Poll: Do you smoke marijuana? • Hacker News Board

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by Eliezer » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:29 AM UTC

Remember, just because people who advocate keeping marijuana illegal are horrible human beings, doesn't change the fact that marijuana is a psychoactive drug and we don't really understand the human brain all that well.

My own brain is idiosyncratic and doesn't always react as expected (e.g. to caffeine) and I've heard friends say that they think that taking marijuana during college might have permanently dulled the edge of their intelligence - which isn't exactly a controlled study or anything - but is enough to scare me away from ever trying the stuff.

And yes, I also never drink alcohol, and try to steer away from large doses of caffeine. Drugs scare me, legal or not.

Consider the risks and rewards very carefully before whacking on your brain with any sort of neuropharmeceutical - everything we have nowadays will be regarded by future times as the equivalent of a sledgehammer. The people trying to decriminalize and legalize drugs are, without ambiguity, the good guys. Don't confuse that with the proposition that drugs themselves are good.

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by dylanz » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:30 AM UTC

Usually only before sitting down to watch a movie.

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by thunk » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:31 AM UTC

It affects different people in different ways, but I find it incredibly beneficial when used in moderation and for a purpose. A cup of tea and a glass bowl of dank will often enhance my ability to visualize whatever problem I'm wrestling with to such an extent that the solution is obvious. Couple that with a brisk 45 minute walk on a peaceful night, and it's like the scales fall from your eyes (just don't forget a pen and paper!).

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by Devils-Avacado » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:31 AM UTC

pibefision wrote: post #10

No. Protect your brain.

Thanks mom.

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by stevedekorte » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:31 AM UTC

Is it really a good idea to have people confess in writing to what the the federal government and many states consider a crime?

I'd suggest the instead asking: "Do you think canabis negatively effects one's hacking abilities?"

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by Devils-Avacado » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:32 AM UTC

I voted up on both

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by jsz0 » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:34 AM UTC

I find marijuana is a great tool for brainstorming if used in moderation but I advise people keep it away from their actual work process. It's good to approach it like having a beer to relax after a hard day.

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by brg » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:34 AM UTC

No, and never have but that is probably an effect of not having any inclination to seek it out as a younger person. I don't much care either way.

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by FishSpine » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:37 AM UTC

nope on dope. especially for start ups and entreprenures

Do you think the Google guys were taking bong breaks between writing code?

My opinion is hacking + business needs a mind as sharp as a samurai sword

Re: Poll: Do you smoke marijuana?

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Post by dhughes » Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:42 AM UTC

yesimahuman wrote: post #3

I know of no one who (knowingly) has had any negative effects from smoking weed, apart from a few who did it too often because they had nothing better to do. It is harmless in my opinion (compared to other things people can legally do). Also, I know of people who find it extremely enlightening and helps them think of new ways to solve problems.

I have friends who smoke it daily and a few them, the women in particular, seem to have problems with it.

One friend who gave it up (for now) had trouble trying to get to sleep for weeks after giving it up and has mysterious aches and pains; stomach aches, upper back pain and other vague aches. I figured it was just, you know, women stuff since another female friend who is also a regular user of it is also having trouble with mysterious aches. Only two people certainly not a solid study but who knows, it may be something.

Of the guys I know none have mentioned any mysterious aches, pains other than the usual stuff. Then again if they did we'd call them a pussy.

I'm not against it but who knows what it will do, that cardboard rolled up 'filter' is pretty useless. If you eat or drink the same thing, anything, every day you're bound to have some negative reaction.