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Poll Question: what do you think about alcahol ?
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    Posted: February 13 2007 at 17:39
Like most things, it's fine in moderation!
I usually have a nice cup of tea whilst listening to prog actually! LOL
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Originally posted by Melomaniac Melomaniac wrote:

it's ok, everything in moderation... except music !


Agreed!
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Originally posted by Forgotten Son Forgotten Son wrote:

No, but it's enjoyable and has benefits. So I see no reason to be T-Total. If you don't like it, that's fine, though.


It just concerns me when I see these kinds of arguments. I used to use them too. They are called rationalizations. It makes you feel better about using something you know is actually harmful.

Sure, anything in moderation isn't going to kill you, but would you say the same thing about another drug? Would it be O.K. to have a line of coke for happy hour, smoke a little crack with the boys on Saturday night, or the occasional shot of heroin? It's really not all that different.

If addiction never sets in, then there is no problem, but the potential is high. 80% of the alcohol sold in the U.S. is consumed by 20% of the people who drink it.

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it's ok, everything in moderation... except music !
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No, but it's enjoyable and has benefits. So I see no reason to be T-Total. If you don't like it, that's fine, though.
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Points: 5109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 13 2007 at 15:05
Originally posted by Forgotten Son Forgotten Son wrote:


Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

I think the people in Southern France could live to that age without wine also.
I'm sure they could. But red wine and certain other drinks can benefit ones health:http://www.healthspan.co.uk/articles/article.aspx?Id=163&ct=truehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1719675.stm


"Can" is the key word. It's hardly a necessity.

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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:


I think the people in Southern France could live to that age without wine also.


I'm sure they could. But red wine and certain other drinks can benefit ones health:

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/articles/article.aspx?Id=163&ct=true

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1719675.stm
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I've never been a fan of binge drinking, but I always love to have a few good beers.  Bring some Doppel Bock this way!
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Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:

Originally posted by Forgotten Son Forgotten Son wrote:


Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Prohibition doesn't work. As long as people seek a mental escape, they will find one. Sure alcohol will not cause problems in moderation, but it doesn't benefit you at all either. Let's face it, the stuff is poison. You don't need it as part of your diet, and the dangers are all too apparent.

Tell that to the people in Southern France who live into their 90s.


Tell that to many Buddhist monks who live into their 90s AND could kick our butts   


Thanks for backing me up.

I think the people in Southern France could live to that age without wine also.

And yes, some of those monks could kick our buts, but they would choose not to.
You should see Ven. Samu Sunim. The man in in his 70s, and blows young people away on morning jogs, and lengthy prostration sessions.


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I think its only a matter of being moderated in how much you drink

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I like drinking beer, it´s okay with me, i have no problem but i dont need anything of this to olay or listen and enjoy music.

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Instrumentally, I can't play prog with or without alcohol -- at least not very well.  However, if I'm just playing a CD or mp3, I can do that equally well when pretty drunk or sober.  As for LPs, I've scratched a few when I was off my face.

I drink in moderation these days: some wine with a meal; a beer at a pub; an occasional Scotch or brandy.  When I have played music at bars, it has always been after a few drinks, but I haven't done that in years. 
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Why it isn't "I can play prog without alcohol"? I'd go for that one. I don't need alcohol to play prog or non-prog music, I think I may get too stoned to play with only a couple of cups. Confused

At least, by now, I don't like alcohol... Big%20smile
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Originally posted by The Whistler The Whistler wrote:

If I'm gonna play prog myself (which I do from time to time, shameless plug, etc, etc), I make damn sure I'm juiced.
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If I'm gonna play prog myself (which I do from time to time, shameless plug, etc, etc), I make damn sure I'm juiced.
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Of course it's fine in moderation, but too much can really be bad. Just like everything else.
As for prog....well I don't think you need alcohol for it. But, I have seen some people that really did play better drunk. They claimed they "thought" less, so all the music came naturally.
 


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I never had problems with alcohol, though I never drink too much of it.

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Alcohol is worse than a joint, so they should fordid it

Edited by MadcapLaughs84 - February 11 2007 at 13:35
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Originally posted by Forgotten Son Forgotten Son wrote:


Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Prohibition doesn't work. As long as people seek a mental escape, they will find one. Sure alcohol will not cause problems in moderation, but it doesn't benefit you at all either. Let's face it, the stuff is poison. You don't need it as part of your diet, and the dangers are all too apparent.

Tell that to the people in Southern France who live into their 90s.


Tell that to many Buddhist monks who live into their 90s AND could kick our butts   
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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

Prohibition doesn't work. As long as people seek a mental escape, they will find one. Sure alcohol will not cause problems in moderation, but it doesn't benefit you at all either. Let's face it, the stuff is poison. You don't need it as part of your diet, and the dangers are all too apparent.


Tell that to the people in Southern France who live into their 90s.
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