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[Hike_and_fish]

A little off topic, but I think anyone who believes legalization will phase out the black market is delusional. If anything it's created a great market for low level distribution. Lastly how do you measure an individual's tolerance to deem it criminal when at work or operating a motorized vehicle? Zero tolerance no longer exist.

On topic...personally, I enjoy the purity of the sport. Being on the river and surrounded by nature without the city noise is enough buzz for me.  Besides, unlike when I was growing up the THC level nowadays is potent.

The whole industry is shady. I know for a fact criminal organizations were involved in supplying the "medical" dispensaries. I personally know someone that was involved in just one commercial grow show. Let's not be delusional here. If overseas gangs can launder money thru BC casinos and then invest that clean money into the housing market here, the government knowing 100% what goes on, an ex mayor of Vancouer now a senator who was once on a board of governors for one of those casinos and nobody is punished? I'm sure the gangs will find a loophole. They always do. How else will the politicians score extra pocket change

[Ambassador]

Smoking herb while fishing - absolutely. Makes every aspect of a day out fishing better. Hear more, listen more, see more - appreciate the beauty of everything around you more.

Pot edibles - nope. Feels too much like a drug or drinking. Stumble around, slip on that one leaf on the trail, feel lazy, cast a few lures into the trees, step on your rod tip, etc.

[Robert_G]

Smoking pot kills brain cells. That's a fact. Take that truth how you want but facts are facts.

[obie1fish]

Like A-Boater, I don't like the smell when it wafts over from a neighbour's, especially since I live in an area with lots of kids. I find the smell a lot stronger than tobacco- even Turkish tobacco.
With the smoke issue, I think that edibles and oils will be the future. I also think that processing like oils and edibles will create a more standardized product, and that companies will be able to make more money from a processed product. Alcoholic products show the alcohol content; I think the THC and CBD contents will need to be listed in the future. Might help with people trying to avoid the old "overtoke shuffle". 

[bigblockfox]

Smoking herb while fishing - absolutely. Makes every aspect of a day out fishing better. Hear more, listen more, see more - appreciate the beauty of everything around you more.

Pot edibles - nope. Feels too much like a drug or drinking. Stumble around, slip on that one leaf on the trail, feel lazy, cast a few lures into the trees, step on your rod tip, etc.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Its been around for thousands of years. Has many medical benefits. Much rather use thc than any pharmaceuticals. What medical benefit does booze have. Zero. Unfortunately some of the population has been brainwashed by propaganda and will always see it as the devils lettuce.

I think the government can do a number on the black market if they price it right. The cheaper they make, the more damage it will do to the black market. Now whether that's the route they take, I doubt it.

 

[ribolovac02]

Smoking pot kills brain cells. That's a fact. Take that truth how you want but facts are facts.

Hahaaa I love it

[bigblockfox]

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/cannabis/2018/10/18/holy-smokes-nova-scotia-as-cannibas-sales-top-660000-on-day-1.html

What I can't understand is why only 1 store is open on Oct 17 in bc yet 12 stores were open in nova scotia. I was listing to the bc minister say that they were ready. 1 store doesn't sound very ready especially when that store isn't even in the lower mainland. Think of all the revenue being lost. Really dropped the ball on that one.

[halcyonguitars]

I think it's like...like...time zones man...

Hey, where's the fish, man?

[Spawn Sack]

I don't smoke or otherwise imbibe in weed.  I don't know if that will change now that it is legal. I do enjoy alcohol in many forms but don't drink anything while fishing. In the past I found a beer or two in the boat or by a river spoils the experience.

Am I reading this last sentence correctly?! Yeah in the past a beer(s) has ruined many a fishing experience for me too.

That familiar comforting "crack" of the can opening,

That first refreshing burn of the carbonation,

The "ahhhh...." of your thirst being quenched and taste buds firing on all cyclinders,

Ok who am I kidding - I'll take a beer right now please.

[Spawn Sack]

I think it's like...like...time zones man...

Hey, where's the fish, man?

Dude...where's my float....??

[Spawn Sack]

Smoking pot kills brain cells. That's a fact. Take that truth how you want but facts are facts.

Some solid empirical science here folks^^

Alcohol kills livers. And brain cells. And causes people to do really, really stupid stuff. It has ruined many lives and families. Yet not many people get too bent out of shape over all of this.

Chill dude - try a cookie.

[blaydRnr]

Some solid empirical science here folks^^

Alcohol kills livers. And brain cells. And causes people to do really, really stupid stuff. It has ruined many lives and families. Yet not many people get too bent out of shape over all of this.

Chill dude - try a cookie.

That's because the only time anyone really cares is when it hits home...that's human nature.  Smoking cigarettes is worst than alcohol and it's frowned upon in the general population yet the industry doesn't die. Why?....Because it's a multi billion dollar industry that creates revenue for the government.  Just like gambling...it's a piece of the pie that they refuse to let go. 

I too believe organized crime has infiltrated our government.

[Damien]

Barely dabbled with it in high school.  A puff at a party here and there when it was passed.  That was over 20 years ago, I never understood the 'culture' behind.

That said, I ordered some via BC Liquor Distribution online yesterday.  Researched a strain that I think would help me and bought $30 worth.

I will see how it goes.

[dennisK]

Has pot been decriminalized or has our society become more criminalized?

[Spawn Sack]

Barely dabbled with it in high school.  A puff at a party here and there when it was passed.  That was over 20 years ago, I never understood the 'culture' behind.

That said, I ordered some via BC Liquor Distribution online yesterday.  Researched a strain that I think would help me and bought $30 worth.

I will see how it goes.

Good on ya!

IMO everyone (excluding kids, etc) should at least try it in one of the many forms of consumption. Especially if you are on some form of sleep meds, anxiety meds, or whatever meds that could be replaced or at least supplemented with THC or CBD. Really don't get people who "refuse to try it" yet are on T3s for this, gaba pentin for that, sleep meds, whatever. I get sometimes pills are needed (ie when you are at work and cant be stoned) but when you are at home an have a half day to kill at least TRY the friggen stuff, and see if you get some benefit from it. If smoking does not appeal to you try edibles, tea, and so on. So many subtle options. Heck you can even get it in a pill/capsule if you just have to pop a pill in your mouth to get the desired effect. If you just don't like the effects then no big deal. It's not going to "kill your brain cells" any more than inhaling some fumes working with contact cement or whatever.

Plus drugs kill off the weak brains cells, allowing the strong ones to flourish. So, actually - drugs make you smarter.