Punks who hate on Straight edge (hardcore, metal, Metalhead, track)

Disturbedkid · 12-02-2009, 02:08 AM

Striaght Edge is immature and stupid, its more ridiculous than people trying to prove that they are "punk". Straight Edge people are idiots and generally lack intelligence or an adequate personality so they resort to joining some other stupid subculture scene.

I would have to disagree with you there. I think personally insulting people who believe in something isn't exactly the way to prove your point. If you want to go for 'lack of intelligence' acts, then learn how to spell 'straight'. I am straight edge, however i have never experienced these events of kids going back to drugs and elitism. Coming from New Zealand, a small country dominated by hip hop, rock/punk etc isn't big here. For me, straight edge has a point, its to differ from the many students, other family members i have seen that have had their lives ruined by alcohol, drugs etc. Yes you've talked about having a good night out, waking up wasted, but you haven't seen the effects where your family members are on the brink of suicide (and even attempted it). I wanted to make sure i didn't follow in their footsteps, where "one more drink" never ends. And i'm sure doing drugs are illegal besides party pills. i love punk, the real kind such as The Clash, Sex Pistols, Ramones, hell I do covers with my bass guitar with backing tracks. Thing is that while I like punk, i never tried to copy a legacy that has pretty much died out. Straight Edge to me isn't a subculture, or to be better than anyone else, its symbolism to me, to be a better ME. To ensure I don't become something I'll regret. To be able to tell my kids that I never accidentally ran someone over, or got into a scrap and ended up bloody on the side of the road.

As for labeling, yes it is stupid, kinda like the emo thing. But sometimes it feels good to be recognized for something you're proud of. Even when people mock you (experience), its good to know im doing something better for me.

As for the post I quoted, i respect your views on sXe. But just so you know there are people, even on the other side of the world that do have intelligence, and a personality to boot. I have many friends who do drugs, drink, smoke and i accept them as my friends. I have no need to force others to believe what i believe. Be as you will, but dont go hating a whole 'subculture' because it may not be to your liking. There are always exceptions to everything. Peace.

12-02-2009, 02:08 AM	#27 (permalink)
Disturbedkid Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2	Striaght Edge is immature and stupid, its more ridiculous than people trying to prove that they are "punk". Straight Edge people are idiots and generally lack intelligence or an adequate personality so they resort to joining some other stupid subculture scene. I would have to disagree with you there. I think personally insulting people who believe in something isn't exactly the way to prove your point. If you want to go for 'lack of intelligence' acts, then learn how to spell 'straight'. I am straight edge, however i have never experienced these events of kids going back to drugs and elitism. Coming from New Zealand, a small country dominated by hip hop, rock/punk etc isn't big here. For me, straight edge has a point, its to differ from the many students, other family members i have seen that have had their lives ruined by alcohol, drugs etc. Yes you've talked about having a good night out, waking up wasted, but you haven't seen the effects where your family members are on the brink of suicide (and even attempted it). I wanted to make sure i didn't follow in their footsteps, where "one more drink" never ends. And i'm sure doing drugs are illegal besides party pills. i love punk, the real kind such as The Clash, Sex Pistols, Ramones, hell I do covers with my bass guitar with backing tracks. Thing is that while I like punk, i never tried to copy a legacy that has pretty much died out. Straight Edge to me isn't a subculture, or to be better than anyone else, its symbolism to me, to be a better ME. To ensure I don't become something I'll regret. To be able to tell my kids that I never accidentally ran someone over, or got into a scrap and ended up bloody on the side of the road. As for labeling, yes it is stupid, kinda like the emo thing. But sometimes it feels good to be recognized for something you're proud of. Even when people mock you (experience), its good to know im doing something better for me. As for the post I quoted, i respect your views on sXe. But just so you know there are people, even on the other side of the world that do have intelligence, and a personality to boot. I have many friends who do drugs, drink, smoke and i accept them as my friends. I have no need to force others to believe what i believe. Be as you will, but dont go hating a whole 'subculture' because it may not be to your liking. There are always exceptions to everything. Peace.