In the
non poser sense (i.e. someone who actually stays committed and doesn't give in to the pressure to use substances and have tons of
sex) Someone who chooses to live a clean life free of the iniquity of poisonous substances such as alcohol, tabacco,
drugs, as well as refraining from
sex when not accompanied by a strong emotional attachment. Doesn't have to beat up people but some choose to not because they are straight edge but because they are assholes. However, to be straight edge is to endure ridicule, bias, fear, and prejudice. But knowing that your stronger in your convictions than others gives you all the support you'll ever need knowing that you don't rely on a crutch to facilitate social functions and
happiness cause straight edgers can socialize and have fun in a natural state.
stoner/alcoholic/idiot-"hey man want to inject poison straight into your body and be miserable from this
day foward without said poison until you can no longer function as a person cause your slowly dying a painful agonizing
death?"
Straight Edger-"no thanks"