amount of money used to employ police officers and prison guards.
What a waste.
But yeah, the shit is harmless when in the hands of reasonable people. The money spent on this campaign could have gone to AIDS research or helping people during these hard times.
Instead they're just helping the Police and Prison unions justify the insane amount of money used to employ police officers and prison guards.
What a waste.
Well on the rare occasions I'm high, the last thing I want to do is play video games... with the exception of Noby Noby Boy, that shit is bonkers.
I'm by no means a pot head, but for christ sake weed isn't the terrible drug higher ups make it out to be. And telling gamers not to smoke? Preaching to the choir there.
I'm by no means a pot head, but for christ sake weed isn't the terrible drug higher ups make it out to be. And telling gamers not to smoke? Preaching to the choir there.
Well on the rare occasions I'm high, the last thing I want to do is play video games... with the exception of Noby Noby Boy, that shit is bonkers.
I'm by no means a pot head, but for christ sake weed isn't the terrible drug higher ups make it out to be. And telling gamers not to smoke? Preaching to the choir there.
I'm by no means a pot head, but for christ sake weed isn't the terrible drug higher ups make it out to be. And telling gamers not to smoke? Preaching to the choir there.
Yeah all this crusaderism has really taken a turn for the stupid. If they want to talk about carcinogens, or your balls shrinking up, or whatever, then that's fine. Just make sure that whatever you're claiming is factual. These claims, I can tell you, are not.
It's fun that these 'Above the Influence' campaigns aren't 'above' throwing out false statistics and using scare tactics to preach their method. Who cares about reality, anyway? Who's the real user here?
It's fun that these 'Above the Influence' campaigns aren't 'above' throwing out false statistics and using scare tactics to preach their method. Who cares about reality, anyway? Who's the real user here?
Man, even nowadays they still make these insane claims about drugs like they did back in the 60s and stuff. In 20 or 30 years kids will laugh at us liek we laugh at the old 60s videos of drug use claims. I just with they would legalize pot and make trillions off the tax dollars it would bring in...
If not for my random drug testing from the state of Illinois (im not a criminal..i have a commercial drivers license) i would still get high when my kids werent around... being high while trying to play Halo could be funny as hell
If not for my random drug testing from the state of Illinois (im not a criminal..i have a commercial drivers license) i would still get high when my kids werent around... being high while trying to play Halo could be funny as hell
"Just once though, I'd like to see these organizations talk about the true cost of drugs -- the fact that most people who take them very quickly become incredibly boring "individuals" who spend a ridiculous amount of time talking about how many drugs they've had, are having, or will have after work."
Couldn't agree with you more, Jim.
I want to punch people in the face that talk about drugs all the time. Guess what kids, doing drugs doesn't make you cool and I don't care how 'fucked up' you get.
Couldn't agree with you more, Jim.
I want to punch people in the face that talk about drugs all the time. Guess what kids, doing drugs doesn't make you cool and I don't care how 'fucked up' you get.
weed makes good games great and bad games worse, not better. Weed will make your favorite games more immersive. scientifically speaking, i am high right now
and playing far cry 2, an average game that is great fun while stoned.
and playing far cry 2, an average game that is great fun while stoned.
Yeah I remember seeing this a couple of days back.. How lame. I suck at FPS's when stoned but pretty much own at anything else while "under the influence".
Hey at least when I smoke weed, I believe I am awesome at games. And that, my friend, is all that really matters.
Also, noby noby boy and littlebigplanet are fucking amazing under the influence.
Also, noby noby boy and littlebigplanet are fucking amazing under the influence.
Oh sweet baby jesus, here we go again. There is absolutely nothing wrong with pot, at all. I love playing video games while high, in fact I do most activities while I'm high. I graduated high school with a 3.7 GPA while high. I graduated from college with an associates degree while high and went back for a bachelors and graduated with honors while I was high. I have a very successful career a wife (who also smokes weed, *GASP*) and a daughter. I pay my taxes, I own a home, etc, etc. Give me a fucking break with these anti-marijuana campaigns; they can all suck a fat dick. Contrary to popular belief, you can be high and be a productive member of society. I am living proof.
I play incredibly better while high and enjoy the experience so much more. This is just bullshit and i'm upset they are putting my favorite hobby ( smoking and playing games ) down.
I met my last (ex)fiance through a university networking site. My profile said "Good-looking, athletic, slightly geeky 21-year-old man looking for female companion with which to smoke tons of pot, rock the NES, play frisbee, and engage in the occasional sexual activity (will involve my penis)."
We dated for 4 years but alas we are no more.
We dated for 4 years but alas we are no more.
The main problem with their statment is that it's flat out wrong.
It's been scientifically proven that weed is no where near as dangerous or damaging as "they" make out, the problem is that governments both here in the UK and in the US ignore this research and still believe their own propoganda.
Sure cannabis isn't a performance enhancing drug, but there are a number of Olympic champions who have been proven to have it in their system WHILE WINNING.
i agree entirely about people who talk about nothing but drugs, I do have a problem with Cannabis but it's my problem that i don't need to brag about, and to be honest I seriously ENJOY my addiction.
