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98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature.

Am I the only one tired of this signature and it's offshoots, even those that lampoon the signature itself? Hopefully this thread will cause an end to this stupid little signature, and all variants thereof...

Unless of course it draws more attention to it, and more people use it as a signature, whether out of spite, bad sense of humor, or earnest stupidity, in which case I'll have to go kung fu on everyone.

EDIT: For the poll, the "I hate this signature" applies to most of its variants as well, though I suppose there are some exceptions for particularly clever ones.

It's not any worse than any of the other signature trends, really. A little self-congratulatory(in a "I refuse to experience things" kinda way) but not half as obnoxious as the 'self quoters.'

*goes to visit the Atheist empire*

true...your catholic school girl signature is so much better ain't it?

I don't even have sigs turned on. They're more or less pointless and slow my browser to a crawl. I don't have any myself.

Am I the only one tired of this signature and it's offshoots, even those that lampoon the signature itself? Hopefully this thread will cause an end to this stupid little signature, and all variants thereof...

Unless of course it draws more attention to it, and more people use it as a signature, whether out of spite, bad sense of humor, or earnest stupidity, in which case I'll have to go kung fu on everyone.

Well, I never smoked pot through and past my teens. I'd say that I applaud people who can shake the peer pressure like I have. On the other hand, I don't like the idea of "Straightedge" culture and all that, and think most of them take themselves too seriously. They can keep the signatures, I have nothing against them if it makes them feel alright. I will remain, as always, a fringer in the land of the X-folk.

Unless of course it draws more attention to it, and more people use it as a signature, whether out of spite, bad sense of humor, or earnest stupidity, in which case I'll have to go kung fu on everyone.I have a bad sense of humour, and I'm earnestly stupid, and a wee bit spiteful. Mostly, I just want to see your kung foo moves...

It's not any worse than any of the other signature trends, really. A little self-congratulatory(in a "I refuse to experience things" kinda way) but not half as obnoxious as the 'self quoters.'

Ya, but at least the quoters have a bit of a uniqueness to them, and a validity. The whole 98% thing is like having a silent debate with no real basis or original stances.

Am I the only one tired of this signature and it's offshoots, even those that lampoon the signature itself? Hopefully this thread will cause an end to this stupid little signature, and all variants thereof...

Unless of course it draws more attention to it, and more people use it as a signature, whether out of spite, bad sense of humor, or earnest stupidity, in which case I'll have to go kung fu on everyone.Yeah, it's annoying, although I kind of liked "100% of the teenaged population has tried breathing. If you are a teenager who has not tried breathing, copy & paste this in your signature." I counted that in 5 peoples' siggies. :p

It's old. Drop it.

Although I do like the one "I have not invaded Chechnya (sp?)" one.

*goes to visit the Atheist empire*

true...your catholic school girl signature is so much better ain't it?

Lies! You never went to visit AE!

I'll admit, advertising regions in a signature isn't that high class either, but at least it's unique in and of itself.

I thought that 98% signature was to show your shame that you haven't tried or done pot.

Yeah, it's annoying, although I kind of liked "100% of the teenaged population has tried breathing. If you are a teenager who has not tried breathing, copy & paste this in your signature." I counted that in 5 peoples' siggies. :p

I'll admit, that got a wry smile out of me.

Now for my next point of this thread. Why did you select the option that says you think the statistic is accurate? 49 in every 50 teenagers have not tried pot, no matter how specific you are of what you deem as "teenagers" (e.g. age restrictions, location restrictions, socioeconomic restrictions, etc.)

I've never smoked pot and am proud of it. Partly because I'm allergic, and partly because I'm only 4 years old, and not interested in that kind of thing yet. :)

I've never smoked pot and am proud of it. Partly because I'm allergic, and partly because I'm only 4 years old, and not interested in that kind of thing yet. :)

4? I thought it was 4 billion...or perhaps time moves differently in higher dimensions?

I'll admit, that got a wry smile out of me.

Now for my next point of this thread. Why did you select the option that says you think the statistic is accurate? 49 in every 50 teenagers have not tried pot, no matter how specific you are of what you deem as "teenagers" (e.g. age restrictions, location restrictions, socioeconomic restrictions, etc.)Uh, I like saying stupid things?

