~Xandria

Okay so, the way I feel about this is kind of complex. I'll reveal what I personally believe after some others have shared their thoughts and opinions. :P Then again, I do consider myself pretty much agnostic (meaning, I simply don't know for sure what happens when you die and I don't think anyone really does, but I still do have an idea of what I think may happen) I don't believe in any gods though.
 
I know we have a good sized community and a lot of different beliefs on here, I'm sure. I would really love to read about them all. I'd also really like to get the views of what you think happens from other agnostics/atheists/pagans, but of course all thoughts will be welcome, whether you are religious or not.
 
If you do comment, please explain why you have these beliefs and when you came to your ultimate conclusion, or anything else you would like to add.
 
- I know this is the debate chat, but, as always, please do keep things civilized and don't disrespect others opinions. :) Thanks for reading!~

Okay so, the way I feel about this is kind of complex. I'll reveal what I personally believe after some others have shared their thoughts and opinions. :P Then again, I do consider myself pretty much agnostic (meaning, I simply don't know for sure what happens when you die and I don't think anyone really does, but I still do have an idea of what I think may happen) I don't believe in any gods though.
 
I know we have a good sized community and a lot of different beliefs on here, I'm sure. I would really love to read about them all. I'd also really like to get the views of what you think happens from other agnostics/atheists/pagans, but of course all thoughts will be welcome, whether you are religious or not.
 
If you do comment, please explain why you have these beliefs and when you came to your ultimate conclusion, or anything else you would like to add.
 
- I know this is the debate chat, but, as always, please do keep things civilized and don't disrespect others opinions. :) Thanks for reading!~

So just cause I was bored I was looking at the link "How to speak neopian" on the pet central page. The very first one is Aisha pronounced Eye~shah. EYE-SHAH?! What? LOL. I've been pronouncing it A-SHA for the longest time, it was such a shocker for some reason. When I try to say it now it just doesn't seem right at all. Eh, maybe it's just me. I'm about to read through the entire list and see if theres any more I've been mispronouncing. ;)
 
Here's the link if anyones intererested - http://www.neopets.com/pronounce.phtml

So just cause I was bored I was looking at the link "How to speak neopian" on the pet central page. The very first one is Aisha pronounced Eye~shah. EYE-SHAH?! What? LOL. I've been pronouncing it A-SHA for the longest time, it was such a shocker for some reason. When I try to say it now it just doesn't seem right at all. Eh, maybe it's just me. I'm about to read through the entire list and see if theres any more I've been mispronouncing. ;)
 
Here's the link if anyones intererested - http://www.neopets.com/pronounce.phtml

Hi guys! Well, we all know it's Novemember, which means it's time to be thankful for all the little things in life. Did a little girl say hi to you and smile today? Did you tell someone you loved them? Did someone do something nice for you? Did you witness a good deed? Please share anything and everything that made you smile! :wub_anim:
 
& Please remember to never take anything for granted. I'll start by saying I smiled today when I came home and my boyfriend had layed out a delicious home-cooked chicken parmesian dinner. He had candles and roses and the whole bit. He really went out of his way today to make me happy. :*
 
Also, I thought I would provide this link. It was really awe-inspiring. 21 pictures that will restore your faith in humanity. http://www.stumbleup...umanity-2.html/
 
- One question, for anyone who knows. How do I make my link into one clickable word? I've seen others do this but I don't have the slightest clue how to. :(
 
Thanks guys!

I've never felt any sort of guilt from pounding a pet. :laughingsmiley: I guess I'm cruel.

Hi guys! Well, we all know it's Novemember, which means it's time to be thankful for all the little things in life. Did a little girl say hi to you and smile today? Did you tell someone you loved them? Did someone do something nice for you? Did you witness a good deed? Please share anything and everything that made you smile! :wub_anim:
 
& Please remember to never take anything for granted. I'll start by saying I smiled today when I came home and my boyfriend had layed out a delicious home-cooked chicken parmesian dinner. He had candles and roses and the whole bit. He really went out of his way today to make me happy. :*
 
Also, I thought I would provide this link. It was really awe-inspiring. 21 pictures that will restore your faith in humanity. http://www.stumbleup...umanity-2.html/
 
- One question, for anyone who knows. How do I make my link into one clickable word? I've seen others do this but I don't have the slightest clue how to. :(
 
Thanks guys!

Hi guys! Well, we all know it's Novemember, which means it's time to be thankful for all the little things in life. Did a little girl say hi to you and smile today? Did you tell someone you loved them? Did someone do something nice for you? Did you witness a good deed? Please share anything and everything that made you smile! :wub_anim:
 
& Please remember to never take anything for granted. I'll start by saying I smiled today when I came home and my boyfriend had layed out a delicious home-cooked chicken parmesian dinner. He had candles and roses and the whole bit. He really went out of his way today to make me happy. :*
 
Also, I thought I would provide this link. It was really awe-inspiring. 21 pictures that will restore your faith in humanity. http://www.stumbleup...umanity-2.html/
 
- One question, for anyone who knows. How do I make my link into one clickable word? I've seen others do this but I don't have the slightest clue how to. :(
 
Thanks guys!

I just got this tattoo two weeks ago and figured I'd go ahead and post it here. I don't think many people are huge fans of white tattoos and to be honest, I never have been either. This one however has a very specific meaning behind it. I used to be a cutter, even when I was a little kid I would cut when frustrated, sad, or angry. I've had this problem all my life. It has been very difficult to live with, especially when you were surrounded by people who didn't understand. I say "were" because I am no longer surrounded by those people. Everytime I look at it, it reminds me of the strength it took to overcome my self harming addiction. I don't think anyone understands how bad it can get unless you've actually been there. It was to the point where I was doing permanent damage on a daily basis, and I'm glad that has ceased. I am proud to say I have not cut for a year. A whole year. So I got this tattoo to remind myself that I do have courage. That I can be whatever I want to be in life, despite my mental issues. That I can work through them and concur them and that takes courage. The reason I chose to get a white tattoo is because it reminds me of the scars I used to leave behind when cutting. This is sometimes what they would look like after healing. Also, I find it to be less noticeable in the work place. Wow Emily! Beautifully done. Looks like you have found an amazing artist. I love the shades of purple and the font you chose. & Of course the quote. :P

I just got this tattoo two weeks ago and figured I'd go ahead and post it here. I don't think many people are huge fans of white tattoos and to be honest, I never have been either. This one however has a very specific meaning behind it. I used to be a cutter, even when I was a little kid I would cut when frustrated, sad, or angry. I've had this problem all my life. It has been very difficult to live with, especially when you were surrounded by people who didn't understand. I say "were" because I am no longer surrounded by those people. Everytime I look at it, it reminds me of the strength it took to overcome my self harming addiction. I don't think anyone understands how bad it can get unless you've actually been there. It was to the point where I was doing permanent damage on a daily basis, and I'm glad that has ceased. I am proud to say I have not cut for a year. A whole year. So I got this tattoo to remind myself that I do have courage. That I can be whatever I want to be in life, despite my mental issues. That I can work through them and concur them and that takes courage. The reason I chose to get a white tattoo is because it reminds me of the scars I used to leave behind when cutting. This is sometimes what they would look like after healing. Also, I find it to be less noticeable in the work place. Wow Emily! Beautifully done. Looks like you have found an amazing artist. I love the shades of purple and the font you chose. & Of course the quote. :P

I don't think legalization should mean that you can light up a joint anywhere. (This is coming from someone who smokes occasionally). I don't think it's fair for others to have to be around marijuana or cigarettes if it makes them cough or they are not fond of the smell. They are going to have to find some sort of balance here that is fair for smokers and nonsmokers alike. Cigarettes have already been banned from a lot of places indoor and out, where I live. I think they should most definitley do the same for marijuana, especially so it is kept away from children. Just like cigarettes should be kept away from children.
 
If marijuana is legalized, I hope there is no way that it would ever be legal to be high on it at work (unless you have a medicinal marijuana card). It sounds like your coworkers should have definitley been fired, as that is completely unacceptable to come to work like that. I would never go to work under the influence or drive. That's just asking for trouble.
 
