Ayinde,
Only reason I ask you the questions is because it seems strange that you want a deeper level of discussion about ganja,,,as a moderator,then throw in your 2cents worth in saying 'oh,but I think its a form of escapism' and make out others are not on the same level of clarity and 'fluidity'.So its like saying to all the Rastafari(the ones who do smoke)that you want them to have an open discussion about herb use but yet saying oh,but I think that youre full of it for smoking it...no?
It seems like you have an agenda for getting ones to speak about their experiences of herbs to try and convince them/tell them that they are wrong.As a moderator you have brought up the topic for deeper discussion and so when people get off topic or if you feel they are not really getting what youre asking, you re-explain,which would be the same as any poster but youre not just a poster....so..if you look at what you have posted after your initial 'question' do you not see that your posts are ridddled with impositions of your own opinions,like comments like 'smoke screen'?If you had asked the questions,maybe clarified what you are asking until it was understood by others,then stood back with your opinions...I,and others wouldnt be wondering if you are trying to impose your personal agenda.I think this is completely reasonable to ask you and to perceive this in your presence on this topic,and so am asking you a few questions.Fair?
More life...