Your thoughts on Straight Edge?

[Brewer]

In my experience quite a few people hold some animosity towards edgers. I've actually seen a kid get attacked a couple years ago because he drew the X's on his hands.

Me personally I'm considering going into it somewhat, not the weird vegan bull shit. However, after getting fucked up a couple times recently; to the point where I was sick for like a week I'm beginning to wonder what good the alcohol and drugs are really doing for me.

*shrug* what do you guys think.

[opfiend]

You could say I'm somewhat into it. I don't smoke ciggs and rarely smoke weed. I'd say I don't but I did a few weeks ago and it may happen again, bleh. I drank a few weeks ago too. I would never call myself straightedge though. There's too many variations on what it could mean. Some people say it includes sex and then there's the vegan thing and so many other things.

Eh..I'd say as long as you're not a dick about it, like telling everyone else how to live their life, do what you want. Alcohol usually makes me sick which is why I don't drink much. I don't care if anyone else does.

[Brewer]

You could say I'm somewhat into it. I don't smoke ciggs and rarely smoke weed. I'd say I don't but I did a few weeks ago and it may happen again, bleh. I drank a few weeks ago too. I would never call myself straightedge though. There's too many variations on what it could mean. Some people say it includes sex and then there's the vegan thing and so many other things.

Eh..I'd say as long as you're not a dick about it, like telling everyone else how to live their life, do what you want. Alcohol usually makes me sick which is why I don't drink much. I don't care if anyone else does.

Yeah Telling other people how to live their life has never been my style. And I spose I'm interpreting "straight edge" purely by it's original incantation of "No booze, no smoking, no drugs"

Kinda kills my "Brewer" namesake though, as I chose the name because me and a couple buds here brew our own beer. Spose I could switch to rootbeer, lol.

[opfiend]

Yeah Telling other people how to live their life has never been my style. And I spose I'm interpreting "straight edge" purely by it's original incantation of "No booze, no smoking, no drugs"

Kinda kills my "Brewer" namesake though, as I chose the name because me and a couple buds here brew our own beer. Spose I could switch to rootbeer, lol.

Well however you want to interperet it! :)

haha root beer tis good!

[punk rod]

I think that I will be straight edge, i don't need drug (but maybe alcohol) to have fun !

[Brewer]

Well however you want to interperet it! :)

haha root beer tis good!

Rootbeer is good. IBC rootbeer is also the official drink of the Huntingtons (Pop punk band styled after the Ramones).

[opfiend]

Rootbeer is good. IBC rootbeer is also the official drink of the Huntingtons (Pop punk band styled after the Ramones).

Hmm never heard of them bri*^

We have quite a few breweries around here and they all make good root beer!

[KidoftheBlackHole]

You should ask !straightfuckingedge what he thinks about it!

[Brewer]

Hmm never heard of them bri*^

We have quite a few breweries around here and they all make good root beer!

The Huntingtons were around mostly in the early/mid 90's when that boom took place. Alright band, provided you like that style of music. I do, however a lot of their songs tended to be about girls which gets annoying after awhile.

I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin, don't talk to me about being around breweries.:p

[Brewer]

You should ask !straightfuckingedge what he thinks about it!

Perhaps he'll reply to my thread then. Sounds pretty hardcore with that fucking in the middle of his name there.

[KidoftheBlackHole]

Perhaps he'll reply to my thread then. Sounds pretty hardcore with that fucking in the middle of his name there.

We scared him off. It dosn't help that he's an idiot.

[Brewer]

We scared him off. It dosn't help that he's an idiot.

Ahh, obviously before I even started lurking around these boards as that name isn't familiar to me at all. Oh well.

[opfiend]

The Huntingtons were around mostly in the early/mid 90's when that boom took place. Alright band, provided you like that style of music. I do, however a lot of their songs tended to be about girls which gets annoying after awhile.

I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin, don't talk to me about being around breweries.:p

Eh I could do without lovey type songs.

haha Jude told me not to mess with Milwaukee when it comes to breweries. I shall never say anything about it again!

[KidoftheBlackHole]

He comes on occasionaly.