I wish both our governments would just stop wasting our money on ad campaigns like this and would spend it helping people with real problems.
It's been scientifically proven that weed is no where near as dangerous or damaging as "they" make out, the problem is that governments both here in the UK and in the US ignore this research and still believe their own propoganda.
Sure cannabis isn't a performance enhancing drug, but there are a number of Olympic champions who have been proven to have it in their system WHILE WINNING.
i agree entirely about people who talk about nothing but drugs, I do have a problem with Cannabis but it's my problem that i don't need to brag about, and to be honest I seriously ENJOY my addiction.
I wish both our governments would just stop wasting our money on ad campaigns like this and would spend it helping people with real problems.
@ PappaDukes, I agree with you completely! Even the President of the United states was a self admitted toker. Its only a matter of time b4 marijuana law reform happens wide spread.
Yeah, I just finished my masters degree (computer engineering) and spent my entire college career baked (3.8 GPA too!!). Hell, I love pot... man, River City Ransom + 42-inch TV + pot = heaven.
Neverdizzle: Pro-Pot people have been saying "it's only a matter of time" for a long ass time. Don't hold your breath just yet.
But pot prevents dementia and possibly Alzheimer's as well!! You never know, we're really open to things up here in Canada ;)
Even still though, my roommates can't do anything unless they smoke a bowl. I mean, they can't go to class, eat lunch, out drinking, do anything really!! It's really kind of sad since I know them better stoned than when they're not :S
Even still though, my roommates can't do anything unless they smoke a bowl. I mean, they can't go to class, eat lunch, out drinking, do anything really!! It's really kind of sad since I know them better stoned than when they're not :S
Come see me in Street Fighter, Above the Influence ad campaign, and we'll see how well your theory holds up.
@EternalDeathSlayer
You know dude... I was thinking that's what the case would be too, but not so. I wasn't even really expecting any responses to my little ad but it worked. She was/is a good looking girl and hit me up out of sheer curiosity (as did a few others).
You know dude... I was thinking that's what the case would be too, but not so. I wasn't even really expecting any responses to my little ad but it worked. She was/is a good looking girl and hit me up out of sheer curiosity (as did a few others).
That's funny because many top EVO level Street Fighter competitors say that smoking pot actually ups their game exponentially.
@EternalDeathSlayer - I live in Colorado where medical marijuana is legal. My father in law has a license to grow up to 6 plants which he got from a doctor. It cost him $100. Plus you can buy it for a discounted price from other growers.
@sickNasty - Come on, role a blunt and just unwind. Chill dude, chill.
@sickNasty - Come on, role a blunt and just unwind. Chill dude, chill.
This is all just about social taboos. I don't see any ads or messages about getting drunk and playing Madden hurting your "game". Actually, it's encouraged and a common practice amongst 20-60 year old males. It's funny too when the wife/girlfriend has to deal with it. OH WOMEN!
>:|
Just be responsible. Sad thing is people aren't, and lots and lots of money goes to useless ad campaigns instead of education... again.
Side note: I used to smoke a ton and it made me a gaming wizard. It DID hurt my wallet though, and my perspective on life. Now I'm back to MAKING games again, painting, and I lost my late night cereal stomach :P
>:|
Just be responsible. Sad thing is people aren't, and lots and lots of money goes to useless ad campaigns instead of education... again.
Side note: I used to smoke a ton and it made me a gaming wizard. It DID hurt my wallet though, and my perspective on life. Now I'm back to MAKING games again, painting, and I lost my late night cereal stomach :P
The anti-drug and anti-smoking people are really reaching these days. It's getting silly. I saw one where two urban black kids were having a DANCE-OFF, and the loser starts coughing because SMOKING ruined his "SKILLZ". OH DEAR LORD, NOT MY SKILLZ! HOWEVER WILL I PAY THE BILLZ!?
It's absurd. And I don't even smoke cigarettes or weed.
It's absurd. And I don't even smoke cigarettes or weed.
This would only affect those who have just started smoking.
(( Those who haven't gotten a "Tolerance" Level built yet.
Let them smoke a Dime & there in another dimension. ))
That's why I had to quit. Come "kind XMAS" time... Smoke was draining my wallet & my tolerance was WAY TOO SKY HIGH. Now I just get a 12pack of Miller Lite & way more Video Games to enjoy! It's still a win win.
(( Those who haven't gotten a "Tolerance" Level built yet.
Let them smoke a Dime & there in another dimension. ))
That's why I had to quit. Come "kind XMAS" time... Smoke was draining my wallet & my tolerance was WAY TOO SKY HIGH. Now I just get a 12pack of Miller Lite & way more Video Games to enjoy! It's still a win win.
Playing Bioshock in dark, full Dolby digital surround sound and very high was an awesome experience!
Will say though I couldn't beat CoD4 on veteran stonded! had to be straight for that one, but being stoned made the countless deaths much easier to handle!
