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Straight edge. This is my choice.
Okay, so there is a ton of negative input in the media of what Straight Edge really means.
I'm not exact, but I'm sure there is a ton of people on this site who hasn't really fully understood what it really is.
I was wondering if I could get peoples views on what they think Straight Edge is?
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I disagree with the first answer on the point of "bettering yourself". For me, the only place the word "better" fits into my being Straight Edge is that I feel that it's a better lifestyle for me. I feel that I'm happier and thus I consider that better, but I don't feel that I would be much worse if I didn't swear edge.
But I do agree on that it's a life choice to be edge. No-one ever said it would be an easy one, as there is always going to be peer pressure to some degree, at least for me. But I'm okay with that. For me, SE is about not giving in to that pressure and reminding myself that I'm the one that says what I do, not anyone else. Just because I don't drink, smoke or get high at the weekend (or any other time, for that matter) doesn't make me any less of an equal person to those around me.
So, in summary, for me being Straight Edge is about being myself.
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Wahhh!!! I am straight fucking edge!!
Straight edge is simply a choice. A choice to better yourself. You don't drink, you don't do drugs, or put any poison into your body. The sex part is debated, and I see it as a choice.. if you think it's harmful, then don't do it. If you're playing it safe, wearing condoms.. getting checked. Go ahead, have fun.
Straight edge is a choice, to make the choices that are RIGHT for you.
If you're not edge now, you never were.
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I think that straight edge is a new movement or (counter culture) that advocates doing nothing harmful to ones own body.
Thinking of the term.. "my body is a temple".
I think it's a positive thing, but in any belief system or movement, there are some "Extremists" that will take things a little too far.
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My views on straight edge is awesome. I am one and all my freinds are. You will not mold to what people want you to do, you will be youself, you will not cause any harm to yourself, you will not do drug, you will not drink and you will not have casual sex. only if you are in a close realitonship or married. Its also about the music you listen too..
hoped i helped
-Amanda
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well my view on being straight edge is when you dont do anything sexual like sex and stuff and dont drink, do drugs, and smoke ..all that stuff
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BellaDonna pretty much hit the nail on the head. But the simplified version and TRUE version is that to call yourself straightedge, you don't drink (EVER. Not just when you're underaged.) You don't smoke (again, not just when you're underaged, you don't smoke ever. This one seems to have the most debate - some people who smoke Cigarettes still consider themselves straight edged, even though that isn't the true definition that was brought around in the 70's.) and you don't have pre-marital sex.
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okay well i was always under the impression that straight edge pretty much means no drugs, no alcohol, no smoking, etc. not necesarily being a 'goodie goodie' but just being aware of what destructive things can do to you. for example, i'm straight edge .. [some peole write it out as sXe] but someone who smokes and does drugs and doesn't give a shit about it, would obviously not be considered straight edge =] alright, well i hope i helped yaa! [♥]
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i thought a staright edge was a ruler.
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Being straight edge is being totally aware of the consequences of actions. It means you are totally informed of where your choices can take you, and this means you don't do anything that could harm you or that you could potentially regret. It does not mean you are just trying to be "Different" from everyone else by being "Better" People think straight-edge people think they are superior to everyone else because they don't drink or do drugs, or whatnot. This is a preconceived notion people have.
You could say I'm kinda straight-edge. I don't drink (I'm underage, but still), I'm anti-drugs, and I think sex should be saved for marriage. I have no problem if other people do these activities. They are no less a person than anyone else. Just, I feel for me, the potential risks outweigh the pleasure. I want to enjoy my life and experience everything, but I don't think I'm doing myself any favors by partaking in these activities. It's hard being straight-edge, but worth it for yourself in the end!
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