((No, they didn't buy it.))

I made a mistake?

((No, that's just an excuse.))

Because it's true and I know and you don't?

((No, that didn't work either.))



Uh...I have to go now....See ya around..... /me runs

4? I thought it was 4 billion...or perhaps time moves differently in higher dimensions?Yeah, I count in billions. Therefore 4 = 4 billion = approximately 12-19 human years.

I've never smoked pot and am proud of it. Partly because I'm allergic, and partly because I'm only 4 years old, and not interested in that kind of thing yet. :)
Yet being the key word.

How's this one?

98% of teenagers have had sex, if you are part of the 2% who haven't then dial 1-800-727-0094

Uh...I have to go now....See ya around..... /me runs

I didn't mean to "attack" you directly; I'm posing that question to everyone who selected that option, simply because it's obvious it's not a remotely true statistic.

I don't care what everyone thinks, I like this signature and there's no way I'm removing it. There's no reason why you should be proud to be an addict.

Yet being the key word.

How's this one?

98% of teenagers have had sex, if you are part of the 2% who haven't then dial 1-800-727-0094That being your phone number, I suppose? :eek: :p :D

I didn't mean to "attack" you directly; I'm posing that question to everyone who selected that option, simply because it's obvious it's not a remotely true statistic.I know, I know....sarcasm my friend....it's a great thing.... :rolleyes:

I was proud of my former sig. It said "98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you've sold oregano to the other 2%, copy & paste this in your signature."

Now I've changed it to my favourite line from Pulp Fiction.

That being your phone number, I suppose? :eek: :p :D
You wish. :D

I know, I know....sarcasm my friend....it's a great thing.... :rolleyes:

I'm not new to sarcasm; one of my M.O.s is to be as cordial as possible whilst spraying my opponent's ideologies and opinions with holes.

EDIT: As the "NS General Sarcazm Master", I sincerely hope that your comment was sarcasm, as, now that I'm out of my "cordial bullshit" state of mind, I'm suddenly quite upset at the assertion that I thought that something as vapid as "/me runs" was a legitimate form of you displaying taking offense.

(Verbose is always part of my M.O., stemming from my elitism.)

You wish. :DI beg to differ here. :rolleyes:


((Nice comeback there, Kerv. Now see if you can beat the best of them all, teh Czardas!))

I'm not new to sarcasm; one of my M.O.s is to be as cordial as possible whilst spraying my opponent's ideologies and opinions with holes. Oh, that's fun.

EDIT: As the king of sarcasm, I sincerely hope that your comment was sarcasm, as, now that I'm out of my "cordial bullshit" state of mind, I'm suddenly quite upset at the assertion that I thought that something as vapid as "/me runs" was legitimate.That comment was sarcastic. As I already pointed out. And "/me $ACTION" is from IRC and is perfectly legitimate. I was using it in a sarcastic sense here. Like I'd ever say something like that in real life. :rolleyes:

I beg to differ here. :rolleyes:


((Nice comeback there, Kerv. Now see if you can beat the best of them all, teh Czardas!))
I can't, that was all I had, come back to that tomorrow.

I can't, that was all I had, come back to that tomorrow.Awwww..... :D

Awwww..... :D
You must be heartbroken.

You must be heartbroken.Yeah, this is really a tragic occasion. We must celebrate by eating sad cake made out of wet blueberry sponge and dried lox. :p

Yeah, this is really a tragic occasion. We must celebrate by eating sad cake made out of wet blueberry sponge and dried lox. :p
You're disgusting, you know that? I mean blueberry? [/spam]

what is wrong with weed? where is my frequent users of weed option?

Yeah, that is kinda annoying. Especially since there ain't no way that 98% of anyone has done any drug. Maybe 1/3, maybe half, but not 90+%.

The good news is, that's the first time I've seen that signature, so it doesn't bug me much. :)

I haven't changed my sig in months, and I'm not gunna because some strangers on a web forum don't like it.

The statistic is too obviously silly to bother me much - but I hate the grammar! "98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot." Does what? Does tried? Does smoking?