Will say though I couldn't beat CoD4 on veteran stonded! had to be straight for that one, but being stoned made the countless deaths much easier to handle!
@Pappadukes:
No thanks.
I don't have a problem with people doin it. I just get really annoyed when people act like its the coolest thing in the world. Same thing when it comes to people who like to go on about how "totally drunk I got last night!"
Also, I know everyone is saying that pot really isn't as bad as people say, but think about it. You are still inhaling a burning hot smoke. It still burns the cilia inside of your lungs. Your lungs that are meant to take in moderate temperature oxygen. Pot can't be that great for you.
No thanks.
I don't have a problem with people doin it. I just get really annoyed when people act like its the coolest thing in the world. Same thing when it comes to people who like to go on about how "totally drunk I got last night!"
Also, I know everyone is saying that pot really isn't as bad as people say, but think about it. You are still inhaling a burning hot smoke. It still burns the cilia inside of your lungs. Your lungs that are meant to take in moderate temperature oxygen. Pot can't be that great for you.
@ErigBurger - Good point, I almost forgot about those wicked awesome anti-weed commercials. Classic, and hilarious. I saw that you mentioned that you don't smoke cigarettes or weed, which is awesome, seriously.
But it gave me another reason to promote the many uses of marijuana other than just getting high.
My wife and I smoked (cigarettes) for about 10 years each. We decided to quit smoking cold turkey. As hard as it was, I don't think it would have been possible to quit smoking if we didn't have marijuana around, and I am happy to say we have both been completely smoke free for 3 years.
But it gave me another reason to promote the many uses of marijuana other than just getting high.
My wife and I smoked (cigarettes) for about 10 years each. We decided to quit smoking cold turkey. As hard as it was, I don't think it would have been possible to quit smoking if we didn't have marijuana around, and I am happy to say we have both been completely smoke free for 3 years.
I agree with sickNasty. I don't care if you smoke pot, or even do anything else. A number of friends of mine do drugs of varying levels. My problem with the majority of potheads is that they've built an annoying culture around what they do. The Dave I refer to in the article is a real person who talked like we were supposed to be impressed that he got "so stoned last night."
Nobody's fucking impressed. One reason I want drugs to be legal is because then people will shut the fuck up about them. I find them boring, as I do the people who go on and on and on about them.
Nobody's fucking impressed. One reason I want drugs to be legal is because then people will shut the fuck up about them. I find them boring, as I do the people who go on and on and on about them.
"Pot can't be that great for you."
Other things that aren't that great for you:
Fast Food
Watching TV
Playing Videogames (admit it!)
Laziness
Drinking
Smoking Tobacco
Going to Church (Zing!)
Number of slightly bad things that get your ass thrown in jail:
Smoking marijuana
Anyone else see the problem here?
Other things that aren't that great for you:
Fast Food
Watching TV
Playing Videogames (admit it!)
Laziness
Drinking
Smoking Tobacco
Going to Church (Zing!)
Number of slightly bad things that get your ass thrown in jail:
Smoking marijuana
Anyone else see the problem here?
"I don't see any ads or messages about getting drunk and playing Madden hurting your "game". Actually, it's encouraged and a common practice amongst 20-60 year old males. It's funny too when the wife/girlfriend has to deal with it. OH WOMEN!"
No shit. Alcohol inhibits your ability to WALK, much less GAME. It actually decreases the size of your brain! In an amount that is measurable even. I've had stoners completely own me when I wasn't high, and I've had them whoop my ass when I was high. One notable difference though: it didn't upset me nearly as much to get my ass handed to me when I was high, I was still having a good time.
No shit. Alcohol inhibits your ability to WALK, much less GAME. It actually decreases the size of your brain! In an amount that is measurable even. I've had stoners completely own me when I wasn't high, and I've had them whoop my ass when I was high. One notable difference though: it didn't upset me nearly as much to get my ass handed to me when I was high, I was still having a good time.
@Jim:
Absolutely agreed. I prefer to actually have a personality rather than be defined by the substances I use.
Absolutely agreed. I prefer to actually have a personality rather than be defined by the substances I use.
I call bullshit...my personal experiences are different...no way to get in the zone like a nice fatty. Although SOMETIMES I just can't focus. I'll go as far to say that I was REALLY messed up on some OTHER shit that rhymes with placid, and NEVER AM I BETTER at videogames than on that shit. I recall 18-1 hardcore search and destroy in COD WAW with NO TUBES. It's all about finding that zone.
That last para is right on the money - I hate it when people who were previously interesting start talking about drugs all the time - its unbelievably boring, especially since the stories are all exactly the same. Sadly I've actually stopped hanging out with people before simply because I just couldn't take hearing them say "I was soooo fucked" all the time. Its just about excusable when you're 15 and its all new but after that its just sad, get some real conversation ffs
"Give up your socially unacceptable vice to be better at the more socially acceptable vice, cause it's cool to be a gamer now and everyone does it"
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