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I don't think it will happen anytime in the near future. With the proposed regulations it may become a market only for big tobacco companies. If they are forced to stick with closed system versions of Blu or Fin it won't happen. The lack luster performance and taste will not be a viable alternative for most folks.
It wasn't until I found naturally extracted tobacco vapes that I knew I could kick the habit. The guys at big tobacco aren't really even moving in that direction. They probably won't because the profit margin on simple synthetic flavorings is higher. Plus, it would be public relations to have some ignorant commentator to start spouting about how they're still using tobacco to hook customers.
I don't think it will happen anytime in the near future. With the proposed regulations it may become a market only for big tobacco companies. If they are forced to stick with closed system versions of Blu or Fin it won't happen. The lack luster performance and taste will not be a viable alternative for most folks.
It wasn't until I found naturally extracted tobacco vapes that I knew I could kick the habit. The guys at big tobacco aren't really even moving in that direction. They probably won't because the profit margin on simple synthetic flavorings is higher. Plus, it would be public relations to have some ignorant commentator to start spouting about how they're still using tobacco to hook customers.
No, I usually vape outdoors, especially when it comes to places where they have the giant "no smoking" or "this is a smoke-free facility" up front- don't want them confusing my PV for an actual analog.
I had a buddy complain to me the other day that a cloud-chaser was fogging up the mall he went to visit, and it was giving my friend a poor impression of vapers in general; security there doesn't like folks vaping indoors and this person was just chain-puffing to chain-puff.
I'd probably be more of what you'd consider a "stealth-vaper", because I've had to do that when working in the past, but most jobs seem to be accommodating to vaping over smoking these days; no "smoke breaks" needed when you can take a quick vape or two.
That said, I haven't really been in a position where I wanted to vape in a restaurant, ect. Supposing I were wanting to vape indoors, I would ask management or another authority if it was acceptable first. It just seems fair and respectable that way.
Still, I have my concerns about folks who may be PG/VG allergic and whether my vapor might affect them.
So, I just vape outdoors / in the car mainly. Except at home: We're all vapers here.
This is a toughie. When we consider the relative speed that vaping technology has developed as interest in vaping grows, we will see an increase in which "adequate" devices are the norm, and cigalikes will be supplanted by this new technology. As it stands, EGO batteries and the like are smaller devices, but still don't fit in the hand like an analog.
This is an intimidating sell for someone who just wants to "try one out", because most cigalikes are crap compared to even a basic EGO starter kit. When a person who knows nothing about e-cigarettes (I detest this term because we are not smoking analogs; maybe Digirettes or something, but in the end they're just PVs we vape nicotine/pg/vg from) the first thing that comes to mind is often a cigalike.
I realize further downsizing of the basic 510 model is not a wise decision due to battery life, but my feeling is that tobacconists will begin to start stocking NET e-liquids a couple of years or less down the line, and we'll see NETs perfected via scientific process.
If people can come and try an e-liquid and device out before making a purchase on a worthless cigalike, they will be much more apt to purchase something they can try hands-on, be hands-on with, and happily leave with. Most newbies to vaping literally have nowhere to start.
Where do I give them links to?
This forum, names of NET vendors who helped me kick the analog craving, and immediately dismiss whatever they've tried that was supposed to taste like tobacco and didn't- well, I counter that by explaining what NETs are and how they're extremely different than traditional e-juice. I've even cut my nicotine level down lower than everyone else in the house....
...oh, right, back on topic.
I think that if progress is currently unimpeded by governmental agencies, we will see a full transition to PVs/E-cigarettes within a timeframe of 4-7 years. All it takes is one tastes from the right PV, with the right liquid to "unhook" someone from analogs.
It was an RY4 in a "21st century smoke" that helped get me off of analogs.
I didn't even know what an RY4 was at the time, and I didn't know I was using a cigalike, or what that was, either.
....admittedly, I have heard people tell me that their doctors are telling them it's "worse for you than smoking"
.... unfortunately, I have to then inform them that their doctor is an idiot. 
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1) Do you vape in public places? If so, do you vape carefree or stealth vape?
I vape in public places out in the open. Sometimes people ask questions, sometimes they stare, and some never notice; but, I have never been asked to not vape.
I vape in public places out in the open. Sometimes people ask questions, sometimes they stare, and some never notice; but, I have never been asked to not vape.
2) How long do you think it's going to take before e cigs overtake analogs?
I expect there will be more people vaping than smoking cigarettes within the next 5 years, unless the upcoming FDA regulations severely increase the cost.
I expect there will be more people vaping than smoking cigarettes within the next 5 years, unless the upcoming FDA regulations severely increase the cost.
1) Do you vape in public places? If so, do you vape carefree or stealth vape?
Only outdoor public places, and usually stealth.
Only outdoor public places, and usually stealth.
1) Do you vape in public places? If so, do you vape carefree or stealth vape?
I vape carefree at home, in the car, and outdoors (though I do stealth to avoid weird looks).
I do not vape inside any public space.
I vape carefree at home, in the car, and outdoors (though I do stealth to avoid weird looks).
I do not vape inside any public space.
2) How long do you think it's going to take before e cigs overtake analogs?
5 years.
5 years.
3) What's your favorite horror movie?
Ever since the original Friday the 13th nearly made me pee my pants, I don't watch Horror Movies.
Ever since the original Friday the 13th nearly made me pee my pants, I don't watch Horror Movies.
2) How long do you think it's going to take before e cigs overtake analogs?
Assuming there won't be ridiculous regulations, not long at all- maybe 5 years. I see the trend and its benefits catching on quick and snowballing from there at the current pace.
Assuming there won't be ridiculous regulations, not long at all- maybe 5 years. I see the trend and its benefits catching on quick and snowballing from there at the current pace.
3) What's your favorite horror movie?
Not a fan of horror movies.... but "The Twilight Zone" is sort of a psychological horror.
Not a fan of horror movies.... but "The Twilight Zone" is sort of a psychological horror.
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Do you really wanna go there?
Kinda touchy topic in ECF Land. Anyway.1.) Yes
1a.) Carefree in any public space
1b.) Stealth (but not paranoid stealth) in semi-public places like stores, subways etc.
1) Do you vape in public places? If so, do you vape carefree or stealth vape?
I vape in public, I smoked in public so I don't see any reason to hide my vaping. I vape inside of places where smoking is allowed, which here thankfully smoking is still allowed in many of the restaurants. I don't get withdrawals if I don't vape like it did with smoking so not being able to vape somewhere doesn't really bother me.
I vape in public, I smoked in public so I don't see any reason to hide my vaping. I vape inside of places where smoking is allowed, which here thankfully smoking is still allowed in many of the restaurants. I don't get withdrawals if I don't vape like it did with smoking so not being able to vape somewhere doesn't really bother me.
#1 Yes, I vape in public. I'm respectful and won't do it in stores. I can vape at work but not on anyone and nobody has ever complained about it. I haven't ever felt a need to stealth it.
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