582 Forum Posts by "PreacherJ"
At 4/25/03 03:06 AM, TheShrike wrote: Well well well... I see my comments have stirn up quite a few emotions.
*kicks a frog*
ONE
HA HA HA HA HA
:...
*kicks a frog*
TEN
HA HA HA HA HA
TEN FROGS TO KICK
HA HA HA HA HA
</The Count von Count>
I am not racist. It's a joke, people.
I don't care if it offends you. Really.
*Laughs so ridiculously hard, that the pants he's wearing are becoming covered with pee pee.*
*Wipes tear from eye*
*Looks at pants*
Awww.... Dammit. I warned you Shrike. Why did you have to do that?
*punches a donkey*
In unrelated news, did you know that the count was born on my birthday? October 9th! Woo Hoo!
At 4/27/03 01:08 PM, Ted_Easton wrote: Specifically, what are the harmful effects of THC?
Teddy-
-One region of the brain that contains a lot of THC receptors is the hippocampus, which processes memory. When THC attaches to receptors in the hippocampus, it weakens short-term memory.
-THC also influences emotions, by acting on a region of the brain called the limbic system, which is why marjuana users can be overwhelmed by laughter one minute, and paranoia the next.
Some of THC's effects are useful in the world of medicine -- like preventing nausea and blocking pain. The trick is for scientists to get these results without the harmful effects.
Researchers recently found out the brain makes a chemical -anandamide- that attaches to the same receptors as THC. This discovery may lead to the development of medications that are chemically similar to THC but less harmful, and they may be used for treating nausea and pain.
At 4/27/03 01:16 PM, NoNameProphet wrote: That's exactly why the statistic that 1 joint has 5x more harming effects than cigs means nothing. You usually don't do nearly as much of... yeah, you know what the rest of the sentence is.
Well, I'd phrase this differently. "Useless" wouldn't be the term I'd use to describe this statistic. It merely exists to prove that marijuana smoke IS harmful, even though many folks claim it isn't or is less so, because it's "natural" or whatever, plus, even if people don't smoke as much weed as they do cigarettes, the statement that it's 5x as more toxic shows that you don't have to smoke nearly as much weed to suffer the same negative effects that cigarettes give you. "Useless" would denote that this fact has no use. Perhaps, if you disagreed with the statement, you could have said "skewed," or "doctored up" as you may or may not believe.
Word? Word.
Hey FUNKy-
I answered your question to the best of my ability. I think you know what I'm talking about. Go check it out.
At 4/25/03 12:37 AM, panik wrote: OK GUYS NEW PC MOVIE HERE WOOT WOOT WOOT. HOPE YOU LIKE IT.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=95316
*Looks up, confused*
Who's been messing with the disco alarm? It's supposed to be "WOOP WOOP WOOP"!
At 4/24/03 06:32 AM, TheShadowOfLenin wrote:FEWEL! Teh site is wit I am always checking!!!!!!!! HELLLPPPP!!!!! Teh toxic rubber isn't that bad, you just get a real bad stomach ache and somtimes vomit, but other than that, it's worth it! (eating the plastic/rubber bits of pens is somthing I always do)
Ever consider writing your own 8-bit theatre? It wouldn't be all that hard for a man as well versed as yourself. You can find the sprites all over the place, and I'm sure millions of funny things occur in your mind, daily. If that doesn't help, or you're too lazy, write them a long e-mail explaining both your love for the comics and your propensity for devouring toxic rubber when the satisfaction for them is not satiated.
When's your diversion up? Seek professional help then.
Until then, however, all you can do is talk to everyone you trust. I don't know if you have a circle of friends, or if you can tell anybody anything, or even if you have one special person (boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, whatever)talking will make you feel better. I'm been gripped by the very fringes of insanity in my life. When I broke up with my girlfriend of three years to move to San Jose to go to college, I had a nervous breakdown, and all I could do for weeks is cry. I'd sit out on the balcony, and just ball my goddamn eyes out. I wouldn't wish that month on my worst enemy.
I realize that my state of mental disorder and your state of mental disorder are different, but in a sense, they are similar. Feeling nuts is NOT something that anybody ever wants to feel like they've lost their grip on sanity. All I can offer up to you is the advice to take it up with those you trust. The more you talk, the less repressed you'll be, and even the anonymity of the internet is always an option.
Stay true. I appreciate your honesty, but if you were uncomfortable posting this on the BBS, dozens of people e-mail me every day. I only wish I had more hands and could type faster...
Oh well. I hope this helps.
