Disrespectful Little Punk

[Bernard Marx]

It really is amazing how the general non-smoking public downplays the therapeutic effect of nicotine. (And half of them are on SSRI's!)

 

[DC2]

Just my estimates...

--Around 90% of toddlers are disrespectful little punks
--Around 45% of young children are disrespectful little punks
--Around 25% of teens are disrespectful little punks
--Around 10% of adults are disrespectful little punks

See where I'm going with this?

 

[zoiDman]

Just my estimates...

--Around 90% of toddlers are disrespectful little punks
--Around 45% of young children are disrespectful little punks
--Around 25% of teens are disrespectful little punks
--Around 10% of adults are disrespectful little punks

See where I'm going with this?

That if People could leave to be 150 Years Old, that there would Only be 1% Disrespectful Little Punks?

 

[Bernard Marx]

Geez I'm not sure. Where are you going with this?

 

[DC2]

That if People could leave to be 150 Years Old, that there would Only be 1% Disrespectful Little Punks?

I don't know... after the age of 50 the percentages might start increasing again.

 

[DC2]

Geez I'm not sure. Where are you going with this?

That we were all born disrespectful little punks.
And over time most of us learn how not to act like one.

 

[danca90]

That we were all born disrespectful little punks.
And over time most of us learn how not to act like one.

Or they die out. Probably from lung cancer.

 

[zoiDman]

I don't know... after the age of 50 the percentages might start increasing again.

Damn Straight DC2. They call it the Crotchety Factor.

Now I have go and Yell at some Kids to Get Off My Lawn.

 

[crxess]

I don't know... after the age of 50 the percentages might start increasing again.

Damn skippy!!!!!
Now, where's them Teef

 

[Bernard Marx]

Darn punks

 

[johnspack]

Hey, I'm over 50!

 

[MN_Mike]

I would probably do the same thing if I saw someone do something as blatant as he was doing. At work I'm allowed to do it in the back, but I still go out to my car. It's just being respectful. I wouldn't want someone in the grocery store blowing vapor. It's around food. Sure it may be safe but you're still blowing vapor that has come out of your mouth and lungs around food people eat. That's how bacteria is spread.

 

[Iffy]

... your mouth and lungs... That's how...

... people breathe!!!

 

[johnspack]

It's just smart, it's your habit, no one elses. Don't expose others to it. Even if it's safe ect, doesn't matter. Be smart, and let be. We can have our cake and eat it too, just don't be jackasses about it.....

 

[minimalsaint]

... people breathe!!!

Mind = BLOWN.

 

[ScandaLeX]

You & I must not have read the same OP. I don't think that's what he said he did. Telling someone they could wait 5 minutes instead of acting like a hipster while shopping isn't at all like suggesting a little more discretion when shoulder to shoulder with vapers. And telling someone they're giving vapers a bad name isn't suggesting a little discretion either. Both of those things are accusing someone of things & imo sort of attacking a person verbally.

But what I think is happening in THIS thread is that some people are giving the OP more credit than he earned while others are giving the "punk" a bit more than he's earned. Since no one here actually knows exactly what happened we all have to go on assumptions & how we imagine this scenario really happened. You happen to think that the OP was nicer than his post implies. I happen to think the "punk" was not as punky as the OP implies.

As I read most of the replies, what you wrote is how I was feeling. What ticked me off is calling this individual a disrespectful little punk- he knew nothing about this person.
I didn't read this as the OP being gentle as a lamb. He left the store already feeling bothered by the *punks* actions & went back to confront him; not educate then post about his ordeal.

I've been in line at a checkout & watched the same thing unfold. The cashier respectfully asked for the vapor not to be blown in her face/direction and the individual doing it apologized saying he wasn't thinking- he's just used to always having it with him that he did it without a thought.

I read a reply that also called the *punks* setup a "cheap Ego"........really! Would you have still looked at him as a disrespectful punk if he was using a $300 mech? Cause honestly I can blow the some ridiculous clouds on any device I use. That doesn't make me special or a punk.

 

[jpargana]

OK, I deleted one response earlier... not this one!

To the OP, consider yourself lucky that ya walked out the second time without 'wearing' a cheap ol' eGo!

I'm an ol' fart that knows what 'situational awareness' AND ol' fashioned manners/considerations are. But if anyone gets in my face with an 'I'm right and you are wrong' attitude, I'll gladly let 'em 'wear' my MPV, cheap eGo or whatever PV home. Chances are that they would have to remove it prior to bucklin' a seat belt.

Your rationale is no better than any 'I'm here to help ya' pile-o-ticks that know what is best for me (us)! If I'm doing nothing illegal, LMTFA, move on and then post a whining lil' rant/boast here.

Chances are that no one will never have an opportunity to 'catch' me acting like a 'Disrespectful Little Punk' due to my awareness (see above). But, I'm old 'nuff to remember when da air was clean, sex was dirty and freedom was worth battling for.

'Bout time some vaping folk get off their high horses, climb down from their 'ivory towers' and battle the true enemies, instead of each other!

Just to be clear, I'm attacking an attitude, not any ECF member. If anyone thinks the shoe and/or underwear fits, I just hope neither are too tight!

BTW, are ya'll $upporting CASAA members, written your congressional/local g'ment critters and actively try to educate your locals? Ummmm...

 

[Equilibrium]

OMG... this is still going on?!!

Iffy... Been to jail much??

And BTW... I am a supporting member of CASAA

 

[Giraut]

Iffy... Been to jail much??

Talking tough on the internet and acting tough are two different things. The former seldom gets anybody in jail.

 

[Equilibrium]

Yes, it is easy to talk tough while hiding behind a screen and keyboard.