Straight Edge

[Mikael 46]

Hi everypony!

 

Anyone that are into the "Straight Edge" sub culture?

 

For everypony that don't know what it is it can mean many things (but you don't need to follow it all):

 

It's a subculture and ubgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs (this is something you have to follow if you are a Straight Edge). For some it means being a vegetarian and not using caffeine or prescription drugs.

 

I am not a 100% follower, but I do not use alcohol, tobacco or other recreational drugs and I am a big fan of punk rock, punk and hardcore punk. Even though I don't follow induvidualism that are also a part of Straight Edge for many.

 

I know that it can mean many other things too, but these are the main things that the Straight Edge community follows.

 

If there is something important that I missed just tell me, I am quit new to this.

[Crispy 5,563]

I know a lot of people who've done the Edge thing. Very few keep it past 21 around here.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Eh, I like to avoid alcohol as much as possible, but a single beer drunk responsibly now and again can't hurt that bad can it? And I don't smoke or nothing, so I can get it. Straight edge are alright, its the ones on a moral high point you gotta watch out for though, but I can understand what they say. And the ones who talk all tough, but after the show, you catch 'em drinking and smoking and what-not. For the most part though, I have no strong feelings either way.

[Shankveld 4,949]

Where I come from we call those losers

lmao jk

 

but no, I'm not straight-edged. And all the people who I use to know that were straight-edge. discovered the wonderful world of alcoholism (turning of legal age helps).

 

~.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Yeah well, like Zoop said once, people have a limitless ability to change. I know a concerning amount of former straight edge become alcoholics. Or maybe thats just what they say to make fun of them. I dunno. Either way, punks almost always die punks or grow up and become the people punks hate, I can imagine straight edge are no different.

[Mikael 46]

Where I come from we call those losers

lmao jk

 

but no, I'm not straight-edged. And all the people who I use to know that were straight-edge. discovered the wonderful world of alcoholism (turning of legal age helps).

 

~.

 

I see.. Me and a friend have made a deal... If I see him drinking or he sees me drinking he or I (depending on who it is) will grab the beer or whatever it is and destroy it xD

 

I think it sounds good

 

Yeah well, like Zoop said once, people have a limitless ability to change. I know a concerning amount of former straight edge become alcoholics. Or maybe thats just what they say to make fun of them. I dunno. Either way, punks almost always die punks or grow up and become the people punks hate, I can imagine straight edge are no different.

 

I am not a punk when it comes to how I am in person and I don't hate anybody or anything that doesn't think what I think. I am not a follower of the punk life style, but I agree with a few things.

- Creating a community where everyone can be there self

-Straight Edge (most of it)

And that's all I can come up with right now...

[Speedy Transition 788]

OUR DUBSTEP IS STRONGER!

FIRE THE BASS CANNON!

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Be at ease, I wasn't being serious.

[Mikael 46]

Be at ease, I wasn't being serious.

 

Oh sorry for that... I wasn't thinking you was, I just wanted to point out my opinions, sorry if I said something wrong.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Cool. So if you did not like punk, you would be considered straight edge or not?

[Mikael 46]

OUR DUBSTEP IS STRONGER!

FIRE THE BASS CANNON!

No wait! The bass is too strong! Let's live in peace!

 

Cool. So if you did not like punk, you would be considered straight edge or not?

 

I guess Straight Edge could be spread into other music genres too.... So I guess I could.

[Sugarcube 213]

I've known one person who did straight edge, but he wasn't very serious about it and now grows pot in California

 

I think if it's your cup of tea go for it, however I have always seen problems with lifestyles that adhere to complete abstinence of things like alcohol, it makes it so intriguing that once you do get a hold of it you may go crazy with it. I believe with alcohol moderation and learning to drink responsibly is more beneficial than never partaking at all.

 

(Not like I should be saying anything, I've had a few crazy intoxicated nights...*flies away and whistles innocently) but I think if you party hard every once and awhile, as long as you have a designated driver and a close group of friends that you are comfortable with and will take care of you then it's okay as long as it doesn't become a habit.

 

Either way brohoofs to you for giving it a go, I wish you the best of luck

[halcyonharlot 372]

I see.. Me and a friend have made a deal... If I see him drinking or he sees me drinking he or I (depending on who it is) will grab the beer or whatever it is and destroy it xD

 

I think it sounds good

 

jeez man why not just give it to me instead!

 

wastefuuul

Edited May 4, 2012 by titteringtrollop

[Evilshy 5,090]

I don't do drugs or smoke. I can't promise that I won't start drinking once I'm 21. Although I'll have to abstain until at least I'm out of the house. And frankly, I've been around friends while they were drunk, and it didn't seem all that great.

 

Although, there have been some wines I've always wanted to try.

 

And punk is okay. I prefer metal.

 

So I guess I'm kinda straight edge, but I wouldn't really call myself straight edge.

[Crystal Sparkle 344]

The only thing I've done is drink...but even I'm too scared to drink too much!

[Mikael 46]

I've known one person who did straight edge, but he wasn't very serious about it and now grows pot in California

 

I think if it's your cup of tea go for it, however I have always seen problems with lifestyles that adhere to complete abstinence of things like alcohol, it makes it so intriguing that once you do get a hold of it you may go crazy with it. I believe with alcohol moderation and learning to drink responsibly is more beneficial than never partaking at all.

