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@killianm97@mastodon.ieI'm glad to see this. This model works incredibly well in Spain and in Germany, and is much better than the commercial model in the US and Canada.
But one thing must be made clear; continued criminalisation of weed is outdated and must be fixed asap. The fact that people are being arrested for using what is a completely safe and harmless drug makes zero sense!
@killianm97 Personally, I don't think I would trade the Oregon model (sold to any adult just like booze, home grow of up to 4 plants per household, enforced licensing/testing apparatus, etc.) for the German model, which seem strange, arbitrary and complicated in comparison. That said, it's also so new that I can't really judge yet.
At any rate, it's good to see Europe making small bits of progress!
@emmetoneill as someone who lived in Barcelona where they use the same model, it works incredibly well.
As there is no profit motive (all clubs must be non-profits/co-ops), there is no incentive to maximise consumption in any way, which is always a dodgy thing with any drug.
Being a club, it encourages people to smoke in a communal setting and helps to build community. There was a great one near me which sold sandwiches and beers, and had an outdoor garden, TVs, and occasionally live music.
@killianm97 I can appreciate the non-profit and communal aspects, for sure. Right now there's no way to smoke in a "bar/cafe" here, though it's being worked on.
What I like about the Oregon model is that we treat buying cannabis *almost* exactly like alcohol, so there isn't that thick layer of hypocrisy/stigma around it: buying flower, edibles, tinctures, etc. at the dispensary is almost exactly like buying a bottle of whiskey or vodka at the liquor store.