Cannabis users thoughts on Delta-8?

[UconnU]

So they basically unintentionally legalized mild weed across the country with the farm bill because they forgot to ban the other psychoactive cannabinoids. Now Delta-8 is EVERYWHERE down south. My local gas station has a whole section for this stuff now, advertising that they are selling legal weed, THC. I’m good friends with the owner of the head shop in town and he’s saying Delta-8 makes up the majority of his sales now. He basically sells pot. This is in South Carolina lol.

So has anyone else tried this stuff? Do you think it’s safe? I actually really enjoyed my experience with the edibles. It was like a mild, energetic, hyper creative high, absolutely no paranoia or anxiety issues with it. Unlike CBD this is definitely psychoactive though. 75% as potent as regular weed. I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time before federal law, or state laws individually, changes either banning it or heavily regulating it.

 

[JMick]

Thanks for the tip.

let me rephrase. I wish the potency of medical marijuana didn’t have me fully highly after two tokes, I wish I could sit down and enjoy that time with something like 12 or 15 tokes.

Same. I think when it's finally legalized there's going to be a market for cheaper, less potent weed for this very reason. I can't remember the last time I rolled a joint for myself. I won't roll one anymore unless I'm sharing it with at least two other people. Otherwise it's just a waste. Being able to sit outside on a nice night with a beer and and a personal sized J was great.

 

[CL82]

@CL82 lives in New Jersey, so it’s at least got the dumpy part.

I keed, I keed!

NJ forces you to retreat wherever and whenever possible.

(Oh and I've lived in both states and I live here now... just sayin'.)

 

[8893]

NJ forces you to retreat wherever and whenever possible.

(Oh and I've lived in both states and I live here now... just sayin'.)

I have also lived in both states.

 

[CL82]

Who sees movement in a car and pulls out a gun? Your friend is a genius and shouldn't be a police officer.

A civilian can't draw a weapon unless they feel their lives are threatened. What gives an off duty cop any other rules? Seeing people looking around a vacant house ain't a felony. Castle doctrine and a duty to retreat exist for a reason.

You know what I do when I see local stoner kids hanging out across the street?

Nothing.

Occasionally I'll say "guys, can you keep it down?" They do.

I don't get my pre-ban Ak-74 (or the cannon) and go looking for trouble like an idiot. Until your life is threatenee you keep the gun in your god damned holster

Well I've never claimed to be a law enforcement expert so I can't speak to the issue with same authority as you, but I think unholstering a weapon is pretty much up officer in question with the guidelines being that reasonably felt that deadly force could be necessary. In this case suspicious behavior and furtive movement with a vehicle of multiple individuals would seem to meet that standard, but I'm sure you are right.

 

[husky429]

Well I've never claimed to be a law enforcement expert so I can't speak to the issue with same authority as you, but I think unholstering a weapon is pretty much up officer in question with the guidelines being that reasonably felt that deadly force could be necessary. In this case suspicious behavior and furtive movement with a vehicle of multiple individuals would seem to meet that standard, but I'm sure you are right.

He wasn't in uniform. But even if he was that's ridiculous. I don't know the legal standard for either. If "furtive movement" in a dark vehicle means you think you'll need to shoot someone, you shouldn't be a cop.

In your account of the story, he shouldn't have done anything but call local PD and go about his day. Ridiculous.

 

[husky429]

I was thinking the same thing about Johnny Law pulling his weapon in that spot. CT isn't some dumpy stand your ground state. It's so ridiculous and absurd that I'm not even sure I believe that part of the story.

Certainly hope so. Dunces like that give responsible gun owners a bad name.

 

[UconnU]

Yea, I mean he clearly was not an expert on cannabis laws. They shouldn’t have labeled him as such. But I’ve found living in the south that it’s actually less “authoritarian” feeling because these departments are so understaffed, underfunded you can get away with pretty much anything because the cops who pretend to be tough are never around. One guy may cover like 40 miles.

 

[CL82]

He wasn't in uniform. But even if he was that's ridiculous. I don't know the legal standard for either. If "furtive movement" in a dark vehicle means you think you'll need to shoot someone, you shouldn't be a cop. That's cowardice

In your account of the story, he shouldn't have done anything but call local PD and go about his day. Ridiculous.

