What would you ban?

[zehydra]

people who ban things.

 

[William Ossiss]

i would ban twilight, then condemn to death the author.

 

[Biosophilogical]

I'd probably ban smoking, and before I get any shit for it, let me just lay it out as Pros and Cons and then arguments against each (if I can think of any).

Cons:
Violation of Freedoms (though, truthfully speaking, a large number of addictive and harmful drugs are illegal (cocaine, marijuana, LSD, etc)

Pros:
Harder for young people to be pressured into smoking because it would be so hard to acquire cigarettes.
Those who need help quitting have the struggle taken away.
Harder to get addicted (and I think we can mostly agree that there is a difference between choosing to smoke because you like it and thinking you want to because your bad habit has mentally screwed you over)
Frees up a lot of money for smokers as they no longer have to spend thousands upon thousands feeding their addiction.
Cigarette smoke smells like shit.

A lot of people say smoking, why are so many people here pro marijuana and anti cigarettes.

I'm not pro marijuana, I despise most mind-altering drugs because I value a sense of identity (it can sometimes be a long explanation, so I'm not going to write it out). Also, even some drugs that aren't addictive chemically can be socially addictive (they become habits, not addictions) and can then proceed to form relationship troubles, isolation issues, financial trouble, stress for those close to you as they watch you throw your life away. Also, most of them tend to be detrimental to your health.

 

[AgDr_ODST]

any mod that gives someone an unfair edge in a video game(ie leaderboards, and online comptetive)....with your friends and or a group that know your using it is one thing but sucking so bad that you must or doing it to cause grief/rage is unforgivable

 

[CrazyMedic]

I'd ban all forms of food additives.
That's what's wrong with the youth now-days. It's all the artificial crap put into food that alters people's minds. Next time you're in the supermarket have a look at what's actually in the "food" you're about to buy...

you have done little to no research from unbiased sources have you? you understand that 1. organic foods have been proven to be just as bad for you as processed foods(because they contain a lot of bug crap and other things) and because organic food cannot be grown on the same volume as other foods about half the population would starve to death so yeah do some actual research. also I can find them I will like the organic food studies since I actually read the in a publication not on the internet.

I'd probably ban smoking, and before I get any shit for it, let me just lay it out as Pros and Cons and then arguments against each (if I can think of any).

Cons:
Violation of Freedoms (though, truthfully speaking, a large number of addictive and harmful drugs are illegal (cocaine, marijuana, LSD, etc)
the world economy would be severely damaged as cigarettes and other forms of tobacco.

Pros:
Harder for young people to be pressured into smoking because it would be so hard to acquire cigarettes. also
Those who need help quitting have the struggle taken away.
Harder to get addicted (and I think we can mostly agree that there is a difference between choosing to smoke because you like it and thinking you want to because your bad habit has mentally screwed you over)
Frees up a lot of money for smokers as they no longer have to spend thousands upon thousands feeding their addiction.
Cigarette smoke smells like shit.

also that young people thing is bullshit dope is banned and kids still get a hold of that, and also why ban it out right why not have smoking areas and non smoking areas like most countries have so you know people who don't want to smoke can avoid the smell and second hand smoke and the people who do can enjoy the whole pursuit of happiness thing.

 

[NeoShinGundam]

I would ban the act of Banning. Then I'd watch the Universe implode ^_^

 

[Cazza]

I would ban over pricing. Games here cost to much.

 

[Rpground]

out of everything in the ENTIRE WORLD AND THE UNIVERSE,i would ban these bloody ENCHANTED SLINGS! THEIR EVERYWHERE NOWADAYS! AND THEY PISS ME OFF TO NO END! again i must ask the question WHY WOULD YOU ENCHANT A BLOODY SLING!?! and to all that would break this ban on such evil little things would be BURNED TO THE STAKE! *sigh* i feel better now....

 

[Kron_the_mad wants to be deleted]

let's see...
Religion,
Nulear Weapons,
adults with an I.Q. below 110,
un-licenced breeding (not recreational sex, just unauthorised reproduction).

 

[Perhaps]

I'd ban censorship, see how it would work out haha

 

[USSR]

Alcohol and Smoking.

Not just cigarettes, smoking in general.
Any kind leads to lung cancer.

 

[firedfns13]

Riaa/mpaa

 

[Creator002]

I'd ban prejudice/stereotyping/stigmas etc.

 

[Shadowtek]

People who cheat in online video games. Yes, I believe jail time is appropriate for those who disturb the peace.

 

[BonsaiK]

SUVs in cities. Anyone owning an SUV in my future dictatorship needs to prove by showing either a tenancy agreement or mortgage documentation that they live at least 300kms away from a city of over 100,000 population.

 

[Snake Plissken]

I would ban anyone who wants to ban smoking/cigarettes. Fuck you, I like cigarettes. Seriously, aside from my major addiction, I quite enjoy them.

 

[Angerwing]

Japanese media. Not a fan.

 

[Chamale]

I'd ban all laws concerning gun control and redo that system completely so that anyone 18 and older is required to carry. No crime if everyone's packing!

I've always wondered about this. Scientifically, we could choose two cities with similar populations and crime rates - just for the hell of it*, I choose Saint John and St. John's. Use Saint John as a control, and give everyone in St. John's an AK-47.

So, yeah, I don't like political statements without scientific backing. I'd ban the banning of things without proof that the ban will be beneficial.

* [sub]For the record, the 2 cities which would be best for this trial would probably be Hamilton, Ontario and Windsor, Ontario. Though Hamilton is twice the size of Windsor, their crime rates and demographics are strikingly similar, with the exception of Windsor's relatively high immigration rate.[/sub]

 

[matell]

I'd ban whining. For example I really hate parents who say "boo hoo, video games r bad, they turn kids in monsters" or people who complain about game mechaniks ( like camping, quickscoping, "noob" weapons etc)
Also, this is NOT whining about other people's whining, this is responding to a thread. (before anyone says "you whiner!!11!")

 

[LadyRhian]

Idiocy. That would do away with a lot of stuff, and some people. But if I was given a second one, it would be people who have decided opinions on things they know nothing about, have never experienced or even never researched. That's if it's not already covered by the idiocy ban.