this is a good thread.
when i first started smoking i was very hush-hush about it. i never spoke about it in public, never ventured in public while high, never wore anything sporting any maryjane references. as i got older and maryjane started becoming an important part of my life, i loosened up a little. i lost that beginners paranoia and started worry less about being stoned in public and bought a belt covered with leaves. i still dont speak loudly about it in public, but if the subject arises between friends, i dont hesitate to chime in. but i dont go walking around, proclaiming my love for the leaf. i realized after a while that my granola hippy look and way of life sorta alludes to my precious past time, people can tell by lookign at me or speaking with me that i probably smoke up on a regular basis. and thats okay with me because while stoners dont always have the best reputation, i usually dont upset anyone and folks find me intelligent and likeable.