I'm sure you are right. Of course I suppose that one could argue that waiting until you are under fire puts officers at unnecessary risk, but you are right it would be much "braver" to handle it that way.

 

[husky429]

I'm sure you are right. Of course I suppose that one could argue that waiting until you are under fire puts officers at unnecessary risk, but you are right it would be much "braver" to handle it that way.

Does he draw a gun every time he pulls up to a car parked in the wrong spot with people acting weird inside? Cops deal with that every single day. Literally every day. I know plenty of them. My best friend is a cop turned social worker.

Being a coward is fine... but not when you have qualified immunity and a de facto license to kill in half these departments.

The bigger issue is probably that an ununiformed cop did this. You are writing about unnecessary risk, and kind of imply he was in uniform. He wasn't. He was a civilian. doing ANYTHING was the unnecessary risk because your idiot friend wanted to be a tough guy with a gun.

If that's my kid in the car and I see some idiot waving a gun at them I'm going to end your friend's life and not feel bad about it. I can hit a half dollar at 50ft within 2 seconds when I draw my carry piece. Out of uniform you ONLY draw a weapon if your life or someone else's is in danger because the cop is ostensibly a civilian.

Cops need more accountability. I would encourage you to discuss how rash and dangerous his decision-making was. Consider anger management therapy.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yea, I mean he clearly was not an expert on cannabis laws. They shouldn’t have labeled him as such. But I’ve found living in the south that it’s actually less “authoritarian” feeling because these departments are so understaffed, underfunded you can get away with pretty much anything because the cops who pretend to be tough are never around. One guy may cover like 40 miles.

From my conversations with friends in law enforcement, the hair on the back of their neck lays down (or is it lies down?) when they are dealing with people using weed and dealing weed. I've gotten the vibe they'd prefer to treat it like driving 5 mph over the speed limit- Do it discreetly, don't swerve, tailgate, use your blinkers, etc and no one does a damn thing. Same for weed. Just don't make them have to act on what you are doing.

Across the board the biggest anxiety spike for any of them is going to a home for a domestic violence call.

 

[Pinnacle]

So they basically unintentionally legalized mild weed across the country with the farm bill because they forgot to ban the other psychoactive cannabinoids. Now Delta-8 is EVERYWHERE down south. My local gas station has a whole section for this stuff now, advertising that they are selling legal weed, THC. I’m good friends with the owner of the head shop in town and he’s saying Delta-8 makes up the majority of his sales now. He basically sells pot. This is in South Carolina lol.

So has anyone else tried this stuff? Do you think it’s safe? I actually really enjoyed my experience with the edibles. It was like a mild, energetic, hyper creative high, absolutely no paranoia or anxiety issues with it. Unlike CBD this is definitely psychoactive though. 75% as potent as regular weed. I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time before federal law, or state laws individually, changes either banning it or heavily regulating it.

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

 

[CL82]

Does he draw a gun every time he pulls up to a car parked in the wrong spot with people acting weird inside? Cops deal with that every single day. Literally every day. I know plenty of them. My best friend is a cop turned social worker.

Being a coward is fine... but not when you have qualified immunity and a de facto license to kill in half these departments.

The bigger issue is probably that an ununiformed cop did this. You are writing about unnecessary risk, and kind of imply he was in uniform. He wasn't. He was a civilian. doing ANYTHING was the unnecessary risk because your idiot friend wanted to be a tough guy with a gun.

If that's my kid in the car and I see some idiot waving a gun at them I'm going to end your friend's life and not feel bad about it. I can hit a half dollar at 50ft within 2 seconds when I draw my carry piece. Out of uniform you ONLY draw a weapon if your life or someone else's is in danger because the cop is ostensibly a civilian.

Cops need more accountability. I would encourage you to discuss how rash and dangerous his decision-making was. Consider anger management therapy.

I’m sure that you’re right and he was waving around a gun. Of course I’ve never heard the story told that way, but that’s what police do, right? Wave guns at people. And the other police there, they would probably find it entirely acceptable that an officer was waving a gun around. I mean they probably waive their guns too.

