Do you ever get accused. . .

[FinallyQuit]

I admire the reasoning and the positive values of the people who said that they don't vape and didn't smoke in front of their kids and applaud them for that. But, alas, for me, it was/is different since I never make/made an attempt to hide what I did/do. I wish my little 'uns (1.5 and 3 years old) lived in a perfect world but they don't.
Once, back in the day as a smoker, I went on a church retreat for a weekend where they had a (yes, one) bench marked out on a 50 acre spread including castle where 'people who simply couldn't refrain' could smoke. I was the lone visitor to that bench for 3 days (two others who smoked were so shamed that they hid or went off the grounds). My logic then - and now - was/is 'if I have to sneak around to do something and feel bad/criminal/sinful or whatever about it while doing it, then I must truly be doing something wrong and, consequently, I should question my choice to continue with that action. I can't live like that so I am always completely obvious about whatever I am doing. Smoking was bad but I was open about it. vaping is good, so...

Thank you! You said it so much better than I ever could have.

I guess I'll just take them on one at a time and educate when I can/ignore when I can't.

 

[CaminoDiablo]

Why even try to hide it? We are adults, of legal age, well my mental age is 8 but that's for another discussion. It's better to show people and kids. Tell them the benefits. As far as I know when you hide something the little ones just want to do it more, and trust me, the little ones know your doing it. I was a kid once and now I have a child. Kids know even when you "hide" it. Better off just talking about it IMO

 

[hairball]

Unfortunately, kids will be kids and adults are just plain stupid.

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Unfortunately, kids will be kids and adults are just plain stupid.

Jeez, hairball, that would be a great sig line for you!!!

 

[dormouse]

Sounds like your daughter's friend may have seen people use drugs.

 

[Kimbermac]

I was pulled over recently (cop didn't ticket me, thank goodness) but he saw my e-cig on my console and said it looked just like a one-hitter used to smoke pot. I offered it to him, or to demonstrate it to him and he backed off. I often think when I'm driving down the road if people see my e-cig and think that.

 

[FaniFox]

Sounds like your daughter's friend may have seen people use drugs.

...or watched too many movies

 

[908Tracy]

When my daughters showed my ex-husband a picture of my Buzz Pro sporting my M1A1 tank and cartomizer, he said, "Mom's smoking a legal .... now!"

That coming from someone who never thought I'd quit, and who used many of the illegal types over the years! (him not me!)

 

[Huffelpuff]

Somebody told me recently that people are using vaporizers for drugs or whatever. I really hope that this doesn't catch on. It'd be terrible for the industry.

 

[CaminoDiablo]

Somebody told me recently that people are using vaporizers for drugs or whatever. I really hope that this doesn't catch on. It'd be terrible for the industry.

Even though I agree "but" some people use special attys to vape T H C in states that allow medical mary jane (the real word gets censored) Some people have side effects to the real stuff and find that vapeing it doesn't have the effects. I understand how it's gonna be bad for just the normal users but if it helps for a medical reason I'm all for it.

 

[bigtiime]

Somebody told me recently that people are using vaporizers for drugs or whatever. I really hope that this doesn't catch on. It'd be terrible for the industry.

My thoughts exactly. Unfortunatly, some will find a way to do just that. I fear that in the near future law enforcement may pull you over if they see you with a PV stuck in your face while behind the wheel. Just sad . . .

 

[silentt]

They've had vaporizers for other stuff than nicotine for 10 or so years now. That's old news and I don't think its going to harm this community.

 

[CaminoDiablo]

They've had vaporizers for other stuff than nicotine for 10 or so years now. That's old news and I don't think its going to harm this community.

I agree, people that are just starting out in this don't know the past, but thats why ECF is here I do believe

 

[byggd]

Don't ever try to stealth. Be open. Make yourself approachable. When people stare, smile and show them the device. Tell them how great it tastes and how it is saving your life. Education is the best weapon against fear.

+1!!!! The more we get people to understand the better off vapers will be in the long run.