[jonhomeowner]

I think that I will be straight edge, i don't need drug (but maybe alcohol)
You're already failing! You're already making exceptions.

YOU DO NOT HAVE THE STRAIGHT EDGE!

I do, though. I use it when cutting wood or fabric. You kind-of need one to do that perfectly.

[Brewer]

Eh I could do without lovey type songs.

haha Jude told me not to mess with Milwaukee when it comes to breweries. I shall never say anything about it again!

Lol, yeah Milwaukee tends to be quite proud of it's brewing heritage, we're all a bunch of overweight, cheese and bratwurst eating drunks. Least that's what the average joe around here would like to have you think. :p

[jonhomeowner]

Eh I could do without lovey type songs.

haha Jude told me not to mess with Milwaukee when it comes to breweries. I shall never say anything about it again!
Yep! Milwaukee would kick your ass for saying you were the brewery capital.

Milwaukee has the misfortune of smelling like yeast, especially near downtown. Not all of the time, but in the spring on nice days before noon...

[opfiend]

Lol, yeah Milwaukee tends to be quite proud of it's brewing heritage, we're all a bunch of overweight, cheese and bratwurst eating drunks. Least that's what the average joe around here would like to have you think. :p

That's exactly what I think about Milwaukee! All of us Oregonians would like you to think we're all hippies! Just hippies though...no other decription along with that.

[jonhomeowner]

The Huntingtons were around mostly in the early/mid 90's when that boom took place.
I always get them confused with The Darlingtons, and sometimes the Lillingtons. Of course, I don't really listen to much of that kind of music... Probably because it all sounds the same.

But I do like whichever one of them had that song about Donna M from the Donnas.

[opfiend]

Yep! Milwaukee would kick your ass for saying you were the brewery capital.

Milwaukee has the misfortune of smelling like yeast, especially near downtown. Not all of the time, but in the spring on nice days before noon...

Yeah but I took that statement back.

[jonhomeowner]

Yeah but I took that statement back.
I know. I was just reminding you of how bad ass Milwaukee is.

Also, Milwaukee would get the Violent Femmes to help. By their name alone, you know that they mean business.

[Brewer]

Yep! Milwaukee would kick your ass for saying you were the brewery capital.

Milwaukee has the misfortune of smelling like yeast, especially near downtown. Not all of the time, but in the spring on nice days before noon...

It's a bit more often than that, and there's a distinct area where it's most prevalent though it does tend to travel. If the conditions are just right I can smell the yeast at my home which is a considerable distance from downtown.



I always get them confused with The Darlingtons, and sometimes the Lillingtons. Of course, I don't really listen to much of that kind of music... Probably because it all sounds the same.

But I do like whichever one of them had that song about Donna M from the Donnas.



Yeah those three can be somewhat confusing, though I tend to remember the lillingtons best because of their relationship with Teenage Bottlerocket which I happen to like quite a bit.

The pop punk sound tends to be what gets me most the time. Like I said in my profile thingy stuff that has that "epi-fat" band vibe gets me every time. I suppose it's not exactly the most "mature" sub-genre of Music, but it's what I like (amongst other things of course) so I tend not to care a great deal what the opinion of it is.

[Brewer]

I know. I was just reminding you of how bad ass Milwaukee is.

Also, Milwaukee would get the Violent Femmes to help. By their name alone, you know that they mean business.

Yeah, Milwaukee is quite proud of the Violent Femmes also. I like prolly 5 songs from them. But when the Femmes get involved in anything musically here, the scene tends to go ape shit for them.

[opfiend]

I know. I was just reminding you of how bad ass Milwaukee is.

Also, Milwaukee would get the Violent Femmes to help. By their name alone, you know that they mean business.
I love the Violent Femmes! I've never been to Milwaukee but it sounds pretty bad ass.

[jonhomeowner]

It's a bit more often than that, and there's a distinct area where it's most prevalent though it does tend to travel. If the conditions are just right I can smell the yeast at my home which is a considerable distance from downtown.
I wouldn't know. ;)

I've only ever been downtown, mostly. I dated a girl that went to Marquette for awhile, so I spent a lot of time around there and downtown more. But it was very noticeable there... Especially on Sunday mornings.