At 4/24/03 08:57 PM, Judge_DREDD wrote:At 4/24/03 01:58 AM, PreacherJ wrote:Yes we (myself and many outside the USA) do bake our weed. It depends whether you have your own supply, or buy the expensive shit, as you suggest (temper temper! - chill dude ;)
It's like saying; who bakes wedding cakes these days? or who makes their own beer these days? ..but when you bake you make a big batch and freeze them for 6 months supply, share them at parties (it happens all the time in our country - recently, 1 group of teachers got wasted as a practical joke that went bad koz they were made too strong :) I've heard of dogs that go trippy on half a muffin.
Alright. I failed to realize that you live in another country, where a bountiful supply of your own weed was prevalent. As for tempering, I don't appreciate being told I twist facts, is all. I think it'd be just dandy if weed wasn't harmful. But until a respected scientific institution comes up with non harmful stats for (smoking) marijuana, I'm going to stick with this post. Sorry I snapped at you.
At 4/23/03 10:08 PM, Judge_DREDD wrote:
you should STOP re-posting that when some of us have already pointed out that "baking chocolate brownies" doesn't cause lung cancer! ..where's your agrument then??
..plz don't keep twisting ALL THE FACTS!
I'm not twisting anything, jackass. Go to the NIDA website and read for yourself. As for baking brownies, how many people do you know who use weed that way? Even if everyone you know has done it, it seems unlikely that they would make brownies EVERY time that they had some. Most users buy a dime or a twomp sack at a time, and that my friend, makes for a very small brownie that you can't share with your friends. So please, stop bitching about me twisting facts, and learn some yourself. Where's your argument?
At 4/23/03 09:39 PM, FUNKbrs wrote:
FIVE JOINTS A DAY!!!! WHO SMOKES FIVE JOINTS A DAY????????? I smoked more pot than anyone I had ever met on a daily basis (by myself mind you) and I NEVER EVER smoked more than THREE joints a day. Ive since quit (legal troubles...it wasnt worth it any more) but this info makes me want to start again.....
The point of this was to state that weed smoke is more harmful than tobacco smoke, ie: 5 joints=1 pack of cigarettes. Besides, I know plenty of folks who smoke more than 5 joints a day. Bongloads count against this total, too, Funk. :P
At 4/23/03 06:00 PM, TheShrike wrote: *laughs*
Just keep your hands off the choir boys, preacher
Well, ok, but only if their sweet, sweet, delectable single mothers pay me a visit in my rectory.
At 4/23/03 05:49 PM, TheShrike wrote: *kicks another frog*
*Falls to ground laughing hysterically*
Stop! Stop kicking those frogs! *gasp* HAHAHA! *gasp*
You're going to make me pee my pants!
At 4/23/03 05:41 PM, Numnuts500 wrote: I won't confess until you get a little booth installed in this topic.
*Installs little booth*
At 4/23/03 05:38 PM, TheShrike wrote: Damnit, PJ, why don't you respond to your own damn confessional.
My friend keeps bugging me about that shadowrun bit
I did. Have you checked it?
At 4/23/03 05:34 PM, TheShrike wrote: Did you miss the part when france said that they would veto our actions through the UN?
I should think that's a rather large part of it.
*kicks a frog*
*Giggles incessantly and frog kicking, once again*
At 4/23/03 04:29 PM, Ted_Easton wrote: Indeed I do.
Note that it's compulsory to have the ying yang somewhere in your signature.
It's there, it's just... microscopic....yeah. That's it. You just gotta look real hard!
At 4/23/03 05:27 PM, TheShrike wrote: Don't make me break out the rabid-wood-chucks.
I just want to get all the facts straight
So what are you saying, Shrike? That you don't believe facts should be able to practice alternative lifestyles?!? You Bastard! If those facts wanna be gay, you let them, dammit!
:P
At 4/23/03 05:29 PM, TheShrike wrote: <insert wolf-whistle>
Double Word.
What about the nuns? Do I get to touch them?
At 4/23/03 05:21 PM, MustardGT wrote: Ok, I have a confession to make. Last year I became a ordained minister. Big deal huh? Well, it gives me the power to marry people, and lead a church full of people who give me money for talking about a guy. I also am exempt from paying taxes. All of the above would be in effect if I chose to go to a church, but looking back on my past posts and the kind of person I am, being a minister is the last thing people think about. So..BOOYA!
Uhh... ok. I don't really see how this is a "confession" or anything, unless you're ashamed of being an ordained minister, to which I reply that you shouldn't be. Ministers, even when losing faith in whatever their chosen religion, often represent symbols of hope and assistance in today's society, and that's something I think you should be proud of. So BOOYA! :)
At 4/23/03 04:06 PM, TheShadowOfLenin wrote: HELP I am chronically addicted to teh 8-bit theatre comics (see my signature) I cant stop reading them!!! I am constantly checking for new ones and the only cure I have found for this is eating blutack/rubber I dont know what to do!!!!!!!!