You're right that there are people at both ends of the spectrum. Please keep in mind that not all people who smoke are like that. Some people tolerate it much better and don't act like complete idiots on it. It's people like that who make other responsible marijuana users look bad. I just think I should have the right to smoke a little weed when I want too, as long as I'm doing so in my home or at a friend's house who smokes. I don't like alcohol or any of the side effects. All marijuana does for me is make me more mellow and relaxed, that's it. I don't act any different at all while on it, just relaxed. It comes in handy when I don't have my anxiety medication. Funny enough, I do most of my writing when I smoke as well and I'm able to study better while on it. So it kind of has the opposite effect on me (and quite a few other people I know). So yes, it definitley does effect everyone differently.
 
I've done quite a lot of reading on whether or not marijuana is addictive. Marijuana itself is actually less addictive than caffeine. It has no physical withdrawls at all. Whether someone gets addicted is based upon the individual. Around 9% of recreational pot smokers will devolp a serious physcological dependency. More than likely, your friend has some underlying problems he needs to address and is using marijuana as a crutch. I do use marijuana to help me cope with my anxiety and depression at times. I smoke about 3-4 times a week. I've gone weeks at a time with no withdrawl effects physically or mentally. It becomes a problem when the person in question is mentally ill and not seeking treatmeant. They are in need of a professional physcologist or physciatrists care, counseling, possibly medication. I am pro-legalization but I also think that like all things moderation and being responsible is key.
 
Actually there have been a lot of studies on hemp oil. Hemp oil derives from hemp seeds and has been used for thousands of years in teas and the like for it's medicinal properties. Hemp is one of the most medicinal plants in the world. It's my personal opinion that pharmaceutical companies and big business are withholding more funding of this potentional cure for personal gain. The current restrictions against hemp were put in place simply for big money to make even more money.
 
Back in 1974 the National Insitute of Health funded a study to try and find evidence that hemp oil damages the immune system. Instead they found in rats that it slowed the growth of lung cancer, brain cancer, and luekmia and prolonged there lives by as much as 36%. The study was quickly shut down by the DEA as well as all further studies. This has happened numerous times since then, which is why it's took researchers so long to get anywhere.
 
Overexpression of the TIMP-1 gene is responsible for cancerous tumors. TIMP-1 has been shown to be stimulated by cannabinoid receptor activation. It's been show to cut tumor growth in lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, according to Harvard researchers. A study done in Spain back in 98 announced that they were able to destroy incurable brain cancer tumors in rats by injecting them with THC.
 
Hemp oil can also help decrease anxiety, pain and inflammation in cancer patients. Researchers at the American association of cancer research have done studies stating that THC helps stop the spread of brain cancer in human tumor biopsies. I've yet to find any studies that state it induces growth of any cancer.
 
I personally believe that hemp oil is a legitimate cure for cancer. More studies need to be done of course and more experimentation. It's just hard for me to deny all of this evidence. I've done so much research. I've read so many testimonials about how people were cured of there cancer from hemp oil. I don't doubt that in the slightest.
 
Before the current laws people were growing hemp for thousands of years. Growing the plant is not a difficult process. It's a very versatile plant because it thrives in almost any climate. It grows quickly and naturally and requires little weeding, so I'm unsure why you think it's a difficult. Regardless though, there are so many benefits to hemp. If it were legalized it would do so much to help lessen our reliance on expensive fossil fuels and reduce poluation. Also using hemp for toilet paper would help us to save forests, not to mention that it is of better quality. It can be used for fabric, textiles, rope, and even fuel. It can replace gasoline by using biofuels which produce much less carbon monoxide. If it were legal to grow, it would do so much for the economy and job market. The benefits would be amazing.
 
This brings me back to my original point. Which is that the government should not have a say in whether or not I choose to smoke recreationally. It's an unjust law, IMO.
 
They don't, you're right. However I'll say again, it is easier for a minor to get there hands on marijuana than it is alcohol. Someone who is underage can't just walk down the street to the liquore store and buy a six pack. However the age of that kid does not matter to most drug dealers as long as they have the cash. Legalizing marijuana would help to keep kids away from drug dealers, IMO.
 
This is debateable. There have been plenty of studies from Scientific America, American Medical Assosiation, among any others that state regular marijuana use is not harmful on your lungs. There is still a huge debate among the medical community as to which researchers are right. I'm on the fence with whether or not marijuana use has any detrimental effects on the lungs long term. Whatever the case, it is much better on your lungs than cigarettes. There have also been studies showing that marijuana can actually increase lung function. You can find one of them here - http://www.inquisitr...-recent-study/. More research needs to be done on whether it could actually be used to treat asthma. I'm sure there are probably better treatmeants out there for that.
 
