Have Most People on PF Tried Weed?

Thread starter gravenewworld
Start date Apr 13, 2008

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The discussion centers around personal experiences with smoking weed, with participants acknowledging that many have tried it, particularly in places like Amsterdam where it is legal. There is a comparison made between the health effects of smoking weed and drinking alcohol, with an opinion expressed that marijuana may be the healthier choice. The conversation also touches on the forum's rules regarding discussions of illegal activities, noting that while it may be against the rules, the legality of cannabis in certain locations, such as Amsterdam, allows for a different perspective.

Apr 13, 2008

gravenewworld

Let's be honest here. Who has smoked weed before? I'm pretty sure most of us on PF have. I smoked up in Amsterdam and a couple of times in college. IMO smoking weed is probably better for you than drinking alcohol.

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Apr 13, 2008

lisab

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I'm pretty sure it's against PF rules to discuss illegal activities.

Apr 13, 2008

gravenewworld

lisab said:

I'm pretty sure it's against PF rules to discuss illegal activities.

It isn't illegal in Amsterdam.

Apr 13, 2008

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