Amsterdam to ban smoking in the Red Light District

Discussion in 'Latest Hip News Stories' started by ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023.

  1. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

    Messages:
    13,885
    Likes Received:
    18,746
    In sad news that signals the end of an era - the Mayor and Government of Amsterdam are proposing to ban all smoking of cannabis, and anything, on the streets of the Red Light District.

    Long known as a hangout for the bohemians, avant-garde, and the Hip, the Red Light District has been home to literally hundred of coffeeshops selling cannabis, and cups of coffee. It's a tradition!

    For many years it was THE place to be, sitting at a table in front of a coffeeshop, by the street with passerbys wondering about that wonderful smell! As we sat there rolling joints and smoking merrily...

    Anyone else have fond memories of life in Amsterdam and visiting the Red Light District?

    Our sister site, The Hip Travel Guides, has an extensive section on Amsterdam, and the coffeeshops.
     
    ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023
    #1
    Toker likes this.
  3. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

    Messages:
    13,885
    Likes Received:
    18,746
    ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023
    #2
  5. wilsjane

    wilsjane Nutty Professor HipForums Supporter

    Messages:
    6,634
    Likes Received:
    5,449
    The girls will probably love it and be charging extra to smoke with them. :)
     
    wilsjane, Feb 10, 2023
    #3
    ~Zen~ likes this.
  7. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

    Messages:
    13,885
    Likes Received:
    18,746
    Ahh, another thing...

    Seems they also are moving the 'ladies' out also.

    Having lived in Amsterdam for 10 years I know and understand the average Amsterdammers opinions about the tourists.

    My offices were on the Damrak five floors up with a view of the Inner Harbor, Canal Boats, The Grasshopper Coffeeshop, and all the tourist shops lining the canal. At night the crowds of drunks would descend into chaos, especially when the British footballers were in town for a game or whatever. It spreads out all through the city of Amsterdam and they do put up with a lot of crap literally...(and piss too!).
     
    ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023
    #4
  9. wilsjane

    wilsjane Nutty Professor HipForums Supporter

    Messages:
    6,634
    Likes Received:
    5,449
    Do they want the area completely deserted. LOL

    When I hear about how our young thugs behave away from home, it makes me ashamed to be English.
     
    wilsjane, Feb 10, 2023
    #5
  11. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

    Messages:
    13,885
    Likes Received:
    18,746
    I have seen the same from Americans in Mexico, Arabs in Washington, D.C. and Germans in the Caribbean.
     
    ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023
    #6
    wilsjane likes this.
  13. Echtwelniet

    Echtwelniet Visitor

    Blame the Dumbass Tourist who cant handle it(smoke/drink to much)............and do stupid stuff............:D

    I have english gamer friends............1 dutch joint................wasted ;)

    Mzzls
     
    Echtwelniet, Feb 10, 2023
    #7
    ~Zen~ likes this.
  15. ~Zen~

    ~Zen~ California Tripper Administrator

    Messages:
    13,885
    Likes Received:
    18,746
    Oh yeah! They do get crazy.
     
    ~Zen~, Feb 10, 2023
    #8
  17. Intrepid37

    Intrepid37 Banned

    Messages:
    647
    Likes Received:
    244
    Guess I'll do edibles instead.
     
    Intrepid37, Feb 10, 2023
    #9
    ~Zen~ likes this.
  19. Mark Blomquist

    Mark Blomquist Members

    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    5
    Public smoking of weed is probably not anything more than a fad - they have the sex services and so they would think well we should bring out in to the open and confess it to be apart of what we are doing with the protection of privacy. As we normalize around the world it is not as big of a deal beyond a personal decision so it gets to be more obvious a promotion of it and that is a possible infraction of younger people's right to not be subject to assumption that they are going to be indoctrinated.

    So good for them and wait 100 years.
     
    Mark Blomquist, Feb 13, 2023
    #10

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice