Any Straight Edge here ?

donyellemoniquex3
donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
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Straight edge is a subculture and subgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not using caffeine or prescription drugs. The term was adopted from the song "Straight Edge" by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat.

I'm straightedge !
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  • abetterluke
    abetterluke Posts: 625 Member
    congratulations.
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Thanks for the implied suggestion to dig out some Minor Threat and Fugazi. I miss that stuff.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    ...slowly backs out of the thread....
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'm old school...

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    I totally use a straight edge...

    JK OP...havin' a little fun on Friday...
  • gigglybeth
    gigglybeth Posts: 365 Member
    More for me then...

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    Just fooling around, not picking on you. I drink maybe once every couple of months.
  • krissykillstheweight
    krissykillstheweight Posts: 131 Member
    I'm straightedge when it comes to alcohol and drugs. :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Straight edge is a subculture and subgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not using caffeine or prescription drugs. The term was adopted from the song "Straight Edge" by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat.

    I'm straightedge !

    Hell no! WTF? Christian punkers?
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    ...slowly backs out of the thread....

    :laugh: :laugh:


    I thought maybe this was going to be a thread about WWE wrestling or something. I fell like I got robbed.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    I have not heard the phrase "Straight Edge" since about 1994. Nice to see there are still holdouts out there. [raises glass of wine to toast]
  • kjoy_
    kjoy_ Posts: 316 Member
    do all straight edgers loiter outside of hot topic at the town mall with sharpie X's across their hands? at least that's what they did in my neck of the woods
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Never!
  • Da_Big_Kahuna
    Da_Big_Kahuna Posts: 117 Member
    Hmmm I've never considered myself "Straight Edge" but I hit most of the qualifications.
    I was punk before it was a fashion statement.
    I no longer drink nor do drugs.
    I only engage in promiscuous sex with my wife ;)
    Not willing to give up caffeine nor prescription drugs... (Hey I'm over 50.... stuff hurts!!)
    Vegan??? Not gonna happen.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    No way. I don't drink or smoke or do drugs, I am not about to give up sex and red meat too. Going to listen to some Minor Threat now.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
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  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    What is this, 1983? Hell, even Ian MacKaye grew up and enjoys a glass of wine now and then.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    do all straight edgers loiter outside of hot topic at the town mall with sharpie X's across their hands? at least that's what they did in my neck of the woods

    That and congregate at punk rock shows waiting for some poor kid to light a joint so they can all jump him and kick the crap out of him...
  • madelonism
    madelonism Posts: 292 Member
    every person that declared themselves straight edge to me always told me why im a bad person and then attempted to initiate a fight about it.
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not using caffeine or prescription drugs.

    To each their own....but no bacon? :brokenheart:
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    I don't do drugs or drink at all but I don't care much if other folks do.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    This still exists?
    My god, I remember when being straight edge was all the rage...in middle school.

    I dunno. I just refrain from tobacco 'cuz I've seen the effects first hand from family. I avoid recreational drugs because I don't want to go through the pains of addiction or get caught doing something illegal. I avoid alcohol except the odd beer or cocktail 'cuz I don't like the effects of excessive alcohol on my body and mindset. I avoided 'promiscuous' sex with multiple partners because I wasn't into it, and now I'm married anyway so whatevs.

    I'm not vegan/vegetarian because I like meat. I take some prescription pills 'cuz they work when I need them (obviously). Coffee rocks.

    Does that make me straight edge? Hell no.
  • Becca1637
    Becca1637 Posts: 38 Member
    Ah hell I was expecting something different. No promiscuity?! I was just thinking about hitting a bar and grabbing the first guy that walked in, getting a drink and some big beef burgers with him, then taking him back to a hotel room to log. Yes I said LOG (our food and drink). Get your mind out of the gutter LOL. Happy Friday everyone!
  • gigglybeth
    gigglybeth Posts: 365 Member
    This still exists?
    My god, I remember when being straight edge was all the rage...in middle school.

    I can't stop laughing at this.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    This still exists?
    My god, I remember when being straight edge was all the rage...in middle school.

    I can't stop laughing at this.

    :flowerforyou:
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    do all straight edgers loiter outside of hot topic at the town mall with sharpie X's across their hands? at least that's what they did in my neck of the woods

    QFT.

    Note the mention of "kids."
  • CooperSprings
    CooperSprings Posts: 754 Member
    I haven't heard this since high school. (08)
    Guess it'll never go away as a term.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I remember Straight Edgers being on Montell Williams or some similar show back in the 90s, and while their views were the same as yours, they were also going aroung beating the crap out of people that they deemed bad (alcoholics, drug addicts).

    So, good for you.
  • Leah_Brooke
    Leah_Brooke Posts: 149 Member
    :noway:
    I love Weed...
    That is all. \m/
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I never heard all of this.

    When I was in high school, among my circle of friends, straight edge only meant that the person would hang around with "users", but did not drink or use drugs, so people knew not to offer (or unintentionally pressure) that person into using. If someone offered them stuff, and they said no, another friend would say, "He's straight edge". They didn't have any special symbols or things they did. They still had sex and ate whatever they wanted, and there was no religious element or violence or judgement. Perhaps we used the word wrong, but it worked really well for us all to be friends and hang out and not have anyone being pressured. Everyone made their own choices and was respected for that. And you definitely wouldn't know by looking at them.
  • thekyleo
    thekyleo Posts: 632 Member
    Yup, in wisconsin here there is a huge straight edge community....then there is what we call a "hate edge" community. The straight edgers are respectful of peoples decisions and don't force their opinions on anyone. The hate edgers will beat the tar out of you if you disagree with their viewpoints or drink or smoke around them. Watch "Boston Beatdown" to see more on the straight edge lifestyle and the extremes some people go to

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