*grammar nerd writhes in pain*

The statistic is too obviously silly to bother me much - but I hate the grammar! "98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot." Does what? Does tried? Does smoking?

*grammar nerd writhes in pain*

I agree, the statistic is way off. You have given me a good reason to change my signature to "I have not smoked pot, suckas!"

I <3 j00!

meh. There isn't a useful sig here, its just a quick representation of ourselves

98% is a figure far too high, even for a Western country. It makes no bloody sense. I do like the idea of being proudly drug free, but the message is left to pity at it's falsified statistic.

The only thing having to do with people that there is 98% of is that at least 98% of people in any country are human.

I accidently voted that I smoked pot; how horrible. I have never touched the stuff and I never will.

93% of all statistics are made up

Probably more than one half have tried it, but certainly not 98%.

Very innacurate.. at in Malaysia.

Never tried drugs, probably never will. It doesn't fascinate my curiousity to try mind altering medicine. My high is eating exquisite culinary tasty food and sports. :)

Very hard to find Pot in Malaysia. Maybe only Extasy is slightly easier to get.

The worst case scenario is.. that if you carry slightly above a few grams here in Malaysia, you'll get the death sentence. So drugs here are very very costly, and also hard to obtain. You can find them, but at really shady places.

Yay for having signatures blocked.

98% of signatures are stupid.

That comment was sarcastic. As I already pointed out. And "/me $ACTION" is from IRC and is perfectly legitimate. I was using it in a sarcastic sense here. Like I'd ever say something like that in real life. :rolleyes:

Congratulations, you are the first person to thoroughly aggravate me and make me look stupid. So let's get a few things straight:

- I never thought "/me runs" was you actually taking offense, I was pretending to be cordial so I could slam you for being stupid enough to claim that the 98% statistic was true.

- When I said I was hoping you were being sarcastic, I was talking about your comment "reassuring me" that you were being sarcastic, i.e. I was saying that I hoped you didn't think me ignorant enough to think your initial comment was legitimate.

- I know damn well what IRC is, I'm not an idiot. When I said your comment was "vapid", it was because it was childish and not in the slightest bit funny, not because I somehow managed to use the internet for over a third of my life and not know about /me action commands or IRC.

Given that you are seemingly unable to properly judge my character or vote on a simple poll, it seems you are the one who should be self conscious.

I actually enjoy it. :p

I really dont know what the fuss is about everyones got an agenda!

Yay for having signatures blocked.

98% of signatures are stupid.
Oh but your just an old crank.
and what about your sig? :D

Although I do like the one "I have not invaded Chechnya (sp?)" one.

Why thank you :D

Oh but your just an old crank.
and what about your sig? :D

Clearly it is part of the other 2%.

Why thank you :D
Well it is somewhat impressive.

Clearly it is part of the other 2%.
I was waiting for that.
Clearly The Cat-Tribe thought so. >.<

That statistic is straight up, straightedge bullshit. Those crazy bastards love to think that they're this oppressed minority. Siege mentality helps you fight, and if there is one thing those pure, innocent straight edge guys love, it's beating the shit out of their fellow man.

It's not any worse than any of the other signature trends, really. A little self-congratulatory(in a "I refuse to experience things" kinda way) but not half as obnoxious as the 'self quoters.'
What's a "self-quoter?" Someone in love with his or her own words???

What's a "self-quoter?" Someone in love with his or her own words???

Someone who puts their own quotes in their signature because they're conceited and think that they're so funny.

I'd also put you in that category, Sdaeriji, by extending the definition.

Someone who puts another person's quotes in their signature because they're conceited and think that they're so funny. :D

You could even extend it to people who resort to using their signature to mock another person through quotation.

The sig is definatly a load of BS. Period.

But it's not meant to be taken seriously by anyone. It's just a stupid two sentences that doesn't mean anything designed to momentairily please the easily amused, like me. I only did mine when I was wating for something to come on the TV.

Nothing more/less than that, really.

I'd also put you in that category, Sdaeriji, by extending the definition.

Someone who puts another person's quotes in their signature because they're conceited and think that they're so funny. :D

You could even extend it to people who resort to using their signature to mock another person through quotation.

