Kit I think you are right in your reasoning, however as far as I saw it the focus of the discussion was rather:"Is beer good or bad (in taste). And what is its cultural function?" than "Drinking till you puke is cool".
Disclaimer: Do not drink if you're underage. It doesn't make you cool, a band does. Beer tastes good (at least for me), but in order to cherish it it should not be drunk in large quantities. If you like beer, fair enough. If you don't that's fine. No one should feel encouraged to drink if he/she does not want it.
Back on topic: I'm really getting impatient right now.... every other day another post on the main page and still no release in sight... I will stick to my original comment: I will rather wait for a nice non buggy release than have a release that causes nothing but trouble. However a month sure is a long time.... who knows, maybe we will get a special Christmas present

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