Straight edge

[Sonia]

A board, or piece of wood or metal, having one edge perfectly straight, used to ascertain whether a line is straight or a surface even, and for drawing straight lines.

[Rihanna]

Straight edge is basically living a clean life without drugs, drinking and casual sex. Its living a poison free and keeping yourself safe. It is a choice and it does not make you better or worse than anyone. We all make choices and some choose to be straight edge and some dont. Yes, its true that some people will stop being sXe when they turn 21 but that is just another choice. Straight Edge is a way of life but has now been formed into a trend. Out there, there are true edgers.

[Jessica]

If youre really straight edge, you dont need to go telling everyone about it, its something you do for YOURSELF. 99% of the morons with Xs on their hands are posers/scenesters obsessed with [fashioncore].

[Sonia]

X No drugs, X no alocohol, and X no casual seX

[Justin Bieber]

The term originates from a song by Minor Threat putting forth the value of a clear mind and a healthy body.
Times as they are, there are now three kinds of sXers.

Those who understand what it means. People who value clarity and wish to avoid altered states of perception, poisoning the body, or unsettling the mind. No drugs, some even avoid medicinal drugs as these can alter state of mind. No drinking to excess, as this can alter the mind and poison the body. No promiscuous sex, you got me on this one. These people are, 99% of the time, decent people who see their choices for what they are, choices, nothing more, nothing less.

Insecure gits. People who wish to place themselves on a self appointedly superior moral platform, then proceed to brag about how much better they are than everyone else. No drugs. No drink. No Promiscuous sex. No meat. No/very few friends, as few other than those who share their views can stand to be around them for more than ten minutes without driving a lit candle, wick first, into their eye, and injecting them with lighter fluid through the ear.

Hardliners. All the stupidity of number two, with knuckledusters. No drugs. No drink. No promiscuous sex. No meat 9 times out of ten. All the clarity with none of the intelligence.

[Merna]

[The kind] of people who choose not to do drugs or drink, but are too [trendy] to realize you dont need a [label] to describe everything you do.

[Oralee]

[School kid] who [plans] to kill himself with [knife].

[Renato]

basically saying im too much of a pussy to do drugs or have sex but im still into cool things or im just afraid my of my parents but im a hardcore [motherfucking] [punk]/[poser emo]/poser

[Marquetta]

A punk ass wanna be good person that thinks they are all that because they dont do drugs but what there are no real straight edgers because the three Xs are supposed to mean no sex, drugs or violence but what [straight edge] dosent want to fight or have sex [yeah thats right] you are all a bunch of fakes yeah there are [real ones] but they sure are hard to find.

[Julian]

If [youre straight] edge, it means you dont drink, dont smoke, and dont do any non-prescribed drugs.
Why are we straight edge? Its simple. We dont need drugs to get through life or have fun. In fact, its truly baffling that so many people actually need drugs to enjoy life. [Life is what you make it] - and if you need to be constantly intoxicated to get through it, thats pretty pathetic when you think about it. In this generation its now considered cool to get drunk and high all the time, but in reality drugs appeal to the lowest common denominator.
Furthermore, being straight edge means obeying the law. Many drugs are illegal. Why the hell would I want to become a criminal just for some stupid highs? Its not worth it in the slightest. There are so many legal ways to have fun. Theres music, movies, TV shows, video games, literature, art, culture and so much more to indulge in. The world has plenty to offer you. Doing drugs can result in addiction/dependence and criminal convictions if you are doing illegal substances. Who wants that?
If youre straight edge, be proud - it might not sound like much to be alcohol-free and drug-free, but many people ultimately fall victim to peer pressure and give in to temptation. Being [straight-edge] doesnt make you a religiously boring loser. Its cool, healthy, wise and moral. Keep your mind clear and enjoy life. Theres a bright and colourful world out there.