this article is quixotic at best. the author states the common clubber exchange was: "name/location/drug?" then waxes nostalgic about "open conversations" on pills, citing a 2 line dialogue with someone about sexuality and masculinity?

red flags:

-how were they having these intimate conversations in clubs blasting massive attack? -yes i do believe MDMA can be used to facilitate open communication, but also think that this superpower would be better served to create/restore lasting relationships vs single-dose convos in clubs -none of the potential downsides to her drug use were listed. iirc, back then mdma was frequently cut with meth. the author doesn't mention safety around testing your drugs or long-term mental / physical issues stemming from large-dose/chronic MDMA usage.

not to diminish their nostalgia and their decisions -- go do drugs. legalize .*