Is it just me or....

[tgg1304]

Does anyone else not care for the words vape or vaping? I understand that were trying to distance ourselves from smoking but I honestly feel silly using these new made up words. Unfortunately, I dont have any alternative words to suggest.

 

[Jman8]

I doubt it is just you.

With that said, I really really like the words vape and vaping.
Way better than 'eCig smoking' or 'smoke juice.'

And like you, I've yet to hear viable alternatives.

 

[BigCatDaddy]

I kinda like saying "I'm getting my Vape on!!" I don't like to call what I use an e-cigarette because it gives a negative connotation being linked to cigarettes. No smoke when "I'm getting my Vape on!!"

 

[Baditude]

Vaping is a more accurate and appropriate word to use.

There is no smoke or burning of dry plant material involved. E-cigarette devices use a vaporizor or atomizer to vaporize liquid into a vapor or mist.

Continue to use the words vape and vaping, you'll get used to it quickly and feel more comfortable with the term over time.

 

[Steam Turbine]

I think that Vape and Vaping are kick ... words. I even use the English words "vape" and "vaping" when I'm speaking French because I can't stand their french counterparts.

 

[daleron]

Some people call them Steamer's

 

[devauto]

I didn't like the terms in the beginning, but do now. These words are currently the best options to express the act of inhaling vapor without the negative connotations associated with the word smoking.

Everyone has their own opinions on the subject though, so if you happen to come across another word that fits just as well, please feel free to share it ... who knows, it may just take off!

 

[DW82]

I rarely talk about vaping but when I do, it's the only word that's accurate so I use it.

Sent from the land of autocorrect

 

[BigDaddyQ]

I actually don't have a problem with the terms vape or vaping. It gets the thought process away from smoke and smoking. Smoking has become a "dirty" term. Most of us that are trying or have sucessfully gotten away from analog smoking want to distance ourselves from the negativity that the non smoking population has towards smoking. When I get asked if I smoke I say no, I vape now instead. If the person is knowlegeable about it I usually get some compliment for having quit smoking or I get asked how well it's working for me. From someone that is not knowledgeable, it usually leads into a discussion about what it is, and how it is different from smoking cigarettes and thereby that person becomes a more informed individual on the practice of vaping, how it's nowhere near as dangerous as smoking, and hopefully becomes fairly tolerant of vaping over smoking.

 

[nicetucu]

Lol this thread kinda made me laugh a bit. How about Tooting on your non cancerous electro juice shiny thingamagig.... it may catch on lmao.

 

[bigmaaark]

my wife calls me puffy mcpufferson. because "youre always puffing on that thing"

i vote to change the terms vaper to puffer!

lol jk guys

vape on

 

[Buffyisabean]

I like vaping. I didn't like saying e-liquid at first. Started calling it niquid but there's an e-liquid by the same name!

 

[OldSeer]

I like E-Clouds... can't say were not making a few billion or so...
And, clouds are a mist or moisture ... right.

 

[Whitechapel]

I don't like it because of the greeny green relation.

 

[ragnarokstar]

I hate the terminology for the most part. I don't mind using it with fellow vapers, but I feel like a dork using them with outsiders. I especially hate E liquid/juice. It sounds so lame.

 

[Mark Anthony]

I don't have a problem with the terminology.... In fact at work I just say I'm going for a vape.

 

[tgg1304]

I hate the terminology for the most part. I don't mind using it with fellow vapers, but I feel like a dork using them with outsiders. I especially hate E liquid/juice. It sounds so lame.

exactly how i feel

 

[spawnsharks]

I prefer vape to e-ANYTHING... I really don't like the e-XXX terminology. It sounds like a knockoff of i-Xxx which I also dislike.

Sort of grooving on the 'cloud' thing, but that is also used by the 'blunt' crowd.

There is a slang evolving, and it will continue to. New words can't really be forced, or agreed upon.. like all language, it will evolve. People will use terms that other people like, and they will just spread and stick. The fact that we are using ecig, vape and so forth are proof that they are the 'agreed' upon vernacular.

So, I'm gonna suck on my personal electronic nicotine inhalant system, or, P.E.N.I.S. for short.

 

[diggyb]

I'm fine with the words. That's what it is, right?

Why do you feel like a dork? If someone makes fun of you, just punch them in the throat. They'll stop making fun after that.

 

[nmackan]

"what is in a name that which we call rose by any other name but it smells as sweet" (W. Shakespeare)