Is it wrong to convince friends to smoke?

Determan · 10-21-2003, 07:13 AM

First off, I just joined this forum so hi to all

Do you think its wrong to convince your non-stoner friends to try smoking? A couple of my friends are opposed to smoking, and I have been trying to convince them to try it. I think its dumb not to try it, just like its dumb not to try a foreign food.

Anyways, I feel like im one of those bad guys from DARE, the guy that offers you pot and then they teach you a list of ways to say no. lol.

Anyways, am I a bad influence, or am I just trying to enlighten my friends?

THCinferno · 10-21-2003, 07:23 AM

Personally, I never pressure anyone into anything they don't want to do, the end result is never very fun if someone is more or less forced into it.

That being said, i would definetly tell/persuade someone to try weed before knocking it (thanks ben harper), especially if their reasons for not smoking are ricidulous, or their misconceptions about the pot are way off base.

The best thing to do is logically and informatively explain and discuss with your friends why they should at least *try* it. But if they are clearly reluctant and may even have some "close-to-home" personal reason for not smoking (ie: loved dies from lung cancer, etc.) I would back off.

edit: oh and welcome to mj.com

Ovathinker · 10-21-2003, 09:36 AM

I think all you need to do is offer, let them make their own mind up about it.
If you persist in them trying it, they are probably more likely not to try.

But also if they dont try it I ask them to respect my decesion too do so, Ive told them straight up what its about, and what i think of it.

Is it wrong to convince them to smoke?
Only if your reasons for them too smoke are unjustified.

Leave it to them to expand their own mind.

ManMulcahey · 10-21-2003, 11:35 AM

pressuring them into doing something they don't want to do is wrong. Telling them the truth about a harmless drug, and offering then some isn't.

SigourneyReefer · 10-21-2003, 03:03 PM

One of the rules of proper weed etiquette is never try to force somebody to smoke who has made it clear they don't want to.

Just do like THCinferno said, and be well informed and ready to give them the facts if they have any questions. That's pretty much all you should do, because trying to push weed on somebody can really piss them off (I know this from having it done to me before I started smoking). So, just be cool, patient, and know your stuff incase they have questions.

Oh, and welcome to cheaptalk.

-S. Reefer-

jaman · 10-21-2003, 06:17 PM

Yes It's Wrong !! Let them make up there own minds !

The Mighty Quin · 10-21-2003, 11:19 PM

Hey, it depends on the context. For instance, I have friends who I know would like to smoke weed, however they are either to timid to ask or be assertive, or are perhaps a bit wary to try. Keep in mind most most people grow up in the DARE/weed is evil universe, so it's a new experience for them. Plus the inplications of breaking the law can't be helpful.

So if you think they want to, ask them. If you think they won't, try asking, but don't be too aggressive in your assertations.

Welcome to this place.

Charon · 10-22-2003, 02:56 AM

yes its wrong. If they know you smoke, and they are adult enough to make their own decisions let them make the choise for them selves.

SteelCuffs · 10-22-2003, 03:07 AM

Oh come on people don't blame DARE. Everyone knows it doesn't work and nobody really listens to it.

Dont force someone to smoke. Lead your life and let them lead theirs. Depending on what kind of job they want in the future turning them into stoners could seriously jeopardize it. I know I've conducted a bunch of background investigations where the people were disqualified because of excessive MJ use or selling it even once.

jrn · 10-22-2003, 03:30 AM

10-21-2003, 07:13 AM	#1
Determan Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 125 Grams: 2,242.60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Is it wrong to convince friends to smoke? First off, I just joined this forum so hi to all Do you think its wrong to convince your non-stoner friends to try smoking? A couple of my friends are opposed to smoking, and I have been trying to convince them to try it. I think its dumb not to try it, just like its dumb not to try a foreign food. Anyways, I feel like im one of those bad guys from DARE, the guy that offers you pot and then they teach you a list of ways to say no. lol. Anyways, am I a bad influence, or am I just trying to enlighten my friends?

10-21-2003, 07:23 AM	#2
THCinferno New Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 36 Grams: 1,860.90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Personally, I never pressure anyone into anything they don't want to do, the end result is never very fun if someone is more or less forced into it. That being said, i would definetly tell/persuade someone to try weed before knocking it (thanks ben harper), especially if their reasons for not smoking are ricidulous, or their misconceptions about the pot are way off base. The best thing to do is logically and informatively explain and discuss with your friends why they should at least try it. But if they are clearly reluctant and may even have some "close-to-home" personal reason for not smoking (ie: loved dies from lung cancer, etc.) I would back off. edit: oh and welcome to mj.com __________________ "Living is easy with eyes closed" -John Lennon

10-21-2003, 09:36 AM	#3
Ovathinker Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 310 Grams: 3,100.65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	I think all you need to do is offer, let them make their own mind up about it. If you persist in them trying it, they are probably more likely not to try. But also if they dont try it I ask them to respect my decesion too do so, Ive told them straight up what its about, and what i think of it. Is it wrong to convince them to smoke? Only if your reasons for them too smoke are unjustified. Leave it to them to expand their own mind. __________________ And the camera makes you seasick

10-21-2003, 11:35 AM	#4
ManMulcahey Wilson, King of Prussia Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,927 Grams: 2,498.25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	pressuring them into doing something they don't want to do is wrong. Telling them the truth about a harmless drug, and offering then some isn't. __________________ What ever you do, Take care of your shoes.

10-21-2003, 03:03 PM	#5
SigourneyReefer Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 225 Grams: 2,456.30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	One of the rules of proper weed etiquette is never try to force somebody to smoke who has made it clear they don't want to. Just do like THCinferno said, and be well informed and ready to give them the facts if they have any questions. That's pretty much all you should do, because trying to push weed on somebody can really piss them off (I know this from having it done to me before I started smoking). So, just be cool, patient, and know your stuff incase they have questions. Oh, and welcome to cheaptalk. -S. Reefer- __________________ Sticks and stones may break my bones, but weed will make me invincible.

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