Well, first off I'll state that I'm a virgin to the spice, but stumbled on the forum about a week ago after being on a binge of various Mckenna lectures. I got introduced to him from The Invisible Landscape a few years ago and have always appreciated his approach towards the great "mystery" so to speak.
I've always had an interest in anything "other", though science and it's implications are of great interest to me, the way it is presented in the popular establishment seemed to be at odds with my intuition. I guess what I mean is that, people seem to think what science had not yet proven, could not be possible. Of course this is an extremely broad and general statement which is thankfully becoming less true the longer I live.
Anyway, I joined the forum to gain information, especially on "trip" reports. I've done my share of psilocybin, lsd, and had a few experiences with mdma; all of which have been some of the most powerful and conscious changing experiences I've had; so naturally the spice is appealing. Though after reading a number of reports, I'm certainly in no hurry. However I think by the time it becomes feasible for me to extract my own, I'll have at least prepared myself properly (though I doubt anyone can ever be totally prepared, from the sounds of it), but I don't think clearing up subconscious negativity and practicing meditative techniques will hurt when the experience comes to me.
Hopefully I'll be able to contribute something in the meantime; I've got a huge interest in cross-cultural mythologies, occult (alchemical) philosophy, and the interpretation of symbols into concept, and generally try to integrate everything I learn under a single umbrella of complimentary understanding. Besides that I like to dabble in music (resonance), and practice my own discipline of martial arts by adapting various internal and external styles.
The only hell for a warrior is peace.
The warm fuzzy side of the cold hard truth.