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Spider · 07-14-2008, 01:29 PM

I use my e-cig at work all the time and no-one is that bothered, luckily I don't have to work with anyone who complains just for the sake of it.

Propylene Glycol is used, as we all know, in many fog/smoke machines. I don't think I know anyone who hasn't come in contact with one of these things at a gig/play/show or whatever and no-one complains about those. The volume of fog/smoke produced is immense as well, and while I'm sure I've heard that it does have an adverse effect in large volumes inhaled over time, I don't think my e-cig compares - and it's better than inhaling 'dry ice'.

I just love the fact that no-one can actually legally make you stop using an e-cig in a public - it's always at the owner's discretion. Good on you Emperor! There will always be people who complain for the sake of complaining.

Spider

TheEmperorOfIceCream · 07-14-2008, 01:39 PM

Yup, the ONLY time I haven't been called out for public indulgence of my wicked habit was at a Doctor Who convention in Earl's Court the other weekend. Kids everywhere and I couldn't hardly see the little suckers for the smoke in the Dalek invasion animatronic.

Out with the cig!

Puff puff aaaaahhhhh

In-fil-trate! In-fil-trate!

leaford · 07-14-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEmperorOfIceCream

In-fil-trate! In-fil-trate!

karenwest1961 · 08-15-2008, 03:48 PM

Hammy is right...if one person complains, you must take it seriously and take the device elsewhere. I'm sorry that happened to you Hammy. I haven't heard of anyone getting sick from the vapor before. Several things could be happening here... Your co-worker may be ultra sensitive and really having issues, or like others say could be sensitive to perfumes. Or could be an anti and trying to be a butt in a nice way. It doesn't matter. If the co-worker complained, you need to take it seriously as it doesn't affect your job.

It's nice to be able to have the device so you won't have to go outdoors...but sometimes with my own, I have to go outdoors because of the confusion. My best friend had to put hers away when she used hers in a smoking area because the manager didn't like the look of it.

You did the right thing by taking your Njoy elsewhere...and asking here if it were possible for someone to get sick. Logically, most of us would say that it's not possible. But realistically, we can't say that it isn't.

icemanmaz · 08-15-2008, 05:39 PM

I told them at work it was just vapour and they all said it was a great idea and a good thing to see me quitting the fags.
some people are just so stupid

phylo · 08-15-2008, 09:37 PM

Just to add my 2 cents to this debate... At the end of June I did a road trip with 5 other people all of whom were non smokers. I vaped for the entire 13 hour drive and they didn't notice anything other than a slight apple smell when I switch to an apple flavored cartridge... Well that and the vapor... It was kinda funny when I took the first drag in the guys car, he saw me exhale smoke and got a really weird look on his face and I could tell he was about to rip me a new one for smoking in his car but then saw me smiling at him and didn't smell anything so it turned from anger to curiosity in a heart beat..

I would also like to mention that I had never met these guys in person.. I ended up hitching a ride with them to a spearfishing competition in Puertocitos Mexico.

Phil

stewart · 10-08-2008, 11:42 PM

Hi! my first post, and thought i'd put it here where most appropriate

I just ordered my first e-cig today after hearing about it on Radio 1 news, then looking it up on bbc online. despite the lack of medical research, i think it's a fantastic idea

i first confirmed it with my boss whether i could use it at work, and he said "as long as your colleagues that sit near you are ok with it then yeah" and they gave approval so long as it doesnt smell... so thumbs up there! the boses dad, former owner of the company who comes in to do invoices smoked in the office like a chimney right up to the ban day, so i'm thinking he might be interested when i get it!

i only regret that i made my purchase off a new user on ebay, before i found the excellent video reviews by the fella in the hats (sorry i forgot your name but i think your a member here too), whom forwarded me onto the e-cig.co.uk website. i kinda wish i'd gone there, the price is the same, but i've a feeling i'll be needing the business cards full of info, as i went for the super mini with orange battery.

as i'm a heavy roll up smoker i think my uneducated first choice for a regular vaper might require a qiuck second purchase, but i'll try it anyway and maybe purchase the vials to drip in so i dont work through the cats so quickly. how many times can carts be reused before they eventually fail?

cheers and great forum! i've been teased a little about it by my colleagues, but none of them have smoked a single cig in their lives.... but i'll be quietly laughing when i'm happily, less harmfully (hopefully) puffing away and getting my fix while working

RatInDaHat · 10-08-2008, 11:51 PM

that's me with the hats. Glad i could be helpful.

You'll like this forum. Lots of helpful people and good information.

-Dusty-

stewart · 10-09-2008, 12:00 AM

ah ratindahat hehe yep! you state so many names in your vids, i forgot them all

quality vids mate... love the Wolverine technique

as i'll be waiting a good couple of days for my first e-cig, and have never seen nor come across anyone using them, i've got to ask what's it like? is the experience near identical to the "analogue" cig?

Kimmiegrif · 10-09-2008, 12:39 AM

I vap in my house in the eve. My hubby is watching tv downstairs and I am upstairs. He is oblivious to the fact I am even enjoying my ecig. I could have never done this with burning tobacco!