[Brewer]

I wouldn't know. ;)

I've only ever been downtown, mostly. I dated a girl that went to Marquette for awhile, so I spent a lot of time around there and downtown more. But it was very noticeable there... Especially on Sunday mornings.

Hah, Marquette has the best sluts in Milwaukee. :p

[jonhomeowner]

Hah, Marquette has the best sluts in Milwaukee. :p
Exactly!

[jonhomeowner]

I love the Violent Femmes!
They play a free show in Baltimore every other year, just about...

Just mentioning it. ;)

[opfiend]

They play a free show in Baltimore every other year, just about...

Just mentioning it. ;)

I think I'm in love with Baltimore.

[jonhomeowner]

I think I'm in love with jonhomeowner.
Fixed.

[opfiend]

Fixed.

Well that too jerk(^

[jonhomeowner]

Well that too jerk(^
Jerk it? Is this an order?

[opfiend]

Jerk it? Is this an order?

Yes. To pictures of me.

[jonhomeowner]

Yes. To pictures of me.
No problem.

[opfiend]

No problem.

hppy**

[Brewer]

I totally helped you guys hijack my own thread. That's a big Failure on my part.

[opfiend]

I totally helped you guys hijack my own thread. That's a big Failure on my part.

I'm pretty sure the majority of threads on here end up being about something sex related. Good job helping though!

[Brewer]

I'm pretty sure the majority of threads on here end up being about something sex related. Good job helping though!

Keep up the sex talk, sex sells and the more sex talk in this thread the more likelihood that people will post with something relevant to the original topic :p

[opfiend]

Keep up the sex talk, sex sells and the more sex talk in this thread the more likelihood that people will post with something relevant to the original topic :p

Hahaha bumping up the thread and all. SEX, sex, SEX!!!

[Daily Life Arrggh]

hardliners are gay.

[Captain_Anarchy]

holy shit straight edge is still around? i have not seen them kids since 95ish last time i seen a kid with xs on his hands.

[Daily Life Arrggh]

holy shit straight edge is still around? i have not seen them kids since 95ish last time i seen a kid with xs on his hands.

I've come into contact with quite a few sxe kids around, theres a lot of xvx kids in california, I don't see many x's on hands though probly because it's not "hip" any more to the kids

[Captain_Anarchy]

ive yet to see a SXE kid these days, the ones they claim they are normally get drunk with me when their friends are not around :|

[Daily Life Arrggh]

hahahah, wow they really keep their edge.. most of the sxe kids are xvx and in melodic breakdown bands that preach about how we're all chained to our addictions and need to think for our selves.. and animal liberation..

[Brewer]

It's just something I've been contemplating personally. I dunno that I'd be running around telling everyone I'm sxe but lately I've been taking notice of the adverse effect certain lifestyle choices are having on my life. As a result I've been also questioning just how much drugs and alcohol are actually "needed" in my life. And of course as I said above I'm not into telling anyone else how they should lead their own lives.

[punk rod]

You're already failing! You're already making exceptions.

YOU DO NOT HAVE THE STRAIGHT EDGE!

I do, though. I use it when cutting wood or fabric. You kind-of need one to do that perfectly.

I'll said maybe with alcohol cause the champagne was not so bad but, I 'll just drink one cup of champagne, for the new year.par*#

[SkullyHB]

It's just something I've been contemplating personally. I dunno that I'd be running around telling everyone I'm sxe but lately I've been taking notice of the adverse effect certain lifestyle choices are having on my life. As a result I've been also questioning just how much drugs and alcohol are actually "needed" in my life. And of course as I said above I'm not into telling anyone else how they should lead their own lives.

If you think that drugs and alcohol are having too much negative influence on your life, then by all means stop or at least modify your consumption habits - but why would you want to label yourself 'straight edge' or anything else?

There was a time when I would drink myself stupid 5 nights a week. At some point I realized that it wasn't in my best interest to keep doing that. I still drink, but I'm more aware of my consumption and look at drinking as a small part of my recreation, not the focus of it.

