metanoiamuseum asked: Hello. I apologize if you've answered this publicly in the past (as I'm sure you've been asked plenty of times), but what inspires you to be straight edge? What are your reasons? From what I can deduce, it is a choice you proudly practice but at the same time, however, it seems you're not necessarily eager to convert anyone to adopt your chosen lifestyle. Why is that?

I’m edge because the thought of drugs/alcohol/whatever has never appealed to me. I enjoy living my life positively.

Who am I to tell people they’re wrong for the choices they’ve made? People are able to do what appeals to them. For me, that’s not partaking in anything that’s going to affect how I perceive my life. As long as people treat me with respect, they receive my respect.