E-cig one of the 10 most useless products of 2008

[solution42]

Came across this article: Ethical News | New Consumer

It's obviously bad journalism, but still gives an idea of the ignorant mindset we're up against.

 

[dc2k08]

hmm, she has a point with the inflatable toast but the piano hands people could be on to something. as for e-cigs, well she's obviously not a forum member . she'll put them on the "most successful products of 2008" list next week. just a journo filling copy.

 

[camoruin]

Not only do I think that's ridiculous, but I would vote as these things being one of the best inventions ever. I am still floored that I went from 2 packs a day to none. The cost of equipment will make up for itself in 1 month. The refill supplies the cost of sodas on the go and fast food, if that. And no major health risks (known or personally experienced of yet). Anything that can cut out 2 packs of cigs from a persons life without a blink is not useless.

Those promo images are rather douchebaggish, Ill give them that .

 

[halopunker]

You know, she reminds me of one of those very opinionated non-smokers who feel they are better than smokers...just because they don't smoke. You know the ones I'm talking about...

She reminds me of this one lady that literally spazzed out on me, yelling and screaming at me, because i was smoking too close to the mall when the tobacco bans first went under way.

They are great invention and a lot of people feel the same way, some people just have their heads too far up their butts to realize it.

 

[Ripley]

you know, she reminds me of one of those very opinionated non-smokers who feel they are better than smokers...just because they don't smoke. You know the ones i'm talking about...

She reminds me of this one lady that literally spazzed out on me, yelling and screaming at me, because i was smoking too close to the mall when the tobacco bans first went under way.

They are great invention and a lot of people feel the same way, some people just have their heads too far up their butts to realize it.

** amen and halleluya **

 

[K-Sound Krew]

So did any of you post a coment?

Not being from the UK, never heard of this site
Is this some stupid random hole in the wall web site with a hack wanna-be journalist?

Doesn't mention any of the benefits, Hmmm...
I guess seeing smokers happier and healthier skirting the law and smoking in public just gets her panties in a knot
What a biyatch

 

[solution42]

I posted the first comment

So did any of you post a coment?

Not being from the UK, never heard of this site
Is this some stupid random hole in the wall web site with a hack wanna-be journalist?

Doesn't mention any of the benefits, Hmmm...
I guess seeing smokers happier and healthier skirting the law and smoking in public just gets her panties in a knot
What a biyatch

 

[e-pipeman]

I posted the first comment

Good for you. I'm afraid that the "article" has probably been produced by someone with a big ego and no journalistic skills let alone literary talent. It happens all the time - and sometimes masquerades as wit

 

[CarlosJavier]

Obviously a misinformed non smoker who hasnt a clue that its actually helps people kick real cigs. At least someone has replied to her comment on the article. well done

 

[TropicalBob]

It's an attempt at humor, to be sure. Not based in fact, but perception. Nonetheless, make note that perception of our practice will be something we have to overcome if e-smoking is to spread.

I purposely never post links to blog entries on e-cigs. They are invariably stupid opinions from uninformed people who think they're "cute" with their posts. It's the public comments below news stories that really bother me. Make a mental note of what the public is saying. We are not beloved!

Perception is important for success.

 

[equazcion]

Posted my own comment to that article, take a look. I'm not a nice person.

I'm surprised more of you haven't posted your discontent there yet.

 

[jarvis]

Sadly I have seen e-cigs sold as quit smoking aides on websites alongside those green tea footpads that suck toxins out of your feet (they show a tree in a diagram with arrows flowing out of the roots) and magic healing bracelets. Hopefully they will develop a better reputation through better representation before they are banned as silly money making gadgets.

 

[leaford]

I didn't want to register otherwise I'd have posted too.

 

[cass]

Posted my own comment to that article, take a look. I'm not a nice person.

I'm surprised more of you haven't posted your discontent there yet.

Yeah, I had to post too. Wasn'g going to, but the "cool" and "rebellious" stereotype lit a small fire.
I know e-cigs aren't sold as a quit smoking device, but for me it's come dang close. I never tell my story using e-cigs as a way to quit, but I'm so happy at what they have done for me.
I'm also eternally annoyed by lazy writing, which is exactly what this article is. If any of you missed it, the article is here Ethical News | New Consumer
I've never posted a link here, so hopefully that works.

I guess I have issue with some tearing down the success of others. Once upon a time we called people who wore seatbelts "squares." Honor students were nerds. Virgins were mocked. Nothing bothers me more than people who bag on others just because they can't relate. So, yes, I threw in my two cents.

 

[equazcion]

I caught your comment cass, very nice job. You were too kind in implying that she's a writer though. I woudn't even have given her that. Even reading through the other items in her list, she merely does as you describe so aptly, rag on things she either doesn't understand or to which she doesn't relate. She's a third-rate blogger with no world experience and no tolerance for anything outside her tiny sheltered existence.

 

[e-pipeman]

Yeah, I had to post too.

Excellent - well said!

 

[cass]

I caught your comment cass, very nice job. You were too kind in implying that she's a writer though. I woudn't even have given her that. Even reading through the other items in her list, she merely does as you describe so aptly, rag on things she either doesn't understand or to which she doesn't relate. She's a third-rate blogger with no world experience and no tolerance for anything outside her tiny sheltered existence.

I read through the other items on her list and got a chuckle. Perhaps I'm a nut job, but all I could think was, "to someone, that's useful". No I would not have a humping dog at my laptop's side, but it's amusing to some people. Hell, even the inflatable toast (comparable to the oversized blow up crayons from my youth) will amuse a teen or two. So, why not? Plane sheets??? Useless to me, but maybe a God-send to people who travel 4 times a month. Yeah, it's not just the e-cig ignorance that bothered me, but the entire judgment of the "I do not get this, therefore it is wrong."
And you're right, I probably gave too much credit by indicating that she's a writer. Remember when once upon a time the credo was "write what you know"? Ah, those were the times. Writers actually had to research.
I'm off to vape and ripen my tomatoes.

On the other hand...what someone once told be about e-books, I have to remember here. People are ACTUALLY writing about e-cigs. Someone is going to read her lame Top Ten, hit the link and stay up until midnight learning about e-cigs. And then they'll make a judgment. And if they're anything like us, as all smokers are, they'll make a purchase. One for the team!

Who was it that said, "No publicity is bad publicity"? I'm trying to tweak my brain onto that path.

 

[equazcion]

Who was it that said, "No publicity is bad publicity"?

Actually I think it was "All publicity is good publicity" -- but same message

Yeah, hopefully the handful of people who actually come across that page of nonsense will end up being exposed to good information.

 

[smokum]

I don't know if its just me (as I saw comments yesterday), but it appears that all comments have now been removed !!

WoW, how UN-ethical is THAT !!!

-Greg

 

[equazcion]

Get ready to be more ...... off. I'm not sure if this is a temporary error or what, but we appear to have been censored.

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