OT: Why do we do the things we do?

[narf poit chez BOOM]

At the very least, I like to be able to say I tried.

[El_Phil]

You would feel bad if someone you knew became addicted to crack and said 'If only someone had told me it was quite moreish'

Telling them may not help them, but at least you'll feel better.

[Puke]

narf poit chez BOOM said:
People who have illusions tend to cherish them.

and i'll thank you not to trod on mine!

[narf poit chez BOOM]

We keep telling you, you're not that bad a guy!

[Kamog]

It's a difficult situation when people close to you overdrink or smoke or use drugs. If it's a stranger that you don't know and don't care about, you can just ignore it and let them harm themselves. But what if it's family or a close friend that you care about? I feel that we should try to talk to them and get them to stop or seek help, but we all know that they probably won't listen. When do you give up and stop trying to talk to them? Should you keep persisting, or let them be and make their own choices? I think I'll try maybe once or perhaps twice, but I'm not going to keep bugging them about it. I would still feel bad everytime I see them do it but it won't be any use to nag them constantly.

[Fyron]

Pfft! Rate Puke a 1/4 star! Enough of this 1/2 star nonsense!

Dogscoff said:
Never confuse the two. It's bad for your engine.

Not to mention your stomach! Though I must say, a nice, cool glass of motor oil on a hot summer afternoon sure does hit the spot.

El_Phil said:
Surprisngly high number of non-drinkers. That may say more about my circle of friends and my attitudes than this board though.

That, or the drinkers were overwhelmed...

As with any activity, moderation is the key. People that drink (etc.) themselves into oblivion have no right to be drinking and only ruin it for everyone else.

[Atrocities]

Hey like I always say, if its good enough for the car, its good enough for the gut. Bottoms up.