On 2011-12-03 01:48, General_Magician wrote:

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On 2011-12-02 12:34, critter wrote:
I hate the rampant abuse of anabolics in sports. But until there's a way to make sure all of the athletes are clean then I don't think I can hold it against those who think they need them just to keep up.

Anabolic drugs do serious damage to the long term health of athletes. No UFC title nor any amount of money paid for winning a fight is worth destroying your health over by resorting to steroids. But I agree with one of your posts, Silva is a smart fighter. It's better to outsmart, rather than outfight your opponent in the octagon. This was how Silva won his fight against Chael. Chael outfought Silva in the octagon, but Silva outsmarted Chael in the octagon and ultimately won the fight in the end. Fights are ultimately won in the mind. True warriors understand the principle of brain over brawn. That's why Silva won his last match with Chael. There is no guarantee that Silva will win the next match against Chael, but I will be hoping for a second Silva victory over Chael.

Bear in mind, I am absolutely not condoning steroid use. As I said, I detest them. I just can't keep getting ticked off every time I hear about another of my favorite athletes taking them, or I'd be about out of athletes to like.
I believe Randy Couture when he said he never took them. Yet another reason that The Natural was the classiest fighter to ever step foot in the Octagon.

On 2011-12-03 02:00, Devious wrote:
Do you think any magicians use steroids to enhance themselves during performance as well?