fyzygy Posted May 6 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-07/peyotes-ayahuasca-sydney-psychoactive-cacti-growers/102303642 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-RC- Posted May 7 Saw this one. Liam has achieved celeb status Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saguaro Posted May 10 i hate to mention it, but does anyone else think articles about using and growing psychoactive plants on ABC news draws the wrong attention and is a step towards scheduling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freakosystem Posted May 10 (edited) It's conflicting. On one hand, the fundamental right to change one's own perceptions without harming others should be normalised. On the other it seems way to risky to publish a name attached to a crime in the media. Add that it's federal funded media which has a recent history of being raided by the Feds and I'm honestly baffled. Then again, EGA and APS are also more sharing than most. Maybe it is a good thing? I think increased exposure to cultural use, human rights perspectives, scientific literature and media all have a big part to play in convincing the powers that be that a change is what's wanted. But I read this as "look what people are doing" rather than "lets explore why people are doing this and what we can learn from it". It's not "wrong" so far as it goes, just not persuasive or nuanced enough to provide support for the community that is beyond the risk it attracts, in my opinion. Edited May 10 by Freakosystem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saguaro Posted May 10 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Freakosystem said: On one hand, the fundamental right to change one's own perceptions without harming others should be normalised. I agree, but the government definitely doesn't seem to I think there's two sides to increased exposure though. As far as scheduling goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I'm sure Liam's intentions were good, and he had no control of what was published, but it's hardly a constructive article as far as convincing people change is wanted or even a good idea. The only thing going for it is cultural use, but it's to the effect of 'people are tripping on home-grown drugs, some of which were smuggled into the country, and sometimes they have bad reactions'.' Edited May 10 by saguaro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