I completely agree with you here. People should not be driving under the influence of marijuana, period. I don't doubt that some people are better drivers while high (although that's probably a minority). It is just easier to keep this illegal because again, everyone reacts differently. It would be the same way if you were having to take narcotic pain killers. There is a warning on the bottle that tells you not to drive or operate machinery for a reason. It's just better to play it safe.

You seem to be very misinformed about this. I definitley would ask if you would read evilminx's post if you haven't already. She is spot on and has done her research. Legalizing marijuana would not lead to some trickle down effect 'legalizing all drugs' as you seem to think. That just sounds silly. Crack, meth, speed, they are all harmful. Prescription pills are far more harmful, yet legal. Marijuana is beneficial and if someone wants to smoke it, the government doesn't need to stand in there way. It's not harming anyone. As someone previously mentioned, by legalizing it we are not encouraging everyone to smoke it. It just means those people do not face fines and penalties. Which is the way it should be. I feel terrible for anyone who has been judged from using or who has had to deal with being treated like a criminal.... over what? A beneficial plant. One that has so much crazy superstitiution attached to it that it has taken us this long to finally get somewhere. But we are getting somewhere, thankfully. I'm hoping in the next decade it will be legal everywhere.
 
Marijuana DOES NOT kill brain cells. That is untrue. Anyone who thinks it's true has been mislead.

It sure doesn't! I still have the items I never bothered to buy during the event itself. TNT could improve this vastly by either adding a cancel option or having it reset every day.

It's basically a gamble at this point, but I think it's just the hype over the new daily. Once it dies down the prices might stabilize a bit more and more people will be back to doing dailies consistently to keep the market supply.

Am I the only one who thinks the new daily is quite fun? It seems to be extremely random, which is cool. :D
 
I also don't understand why people are so upset about the (super)rare chance of getting an avatar. I spent 12 million on a Pirate Paint Brush for my Shoyru. Five years of savings that was for me. Now they're hardly worth half a million. I don't think Rhaegen looks any less cool. Luck and chance have always been a big part of Neopets (and life, you know).

I agree Angel. Even with inflation, my items only cost around 1k luckily even though I didn't get anything. My so had to dish out the same np and one of his pets dropped to level 0!!! Really? She's not a bd pet obviously but still, a little insulting. :( I probably won't take the chance with my bd pet. I haven't seen a species/color change yet, so I think my other pets are safe to try. I'd be irked if I lost my chocolate xweetok.

Nothing seems to happen. Oh wait, check the floor! You might want to catch that Veespa before it crawls away.

Wow! A petpetpet. What is this?

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I joined the Seekers, since I already have the avatar for the Order. Worth a shot, even if the Order's most popular this time around!

Looks like the Order is the most popular this time around. I guess I'll join my original faction. <3
I really hope Brutes are the popular faction soon, though. That's the last avatar I need.

I'm still in a wait-and-see mode, but it seems like the Order of the Red Erisim is currently leading in a poll in the neoboards? Probably going with that seeing as I don't have any of the current factions' avatars yet. :whistle:

I'm not a fan of Chombies, but the Camouflage one is excellent! It vaguely reminds me of Little Foot.

If they didn't change it things would have got out of control with inflation. Jumpstart has just taken over Neo, it's not a great first impression if half the players are unable to complete the first event they do. Personally I feel as if we were listened to and they're actually doing their best to ensure people's happiness, which in the past a lot of the time they haven't bothered with xP
 
I wasn't having a go at all, just expressing my opinion. This conversation is cool as a cucumber as far as I'm concerned don't worry :P

Yes, I notice that. Use the SW instead since they're all cheap anyway and you can buy those entries in the middle which might have more than 1 in stock. The top is always bought out immediately though (even in SW).
 
Anyway I finished all 10 yesterday. I built all three separately since the book is more expensive than the BG. Sold the book immediately for 340k.

I'm waiting to see what everyone is leaning towards /: Seekers would be nice though.