Vaper's Revenge

[IgnorantCig]

As an ex-smoker, I feel that smokers were discriminated against. My city even had some stupid law about not being allowed to smoke outside in certain areas. This is of course the same city that attempted to ban large sized Coca-Cola and other sodas.

Now, since I'm vaping, I often now vape in places where it would not be possible to smoke an analog cig.

For all of those times when I wanted to light up an analog before, and couldn't, now I can, thanks to vaping.

I find myself sneaking vapes in many different sorts of places now, simply because I feel like it, and because I can!

Does anybody else find themselves sneak vaping in various locations?

Has anybody ever stealth vaped on an airline flight before? I remember when cigarettes were allowed on airline flights. I think that vaping should definitely be allowed on flights, and that airlines should change their current rules.

Basically, I'm not going to stand for vaping to be discriminated against in the same way that cigs and cig smokers have been demonized for ages now, and I believe that vaping should be allowed practically everywhere.

 

[SissySpike]

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[Cloudmann]

What?!?!? Type louder... I can't read your message through the cloud of vapor in my office...

 

[CardinalWinds]

Basically, I'm not going to stand for vaping to be discriminated against in the same way that cigs and cig smokers have been demonized for ages now, and I believe that vaping should be allowed practically everywhere.

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That's not going to happen. The political steamroller and ANTZs will never allow it, not to mention non-smokers. If we end up with a moderate tax on nicotine/juices, no sales to people under 18, mandated warning labels AND no vaping except where smoking is allowed, I'll be a happy camper. I think that's the best we can hope for and it probably won't end up being even that good.

 

[bwh79]

I don't vape anywhere that smoking wouldn't be acceptable, without at least asking first. Respect is a two-way street. If you don't want to be thrown out for "smoking," then a simple "excuse me, do you mind if I vape here?" seems appropriate.

 

[handyhippy1]

I'm with bhw on that.Yes vapeing isn't as bad as second hand smoke,but being somewhat misunderstood by non vapers we need all need to be good ambassadors for vapeing.

 

[Grimwald]

My out and about setup is usually a simple ego/evod...so not much in the way of big clouds. I've been known to sneak a vape in an unoccupied aisle in Walmart, or the garden section of Home Depot...my wife can take a long time picking out flowers. I routinely vape while walking down the street outside and in hotel rooms. However, I would never consider vaping on a plane. I did vape on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown (museum ship), maybe that counts.

IMO, losing the right to vape almost anywhere is a big set back. I had convinced a few smokers to switch, but when bans started in workplaces, restaurant and bars, they all went back to smoking.

 

[juicynoos]

nobody gives a monkey's about "fake" smokes down here, or "real" one's come to think of itit's all good at the

 

[Zealous]

I don't vape absolutely everywhere I want (sometimes at the movies I stealth). but I wouldn't want vaping to be allowed everywhere.

I enjoy vaping. I don't enjoy sitting in vapor clouds.

edit: on second thought, I do want it to be "allowed" in that I don't want laws prohibiting it. But I don't want it to be so normal that people feel it's ok to fill public rooms with vapor clouds, like in the old days when people were allowed to smoke everywhere.

 

[TonyD64]

Let's see, I've vaped at the grocery store, a sub shop, home depot, my friends apartments where there's no smoking allowed, in a taxi, I wouldn't obvi if someone complained.

 

[Bad Ninja]

I vape everywhere I'm not told I can't.
I don't blow clouds where it's not acceptable, but if I can vape, I'll vape.

And show "courtesy".

Respect is earned, and never should be expected, and is something you should strive to achieve.
Expect courtesy. If you want respect you must earn it.
Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine when I hear people ask for "respect".

 

[Cloudmann]

Yep. Don't be obnoxious about it and think that vaping is some god given right you have and that you can do it anywhere you please. It's a privilege we have at the behest of others... normally others that don't vape, like those in the government. Don't give them fuel or ammunition to turn vaping into history. Be conscientious and courteous or you may not be vaping in the future.

 

[mcclintock]

I don't vape anywhere it wouldn't be appropriate to pull a lit cig out your pocket, take a drag, and drop it back in your pocket ... which does include a few spots that actual smoking is not permitted.

Planes and elevators were among the first places where smoking was banned, for good reason. Considering motion sickness, should never have been allowed those places, even if everywhere else.

 

[smokinGAVIN]

Just don't vape where you can't smoke. It shouldn't be hard. We were able to abide by those rules when we were smokers why should vaping be any different. Don't give the authorities a reason to regulate us.

 

[AndriaD]

I vape everywhere I'm not told I can't.
I don't blow clouds where it's not acceptable, but if I can vape, I'll vape.

And show "courtesy".

Respect is earned, and never should be expected, and is something you should strive to achieve.
Expect courtesy. If you want respect you must earn it.
Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine when I hear people ask for "respect".

Totally agree. It doesn't cost extra to be courteous, but anyone who wants my respect has to earn it.

There are places I'd like to vape, but don't -- standing in line at Walmart or Kroger comes to mind. Yhere are places I'm probably not supposed to, but if I can get away with stealth vaping, I will and I have. Hospitals -- both patient rooms (in the bathroom) and in an exam room in the ER for NINE FREAKING HOURS. I'd never have been able to endure that last one as a smoker, no matter how much pain I was in, but vaping from time to time kept me sane; the morphine helped a lot too. The reason I'm cavalier about doing it where I can get away with it is because there is nothing in the "2nd hand vapor" that will harm anyone. They don't know that, but I do; what they don't see or know about won't hurt them.

Andria

 

[Caffeine7]

I don't vape anywhere it wouldn't be appropriate to pull a lit cig out your pocket, take a drag, and drop it back in your pocket ... which does include a few spots that actual smoking is not permitted.

Planes and elevators were among the first places where smoking was banned, for good reason. Considering motion sickness, should never have been allowed those places, even if everywhere else.

For some reason, I think if i was to walk in a room with my pants on fire from putting a lit smoke in my pocket, smokers, vapers and non smokers would all say something

 

[caramel]

Sorry guys, can't participate, the door is jammed.

 

[SissySpike]

Sorry guys, can't participate, the door is jammed.

STL airport use to have a glass cage to smoke in it stunk and your eyes burned but it was always full ;-)

 

[Jugband]

I think there just has to be a middle ground. For instance, I won't vape at the table at Applebee's, but don't make me stand a million feet from the door. If we give on each side I think everyone will be much happier.

 

[WharfRat1976]

As an ex-smoker, I feel that smokers were discriminated against. My city even had some stupid law about not being allowed to smoke outside in certain areas. This is of course the same city that attempted to ban large sized Coca-Cola and other sodas.

Now, since I'm vaping, I often now vape in places where it would not be possible to smoke an analog cig.

For all of those times when I wanted to light up an analog before, and couldn't, now I can, thanks to vaping.

I find myself sneaking vapes in many different sorts of places now, simply because I feel like it, and because I can!

Does anybody else find themselves sneak vaping in various locations?

Has anybody ever stealth vaped on an airline flight before? I remember when cigarettes were allowed on airline flights. I think that vaping should definitely be allowed on flights, and that airlines should change their current rules.

Basically, I'm not going to stand for vaping to be discriminated against in the same way that cigs and cig smokers have been demonized for ages now, and I believe that vaping should be allowed practically everywhere.

Vaping is already discriminated against and demonized. A great discussion on our boards is how NOT to perpetuate this.