A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...#entry584383044 I find this thread not only unacceptable, but potentially harmful to the reputation of Neowin as a whole. Just go and read it, but don't post or vote in the poll over there. I have already reported it to the moderators. With this I suggest a new rule: No threads and/or posts promoting or glorifying illegal drug use. Such threads or posts will be deleted on sight and the thread starter/poster will be warned or banned. However, posts that question something and with reference to drugs in a jokingly manner (like, for example, a web site says that there is a new build of "Longhorn", and a poster jokingly asks if the web masters of the sites are smoking crack) should still be allowed, as they are not glorifying or promoting drug use. Such posts also spread the message that drug users is likened to people who are "nuts" or idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Weed is not considered illegal in some countries. Just because youre not a particualr fan, doesnt mean you should ruin someones thread. BTW, that was a poem, dont be offended by a poem......?????????? Way to take a poem personally. :sleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt74441 Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Weed is not considered illegal in some countries. Exactly. But I do agree with you, some of the stuff said in that thread is quite unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Weed is not considered illegal in some countries. This is an international forum. Most countries consider weed illegal. My country, Singapore, is one of the several examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Keyword: most Not all....in some countries, weed is publicly accepted, why not on the forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I feel for you. :( It must be really hard sleeping at night knowing somebody on neowin is smoking weed. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_C Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 "No threads and/or posts promoting or glorifying illegal drug use." drugs are bad,and alcholol is bad,and sex is bad,and tv is bad,and doom is bad,and satanism is bad,and people are bad,and the weather is bad,and cars are bad,and air is bad,and p0rn is bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Keyword: mostNot all....in some countries, weed is publicly accepted, why not on the forums? As long as just even one country makes it illegal, it should be considered liiegal in an international forum like Neowin. Remember, Neowin is a PG-13 forum. Also, Neowinians come from different corners of the globe. Many come from the U.S. and European Union, some from Singapore, , some from Thailand, some from Brazil, some from Hong Kong, and the list goes on. Please respect the citizens of these other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazebee_ Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 yup, respect us in non- US Contries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Please respect the citizens of these other countries. Not everyone is anti-drug like you. If the majority of these forums favor your new rule, so be it. But as for respect? Ever think about giving a pothead some respect? Talking about weed isnt gonna hurt ya... :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Not everyone is anti-drug like you. If the majority of these forums favor your new rule, so be it. But as for respect? Ever think about giving a pothead some respect? Talking about weed isnt gonna hurt ya... :no: So? You must remember that this is a PG-13 forum, and that there may be children and younger teenagers visiting this forum! I don't want to see them thinking, "Wow! Drug use is so cool! I wanna try it!" and have their life ruined later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 (edited) So? You must remember that this is a PG-13 forum, and that there may be children and younger teenagers visiting this forum! I don't want to see them thinking, "Wow! Drug use is so cool! I wanna try it!" and have their life ruined later on. Just because someone smokes weed doesnt mean they will ruin their lives. Ive been smoking since i was 12, I havent 'ruied' my life. heh :angry: Weed is not rated PG13. If weed shouldnt be discussed, neither shall sex, alcohol, porn etc Edited August 18, 2004 by legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Just because someone smokes weed doesnt mean they will ruin their lives. Ive been smoking since i was 12, I havent 'ruied' my life. heh :angry:Weed is not rated PG13. That's because you have taken too many drugs. Go get help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwBen Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Drugs are bad... and if you do drugs.. you're bad. Mmmk :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 That's because you have taken too many drugs.Go get help. Figures thats all you can say. Dont start an argument if you cant finish it. I win its over, goodnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
configure Veteran Posted August 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 18, 2004 AKR, off the record, hit a bong and lighten up. I don't see anything wrong in that thread except for your over-reacted comment flaming everyone just because they smoke marijuana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 The other reason I suggest this rule is because of our reputation. No Neowinian will allow drug abusers to ruin our reputation. Neobond and Redmak spent 4 whole years building up the reputation of our web site, and we cannot allow one thread and some drug - abusing Neowinians to ruin us. Can you imagine what the other communities will think of us? They will probably say, "Look! Those idiots at Neowin really smoke weed! There's even a thread!". If we don't do something about it, other people may think we support drug abuse and steer clear of us. Do you want that to happen? Points for you to ponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
configure Veteran Posted August 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 18, 2004 No Neowinian will allow drug abusers to ruin our reputation.They can talk about drugs if they want to. We (the moderators) are here to make sure that things (reads: everything) are discussed in a proper context and moderated the thread according to our policies.Neobond and Redmak spent 4 whole years building up the reputation of our web site, and we cannot allow one thread and some drug - abusing Neowinians to ruin us. Believe me, we all look out for the best interest of Neowin. Can you imagine what the other communities will think of us? They will probably say, "Look! Those idiots at Neowin really smoke weed! There's even a thread!". Again, things will be discussed in proper contexts so there is no reason for anyone open-minded enough to go off and make such comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 They will probably say, "Look! Those idiots at Neowin really smoke weed! There's even a thread!". If we don't do something about it, other people may think we support drug abuse and steer clear of us. Do you want that to happen? Go outside and step into the real world. THere are quite a majority of people who smoke marijuana. No one is going to look down on us because some of Neowin's members smoke on the spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Then it will be up to you. If Neowin's reputation gets hurt by this incident, then blame yourself for bringing this upon yourself. They can talk about drugs if they want to. We (the moderators) are here to make sure that things (reads: everything) are discussed in a proper context and moderated the thread according to our policies.So we can also discuss the promotion and glorifying of drug abuse? Everyone knows that drug abuse will bring you nowhere. Go outside and step into the real world. THere are quite a majority of people who smoke marijuana. No one is going to look down on us because some of Neowin's members smoke on the spare time. I know this, but have you ever heard any person who became even midly sucessful in life while he is on drugs? I don't think so. And yes, people will look down on you when you start abusing drugs. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-penguin Veteran Posted August 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 18, 2004 I know this, but have you ever heard any person who became even midly sucessful in life while he is on drugs? then what are half our rock/pop stars and movie/tv personalities on.. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 then what are half our rock/pop stars and movie/tv personalities on.. :laugh: Don't you hear? Their popularity drops after they come out and say that they abuse drugs, but once they quit, their popularity shoots back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eevoo Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 You can guaranty that anyone comeing to this site has heard of, or delt with "weed". No matter what their age or country they come from. Neowin is not the worlds parent. People that come here are smart enough to make their own choice about what they do or do not take into their own bodies. They don't need you, Neowin, or anyone else to tell them what they should do with their own life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 You can guaranty that anyone comeing to this site had heard of, or delt with "weed".No matter what their age or country they come from. Neowin is not the worlds parent. People that come here are smart enough to make their own choice about what they do or do not take into their own bodies. They don't need you, Neowin, or anyone else to tell them what they should do with their own life. And allow their own life to become completely ruined in the process? I cannot allow that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 This might just be my opinion, but allow me to say that the world has much bigger problems than a natural drug that makes people want to giggle, sit around, say "whoa..." and eat tons of munchies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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