The "What Are You Doing This Moment" Thread

[TechnicalBarbarity]

pretty sure anyone who's doing anything "illegal" doesnt want to run into cops. The only dudes ive ever seen get paranoid when smoking are dudes who are trying it for the first time.

 

[EternalMetal]

Whatever guys, my dad was a dealer so I know a lot of old school long term potheads, and paranoia about life in general seems to be one of those constants among them. Though I also don't know if those "friends" did heavier drugs before settling on pot, but that is almost always the case (how do you know how heavily into drugs your friends truly are?). Im speaking my real world experience, not one from 50's propaganda. Your experience may be different, kudos Tech. I don't want to run into cops, but some of the older potheads I know are more paranoid about it than normal. It could just be the constant smell of the whole thing making mountains, but nevertheless it is something I see in them.

Though my father apparently also used to deal meth as well, so my experience with "just potheads" could be jaded. Like I said, hard to tell with druggies.

ut for me it wasn't the injuries or being around deadbeats that killed my interest, it was being a legit grown-up and having to run from security or police for skateboarding a spot. Nothing puts life into perspective quite like skating a spot with people between the ages of 14 and 30 and being chased by security guards who are younger than you. A lot of my skateboarding mates are deadbeats, or damn near close to it. Most do manual labour dead end jobs and skated on the weekend, some had legit careers and used skating on the weekend to blow off steam, others were unemployed or "free spirit" types. Without being too cliche, it really is a culture that attracts all types.

Sounds like kids having fun. Don't get me wrong, I used to skate as well and love it. But it really is a hobby to be loved when young rather than old. Sure, Tony Hawk and even Bam Margera still skate, but other than the big names, who skates past their 30s other than deadbeats who havent yet grown up/got kicked out of their home? People with lives acknowledge the danger and usually either quit or go low key enough to not even "skate". Unlike metal shows, im sure that skateparks and skate spots are filled with kids rather than 30+ guys just wanting to have a good time. Exceptions exist, but reality says skating is for kids.

 

[CiG]

Whatever guys, my dad was a dealer so I know a lot of old school long term potheads, and paranoia about life in general seems to be one of those constants among them.

The question is, how much does belonging to a subculture that essentially constitutes a culture of criminality contribute to this so-called paranoia you speak of? If you're an old head you might be more paranoid because you came up under a police force way more brutal and biased against weed smokers, and so on.

Sounds like kids having fun. Don't get me wrong, I used to skate as well and love it. But it really is a hobby to be loved when young rather than old. Sure, Tony Hawk and even Bam Margera still skate, but other than the big names, who skates past their 30s other than deadbeats who havent yet grown up/got kicked out of their home? People with lives acknowledge the danger and usually either quit or go low key enough to not even "skate". Unlike metal shows, im sure that skateparks and skate spots are filled with kids rather than 30+ guys just wanting to have a good time. Exceptions exist, but reality says skating is for kids.

Shitloads of 30+ people still skate, the nature of the skating itself is usually what changes. Most 30+ skaters I know abandon hard skating, rolling through cities and tracking down crazy gaps etc. They usually start to get into bowls and ramps, or street skateparks that have a nice flow. I think you're being slightly irrational here, or simply speaking out of ignorance. For one, skateboarding hasn't even been popular long enough to truly test its longevity. I'd say roughly half of everybody I've known through skating still skate, but like I said the nature of the skating changes with age (like with any physical hobby eg sports).

 

[Krow]

I haven’t witnessed an adult skateboard in person in years. Fuck, only dui cases even ride bikes ‘round these parts.

not sure if it’s just a regional thing but reality is it’s really hilly here and you can’t exactly “go” anywhere without a vehicle.

 

[CiG]

Don't you live in the woods and take hallucinogens every night? Surprised you even know your own name.

 

[EternalMetal]

The question is, how much does belonging to a subculture that essentially constitutes a culture of criminality contribute to this so-called paranoia you speak of? If you're an old head you might be more paranoid because you came up under a police force way more brutal and biased against weed smokers, and so on.

idk where the paranoia comes from, perhaps one or the other? I just know that most old pot smokers I know are kinda paranoid and flighty in one way or another. Maybe the ones you know aren't. I don't care enough to argue the point.

