knb comments on Open Thread: March 2010 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: knb 04 March 2010 05:03:48AM 2 points [-]

Ok, I didn't know that scoring illegal prescription drugs online was so easy. Isn't it risky? I know people have been busted for this the USA, though it may be easier in France.

Comment author: wedrifid 04 March 2010 05:36:12AM 7 points [-]

I will not go into detail on what I understand to be the pragmatic considerations here, since the lesswrong morality encourages a more conservative approach to choosing what to do.

The life-extentionists over at imminst.org tend to be experienced in acquiring whatever they happen to need to meet their health and cognitive enhancement goals. They tend to give a fairly unbiased reports on the best way to go about getting what you need, accounting for legal risks, product quality risks, price and convenience.

I do note that when I want something that is restricted I usually just go tell a doctor that "I have run out" and get them to print me 'another' prescription.

Comment author: Kevin 04 March 2010 06:14:41AM 3 points [-]

In the USA it's no problem to order unscheduled prescription drugs over the internet. Schedule IV drugs can be imported, but customs occasionally seizes them with no penalty for the importer. No company that takes credit cards will ship Schedule II or Schedule III drugs to the USA; at least not one that will be in business for more than a month or two.

I believe it's all easier in Europe but I don't know for sure. PM for more info.

Comment author: sketerpot 05 March 2010 10:25:12PM 1 point [-]

And for completeness, I should note that Modafinil is a Schedule IV drug in the US.

Comment author: gwern 06 March 2010 12:39:43AM 3 points [-]

Also, downloading music & movies is usually a copyright violation, frequently both civil & criminal.