If you don't think you should drink, then just stop drinking. Labeling yourself based on the fact that you don't drink seems just as silly as labeling yourself based on the fact that you do. Be an individual - not an ideology.

[Spiralz]

I've never really gotten wrapped up in drug and booze. I'll partake in moderation, but that's about it. I have been on psychotropics for about 12 years now, but that's another story. I'd say if your mind and body are saying "NO" to whatever you're putting into it, then I'd listen, but that's how I operate.

[Brewer]

If you think that drugs and alcohol are having too much negative influence on your life, then by all means stop or at least modify your consumption habits - but why would you want to label yourself 'straight edge' or anything else?

There was a time when I would drink myself stupid 5 nights a week. At some point I realized that it wasn't in my best interest to keep doing that. I still drink, but I'm more aware of my consumption and look at drinking as a small part of my recreation, not the focus of it.

If you don't think you should drink, then just stop drinking. Labeling yourself based on the fact that you don't drink seems just as silly as labeling yourself based on the fact that you do. Be an individual - not an ideology.


By no means am I saying I'd label myself, I simplified the concept for the purpose of discussion on this forum. Seemed the easiest course of action to explain what I was getting at. Though thank you for the reply.

[yea yea yea]

Straight Edge is a good tune and an interesting idea.

I decided to not do drugs or drink during my junior and senior year of HS to sort of test myself. It wasn't hard for me at all. Plus I was a dumb idealistic punx0r hoping to change the world...and the people throwing the parties were lame-o's.

Course I wasn't technically sXe cuz I was trying to get laid every chance I got!

Anyways, as a lifestyle choice it isn't for me. I enjoy a bit of herb and brew every now and again, but I'm cool with any edger that isn't trying to push their agenda.

[jonhomeowner]

Course I wasn't technically sXe cuz I was trying to get laid every chance I got!
Yeah. I gotta give it to high school guys that are truly sXe! That takes self-control there!

[INVISIBLE_LEADER]

Yep! Milwaukee would kick your ass for saying you were the brewery capital.

Milwaukee has the misfortune of smelling like yeast, especially near downtown. Not all of the time, but in the spring on nice days before noon...

Pacific North West beer> any other beer in North America

FACT!

[jonhomeowner]

Pacific North West beer> any other beer in North America

FACT!
Nah. Milwaukee's microbreweries fucking rule.

[Brewer]

Nah. Milwaukee's microbreweries fucking rule.

Truth. We may not have as many Breweries as we had in the past, however there are quite a few micro brewers that whoop ass around here. Only beer that beats Milwaukee beer is a good import, maybe German or polish.

[Rio]

straight edge=dead scene. A bored pnter looking for a place to belong.

Draws x-es on his hand and sniffs glue in the back alley

[Brewer]

straight edge=dead scene. A bored pnter looking for a place to belong.

Draws x-es on his hand and sniffs glue in the back alley

From what I've been reading, based purely upon your post and my own curiosity. Straight edge as a scene is no more dead than punk is.

[!straightfuckingedge]

I used to be one of those kids, who thought that the punk lifestyle just consisted of smoking and drinking, until I came acrossed Minor Threat and The Gorilla Biscuits. They showed me that there are better things in the scene to do then just lay around drugged up and boozed out. That made an everlasting impression on me. I get alotta shit from my freinds at school because I'am straight edge, but I never listen because I can be my own person and if I don't ever wanna touch a joint, why the fuck should I care? People say I'm gonna be drinking by the time I'm 30, but I don't think I will, I know I can maintain a sober lifestyle. Because I have real good self control. In it truely is hard to be SxE in high school because of the freinds I have who are pots heads and drinkers, but they care about me and respect my diffrences. So why shouldn't other punks? I meen I'd buy beer for someone but does that meen I'm gonna drink it? don't think so:)

[jonhomeowner]

Punk has helped Colin improve part of his life.

Now if only there were a band that took a hard-edge stance on overeating...

[ThePope]

straight edge is a way more hardcore term than teetotaler

[Rockula]

I'd like to pour them a beer, roll 'em a nice fatty and explain how they can get laid.

