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Yes it is sir.. And so are the laws put in place to control psycho active substances

Nothing about disavowing your own opinions makes them compelling to me.

I feel silly asking, but what does it mean?

Someone Who Isn't Me. Common term on drug-related forums. Typically because forums don't want people talking about their own drug use, presumably for liability reasons.

Because I'm sure it would hold up in court. "Your honor, my client was clearly talking about someone who isn't them." "CASE DISMISSED." cheers erupt around the courtroom

I suspect it's less about what would hold up in court vs. allowing people who would otherwise feel the need to act a fig leaf to look the other way.

Sort of like phrasing an interview question like this:

"First let me say we don't do drugs tests AND it does not look like your doing drugs right this second. Now, with that in mind are you currently... "

"By currently you mean right this second?" "Yes"

"Well then no."

Sure, both sides knew the correct answer to that question, but the desired box was checked.

It brings back memories... of when someone told me about seeing it on a forum I've never been to.