Drugs? Should we go there?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2003
Drugs? Should we go there?
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Mon, 08-07-2006 - 6:47am

I have been surprised to see a couple of recent threads here concerning (and subtlety promoting!) the use of illegal drugs as sexual enhancers.

Remember, these are the same boards that require us to use "proper" terminology when discussing body parts and don't allow us to post links to any sites which may include "offensive" material.

Believe me, I am far from being a prude, but I can't help but wonder whether this is a good thing.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 07-24-2006
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 12:19am

Basically in my albeit long-winded post I was saying I don't mind hearing the conservative AND free-thinking aspects of people's daily activities. I was also trying to say what you managed to say in so few words, that his topic was valid. I wasn't taking sides so much as I was saying each side of everything has a right to be discussed. I didn't think badly of the ones who started the thread about drugs at all, however, I don't think that the experimentation with drugs in sex is the only side that should be heard and accepted. If someone wants to express their choice to not take drugs and question why it's even being mentioned on this board, then that has a right to heard and considered as well. This is why I called his view conservative, as it seems to be met with a little opposition.

So I do apologize if you felt I was pulling you into a situation to make you choose between who was right and who wrong--that's not what my aim was at all. I'm not even choosing sides in this, I thought it was made clear in my post, but I guess not. In this debate I don't really think there is a right and wrong. It's just what people choose to do and choose not to do. But I'm going to leave the topic alone now, lol. These types of discussions could go on for days, make people feel as if they're being personally attacked and cause confusion. These are things that I'm no fan of.

Chakra




Edited 8/8/2006 12:29 am ET by ayurchakra
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-21-2004
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 2:27am
Why is it that Taco Bell comes up everytime drugs are mentioned?
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-21-2004
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 2:29am
Oaky here is my order: some gorditas-beef please,
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 4:00am

You didn't pull me into anything - no need to apologize.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-24-2006
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 4:07am

Glad to hear it, lol. Now everyone can rock on with no interruption in the music. All this mentioning of taco bell is making me hungry though. Funny, I was immune to it earlier. I might just take ride to get myself a bean burrito with extra cheese.

Chakra

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-25-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 9:02am

I agree...both sides were heard. Let's be honest, though it not be you, there was some fangs showing on both sides of this debate...nothing wrong with passion though!

ok...the day after Taco Bell effect...back in 15. (LOL)

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 11:07am

>> Let's be honest ... there was some fangs showing on both sides of this debate <<

Umm, I challenge you to point out in which message I may have bared my fangs. Perhaps you see something in me (my writing) that I do not?

You know, I was simply trying to point out that these boards are (we know) visited by persons of *all* ages and that a thread which subtly or blantantly links the use of illegal drugs to "great sex" is A) probably not in the best interests of our younger audience and, B) possibly against the TOS.

At the very least, I hoped to stimulate a rational, reasoned, discussion.

Oy vey!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-17-2006
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 12:08pm

Well Jackson,

I can definitely say I saw fangs coming out on both sides.

For you it was here:

"I really think you are missing my point. As I tried to indicate, first of all, I have no particular problem with discussing these things - I am merely surprised that the CL's are not only allowing them, but in at least one case, supporting them."

There are a lot of good friendships on this board and your accusations that one of our dear friends and CLs is doing something wrong just pisses us off!

IMHO you were not trying to make a point...you were trying to stir up trouble for some unknown reason...just like you are now.

There is nothing wrong with the thread on the use of illegal drugs. Nobody promoted them and nobody suggested them. If you see that then you were looking specifically for any indication of promotion...you can read what ever you want into what someone says or types...thus is life.

I don't see anyone harping on the suggestions or promotion of using a prostitute for a hand job or blow job unless that person is married then people get upset about cheating.

I think you were really looking to start what you started and are continuing to do. If you wanted a debate on what should or should not be allowed in terms of TOS you could have taken it to the debate boards. You choose to bring it here and attack the posters that took the poll, responded to the poll, and one of our CLs who most of us respect and admire for her views and opinions on the board.

I am one that has never used nor ever will use drugs for any part of my life and I certainly didn't take any comment as a promotion of the use. I think there are many lurkers out there who wonder about the use of drugs and if it will enhance there sex life (including the use of Viagra illegally). I for one thought it was interesting to read the responses to the poll and since I wasn't looking for the promotion of anything I didn't see it.

You should not be surprised you were attacked. This is a close group and we will back each other up when attacked. You may think you didn't attack anyone...but I think you can tell most of us saw it as an attack.

Hey Talbed - what's for lunch today brother?

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-25-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 12:09pm

Darn, I left my dueling pistols at home today and I lent my holster to someone who is going to be using it for some wild west thing she likes to do now and then. And today I want to have some hot, irrational conversation about sex, for no reason at all!

Besides, I put all my party supplies back into my soapbox and tucked it away for a while.

But thanks for the invite!

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-25-2003
Tue, 08-08-2006 - 12:28pm
I have been mastering ribs this summer brutha. Cold beer and a slab. It will sort of be like picking at a dead carcass ;^)

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