And I’m sure you’re right as well then he’s a coward, I mean you’ve never met him, and his career would certainly say otherwise, but you seem pretty intuitive about these things. And I’m sure you’re right that I was implying that he was in uniform, even though I never actually said that, it must’ve been implied because that gives you something to argue against, right?

Thank you for your insights. I genuinely appreciate them.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

not really sure what this is to mean, but being a big fan for all thoughts (onnadem 'free speecher' types), i'll just respond by saying that bud is in the bible, ie 'kaneh bosem,' and it wasn't just used to make sailcloth.

 

[husky429]

I’m sure that you’re right and he was waving around a gun. Of course I’ve never heard the story told that way, but that’s what police do, right? Wave guns at people. And the other police there, they would probably find it entirely acceptable that an officer was waving a gun around. I mean they probably waive their guns too. And I’m sure you’re right as well then he’s a coward, I mean you’ve never met him, and his career would certainly say otherwise, but you seem pretty intuitive about these things. And I’m sure you’re right that I was implying that he was in uniform, even though I never actually said that, it must’ve been implied because that gives you something to argue against, right? Thank you for your insights. I genuinely appreciate them.

You said he "drew his weapon" when he saw movement in the car. We can define "wave" however you want but that is wildly innapropriate regardless. Does changing it to "only an absolute dunce walks up to a car for no reason and draws a gun" sound better to you?

Being a cop doesn't mean you are or aren't a coward. Cowardice occurs from moment to moment. A person who draws their firearm unnecessarily is undoubtedly a coward in that moment. I would imagine in his career he has had plenty of moments he wasn't cowardly.

I didn't say you implied he was in uniform. I said that because he WASN'T in uniform, he needs to follow the rules any civilian would. Your writing about when a COP should or should not draw a gun is irrelevant because he waa, in that encounter, a civilian.

Good effort though bub. I'm remembering why I had you on ignore until last week now. You're clueless.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

I’m sure that you’re right and he was waving around a gun. Of course I’ve never heard the story told that way, but that’s what police do, right? Wave guns at people. And the other police there, they would probably find it entirely acceptable that an officer was waving a gun around. I mean they probably waive their guns too. And I’m sure you’re right as well then he’s a coward, I mean you’ve never met him, and his career would certainly say otherwise, but you seem pretty intuitive about these things. And I’m sure you’re right that I was implying that he was in uniform, even though I never actually said that, it must’ve been implied because that gives you something to argue against, right? Thank you for your insights. I genuinely appreciate them.

i certainly believe the story, especially all the parts aboot 'his window and his home.' furtively is an awesome word, and really says it all. im always on the phone to 5-0 when those furtive actors are nosing around. sometimes, they really are bad dudes.

 

[husky429]

i certainly believe the story, especially all the parts aboot 'his window and his home.' furtively is an awesome word, and really says it all. im always on the phone to 5-0 when those furtive actors are nosing around. sometimes, they really are bad dudes.

But did you get a pistol and ask if they live in this neighborhood?

When people are obviously casing the houses on my street I turn on the lights instead of grabbing my piece 😂

 

[ClifSpliffy]

But did you get a pistol and ask if they live in this neighborhood?

When people are obviously casing the houses on my street I turn on the lights instead of grabbing my piece 😂

dude, after dark and shanannigans afoot? that's the second thing i grab, right after snatching the phone.

 

[imno1]

Who sees movement in a car and pulls out a gun? Your friend is a genius and shouldn't be a police officer.

A civilian can't draw a weapon unless they feel their lives are threatened. What gives an off duty cop any other rules? Seeing people looking around a vacant house ain't a felony. Castle doctrine and a duty to retreat exist for a reason.

You know what I do when I see local stoner kids hanging out across the street?

Nothing.

Occasionally I'll say "guys, can you keep it down?" They do.

I don't get my pre-ban Ak-74 (or the cannon) and go looking for trouble like an idiot. Until your life is threatenee you keep the gun in your god damned holster

Maybe they we black.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Just listen to Nancy & Just say no

 

[CL82]

Just listen to Nancy & Just say no

I watched Kid 90 last night on Hulu. It is a compilation of video and diary entries from the girl who played Punky Brewster that covers a group of 90s kid stars adolescence. One particularly striking part was her on TV saying “just say no” juxtaposed with her high on a variety of drugs. It’s an interesting watch.

 

[inWV]

Delta-8 is A-OK.

 

[Dean Wormer]

Maybe they we black.

And imagine what tragedies were in play as soon as some triggered, out of uniform Wyatt Earp-type clown draws a gun on a car with a few minorities inside, regardless of what they we’re doing. It’s a recipe for disaster.
Call the cops, hell step out on your front door if you want. But total overkill to draw your gun and engage. Stupid.

 

[Dean Wormer]

So they basically unintentionally legalized mild weed across the country with the farm bill because they forgot to ban the other psychoactive cannabinoids. Now Delta-8 is EVERYWHERE down south. My local gas station has a whole section for this stuff now, advertising that they are selling legal weed, THC. I’m good friends with the owner of the head shop in town and he’s saying Delta-8 makes up the majority of his sales now. He basically sells pot. This is in South Carolina lol.

So has anyone else tried this stuff? Do you think it’s safe? I actually really enjoyed my experience with the edibles. It was like a mild, energetic, hyper creative high, absolutely no paranoia or anxiety issues with it. Unlike CBD this is definitely psychoactive though. 75% as potent as regular weed. I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time before federal law, or state laws individually, changes either banning it or heavily regulating it.

Thanks for the heads up. I Had no idea about any of this, but i just looked on a Amazon & the gummies go for about $50 bucks.
Don’t smoke like i used to, but it’s good to have these options if i choose to get high. God bless America!

 

[UconnU]

Thanks for the heads up. I Had no idea about any of this, but i just looked on a Amazon & the gummies go for about $50 bucks.
Don’t smoke like i used to, but it’s good to have these options available if i choose to get high. God bless America!

Just a heads up they take a while to kick in. You’ll be waiting an hour or two. So don’t take too many thinking they aren’t working. Because of the metabolic structure D-8 takes a while for your body to break down.

 

[husky429]

Thanks for the heads up. I Had no idea about any of this, but i just looked on a Amazon & the gummies go for about $50 bucks.
Don’t smoke like i used to, but it’s good to have these options available if i choose to get high. God bless America!

Never had d8 gummies, but the regular ones from mass I've gotten tasted absolutely awful. I much prefer a tincture if I'm going an "edible that won't go stale" route. I've seen some altoid mint copy-cats too but haven't tried.

 

[Dean Wormer]

Never had d8 gummies, but the regular ones from mass I've gotten tasted absolutely awful. I much prefer a tincture if I'm going an "edible that won't go stale" route. I've seen some altoid mint copy-cats too but haven't tried.

Yeah, the tincture sounds more up my alley. From what I’ve read in the last hour or so, the best description of d8 vs D9 is like beer to whiskey. One beer won’t get you as drunk as a whiskey, but eventually you can choose to drink more and still get drunk. That’s right up my alley. I stopped weed cause i got tired of the couch lock, unpredictability, and mild paranoia. You just never knew how weak or strong the weed was and how it’d affect you.
Legalizing weed gives you options if you still want to get high, but not totally baked. Love this!!

 

[Ratso]

mdmallday

 

[glastonbury50]

If I did smoke weed I'd just call up someone who could get me the real thing lol. Don't know many smokers who would stock up on the "gas station special."

 

[Deadrody]

I live in CT and have weed delivered to my house by a friendly, enterprising young man. Same day delivery if you order before 3pm and his prices are sharper than legal dispensaries I've visited in CO, Vegas and Mass and his "menu" of products is extensive. Delta 8 is a loophole that will be unnecessary in probably 10 years when weed is legalized by most states. At the very least, decriminalized.

Not gonna take 10 years. Five, at most

 

[Deadrody]

I'm so on board with that. Weed is so strong now, no more than one or two hits and you're good for a while.

My favorite weed was in the Philippines where a buddy I used to play music with moved back to a decade ago. It grew wildly, was totally "organic" and you could smoke that stuff all day, feel relaxed but not sedate, but still function, have normal levels of energy and not have jitters.

I love reading this silliness. Spanning 35 years... simply put, not true