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Do you consider getting a high off of caffeine to be unethical? Assuming some people find weed to be a performance enhancer, why is that different?

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Well for myself, most of the time when I start working somewhere I sign agreements stating I won't be using drugs/alcohol on the clock. So even though I may feel it's personally okay and the agreement is silly, I would still be violating it.

Perhaps I could approach my employer and explain actually getting high makes me more productive, but I have never had the courage to start such a conversation :)

I don't know you but if you're like most people, you've probably violated other (non-drug related) clauses in your contract already. Ever watched a YouTube video during work hours? (assuming you don't work for Google/YouTube) Ever took a personal phone call during work? Ever been late? I get the feeling that it's not just a matter of avoiding a breach of contract in your case although you phrased it that way.

caffeine is a drug. i saw your response regarding the illegality of it being the major deterrent. if it weren't, would you change your viewpoint?

Because the right side of the caffeine Ballmer peak is less steep.

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