sXe

So a buddy recently asked if I was a Straight Edge punk, well I don't consider myself punk and at the time didn't know what he meant. I guess it pretty much explains itself but I looked it up to clarify.

Anyway reason I'm posting this is that it seems that the straight edge movement died in the early 2000's. Does anyone feel this is true, or am I just really simplyfying things? Also if anyone has more info on what it means to be Straight Edge I would appreciate it, and who still considers themselves sXe.

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Permalink Reply by Khaos on January 6, 2009 at 1:13am

Promiscuous sex.

If you practice monogamy (unless you're really strict and say you have to be married) that is generally accepted.

Permalink Reply by Adam, Mohawked LMT on January 2, 2009 at 3:31pm

So since I drink but don't do any of the other stuff I wouldn't be a true sXe. Right?

But thanks for the info guys.

Permalink Reply by CorpseQueen on January 2, 2009 at 3:53pm

some people see straight edge as not doing any sort of drugs (including caffine and perscription pills), alcohol, and sex.
some people just see it as not doing illegal drugs, smoking, and drinking

theres just too many opinions on the matter but one thing they all have in common is no drugs, no tobacco, and no alcohol.

Permalink Reply by Adam, Mohawked LMT on January 2, 2009 at 5:08pm

I just read something that they mean no casual sex. Or when your ready that sort of thing.

Permalink Reply by Segadoway on February 10, 2009 at 12:50am

i know they don't, if you re in a relationship its fine, its a personal choice

Permalink Reply by Kobalos on January 3, 2009 at 2:00pm

Like most labels, IMHO, they're only really useful as a quick and rough description - or as a bannar to cling to in helping someone stay within some ideals they hope to maintain.

It's only a problem when someone becomes zealous about it and trys to force others to follow the same set of ideals. To me, it's if you like the ideals, then follow those ideals that suit you. I wouldn't follow them just for the sake of a label or to fit in with a group though.

Permalink Reply by Adam, Mohawked LMT on January 3, 2009 at 4:16pm

Thats how i feel about everything. Do what you want just don't force it on others. YOu can suggest and explain why you do it just don't force or mock someone else for their believes.

So I totally agree.

Permalink Reply by Erika Hysterica on January 3, 2009 at 9:13pm

Hahaha so I read sXe as sexy hahahaha and I was like.. oh this should be interesting... my bad.. hahahahaha

I'm kinda straight edge maybe. I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, EVER. But I have sex a lot hahaha. Thought I don't do it for the "Straight Edge Lifestyle". I have terminally bad kidneys and I have to be super careful what I do to my body.

Permalink Reply by Erika Hysterica on January 4, 2009 at 12:39am

See.. I used to be a drunk and a druggie. I don't remember like.. 3 years of my life. My best friend died of a heroin overdose, so I stopped using drugs.. and drinking. I realized that instead of treating my body like a trash compactor I should take care of it.

I don't really drink caffeine either. I hate soda and have coffee like.. once in a blue moon. I like tea =]

There was a sXe kid at a show in my town once.. He tried to fight my boyfriend lol. Just because he wasn't sXe I was like... oh wow. Boy got his ass kicked.

Permalink Reply by Segadoway on January 4, 2009 at 7:07am

some people are dickheads like that, straigthedge started with all ages gigs and people not drinking so they could play the gigs, so when a straightedger sees a person drinking or smoking at an all ages gig its sort of an insult to their way of lfe.

Permalink Reply by Khaos on January 6, 2009 at 1:17am

those are the people that are more likely to stray from the lifestyle, in my experience.

I know a lot of kids who are "straight edge" right up until they hit about the legal driving age or go to college... yeahh buddy. it's not something cool to do, it's moreso a commitment. you either do or you don't... ya know?

Permalink Reply by Segadoway on January 4, 2009 at 7:04am

i am straightedge, straightedge never really died, and the no sex thing is bullshit it makes no sense so i dont think it should be part of it, this gets people telling me im not straightedge but i have to explain to them that straightedge is about personal health and not needing to use a crutch, we have better things to do than smoke pot and get hammered, yet sex is a form of showing compassion and love so it should not be counted among those things.