 

(Not like I should be saying anything, I've had a few crazy intoxicated nights...*flies away and whistles innocently) but I think if you party hard every once and awhile, as long as you have a designated driver and a close group of friends that you are comfortable with and will take care of you then it's okay as long as it doesn't become a habit.

 

Either way brohoofs to you for giving it a go, I wish you the best of luck

 

Thank you for your kind words, I will at least try this for a while and I think I will follow it untill my grave, but I am still young and alot of things can happen.

[Doctor XFizzle 8,669]

I didn't strive to be straight-edge, but all that went out the window at 19 anyways lol.

 

However I'm a huge CM Punk fan and he's straight-edge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUl6n92DJg

[Otter 1,942]

I don't do drugs or alcohol and never will, but I need my meat and caffeine. I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT COKE!!! (Coca-Cola, not cocaine.)

[Finesthour 7,287]

I don't think I would be able to be straight edge.

 

Drinking is like a custom in my family .-.

[DashingRainbow36 264]

The Straight Edge thing got big when I was in High School with some kids, so did hard core dancing. I had no problem with it, and only a couple of them were flat out mean about it and tried to push their agenda. But a town about a 130 miles away they had this thing called hardline. It was Strait Edge kids beating up anyone that they saw smoking or drinking. I don't know if that's true but that is what I had heard, and I never had any run ins with someone like that. And I can't really imagine anyone doing such a thing. As for me, I am far from straight edge haha.

 

You should make a poll.

 

Hi everypony!

 

Anyone that are into the "Straight Edge" sub culture?

 

For everypony that don't know what it is it can mean many things (but you don't need to follow it all):

 

It's a subculture and ubgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs (this is something you have to follow if you are a Straight Edge). For some it means being a vegetarian and not using caffeine or prescription drugs.

 

I am not a 100% follower, but I do not use alcohol, tobacco or other recreational drugs and I am a big fan of punk rock, punk and hardcore punk. Even though I don't follow induvidualism that are also a part of Straight Edge for many.

 

I know that it can mean many other things too, but these are the main things that the Straight Edge community follows.

 

If there is something important that I missed just tell me, I am quit new to this.

 

[Mr. Wobbels 664]

There's a straight edge vegan terrorist on the FBI's Most Wanted list hiding out in my area.

 

But in all seriousness, I wouldn't be able to live without my daily mixture of stimulants.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Leon Trotsky

[Mikael 46]

I don't do drugs or alcohol and never will, but I need my meat and caffeine. I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT COKE!!! (Coca-Cola, not cocaine.)

 

Haha I need my Coca-Cola and meat too... And no one can ever take that away from me!

[Envy 6,169]

I am very much straight-edge, and I am 23.

 

I did try a beer, because I wasn't close-minded to the idea. However, the stuff was absolutely disgusting. I could only get a few sips in. It just isn't for me. Everybody tells me it is an acquired taste, but it is a taste which is not even remotely worth acquiring to me.

 

The same goes toward drugs. I just find them so pointless. I'm not even going to be open-minded to them. I know the addictions that can be caused by them, and it's definitely not the kind of thing I want to get myself into.

 

Although I would not consider myself 'hardcore punk'. I just don't don't see any reason whatsoever to drink or do drugs. I don't need that in my life, and it would take a lot to even get me into it. Again, just not a taste worth acquiring.

[Mikael 46]

The Straight Edge thing got big when I was in High School with some kids, so did hard core dancing. I had no problem with it, and only a couple of them were flat out mean about it and tried to push their agenda. But a town about a 130 miles away they had this thing called hardline. It was Strait Edge kids beating up anyone that they saw smoking or drinking. I don't know if that's true but that is what I had heard, and I never had any run ins with someone like that. And I can't really imagine anyone doing such a thing. As for me, I am far from straight edge haha.

 

You should make a poll.

 

The guys you were taling about that was beating up others because they were drinking and smoking is just horrible... How can people do such things... And what is the difference if I make a poll? (haha kinda noob when it comes to this...)

 

I am very much straight-edge, and I am 23.

 

I did try a beer, because I wasn't close-minded to the idea. However, the stuff was absolutely disgusting. I could only get a few sips in. It just isn't for me. Everybody tells me it is an acquired taste, but it is a taste which is not even remotely worth acquiring to me.

 

The same goes toward drugs. I just find them so pointless. I'm not even going to be open-minded to them. I know the addictions that can be caused by them, and it's definitely not the kind of thing I want to get myself into.

 

Although I would not consider myself 'hardcore punk'. I just don't don't see any reason whatsoever to drink or do drugs. I don't need that in my life, and it would take a lot to even get me into it. Again, just not a taste worth acquiring.

 

That's exactely what I feel too. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco is something I am against because of the addiction and I don't think I need it, my life is good as it is. I don't need a artifcial pleasure to make my life more interesting, but ofc I don't have anything against people that likes it

 

There's a straight edge vegan terrorist on the FBI's Most Wanted list hiding out in my area.

<p>But in all seriousness,%2

 

There's a straight edge vegan terrorist on the FBI's Most Wanted list hiding out in my area.

 

But in all seriousness, I wouldn't be able to live without my daily mixture of stimulants.

 

Yes... I have heard about him... It's kinda messed up that someone just ruins the whole idea behind Straight Edge and punk... It's about peace, building a community where everyone can be there selves and about animal rights.

[NeverNeverland 1,940]

It's a subculture and ubgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.

 

Those words shouldn't be in the same sentence. But then again, the Straight Edge culture does make some sense.