Weed Over Alcohol on First Dates: Worth the Hassle?

Dear Stoner: Is it bad or provocative to suggest that we smoke weed on a first date instead of getting drinks? I’ve had a range of responses from men when I do this, and most of them aren’t good.
Hinge Knob

Dear Hinge Knob: The vast majority of dates are creeps, losers and people who ultimately aren’t a match, so adding a no-booze, cannabis-only policy only adds to that filter. That’s not necessarily a bad thing — you should be straightforward about what you want in a partner — but it will add to your checklist while dating, and probably attract a few pervs who take a first-date joint as an invite to your couch.

Don’t let someone else’s twisted…