Cottagecheeseman Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Woah. I could have sworn I was on thegradcafe, but it seems I've somehow found my way to /r/badphilosophy. somebody (and not me this time) posted a link to a dfindley thread here on there, so there are probably several of them on here now. tpop 1
greencoloredpencil Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Sober hopefully-soon-to-be grad students, unite! I was getting so worried that all my peers would be alcoholics! Good to see someone else who won't be drinking
dgswaim Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Why would anyone not drink? Edited February 7, 2014 by dgswaim tpop, bar_scene_gambler, Cottagecheeseman and 1 other 4
dgswaim Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I don't understand not drinking. Strikes me as illogical. bar_scene_gambler 1
greencoloredpencil Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) I don't understand not drinking. Strikes me as illogical. One might have a medical reason or condition that prevents her or him from drinking. Another reason might be that one sees no appeal in it. One might not like the effects of alcohol, nor the taste, nor the places and social settings it tends to be served in. EDIT: Also, why would someone choosing to abstain from drinking strike you as illogical? I'd assume that one has a reason for choosing to abstain. Maybe this reason might turn out to be illogical or bad, but there are plenty of solid reasons why one would abstain that are not illogical. Edited February 7, 2014 by greencoloredpencil
Cottagecheeseman Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 One might have a medical reason or condition that prevents her or him from drinking. Another reason might be that one sees no appeal in it. One might not like the effects of alcohol, nor the taste, nor the places and social settings it tends to be served in. EDIT: Also, why would someone choosing to abstain from drinking strike you as illogical? I'd assume that one has a reason for choosing to abstain. Maybe this reason might turn out to be illogical or bad, but there are plenty of solid reasons why one would abstain that are not illogical. Also religious reasons, and former Alcoholics.
Monadology Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 There are plenty of good reasons not to drink. Some people are allergic to alcohol. Some are unpleasant when intoxicated or find the sensation unpleasant. Others may have addictive tendencies and don't want to risk alcoholism. Yet others might be recovering alcoholics. Some people might prefer for spiritual reason not to partake or may not be fond of the idea of inhibiting their judgment, coordination etc... Finally, some might have had bad experiences with alcohol (such as alcoholic relatives) and be averse to it.
dgswaim Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I can grant that medical reasons count as a good reason not to drink. I do not, however, understand how one could claim not to enjoy the taste and/or effects of intoxicants. I know that there ARE people who feel this way... I just don't understand it. Then again... I come from a long line of irish catholics...
dgswaim Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 It is clear that I'm being sarcastic, is it not? I assure you that I am. ianfaircloud 1
Monadology Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 It is clear that I'm being sarcastic, is it not? I assure you that I am. Sorry! I've met a few people who have expressed your opinion for real, or at least did so because they wanted me to drink with them and were trying to convince me. Sarcasm is hard to catch on the internet.
greencoloredpencil Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 It is clear that I'm being sarcastic, is it not? I assure you that I am. It was clear in your follow up post but I didn't catch it from your first one. People do in fact express that opinion so it's hard to tell, especially from just reading text
Cottagecheeseman Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 It is clear that I'm being sarcastic, is it not? I assure you that I am. I've seen some people argue for really stupid things on the internet, so it wasn't clear to me at first.
Table Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I know a few people already in grad programs, and they admit that most of their fellow students and them are high-functioning alcoholics. This makes me sad.
DHumeDominates Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 I was getting so worried that all my peers would be alcoholics! Good to see someone else who won't be drinking Hmm. There is, of course, an obvious distinction between drinking (in moderation) and being an alcoholic.
MongooseMayhem Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Why would anyone not drink? When I drink, I steal . . . from you! Cottagecheeseman and Edit_Undo 1 1
dgswaim Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) If I get shut out I'll probably listen to "Fix You" by Coldplay on repeat for 48 hours straight. Edited February 9, 2014 by dgswaim idol.chatter 1
greencoloredpencil Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Hmm. There is, of course, an obvious distinction between drinking (in moderation) and being an alcoholic. My remark was meant to be lighthearted, to clarify. Of course I don't think that one's mention of drinking indicates that she or he is an alcoholic.
Sophist Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Get accepted: strip down naked and run around like an idiot Get shut out: become a hermit in the himalayas. (kidding… sort of… I'd travel to India with my would-have-been grad school savings)
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