I would not be surprised to hear that the beer industry is lobbying against this.
Germany Will Move Forward with Marijuana Legalization
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How did they render it useless? I don't know anything about this but I'm picking up "no one goes there anymore it's too crowded" vibes.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
What is "skivvy" in this context?
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Picked ganja still needs to be cured, like tobacco. Love the idea, though. I'd visit.
we will have the fresh picked one for people to cure at home, and some choice snacks and herbs to enjoy onsite. Probably also a cooperation with local bakeries for the munchies :) so far, it is nothing but a dream, however we own a pretty decent plot of land where you can't build anything because it is in a water protection zone. great soil, though.
Going by watching friends grow setups, you'd have to have staggered grow cycles within contained areas to make sure there was always something to pick and cure. The whole fresh picked part seems silly to me, and I'm someone who has contemplated converting scotch tasting journals into weed ones for folks that rant about terpenes all day.
I think a "Farm to Jar" setup would be neater, almost like visiting a brewery that does free tours of the grounds. Tour and a tasting room followed by visits to the shop to buy your favorites.
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#14Earlier quoted context omitted.
How did they render it useless? I don't know anything about this but I'm picking up "no one goes there anymore it's too crowded" vibes.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
Strange impressions you have and totally disagree. The park is vibrant and full of kids and families over the day.. dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group.. you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways (though I mean to feel safe, I'd say you are almost safe everywhere as safe as you can be in a big german city in darker places everywhere... you are likely even safer there because enough people around vs other scary places)
Yes, they can make a bad and for some an intimidating appearance, and make others mad, but "making the park useless" is a gross exaggeration... how often are you there, and where you from? Just curious..
Most of these people are not as bad, and while this film sure tells a story, I'd suggest to watch the modern version of "Berlin Alexanderplatz" just to get another perspective.
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#15Earlier quoted context omitted.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
Strange impressions you have and totally disagree. The park is vibrant and full of kids and families over the day.. dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group.. you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways (though I mean to feel safe, I'd say you are almost safe everywhere as safe as you can be in a big germ…
> dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group
> you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways
You have no idea how crazy that sounds for someone that isn't acclimatized to Berlin culture.
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#16Earlier quoted context omitted.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
Strange impressions you have and totally disagree. The park is vibrant and full of kids and families over the day.. dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group.. you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways (though I mean to feel safe, I'd say you are almost safe everywhere as safe as you can be in a big germ…
Yeah, I guess compared to the demimonde of 1920s Berlin one could say it's pretty tame.
But by that, and the other indications you are providing - "some are intimidating, some not... you can even walk safely at night if you stick to the large paths" are what I mean by falling fall short of the standards of what one expects from nice, decent and inviting city park.
As for the kids and families there during the day - it's not like they have much choice.
Where you from?
Let's just say I've lived in plenty of places in Europe - not necessarily 24-hour party people destinations like Berlin, but definitely not backwaters either - where one didn't have to think twice about taking a walk in the park at night.
I also remember a Berlin from not too long ago when it was ugly and decrepit (if in a beautiful way), for sure - but where one didn't need to be on one's guard in so many places, as now.
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Strange impressions you have and totally disagree. The park is vibrant and full of kids and families over the day.. dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group.. you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways (though I mean to feel safe, I'd say you are almost safe everywhere as safe as you can be in a big germ…
> dealers don't even annoy you usually if you signal strong non-interest or don't fall into typical buyer group > you can even walk safely through the park at darker times when you stick to the big ways You have no idea how crazy that sounds for someone that isn't acclimatized to Berlin culture.
Yes, I was comfortable walking through it alone, but my parents weren't thrilled when we walked through it together
> dealers don't even annoy you usually
is not that strong an argument.
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#18Earlier quoted context omitted.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
What is "skivvy" in this context?
Far too much eye contact and verbal solicitation from random strangers.
Just ... standing there as if to intercept you when walking by.
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#19Marijuana decriminalization amd legalization was billed in part based on the notion that it wasn’t going to change people’s behavior, just decriminalize existing activity. At least in DC, it’s led to a noticeable uptick in marijuana use. You can smell it in the streets in many parts of the city, including in office buildings. It’s sad to see Germany go down the same road.
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#20Earlier quoted context omitted.
I just go by own impressions - which are that it feels skivvy as all get out to walk through, or in the general vicinity of that park. Hence, rendering it basically useless as a "park".
What is "skivvy" in this context?
I'm guessing they meant "skeevy". Unpleasant, squalid, or distasteful; morally or physically repulsive.