WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTUAL ABOUT STRAIGHT EDGE?

STRAIGHT EDGE IS RELIGION.

most people rejected Straight Edge with a reason like "I am devoted religious person, so I don't need Straight Edge". At the first place, Straight Edge is not a religion. Although Straight Edge embraces some of the moral values held by most major religion, it's only act as philosophy that we hold with our life. "Why we need education? Why we got to go to school? Why we have to be polite to our parents? Why are we human?" is all the question that we should ourselves. All of it exactly went to a positive path, so does Straight Edge. It is only a weak excuses for some of the people to reject Straight Edge as they, themselves do consume alcohol, doing drugs and promiscuity (which is illegal to most of the religion - if they would like to do debate on this) while smoking can be considered as long term suicide process (which is also prohibited).

STRAIGHT EDGE DON'T EAT MEAT.

the basic starting point of living yourself as Straight Edge is to held a complete positive lifestyle, which is back in the early days, it's always about not smoking, not consuming alcohol beverages, not doing drugs or promiscuity WHILE veganism/vegetarianism is an extended or logical point of view where most of them are doing it for ethical reason. You can also find people who are vegan/vege who aren't Straight Edge so does vice versa. So, your eating appetite is still your choices.

STRAIGHT EDGE DON'T HAVE SEX AT ALL.

Sex is a need for every humanity, so do Straight Edgers. But surely, it's require a big responsibility before you decided to get laid and have sexual intercourses. There were tons of diseases causes by promiscuity or casual sexual behavior, most of it were deadly. It's need a mature mind and preparation before every individuals to have sex. In short, Straight Edge kids do have sex - but not having it for casual purposes.

STRAIGHT EDGE IS A GANG.

Straight Edge itself is about promoting a positive and healthier lifestyle, so it's doesn't associate with any kind of gang or mobs. Be assure that every kids still remember on the real purposes.

STRAIGHT EDGE IS ONLY FOR HARDCORE/PUNK.

not necessary. you can be metal, indie or any other music fans coz Straight Edge is about leading to your positive lifestyle. Some artist from metal, nu metal, pop music have considered themselves as Straight Edge as well. So, music is not an issue here.

STRAIGHT EDGE DON'T MAKE FRIENDS WITH NON STRAIGHT EDGE.

this probably the worst assumption that everyone have made on Straight Edge. As being positive, it doesn't mean fascism should get involved. Straight Edge kids also make friends with others, it's doesn't matter whether they are taking the edge or not.