Attention to the new OWNER: Ban the Minors ...

[yabatab]

So, you admit it should be for adults only but because retarded kids are going to LIE they should be rewarded by being allowed to stay? C'mon?!? You make the rule, bust the ones you can and at least then you can say the site is acting responsibly. If anti-pot people want no votes for resheduling they only have to show them this website to prove what "pot does to kids" and how it's tolerated and encouraged by other, adult, drug users (which they'll call dealers) and turn a potential rescheduling yes vote into a permanent NO vote.

Rewarded, no most certainly not. Im just stating that if
the 18+ rule was enforced here that they would lie about
their age to gain access to the site.

And yes some of these post could be used as evidence
against the legalization. A lot of the adults that make
post here could also. All these pro DXM and OTC drug
post that encourage using these, are ridiculous because
its mostly kids making these post asking for advice on
these dangerous substances. And that could be used
as evidence for this preposterous gate way drug theory.

[iamapatient]

Rewarded, no most certainly not. Im just stating that if
the 18+ rule was enforced here that they would lie about
their age to gain access to the site.

And yes some of these post could be used as evidence
against the legalization. A lot of the adults that make
post here could also. All these pro DXM and OTC drug
post that encourage using these, are ridiculous because
its mostly kids making these post asking for advice on
these dangerous substances. And that could be used
as evidence for this preposterous gate way drug theory.

Then why not make and enforce the 18+ rule as suggested? That just proves that they aren't responsible enough for drug use (or internet use for that matter) in the first place. It's exactly why NORML is against minors using mj, imo.

There's no doubt that some smokers (adults too) are our own worst enemy. They drive away potential supporters with their hate spews and idiocy. The "other drug" threads have problems (politics too) too, as you've mentioned but getting rid of as many kids as possible would help some of the negative perceptions.

[yabatab]

Then why not make and enforce the 18+ rule as suggested? That just proves that they aren't responsible enough for drug use (or internet use for that matter) in the first place. It's exactly why NORML is against minors using mj, imo.

There's no doubt that some smokers (adults too) are our own worst enemy. They drive away potential supporters with their hate spews and idiocy. The "other drug" threads have problems (politics too) too, as you've mentioned but getting rid of as many kids as possible would help some of the negative perceptions.

Yes it would make a point that the site does not promote
under age use. As a moderator on another site I ban people
and they just reregister with a different email account and new
nick name so you cannot keep them out. Even banning IP's
don't work all the time. I see your point though that if this
site made a point to state that its only an adult site it
would most definitely show some responsibility.

[iamapatient]

Yes it would make a point that the site does not promote
under age use. As a moderator on another site I ban people
and they just reregister with a different email account and new
nick name so you cannot keep them out. Even banning IP's
don't work all the time. I see your point though that if this
site made a point to state that its only an adult site it
would most definitely show some responsibility.

I still don't understand your defeatist attitude. I've been a forum mod on other sites too and yes, the unwanted will always try to evade the bans/rules, that's no reason not to make or enforce them. If you give up, they win. At the *very* least, with the 18+ rule, they can't admit it if they're under and that would help right there. Kids have to learn that just because they want something doesn't mean they should have it and they shouldn't be rewarded for acting like a spoiled brat. Make the rule, ban the ones we can verify now and deal with the brats after, IMHO.

[puffpuffand away]

how's that for a perfect example ? ... by his own admission, a minor, ... and to top it off, he is PROUD of his vast drug knowledge, but evidently spent too much time in POT class, and not enough time in spelling and punctuation classes, not to mention his ignorance of common courtesy ... I especially admire his 'challenge' to the moderators, "no one can take this sight(sic) from me and i mean NO ONE" ... ... I have been irritated in here occasionally, , but you have never seen me resort to profanity, threats, or name-calling ... boy, I can just imagine the employers standing in line for this guy ...

i agree with you also

[yabatab]

I still don't understand your defeatist attitude. I've been a forum mod on other sites too and yes, the unwanted will always try to evade the bans/rules, that's no reason not to make or enforce them. If you give up, they win. At the *very* least, with the 18+ rule, they can't admit it if they're under and that would help right there. Kids have to learn that just because they want something doesn't mean they should have it and they shouldn't be rewarded for acting like a spoiled brat. Make the rule, ban the ones we can verify now and deal with the brats after, IMHO.

Yes banning all the minors using the server now would make a point no
doubt about it. A lot of feelings would get hurt in the process too. I see
a lot of the long term members are underage. I understand your point that
we should not promote under age use and maybe a drastic measure such
as banning the minors is needed. Maybe some of the older members here
should set an example that its not ok to be using drugs in such a
developmental stage in their life's too.

[iamapatient]

Yes banning all the minors using the server now would make a point no
doubt about it. A lot of feelings would get hurt in the process too. I see
a lot of the long term members are underage. I understand your point that
we should not promote under age use and maybe a drastic measure such
as banning the minors is needed. Maybe some of the older members here
should set an example that its not ok to be using drugs in such a
developmental stage in their life's too.

Their feelings mean what? BOO Fahkn HOO... They shouldn't be here. Period. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Other people's errors are not an excuse for children to repeat them.

[P.E.N.G.U.I.N.]

You bunch calling for the banning of minors are actually being more immature and closed-minded than us "okay" minors. If one group needs to be banned no matter their intelligence or contributions to the site, then this site should be shut down. Period.

Good day.

[1234abcd]

ban em all, eheh Im too baked to stay mad, yeah ur cool Penguin, you can stay.. u seem older, ban everyone else, eheh

[Psycho4Bud]

This thread has outlived its usefullness.

Lets just all show each other respect.......

Have a good one!:thumbsup: