BigTrancer
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The Phase_Dancer Appreciation Thread
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BigTrancer
I couldnt agree more.
As mentioned above I have a good understanding of chemistry but somewhat sadly I left it behind 2 years ago. I can explain certain SPECIFIC things related to drugs because I went out and learnt about them because I was interested and had the knowledge to comprehend it.
What Phase_dancer can do and why he is such an asset to this board is draw on his wealth of knowledge and THOROUGH understanding (knowing something and understanding it are so different) of many, many aspects of chemistry and related topics to explain virtually any topic of interest that arises on here. And if he cannot explain it, he can hypothesise and theorise about the topic like any good scientist.
I have learnt a lot, so thank you Phase_dancer. Clearly people not familiar with the science will have learnt a hell of a lot more.
As phase_dancer said, this is extremely positive. Understanding life and the world around us starts with understanding molecules, chemistry and biochemistry. Drugs is no different - if you really want to understand them, you start with chemistry and build up from there. You do not need to be a scientist with someone like P_D around, just someone who wants to learn and is prepared to listen. The more people that have this understanding the greater the ability of drug users to look after themselves and pass this knowledge on to others so they can do the same.
Who feels warm and fuzzy.
As mentioned above I have a good understanding of chemistry but somewhat sadly I left it behind 2 years ago. I can explain certain SPECIFIC things related to drugs because I went out and learnt about them because I was interested and had the knowledge to comprehend it.
What Phase_dancer can do and why he is such an asset to this board is draw on his wealth of knowledge and THOROUGH understanding (knowing something and understanding it are so different) of many, many aspects of chemistry and related topics to explain virtually any topic of interest that arises on here. And if he cannot explain it, he can hypothesise and theorise about the topic like any good scientist.
I have learnt a lot, so thank you Phase_dancer. Clearly people not familiar with the science will have learnt a hell of a lot more.
As phase_dancer said, this is extremely positive. Understanding life and the world around us starts with understanding molecules, chemistry and biochemistry. Drugs is no different - if you really want to understand them, you start with chemistry and build up from there. You do not need to be a scientist with someone like P_D around, just someone who wants to learn and is prepared to listen. The more people that have this understanding the greater the ability of drug users to look after themselves and pass this knowledge on to others so they can do the same.
Who feels warm and fuzzy.
Tabernacle
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Massive respektpah to Phase Dancer
I knew him before he was the world famous BL Aus DD Mod he is today, when he informed me that pills (green leb cedar trees i believe) could have more obscure MD analogues than the well known MDMA/MDA/MDEA trinity. Top work that, u rock!
Keep fighting the good fight!
I knew him before he was the world famous BL Aus DD Mod he is today, when he informed me that pills (green leb cedar trees i believe) could have more obscure MD analogues than the well known MDMA/MDA/MDEA trinity. Top work that, u rock!
Keep fighting the good fight!
I very much admire phase_dancer's consitent effort in laying out fairly complex concepts for the regular people out there with little knowledge of chemistry. Even when people seem to repeat over and over again certain misconceptions etc. phase_dancer is always on the ball to correct these and back it up with a thorough explanation. I know I don't have what it takes to keep up such a constent effort in public education and I know very few who do. So to all of you who have skipped an odd post by phase_dancer, go back and go over it twice - you'll probably learn 3 times as much as you do in week of your life.
Jammer
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Go p_d!!! You rock!
Hey anyone seen the movie Groove? You know when that guy who's about to take his first eccy is talking to that scientist dude. The scientist dude tells him if he feels nothing after 30mins to eat the orange???
Well phase_dancer kinda reminds me of him! (The scientist).
Well p_d? Am I close?
Hey anyone seen the movie Groove? You know when that guy who's about to take his first eccy is talking to that scientist dude. The scientist dude tells him if he feels nothing after 30mins to eat the orange???
Well phase_dancer kinda reminds me of him! (The scientist).
Well p_d? Am I close?
onetwothreefour
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^^^ heh, that guy's cool. i too appreciate p_d - everyone here seems to "specialise" in a certain area of knowledge, and though i don't often understand much of the chemistry discussions that occur here, i always try to at least glance at them and gain some kind of idea, and it's great to know that these people are around should i ever need such advice.
great stuff
great stuff
Raving Loony
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We're not worthy, we're not worthy, we're not worthy!
SoN_of_SaMurAi
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much respect
BongoBongo
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A great understanding of BL and chemistry.