[The Iraqi Shoes]

straight edge=dead scene. A bored pnter looking for a place to belong.

Draws x-es on his hand and sniffs glue in the back alley

Sorry, but I call BS. IMO, Straight-Edge is one of the few parts of punk that's still as real and alive as ever.

[MergedLoki]

I'm not straight edge. I've met a few over the years (@ various shows/clubs/whatever).

I figure if someone wants to be straight edge cool. Just dont give ME shit for drinking and having fun MY way. and I'll (eventually) stop caling you a pussy for not having a beer w/me lol.

[punxlife]

if they want to be that way its cool, just dont yell at me for what I do drink(*&

[Rio]

Sorry, but I call BS. IMO, Straight-Edge is one of the few parts of punk that's still as real and alive as ever.yeah. Sadly I have to admit I am wrong. Must have been in an off mood that day. Admittedly I do know some very heart-felt dedicated straight edgers stil out there.

[MergedLoki]

^^^

Maybe I missed something previously,
but how is someone being straight edge being 'true' to punk still?
I mean yea ok someones straight edge cool whatever do what ya want.
But that doesnt' make some straight edger a more 'true' punk fan than I am, or anyone else.

[Brewer]

^^^

Maybe I missed something previously,
but how is someone being straight edge being 'true' to punk still?
I mean yea ok someones straight edge cool whatever do what ya want.
But that doesnt' make some straight edger a more 'true' punk fan than I am, or anyone else.

There really wasn't any talk of straight edge making you more true to punk. In fact Straight edge is tied to hardcore than more "conventional" punk. Rio had just made a comment earlier in the thread stating that Straight edge was a dead scene. She was just saying that it's not as dead as she said previously. And she knows some very dedicated Edgers.

[Flood]

straight edge is fine with me. raging straight edgers are not.

[!straightfuckingedge]

Punk has helped Colin improve part of his life.

Now if only there were a band that took a hard-edge stance on overeating...

Hmmm... that would be pretty cool

[!straightfuckingedge]

I'm not straight edge. I've met a few over the years (@ various shows/clubs/whatever).

I figure if someone wants to be straight edge cool. Just dont give ME shit for drinking and having fun MY way. and I'll (eventually) stop caling you a pussy for not having a beer w/me lol.

Man watchin a buddy being drunk, and falling down is funnny, the only kinda shit I'd give somebody is "Dude you fell down, haha you got a big ass gash in your head haha!" Just not about bein' drunk yah know?

[sr113]

Man watchin a buddy being drunk, and falling down is funnny, the only kinda shit I'd give somebody is "Dude you fell down, haha you got a big ass gash in your head haha!" Just not about bein' drunk yah know?

Falling down isn't drunk. Holding onto the grass to keep from falling off the earth, now that's drunk.

[!straightfuckingedge]

No I would call that acid

[MergedLoki]

In my experience quite a few people hold some animosity towards edgers. I've actually seen a kid get attacked a couple years ago because he drew the X's on his hands.

Me personally I'm considering going into it somewhat, not the weird vegan bull shit. However, after getting fucked up a couple times recently; to the point where I was sick for like a week I'm beginning to wonder what good the alcohol and drugs are really doing for me.

*shrug* what do you guys think.

^
Brewer, do what you feel you gotta do man.
But I dunno. I (personally im talking about) would say that it's just about self control. I mean I'm not and never will be straight edge.
I drink a fair bit, like.. out @ bars or shows or parties w/friends or whatever.
And other than a few stupid incidents when I was a teenager (i.e. pretty sure i got alcohol poisoning @ 16). I've never had a problem except waking up w/a possible hang over.
But if you can't do things in moderation then cut it right out of ur life if u want.
Anyways good luck w/wahtever u end up doin.

[JennyJettatura]

In my experience quite a few people hold some animosity towards edgers. I've actually seen a kid get attacked a couple years ago because he drew the X's on his hands.

Me personally I'm considering going into it somewhat, not the weird vegan bull shit. However, after getting fucked up a couple times recently; to the point where I was sick for like a week I'm beginning to wonder what good the alcohol and drugs are really doing for me.

