When is last time you took some drugs.... ( Archived) (142)

jlb684: Well, first of all, I don't take this personally. I am not so thin-skinned. But I disagree with what you write (don't take it personally). Drugs ARE taboo. And, although you are correct that it is not illegal to tell or write about drug use, I simply don't think it's wise to use the Internet as a means of exposing all of our vices or ill-doings. I'm just of a different mindset when it comes to the Internet. I don't view it as a place to interact only with those that we know and trust or must do business with; it has a far greater reach. Anything I write can be put before me in years to come...by a prospective employer, for example, or a prospective mate or partner. My words, once written, are a record that I cannot expunge from the Internet. So I try to choose them wisely, though I may not always be successful.

I am not ashamed of what I do or have done. I have had my experiences in my youth, although quite mild in actuality, and I have hidden nothing (not even during my employment interview). But you are right in saying that we should not do something at all if it will cause us shame. I agree completely.

In general, my earlier post was simply because I don't trust the Internet or the potential for harm that is inherent in exposing ourselves for anyone to see....forever.

morgan5: I agree jlb, i sometimes think people forget anyone can read what we right here you don't even have to log in

bettyboop63: freedom of speech...