there are many societies in this big world of ours. The USA society is highly restrictive, driven by FDA dogma, and our physicians are lockstep with the pontifications of this lethargic, ill advised institution. In fact, there are many countries out there that take a more proactive approach to aas, the doctors are more knowledgeable, and the scripts (if a script is even needed for aas) flow more freely.

One of the characteristics I find interesting about this board and it's members is that we are a truly international collective. For example, I need no script for aas where I live. Just walk into the pharmacy, pay your due, and walk out with what you need.

One of the drawbacks of being such a highly visible public board as we are, is some of the crowds we attract. Many of the newbs are very young, and many under 18. As such, the maturity levels are quite often lacking, and tempers flare when a young newb doesn't get the answer they were hoping to get.

When this happens, the parent in me raises up, and I get a little protective, just like the newb was my own son. So there are some of us that take it personally when bad advice is given to the younger crowd. Although i've had many discussions with my son (20) about aas useage, most youths here never had the benefit of an educated/experienced father sitting them down and telling them how it is.

It's good you've been around long enough to begin to understand the dynamics of why we say what we say, and why we try to look out for those that don't really know any better (yet)