*shrug* what do you guys think.

More power to the people who have that much control.

[Brewer]

^
Brewer, do what you feel you gotta do man.
But I dunno. I (personally im talking about) would say that it's just about self control. I mean I'm not and never will be straight edge.
I drink a fair bit, like.. out @ bars or shows or parties w/friends or whatever.
And other than a few stupid incidents when I was a teenager (i.e. pretty sure i got alcohol poisoning @ 16). I've never had a problem except waking up w/a possible hang over.
But if you can't do things in moderation then cut it right out of ur life if u want.
Anyways good luck w/wahtever u end up doin.

Hey, thanks dude. Actually since this topic was created I did some thinking and a great deal of reading etc and decided that being straight edge and living a more positive life were what I wanted. Since I started this thread I've of course stopped all smoking, drug use, and alcohol drinking, I've lost weight, and I genuinely have a better outlook on life.

Friends were a little slow to see me changing the way I did things but all of them accept it and tend to be pretty ok with having a full time driver. I'm happier with my life now than I have been in a long time.

[jonhomeowner]

Hey, thanks dude. Actually since this topic was created I did some thinking and a great deal of reading etc and decided that being straight edge and living a more positive life were what I wanted. Since I started this thread I've of course stopped all smoking, drug use, and alcohol drinking, I've lost weight, and I genuinely have a better outlook on life.

Friends were a little slow to see me changing the way I did things but all of them accept it and tend to be pretty ok with having a full time driver. I'm happier with my life now than I have been in a long time.
I kept waiting for a "just kidding".

[Brewer]

I kept waiting for a "just kidding".

sorry to disappoint, jon. My bad.

[joaquin]

i've got the straight edge.



































it's a stanley
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/joaquin_860/sno41lvl_typ4.jpg

[RockerChick15301]

In my experience quite a few people hold some animosity towards edgers. I've actually seen a kid get attacked a couple years ago because he drew the X's on his hands.

Me personally I'm considering going into it somewhat, not the weird vegan bull shit. However, after getting fucked up a couple times recently; to the point where I was sick for like a week I'm beginning to wonder what good the alcohol and drugs are really doing for me.

*shrug* what do you guys think.

Well, I have to say that there's nothing wrong with being straight edge. It's a personal decision and whatever floats your boat, gof for it man. I think it's fucked up that people would actually have the nerve to beat up kids over that shit. I mean, seriously. People just need to grow the fuck up and respect other people's personal decisions.

[jonhomeowner]

i've got the straight edge.



































it's a stanley
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/joaquin_860/sno41lvl_typ4.jpg
That's some old school straight edge, there. Not bad!

[Johnny Running Shoes]

This the most ridiculous concept I have ever heard of.
Oh wait...."christan death metal"....no no no......"christian punk"
That's the ticket.

[The Iraqi Shoes]

This the most ridiculous concept I have ever heard of.
Oh wait...."christan death metal"....no no no......"christian punk"
That's the ticket.

That doesn't even come close to "Unblack Metal" lol

[Brewer]

This the most ridiculous concept I have ever heard of.
Oh wait...."christan death metal"....no no no......"christian punk"
That's the ticket.

*shrug* good for you. Happens to make a lot of sense to me, so I guess we'll have to disagree.

[jonhomeowner]

This the most ridiculous concept I have ever heard of.
Are you talking about straight-edge?

[Johnny Running Shoes]

Are you talking about straight-edge?

Yes. I'm sorry if I was not clear.

[jonhomeowner]

Yes. I'm sorry if I was not clear.
I agree. I don't think people should have to subscribe to a label or some sort-of absolutist culture to lead good lives. People need to simply be more responsible and know where their limit is and make better choices about it.

[Brewer]

I agree. I don't think people should have to subscribe to a label or some sort-of absolutist culture to lead good lives. People need to simply be more responsible and know where their limit is and make better choices about it.