Keep up the good work.................Sounds like some kind of card.
Keep up the good work.................Sounds like some kind of card.
phase_dancer
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Bluelight has been such a personally satisfying thing. I have seen so many people come to the board then leave 6 months, or 1 year or more later, knowing that each one has taken away something which may help them or their friends. It's all so very positive; encouraging people to openly discuss drug use and how these chemicals affect the body and mind. When I grew up in the seventies in NZ, many things were never discussed. Anyone who dared mention drugs outside of their tightly closed circle was banished or worse. No-one trusted anyone, at least that was the trend. Parents didn't want to hear, probably due to a combination of the social norm at the time, coupled with the law and the types of drugs around. Like most who grew up at that time, I saw this isolated and closed way of life take casualties. To most who were teenagers of the late 70's, it might not seem any better today, but I believe user endorsement of successful prevention strategies is significantly better. Many life saving interventions occur because people have less fear of accepting, or referring to emergency personnel.
All a product of communication - and trust. The hard work of academics and campaigners -often considered social dissidants or worse - spread over more than 3 decades, has made things different today. The perspective of what they have acheived is hardly recognised in todays society. But in the future when these draconian laws regarding use have disappeared as a result of social evolution, these people will be the hero's, much like how those who've fought for womens rights, gay rights and anti-rasicm have become.
There are times when I've thought about posting elsewhere more often, but BL- particularly AANZMEDD - has a great collection of regular and changing posters and I like the board ethic. It's information based and rarely lost for defining its position on tricky issues. The people I've looked up to on this board are many, too many to list. Some like the present mods here, superbabydoc in Health Q & A, Pleo and JB, Biscuit, fairnymph, Tarsarlan, Mr Horse, Pinger, Samadhi & entropope to name a few, have all made fantastic contributions. Some have been long gone, others still make the odd appearance. Contributions to BL are many and varied. Opinions with facts, discussions and disagreements. Many mysteries are unveiled. Some will always remain, while some like the question marks (and more recently durex safe sex) have been answered ~1 year later - (
to Biscuit).
As online and offline resources continue to improve, BL is set to step more into the public spotlight. Like it or not, when something has this much to offer, it becomes impossible (and unethical) to not open the doors to wider audiences. The tightly run ship that is Capt. BT's Aus. Drug Discussion will have no problems defending
the inevitable critisism which will likely come once BL drug discussion is fully up on google
Bluelight can offer direction, prevent catastrophe, help connect those who feel they are black sheep in their world, or simply offer a good reference for checking a new drug or trend. Fuck Yeah! gimme more of that
Thank you all. I've certainly felt warm & fuzzy
p_d
All a product of communication - and trust. The hard work of academics and campaigners -often considered social dissidants or worse - spread over more than 3 decades, has made things different today. The perspective of what they have acheived is hardly recognised in todays society. But in the future when these draconian laws regarding use have disappeared as a result of social evolution, these people will be the hero's, much like how those who've fought for womens rights, gay rights and anti-rasicm have become.
There are times when I've thought about posting elsewhere more often, but BL- particularly AANZMEDD - has a great collection of regular and changing posters and I like the board ethic. It's information based and rarely lost for defining its position on tricky issues. The people I've looked up to on this board are many, too many to list. Some like the present mods here, superbabydoc in Health Q & A, Pleo and JB, Biscuit, fairnymph, Tarsarlan, Mr Horse, Pinger, Samadhi & entropope to name a few, have all made fantastic contributions. Some have been long gone, others still make the odd appearance. Contributions to BL are many and varied. Opinions with facts, discussions and disagreements. Many mysteries are unveiled. Some will always remain, while some like the question marks (and more recently durex safe sex) have been answered ~1 year later - (
As online and offline resources continue to improve, BL is set to step more into the public spotlight. Like it or not, when something has this much to offer, it becomes impossible (and unethical) to not open the doors to wider audiences. The tightly run ship that is Capt. BT's Aus. Drug Discussion will have no problems defending
Bluelight can offer direction, prevent catastrophe, help connect those who feel they are black sheep in their world, or simply offer a good reference for checking a new drug or trend. Fuck Yeah! gimme more of that
Thank you all. I've certainly felt warm & fuzzy
p_d
goatyoghurt
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You fucking rock phase_dancer
rasberrywatergirl
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Much repesct to you,phase_dancer, much respect.
