it's no different now than back in the 60's-70's. although some say today's weed is more potent, we had the same high quality back then...there just wasn't near as much of it to be found. but i'd put up yesterday's red bud columbian, acapulco gold, thai stick, nam/cambodian, or jamaican against any of the best around today.

those talking such trash are probably relying on comparing the quality of bud seized then and now when 30 years ago the majority of seizures involved the old fashioned mexi-brick against what is grown now when even the mexicans are using higher quality seed stock now involving more and more indica's all the time.

i always grow several strains of sativa's and indi's for different moods/settings, and so should everyone, imnsho. but for a lighter buzz, stick with a sativa. they tend to not give the couch lock indi's do but some can bring on paranoia and insane munchies...