Whats happened to this site?
Jan 12, 2005 | 05:13 PM
#11
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I wasn't trying to debate you texasPsyco. I thought I made my point clear I am on your side and don't agree with the drug or trashed pics.
The only thing I guess I said different than you, (and this is my opinion), is I don't think seeing a few pics on here is going to make my kids do drugs. I believe if you have to protect them that much, then when they do have to face drugs or whatever they might give in do to the fact that they are used to having protection. If he/she decides to do drugs they are going to do it, I do believe they should know the consequences, but you can't protect them forever. I would rather them grow up with some tolerance with it rather than just put the whole load on them at once when they are on there own.
EX: a kid around anti-germ conditions his/her life is more likely to catch something than a kid who has not been so protected with baby wipes before touching everything. They need to become ammune to things. I know this is an anology, but you get my point.
I know this is getting a bit off topic and I mean no disrespect whatsoever, I was just stating my opinion in defense of my original post.
The only thing I guess I said different than you, (and this is my opinion), is I don't think seeing a few pics on here is going to make my kids do drugs. I believe if you have to protect them that much, then when they do have to face drugs or whatever they might give in do to the fact that they are used to having protection. If he/she decides to do drugs they are going to do it, I do believe they should know the consequences, but you can't protect them forever. I would rather them grow up with some tolerance with it rather than just put the whole load on them at once when they are on there own.
EX: a kid around anti-germ conditions his/her life is more likely to catch something than a kid who has not been so protected with baby wipes before touching everything. They need to become ammune to things. I know this is an anology, but you get my point.
I know this is getting a bit off topic and I mean no disrespect whatsoever, I was just stating my opinion in defense of my original post.
Jan 12, 2005 | 05:26 PM
#12
T Rex Rider
What irritates me is!
Those 6-packs work pretty good.
What irritates me is!
Those 6-packs work pretty good.
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From: Oeste Del Tejas
Whats happened to this site?
Originally posted by: TexasPsycho
I don't really care to stir up a bunch of crap .
I don't really care to stir up a bunch of crap .
Please watch your language around the children. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jan 12, 2005 | 05:39 PM
#13
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Whats happened to this site?
My vote is to get rid of the illegal drug garbage.
I believe the site, and what is posted (or allowed to be posted) on it is a reflection of the values of the people posting, and of the moderators/owner(s) of the site.
I am a little shocked that this would be allowed to be posted too.
I understand wanting to make people happy, but at the same time there should be some rules, or morals that everyone should have to abide by regardless of whether someone is going to get mad, or be unhappy.
Besides, what does smoking pot possibly have to do with ATVs, or our sport??
What will others think if and when they view these things here? Will they associate drugs with ATV people? I sure hope not!
It is not just the members of this site, but also people who may be passing through that can influence our sport (IE outside groups that would like to get rid of any off-road privelege).
Just something to think about..............
I believe the site, and what is posted (or allowed to be posted) on it is a reflection of the values of the people posting, and of the moderators/owner(s) of the site.
I am a little shocked that this would be allowed to be posted too.
I understand wanting to make people happy, but at the same time there should be some rules, or morals that everyone should have to abide by regardless of whether someone is going to get mad, or be unhappy.
Besides, what does smoking pot possibly have to do with ATVs, or our sport??
What will others think if and when they view these things here? Will they associate drugs with ATV people? I sure hope not!
It is not just the members of this site, but also people who may be passing through that can influence our sport (IE outside groups that would like to get rid of any off-road privelege).
Just something to think about..............
Jan 12, 2005 | 07:48 PM
#14
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I'm Short and Very Ugly.....
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From: HillBillyVilla, WA.
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I agree with all of the statements that, have been said....some of the kids on this web site are OUT OF CONTROL with Drugs and Alcohol statements & other threads they start....PLUS it has nothing to do with ATVing.....PLEASE LISTEN dbeck!!!!!
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:11 PM
#15
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i agree. This is an ATV site, not a "Hey lets do drugs" site. Keep your pictures for your own entertainment if you want to, but we are here for ATVs. If we want to see pics of kids drunk out of their minds, we'll do a Google search. Fill your Gallery with something useful.
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:17 PM
#16
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Do you realise how much you are blowing this out of proportion? I mean no offence with the following comment just survival of the fittest,but=If your kid is as easily led as to think "OH look a pic of someone smoking weed,I MUST become a pothead" then your kid doesnt really have what it takes to live in the real world...lock them up in your cellar away from the real world,but when you let them out when they come off age,its not the pics,movies or anything else that will make them want drugs,its other subtle things,mainly who they meet up with! Please read my referance to "we must protect the kids bull$hit" on page 3 of the thread "I hate cops wanna punch em out" (ironicly a thread made by this Weedman that you are discussing) because I really cant be bothered to write it out again...
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:28 PM
#17
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Maybe you dont understand Choky...
To me it's the fact that members are talking about it on here and having all these threads and member names and pictures that show marijuana and other drugs in a positive light. Kids on these boards see the approval of these things by other forum members that they may know or respect and then they think that it's acceptable and ok for them to do it too. They will imitate to be "cool" and continue doing it because "everybody does it".
To me it's the fact that members are talking about it on here and having all these threads and member names and pictures that show marijuana and other drugs in a positive light. Kids on these boards see the approval of these things by other forum members that they may know or respect and then they think that it's acceptable and ok for them to do it too. They will imitate to be "cool" and continue doing it because "everybody does it".
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:34 PM
#18
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Originally posted by: maddog56
Maybe you dont understand Choky...
To me it's the fact that members are talking about it on here and having all these threads and member names and pictures that show marijuana and other drugs in a positive light. Kids on these boards see the approval of these things by other forum members that they may know or respect and then they think that it's acceptable and ok for them to do it too. They will imitate to be "cool" and continue doing it because "everybody does it".
Maybe you dont understand Choky...
To me it's the fact that members are talking about it on here and having all these threads and member names and pictures that show marijuana and other drugs in a positive light. Kids on these boards see the approval of these things by other forum members that they may know or respect and then they think that it's acceptable and ok for them to do it too. They will imitate to be "cool" and continue doing it because "everybody does it".
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:40 PM
#19
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Smoking dope and drinking yourself into a stupor is not the real world.
My children know the difference between what is right and wrong.
No i will not
shelter them,hopefully they can learn from the stupidity of others.
TexasPsycho be with your kids its the best thing for them.Show them the stupidity
and explain why it is wrong.
My children know the difference between what is right and wrong.
No i will not
shelter them,hopefully they can learn from the stupidity of others.
TexasPsycho be with your kids its the best thing for them.Show them the stupidity
and explain why it is wrong.
Jan 12, 2005 | 08:42 PM
#20
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i see alot of threads have been made about me lately...seems like people cant get there minds off me, but i can understand, so i will remove the pictures if you all promise to stop all of these threads, i really dont want all the negative publicity and all of the negative private messages, i never meant to offend anyone...
