Well, Bill, this may not be an academic topic (though you and Mike have had academic discussions on drugs here before back in 2004 if you remember. Both of you cited the Ray and Ksir book)....

But there is an academic thread relating to topics in number theory in the Division Algorithm thread that you are more than welcome to contribute to. I'm thinking the next topic may be arbitrary bases. How does that sound to you? :)

Yes, this particular thread IS about people's personal feelings and experinces and is about the Straight Edge philosophy and couter cultural movement.

I think I remember Sunfire Lisa at one time having views that are similar to the views of Straight Edge. I'd like to see her comments on this. I would also like to see the comments and opinions of others :)

I'm sure there are more people that could be considered straight edgers out there besides Mike, Robert, Hussham, and I? And kudos to PJ for getting on the bandwagon. ;)

I'm glad you don't endorse those things, Nickx. I hope your path to enlightenment will lead you in more positive directions.