Shitloads of 30+ people still skate, the nature of the skating itself is usually what changes. Most 30+ skaters I know abandon hard skating, rolling through cities and tracking down crazy gaps etc. They usually start to get into bowls and ramps, or street skateparks that have a nice flow. I think you're being slightly irrational here, or simply speaking out of ignorance. For one, skateboarding hasn't even been popular long enough to truly test its longevity. I'd say roughly half of everybody I've known through skating still skate, but like I said the nature of the skating changes with age (like with any physical hobby eg sports).

Yea, im generalizing. Im willing to bet that most people get out of skating entirely by 30+ though. You seem to hang out with skate bums all day, why don't you still skate?

 

[CiG]

idk where the paranoia comes from, perhaps one or the other? I just know that most old pot smokers I know are kinda paranoid and flighty in one way or another. Maybe the ones you know aren't. I don't care enough to argue the point.

I don't know any old pot smokers at all so whatevs. I'm just curious about whether it's due to the "war on drugs" and whether it's the drug itself.

You seem to hang out with skate bums all day, why don't you still skate?

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

got out of bed and cant go back to sleep. About to heat up some mint tea

Whatever guys, my dad was a dealer so I know a lot of old school long term potheads, and paranoia about life in general seems to be one of those constants among them ... some of the older potheads I know are more paranoid about it than normal.

sorry dude, but im going to have either call this a lie or tell you again that if you have really been around potheads growing up then you would know that paranoia is not associated with long time smokers at all. It's literally the last thing you can attach to them. Those dudes were probably all dopers.

I don't know any old pot smokers at all so whatevs. I'm just curious about whether it's due to the "war on drugs" and whether it's the drug itself.



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i think Eternals been smoking some laced shit that has him 'noid.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

And as far as skaters go.... obviously younger cats and teens are more into it but you'll definitely see quite a few older OG skaters in the Los Angeles area. Grimy as dudes too who look like they just did a bid.

 

[CiG]

i think Eternals been smoking some laced shit that has him 'noid.

He's probably tweaking, because on the last page I told him why I lost interest in skating yet he asks me why I stopped, and I never once said I "hang out with skate bums all day" lmao. By that logic, he must hang out with senile old paranoid tweaking bums all day.

Can't tell if he's intentionally trying to be a passive-aggressive dickhead or he's just a bit slow.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

lol probably the latter. And i dont blame him since he seems to be on that good shit. But yeah i like Eternal, he's one of the most well mannered pricks i know. Dont think he was taking a shot at you there. My boys just on his toes right now ... sitting next to his front door with the uzi ...

 

[CiG]

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Someone describe the common symptoms of a long-term porn addict

 

[Krow]

Don't you live in the woods and take hallucinogens every night? Surprised you even know your own name.

4-5 times a year. You build up tolerance to that shit way too quickly, almost immediately actually, to do it often.

I’ve tried to do it on back to back nights and a double dose the second night have no effect at all.

 

[EternalMetal]

He's probably tweaking, because on the last page I told him why I lost interest in skating yet he asks me why I stopped, and I never once said I "hang out with skate bums all day" lmao. By that logic, he must hang out with senile old paranoid tweaking bums all day.

Can't tell if he's intentionally trying to be a passive-aggressive dickhead or he's just a bit slow.

Nope, just sleep deprived from my night shift job along with some help from alcohol. Im not a tweaker. I sometimes tend to engage in stupid internet arguments when I get drunk and are about to go to bed. Don't mind me.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Someone describe the common symptoms of a long-term porn addict

 

[CiG]

Nope, just sleep deprived from my night shift job along with some help from alcohol. Im not a tweaker. I sometimes tend to engage in stupid internet arguments when I get drunk and are about to go to bed. Don't mind me.

My bad I just misinterpreted it.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Packing for a trip to Colorado tomorrow! Spending a couple nights in Vail, one in Denver and four in Estes Park (at the Stanley Hotel where The Shining was conceived). Life is good.

 

[CiG]

Life is good.

at the Stanley Hotel where The Shining was conceived

Well... RIP dweller I guess. Was nice knowing you man.