Well, have you checked the homepage? Go to http://www.nuklearpower.com, the creator of the classy comics, and read all they have. As far as eating rubber is concerned, make sure it's the non-toxic kind. I find that flavored condiments (ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Maple Syrup, etc.) can help you if you simply HAVE to eat rubber, but I recommend just not eating rubber at all, and eat a rubber-like substance, like really crappy taffy.
At 4/23/03 03:52 PM, poop_face wrote:
anyway, there has been 2 rival gangs around my town for a long time. but in the past 6 months or so there i have seen a serious gang war waiting to brak out. its getting pretty bad, ive been shot at just for wearing the wrong colored clothes in the wrong part of town. i have a few friends in one of the gangs. so my problem is one of these friends (i wont post the name) has been missing for about 3 days. for some reason i think hes still alive because many of the members of the gang hes in have been going missing. i think they are just capturing them. i have know idea what to do, ive already known 2 people killed because of simalar instances. if i let his gang know anything about where he might be then the other gang will probably have a price out on my head. but if i go searching for him and find him i dont have a snowballs chance in hell of living. but if i just let him die then that will just suck. i doubt anyone here will be able to help. i could always just get someone to tell the gang where he might be anonomously that way is they see him i wont get killed. what should i do?
If he's been missing for two days, I'd certainly recommend going to the police. They have specialized divisions for this sort of thing, and more often than not, end up bringing the missing person home. Who knows? Maybe he hasn't been kidnapped?
But if you think that that's going to end up getting him killed, then you need to talk to some members of the gang you suspect are holding him. You know what they look like, right (you did get shot at)? Explain that you're not a part of this, and you just want your friend back. You probably won't get anything from them, but there really isn't much else you can do in this situation.
Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful. If I could wave a magic wand to make it all better, I would, but it's a shitty world we live in, nowadays. I know what it's like to get caught up in a gang fight (I wasn't in a gang, but I've been knifed once or twice).
I hope everything works out for you.
At 4/23/03 04:26 PM, TheShrike wrote:
But if you call him an extremeist idiot, you put him up there with Hitler. And since Hitler is a monster, you'd be calling him a monster, and since you'd be taking away his humanity, you'd also be a good-fer-nuthin monster.
Preacher is da man, oh yes...
Awww shucks. *Kicks the dirt clod on ground*
Yer just sayin' that... *Blushes*
I couldn't think of an easier holiday to celebrate!
*Continues dancing, hoping she'll notice*
*Pats Ted on back*
Yup. Sure has. You rock.
At 4/23/03 02:49 PM, TheShrike wrote: Well, I guess I am lazy.
Why don't YOU dig through my posts and find one of my many posts on legalization?
I dug through all of your 22 pages of postery, and I only found 1 (one, uno, single) weed-legalization-oriented topic, in which you mentioned that DuPont was a big player in the marijuana scene, because of the usefulness of hemp. I think some of yours were deleted or something. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
The effects of Marijuana use, courtesy of the NIDA (National Institute for Drug Abuse):
Short Term-
problems with memory and learning;
distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch);
trouble with thinking and problem-solving;
loss of coordination; and
increased heart rate.
(Basically, this is the "high" most users seek, because let's face it, if you can't think straight, you can't think about too much bad shit happening, right?)
Long Term Usage:
Cancer-
Regular marijuana use causes cancer. It is known that marijuana contains some of the same, and sometimes even more, of the cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Studies show that someone who smokes five joints per day may be taking in as many cancer-causing chemicals as someone who smokes a full pack of cigarettes every day.
Lungs and airways-
People who smoke marijuana often develop the same kinds of breathing problems that cigarette smokers have: coughing and wheezing. They tend to have more chest colds than nonusers. They are also at greater risk of getting lung infections like pneumonia.
Immune system-
THC increases the risk of developing infections by inhibiting normal disease-preventing reactions.
Now, that being said, I am actually for the legalization of marijuana on many levels. I myself do not smoke weed, but I believe it should be legalized for other reasons.
People are going to smoke it anyway. As far as drug users are concerned, marijuana users are relatively harmless, and the addiction one suffers from marijuana use is almost exclusively psychological.
Legalizing it would reduce the strain put on prisons, and bureaucratic police forces everywhere.
The government could actually put a tax on the stuff, and make more money.
Yes, marijuana is what people consider a "gateway" drug, but most pot users don't move on to bigger, better drugs. They just buy better weed.
So, I hope this post was informative, and I have shown some people all the facts.
Thank You.
