it was started in the 80's by a Washington d.c. punk/hardcore band called minor threat. listen to: "straight edge" by minor threat.
however, the x's came from the venues, at the time, were pubs and anyone underage would be marked with an "x" on their hand. eventually people started doing it themselves and some still do today.
A straight edge is basically another name for a ruler, or it could be anything that makes straight lines.
A straight-edge
A geometrical construction can be made with with a straight edge and a compass.
With a protractor and a straight edge
A straight edge
A vertical edge is A line that go straight up and down
No. But there are straight edge "groups" that are a lot like gangs. But no, straight edge itself is not a gang, and a straight edge person is not a gang member.
A straight edge is used for making perfectly straight lines when drawing. The straight edge is placed on the paper and you use the edge to draw against.
A ruler has markings, a straight edge does not. In "straight edge and compass" constructions, you are not allowed to mark the straight edge. Things that are impossible using only a straight edge and compass are possible if markings are allowed (for example, it's possible to trisect an angle using a marked straight edge).
Yes, some people in the straight edge scene call vitamin water "straight edge water"
A ruler or straight edge.
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
Punk/hardcore bands who take an anti-drug stance (they typically object to people taking any kind of drugs, including prescription drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes) are called "straight edge." Some famous straight edge bands include: Minor Threat (who came up with the phrase "straight edge"), Down to Nothing, 7 Seconds, Youth of Today, Negative FX, Black My Heart, Gorilla Biscuits, Chain of Strength, etc., etc. See the Related Link below for more information on the Straight Edge movement and music.
Every edge that is pointing straight up and down is vertical.
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
some say you can i mean i do it and i believe im straight edge
A straight edge is basically another name for a ruler, or it could be anything that makes straight lines.