I disagree.
While I feel Frackals position is reasonable I disagree that eliminating or attempting to eliminate rec drug talk will result in any less "supervision" of this board. The rec drug talk on this board is rather tame. Even a quick search by any gov't agency I feel would lead to the conclusion that while some users of this board indulge in recreational drug usage, they're in the minority. Additionally the "no open source posting" rules put into effect on this board should clue law enforcement in that this board is NOT here to provide it's members access to drugs (rec or otherwise) rather a place for the safe discussion of the above.
I have an extremely hard time connecting recent steriod busts with the open discussion of recreational drug usage. To my knowledge, none of the sources, or users recently busted had anything to do with rec. drugs. The fact that there has been an increasing amount of busts related to steroids leads me at least to the logical conclusion that federal agencies ARE looking into steroids. Not just rec. drugs. If the above is true, eliminating the discussion of rec drugs solves nothing.
Ashcroft may be the attorney general. He may set policy on where gov't resources should be allocated. He may have fucked the entire constitution on a witch hunt for terrorists and drug dealers. He may personally feel that the mere speaking of drug use should be a punishable offense. BUT, he can't do that. Nor can he afford to chase around every fool who posts on an internet chat board talking about exctasy.
I would be willing to guess that open discussion of drug use, regardless of thier schedule is a slap in the face to the DEA. While I'm sure the DEA certainly has thier priorities and budget targeted towards the more fashionable drugs, rub it in thier faces enough and they're going to come after you. Take a look at Animal for a prime example. If you make it easy enough, they WILL go after you.
With all the recent events, sure we should be more cautious. Thats a given. But if your truly want to give the feds a reason to leave us alone, why not start with more effective measures? How about we start locking posts directly talking about the possesion of illegal substances? How about we stop talking about how to make certain illegal substances (fina)? How about we stop having morons DYING from DNP usage? How about we stop profiling the board on HBO? These are the things which cause attention from federal agencies.
Ultimately Frackal, I think your "countermeasures" provide very little extra safety to those on this board at an expense of our freedom. If your willing to sacrifice the openness of this board for a little extra security, at least make it effective and eliminate the discussion of things which DO cause attention.
While I feel Frackals position is reasonable I disagree that eliminating or attempting to eliminate rec drug talk will result in any less "supervision" of this board. The rec drug talk on this board is rather tame. Even a quick search by any gov't agency I feel would lead to the conclusion that while some users of this board indulge in recreational drug usage, they're in the minority. Additionally the "no open source posting" rules put into effect on this board should clue law enforcement in that this board is NOT here to provide it's members access to drugs (rec or otherwise) rather a place for the safe discussion of the above.
I have an extremely hard time connecting recent steriod busts with the open discussion of recreational drug usage. To my knowledge, none of the sources, or users recently busted had anything to do with rec. drugs. The fact that there has been an increasing amount of busts related to steroids leads me at least to the logical conclusion that federal agencies ARE looking into steroids. Not just rec. drugs. If the above is true, eliminating the discussion of rec drugs solves nothing.
Ashcroft may be the attorney general. He may set policy on where gov't resources should be allocated. He may have fucked the entire constitution on a witch hunt for terrorists and drug dealers. He may personally feel that the mere speaking of drug use should be a punishable offense. BUT, he can't do that. Nor can he afford to chase around every fool who posts on an internet chat board talking about exctasy.
I would be willing to guess that open discussion of drug use, regardless of thier schedule is a slap in the face to the DEA. While I'm sure the DEA certainly has thier priorities and budget targeted towards the more fashionable drugs, rub it in thier faces enough and they're going to come after you. Take a look at Animal for a prime example. If you make it easy enough, they WILL go after you.
With all the recent events, sure we should be more cautious. Thats a given. But if your truly want to give the feds a reason to leave us alone, why not start with more effective measures? How about we start locking posts directly talking about the possesion of illegal substances? How about we stop talking about how to make certain illegal substances (fina)? How about we stop having morons DYING from DNP usage? How about we stop profiling the board on HBO? These are the things which cause attention from federal agencies.
Ultimately Frackal, I think your "countermeasures" provide very little extra safety to those on this board at an expense of our freedom. If your willing to sacrifice the openness of this board for a little extra security, at least make it effective and eliminate the discussion of things which DO cause attention.