07-14-2008, 01:39 PM	#42
TheEmperorOfIceCream Super Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 910	Yup, the ONLY time I haven't been called out for public indulgence of my wicked habit was at a Doctor Who convention in Earl's Court the other weekend. Kids everywhere and I couldn't hardly see the little suckers for the smoke in the Dalek invasion animatronic. Out with the cig! Puff puff aaaaahhhhh In-fil-trate! In-fil-trate! __________________ Forgotten but not gone...

08-15-2008, 03:48 PM	#44
karenwest1961 Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 827	Hammy is right...if one person complains, you must take it seriously and take the device elsewhere. I'm sorry that happened to you Hammy. I haven't heard of anyone getting sick from the vapor before. Several things could be happening here... Your co-worker may be ultra sensitive and really having issues, or like others say could be sensitive to perfumes. Or could be an anti and trying to be a butt in a nice way. It doesn't matter. If the co-worker complained, you need to take it seriously as it doesn't affect your job. It's nice to be able to have the device so you won't have to go outdoors...but sometimes with my own, I have to go outdoors because of the confusion. My best friend had to put hers away when she used hers in a smoking area because the manager didn't like the look of it. You did the right thing by taking your Njoy elsewhere...and asking here if it were possible for someone to get sick. Logically, most of us would say that it's not possible. But realistically, we can't say that it isn't. __________________ www.tracesjourney.com Last edited by karenwest1961; 08-15-2008 at 03:49 PM. Reason: my spelling sucks.

08-15-2008, 09:37 PM	#46
phylo USA Supplier Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Cruz Ca. Posts: 328	Just to add my 2 cents to this debate... At the end of June I did a road trip with 5 other people all of whom were non smokers. I vaped for the entire 13 hour drive and they didn't notice anything other than a slight apple smell when I switch to an apple flavored cartridge... Well that and the vapor... It was kinda funny when I took the first drag in the guys car, he saw me exhale smoke and got a really weird look on his face and I could tell he was about to rip me a new one for smoking in his car but then saw me smiling at him and didn't smell anything so it turned from anger to curiosity in a heart beat.. I would also like to mention that I had never met these guys in person.. I ended up hitching a ride with them to a spearfishing competition in Puertocitos Mexico. Phil __________________ e-Smokey Treats Online Store e-Smokey Treats Facebook Group

10-08-2008, 11:51 PM	#48
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07-14-2008, 01:29 PM	#41
Spider Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 383	I use my e-cig at work all the time and no-one is that bothered, luckily I don't have to work with anyone who complains just for the sake of it. Propylene Glycol is used, as we all know, in many fog/smoke machines. I don't think I know anyone who hasn't come in contact with one of these things at a gig/play/show or whatever and no-one complains about those. The volume of fog/smoke produced is immense as well, and while I'm sure I've heard that it does have an adverse effect in large volumes inhaled over time, I don't think my e-cig compares - and it's better than inhaling 'dry ice'. I just love the fact that no-one can actually legally make you stop using an e-cig in a public - it's always at the owner's discretion. Good on you Emperor! There will always be people who complain for the sake of complaining. Spider

08-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#45
icemanmaz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: U.K. Halifax West Yorkshire Posts: 296	I told them at work it was just vapour and they all said it was a great idea and a good thing to see me quitting the fags. some people are just so stupid

10-08-2008, 11:42 PM	#47
stewart Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	Hi! my first post, and thought i'd put it here where most appropriate I just ordered my first e-cig today after hearing about it on Radio 1 news, then looking it up on bbc online. despite the lack of medical research, i think it's a fantastic idea i first confirmed it with my boss whether i could use it at work, and he said "as long as your colleagues that sit near you are ok with it then yeah" and they gave approval so long as it doesnt smell... so thumbs up there! the boses dad, former owner of the company who comes in to do invoices smoked in the office like a chimney right up to the ban day, so i'm thinking he might be interested when i get it! i only regret that i made my purchase off a new user on ebay, before i found the excellent video reviews by the fella in the hats (sorry i forgot your name but i think your a member here too), whom forwarded me onto the e-cig.co.uk website. i kinda wish i'd gone there, the price is the same, but i've a feeling i'll be needing the business cards full of info, as i went for the super mini with orange battery. as i'm a heavy roll up smoker i think my uneducated first choice for a regular vaper might require a qiuck second purchase, but i'll try it anyway and maybe purchase the vials to drip in so i dont work through the cats so quickly. how many times can carts be reused before they eventually fail? cheers and great forum! i've been teased a little about it by my colleagues, but none of them have smoked a single cig in their lives.... but i'll be quietly laughing when i'm happily, less harmfully (hopefully) puffing away and getting my fix while working

10-09-2008, 12:00 AM	#49
stewart Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	ah ratindahat hehe yep! you state so many names in your vids, i forgot them all quality vids mate... love the Wolverine technique as i'll be waiting a good couple of days for my first e-cig, and have never seen nor come across anyone using them, i've got to ask what's it like? is the experience near identical to the "analogue" cig?

10-09-2008, 12:39 AM	#50
Kimmiegrif Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maryland/Florida USA Posts: 528	I vap in my house in the eve. My hubby is watching tv downstairs and I am upstairs. He is oblivious to the fact I am even enjoying my ecig. I could have never done this with burning tobacco!