Reasonable jon. However, I didn't take on a label because I don't know my limits. I always knew when I was too impaired to drive or shouldn't take that next hit of acid. I took it on because the ideas were something that spoke to me. As far as arguing about subscribing to a label, honestly it doesn't bother me, labels are part of society. That's just the way the world works, people can scream "don't label me!" all they want but it happens anyway. I just choose to attach what I feel is a positive label to myself.

I'm not asking anyone to be like me or even accept it, I simply ask people to let me do my thing and I'll let you do yours.

[Johnny Running Shoes]

*Cracks open a cold one...cheer(*

[jonhomeowner]

Reasonable jon. However, I didn't take on a label because I don't know my limits. I always knew when I was too impaired to drive or shouldn't take that next hit of acid. I took it on because the ideas were something that spoke to me. As far as arguing about subscribing to a label, honestly it doesn't bother me, labels are part of society. That's just the way the world works, people can scream "don't label me!" all they want but it happens anyway. I just choose to attach what I feel is a positive label to myself.

I'm not asking anyone to be like me or even accept it, I simply ask people to let me do my thing and I'll let you do yours.
I don't care what you do. You're not hurting anyone.

Just be careful with labels, that's all... You never know what kind-of assumptions can be made over them, especially if you're new to that label.

[Brewer]

I don't care what you do. You're not hurting anyone.

Just be careful with labels, that's all... You never know what kind-of assumptions can be made over them, especially if you're new to that label.

Ahh I've done a good deal of research on straight edge. I know there's the gang connotations starting to come out. Not too much a problem in Wisconsin where I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the vast majority want nothing more than that first legal beer. In fact I've met exactly 2 people here that have even heard of straight edge. There is more than one side to straight edge, I choose to see only the positive side. Those that feel they need to impose straight edge on others are foolish.

[jonhomeowner]

Ahh I've done a good deal of research on straight edge. I know there's the gang connotations starting to come out. Not too much a problem in Wisconsin where I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the vast majority want nothing more than that first legal beer. In fact I've met exactly 2 people here that have even heard of straight edge. There is more than one side to straight edge, I choose to see only the positive side. Those that feel they need to impose straight edge on others are foolish.
In my stays in Milwaukee and in other parts of the Midwest, I met quite a few kids who know what it is. Most of them were in awe that I was from MD and thus I was soooo close to DC the birthplace of OMG THE COOLEST BAND ALIVE... MINOR THREAT! OMG!!!!!

It was rather annoying to have to hear that from all of them. Ugh.

Anyway, my point is... They're out there. You just have to find them!

[scum and villainy]

In my experience quite a few people hold some animosity towards edgers. I've actually seen a kid get attacked a couple years ago because he drew the X's on his hands.

Me personally I'm considering going into it somewhat, not the weird vegan bull shit. However, after getting fucked up a couple times recently; to the point where I was sick for like a week I'm beginning to wonder what good the alcohol and drugs are really doing for me.

*shrug* what do you guys think.

drink(*&cheer(*drugs)+par*#

[jonhomeowner]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/pocketthesaurus/smalledgeforlife2.jpg

I was straight-edge until I bought that bottle of Chianti... Then I broke edge... HARDCORE.

[RockerChick15301]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/pocketthesaurus/smalledgeforlife2.jpg

I was straight-edge until I bought that bottle of Chianti... Then I broke edge... HARDCORE.


HAHAHA! Wow. That's amazing. drink(*&

[DaVe WrEcKLesS]

Yeah Telling other people how to live their life has never been my style. And I spose I'm interpreting "straight edge" purely by it's original incantation of "No booze, no smoking, no drugs"

Kinda kills my "Brewer" namesake though, as I chose the name because me and a couple buds here brew our own beer. Spose I could switch to rootbeer, lol.

I'm edge myself and I never tell those how to live their lives. However someone I care about is drinking, doing drugs, or participates in sexual activities to excess I offer help and try to hope for the best. I used to drink but when I saw allot of people I cared about hurting themselves with booze, drugs, and promiscuous sex I decided all that wasn't fun anymore so I made a conscious decision to keep my body and mind clean and I felt good ever since. However, you must know that Straight Edge takes commitment and an effort to keep your attitude positive. If you can do that and be happy than its for you. PS home brewed root beer is the shit.