Can we stop calling regular cigs "Analogs"?

[Nick Dubs]

So, is the usage of 'analog' for describing cigarettes not derived from the fact that e-cigs are analogous to cigs?

I won't use the term, as I'm not a fan of arbitrary language change, just because someone thinks that it's clever.

However, as has probably been pointed out several times, it makes some sense if that was the original intent.

Analog has two definitions, the root meaning of analog is constant. Something can be something else's analog, meaning analogous. Or, it can mean an analog circuit or signal, as opposed to a digital circuit or signal. All digital is comprised of analog, but an analog device itself is not digital. An old transistor radio is analog, an electric guitar is analog etc...

People don't seem to be saying analog cigarette, meaning analogous, but to be calling it an analog device, which is semantically incorrect.

if you understand what an analog device is, it would be incorrect to call a traditional cigarette an analog.

You wouldn't call a fire analog, and that's all it is. A traditional cigarette isn't sending continuous information.

Analog device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Robino1]

Analog has two definitions, the root meaning of analog is constant. Something can be something else's analog, meaning analogous. Or, it can mean an analog circuit or signal, as opposed to a digital circuit or signal. All digital is comprised of analog, but an analog device itself is not digital. An old transistor radio is analog, an electric guitar is analog etc...

People don't seem to be saying analog cigarette, meaning analogous, but to be calling it an analog device, which is semantically incorrect.

if you understand what an analog device is, it would be incorrect to call a traditional cigarette an analog.

You wouldn't call a fire analog, and that's all it is. A traditional cigarette isn't sending continuous information.

Analog device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You do realize that this will not change anything, don't you?

 

[VapieDan]

Calling a traditional cigarette an "Analog" makes no sense. It sounds stupid every time I hear it.
Urban Dictionary: Analog Cigarette

Cigarettes are analog as opposed to what? Something digital? Like comparing an analog watch to a digital watch?

Your vape rig is analog. It isn't processing 0s and 1s when you take a drag. It actually fits the definition of analog better than traditional cigarettes do. E-cigs aren't digital; just FYI.

I agree. I would prefer " vegetation containing nicotine manufactured to a state and consistency for the purpose of ignition to be inhaled through the mouth or other orifice".

 

[Jman8]

Or other orifice?

 

[Nick Dubs]

For a traditional cigarette to be "analog" it would have to measure, record, or reproduce continuous information, and it does none of those things.

 

[inanitydefined]

For a traditional cigarette to be "analog" it would have to measure, record, or reproduce continuous information, and it does none of those things.

you do realize you have 24 posts and 1/2 of them are in this thread posting things everyone knows and no one cares about right? We all know "analog" is the wrong term. We aren't going to change it.

 

[EvilZoe]

you do realize you have 24 posts and 1/2 of them are in this thread posting things everyone knows and no one cares about right? We all know "analog" is the wrong term. We aren't going to change it.

Shhhh....be nice to the new people.

 

[inanitydefined]

Shhhh....be nice to the new people.

I normally am. about 1/3 of my posts are welcoming new members and giving advice in the newbie forum. but when someone comes in and starts insulting the intelligence of everyone who disagrees with them, on something that doesn't matter all that much, it kinda burns my banana.

 

[EvilZoe]

I normally am. about 1/3 of my posts are welcoming new members and giving advice in the newbie forum. but when someone comes in and starts insulting the intelligence of everyone who disagrees with them, on something that doesn't matter all that much, it kinda burns my banana.

It's just a matter of inexperience in the community. Sometimes people take a while to get a feel for us all.

Patience, my friend.

 

[MustangSallie]

For a traditional cigarette to be "analog" it would have to measure, record, or reproduce continuous information, and it does none of those things.

Pretty sure this has been beaten to death.

There are many who agree with you. That doesn't change the fact that tonight, on a different thread, you will read a post that mentions analogs. Tomorrow too. Pretty sure if you come back in a year, same thing...

*kicks it, yup it's dead*

 

[inanitydefined]

It's just a matter of inexperience in the community. Sometimes people take a while to get a feel for us all.

Patience, my friend.

you're right. I'm just all kinds of hemmed up because I haven't had a good provari thread in a while. know any?

edit: also, I'm honored you'd use your 3000th post to reply to me. Thank you, m'lady *kneels before and kisses hand*

 

[EvilZoe]

you're right. I'm just all kinds of hemmed up because I haven't had a good provari thread in a while. know any?

Check the ProVari forum? lol There's also a WAY overlong ProVari thread in the Lounge.

 

[Talyon]

So glad this thread has NOT made me feel like having an ANALOG....

Time to use my P.E.N.I.S....... Personal Enhanced Nicotine Inhalation System.

 

[Nick Dubs]

you do realize you have 24 posts and 1/2 of them are in this thread posting things everyone knows and no one cares about right? We all know "analog" is the wrong term. We aren't going to change it.

Not EVERYONE seemed to know that it is the wrong term. There were plenty of people in this thread that seemed to be confused about the meaning of the term and just use it because everyone else does, and that was sort of my point.

 

[inanitydefined]

Check the ProVari forum? lol There's also a WAY overlong ProVari thread in the Lounge.

was that the one about your underwear?

 

[Kim B.]

Alright, the equine has expired folks, move along, nothing more to see......

 

[EvilZoe]

Not EVERYONE seemed to know that it is the wrong term. There were plenty of people in this thread that seemed to be confused about the meaning of the term and just use it because everyone else does, and that was sort of my point.

Just let it roll off your back.

As you've undoubtedly noticed by now, this is one of THOSE threads that happen too many times and people get all pissy one way or the other. You had no way of knowing that....lol

 

[lvm111]

Taylon, I don't know if you are aware that you used the word "analog" this many times:

analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog, analog.

Actually, that's not quite correct. The word you used was "ANALOG" this many times:

ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG, ANALOG.

Whew. Finally got it straight!

best regards, larry mac

 

[EvilZoe]

was that the one about your underwear?

I don't think so.

I don't remember which one that was.

My underwear STILL makes me better than you, though.

 

[lvm111]

So glad this thread has NOT made me feel like having an ANALOG....

Time to use my P.E.N.I.S....... Personal Enhanced Nicotine Inhalation System.

Gosh. I hope your Personal Enhanced Nicotine Inhalation System isn't a really big one. I'd hate to have Personal Enhanced Nicotine Inhalation System envy!

best regards, larry mac

p.s., Not that my Personal Enhanced Nicotine Inhalation System is small or anything!