Those don't really make sense for the term "self-quoter". A "self-quoter" would be limited pretty much to one's own posts. I'm not saying I'm not conceited (I am exceedingly full of myself), but I'm not a self-quoter.

Am I the only one tired of this signature and it's offshoots, even those that lampoon the signature itself? Hopefully this thread will cause an end to this stupid little signature, and all variants thereof...

Unless of course it draws more attention to it, and more people use it as a signature, whether out of spite, bad sense of humor, or earnest stupidity, in which case I'll have to go kung fu on everyone.

EDIT: For the poll, the "I hate this signature" applies to most of its variants as well, though I suppose there are some exceptions for particularly clever ones.

I think there should be an option on the poll for; "Who the hell cares?"

i like my sig better :p

Congratulations, you are the first person to thoroughly aggravate me and make me look stupid. So let's get a few things straight:

- I never thought "/me runs" was you actually taking offense, I was pretending to be cordial so I could slam you for being stupid enough to claim that the 98% statistic was true.

- When I said I was hoping you were being sarcastic, I was talking about your comment "reassuring me" that you were being sarcastic, i.e. I was saying that I hoped you didn't think me ignorant enough to think your initial comment was legitimate.

- I know damn well what IRC is, I'm not an idiot. When I said your comment was "vapid", it was because it was childish and not in the slightest bit funny, not because I somehow managed to use the internet for over a third of my life and not know about /me action commands or IRC.

Given that you are seemingly unable to properly judge my character or vote on a simple poll, it seems you are the one who should be self conscious.I'm putting that in my siggy! :fluffle:

93% of all statistics are made up


This made me laugh... short and simple humour is often good humour. :p

93% of all statistics are made upIt's 74%. :)

I'm putting that in my siggy! :fluffle:

I'm glad, just as long as you don't think me a fool. :falafel:

I'm glad, just as long as you don't think me a fool. :falafel:You, a fool? Never! ;)

I doubt anyone will care anymore (5 pages in usually means the thread has gone off topic), but the quote in my sig I made after reading Culture of Fear (a good book) and finding that statistic. 98% is a rediculously high number, and shouldn't be believed.

It's 74%. :)but remember... 100% of all Adults tried Puberty...

This is a terrific thread.

but remember... 100% of all Adults tried Puberty......but only 68% of those who tried puberty count as adults! :p

I, too, found this signature more than strange. I mean are they proud not to have tried pot? Why? It's a choice. If you choose not to do drugs that's ok, but it doesn't make you a better person than those who do.

I'm so glad that I'm not a teenager anymore :) The group pressure of putting inaccurate (98% ha -they wish) signatures up would probably make me reach for the nearest spliff to calm my nerves!

Pot, the anti-Ambition drug.

I like it, as it gives me chance to have a parody in my sig.

I don't care what everyone thinks, I like this signature and there's no way I'm removing it. There's no reason why you should be proud to be an addict.

THC isn't addictive silly. :fluffle:

Now let's go smoke a show. ;)

If it's good enough for Thomas Jefferson, it's good enough for me.

I like it, as it gives me chance to have a parody in my sig.

I find parodies just as bad, especially since several times today I've seen multiple signatures in a row with it. It's just so damn lame; it's not even amusing.

My sig is the best so it doesn't really matter.

Who cares about teenagers anyway?

Who cares about teenagers anyway?

Teenagers. And old people that need our financial aid and manual labor.

But seriously, what's with all the idiots that said it was an accurate statistic?

But seriously, what's with all the idiots that said it was an accurate statistic?Ha, only 28 people out of 6 billion? That's not all that many. :p

98% of New Zealanders live within 48KM of the Sea!
Ha Beat that! :D

Ha, only 28 people out of 6 billion? That's not all that many. :p

6.3 billion (damn people with more than 2 kids).

And that's not the point. 8.5% think the statistic is accurate.
I won't tolerate for less than 1%. Ignorance and lack of common sense is not an option. Mwuahahaha. But seriously. I tick me off.

6.3 billion (damn people with more than 2 kids).

And that's not the point. 8.5% think the statistic is accurate.
I won't tolerate for less than 1%. Ignorance and lack of common sense is not an option. Mwuahahaha. But seriously. I tick me off.It's 8.78%. :)