I didn't watch the video, but If still like to make a few points.
1. Agree. You're not really experiencing it if you're taking pictures
2. It's a matter of taste. When I started using DMT I liked having the lights on. It tends to give a much lighter, more understandable experience for the inexperienced. Now that I have the experience though, I tend to agree. Now I like a bit of darkness, but it's very much a matter of taste. I will say, though, I prefer natural light or no light at all (fluoros always make me feel like I'm in some sort of alien hospital)
3. Again, very much a matter of taste. For the inexperienced, I wouldn't recommend alcohol, but if it helps you relax, go for it. It's worth noting, though, that if you plan to go deep and there's MAOIs involved, alcohol is contraindicated.
4. Agreed. Set and setting are very important to any psychedelic experience, especially one so powerful as DMT.
5. Agree. I only smoalk alone, and when I moderate for friends, it's only ever one on one and I keep my mouth shut (unless they think they're dying... Then shit gets tricky).
6. Strongly agree. This is a very personal thing. There's no reason to go sharing it with the world (and that's why I didn't watch the video
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"Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be a spirit of tolerance in the entire population." -Albert Einstein
I'm not a big fan of SWIM. I mean, I've never met the guy, but any time I hear about him, he's doing something sketchy.