Is Vaping Resented?
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Given a choice ...
The majority today would prefer not to be even visually reminded
of smoking ... Proof that e-smoking is harmless to others
really isn't the issue ... Those opposed to e-smoking say it is.
But the reality is ... Given a choice ... They just would prefer
not to even be reminded of smoking.
I disagree. I think the vocal minority are the people you are talking about, and they just appear to be the majority because of all the noise they make. Most people I talk to that are non-smokers are more than fine with vaping and often ask me for info that they can pass on to family members who smoke.
I agree the "vocal minority" is the loudest voice in the room...
However, my point was just focused on the majority of non-smokers
If given a choice would prefer not to be around smokers or e-smokers.
If nothing more than a psychological comfort thing.
Nothing to do "directly" with Health Concerns ... but merely
"If given a preference choice" thing. Smokers and e-smokers are
a separate crowd from the majority. Again ... has nothing to do
with E-smoking VRS Smoking and or lies about health concerns of e-cigarettes.
Kinda-sorta like vaping in a restaurant ... even if e-smoking is permitted.
The focus of attention or awareness ... is the e-smoker.
It's is all about the perception of smoking.
Many parents don't even want their children exposed to any visuals
which might give normalization of the appearance of smoking.
It's only normal for us to get defensive of e-smoking due to all
the attacks and lies ... However, just stepping back and looking
at the big picture ... Most IF GIVEN A CHOICE would feel more
comfortable if smoking or the appearance of smoking wasn't present.
I don't make the news ... I'm just reporting it
Honestly, I think a lot of the "resentment" you get from current smokers has more to do with them being so ostracized about smoking. It's sort of like when you were out smoking and someone would walk within 100 feet of you and start their fake coughing. Just annoying as hell. I'm sure some feel that the ecig is reminding them of how bad smoking is much the same way.
The E-cigarettes in Public forum is chucked full of reasons
why many e-smokers feel uncomfortable vaping in public.
In most cases its the perception of smoking and in many
other cases its the perception of drugs due to the shape
and size of their vape machine ... and I can't blame the public
for cocking their heads regarding that point.
I vape anywhere and anytime I want ...
I couldn't care less what strangers might think or say (period)
why many e-smokers feel uncomfortable vaping in public.
In most cases its the perception of smoking and in many
other cases its the perception of drugs due to the shape
and size of their vape machine ... and I can't blame the public
for cocking their heads regarding that point.
I vape anywhere and anytime I want ...
I couldn't care less what strangers might think or say (period)
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The E-cigarettes in Public forum is chucked full of reasons
why many e-smokers feel uncomfortable vaping in public.
In most cases its the perception of smoking and in many
other cases its the perception of drugs due to the shape
and size of their vape machine ... and I can't blame the public
for cocking their heads regarding that point.
I vape anywhere and everywhere ...
I couldn't care less what strangers might think or say
Yea, I've pretty much had Courtney's attitude since I started vaping. Had it somewhat before I started vaping.
There must be something wrong with me ...Yea, I've pretty much had Courtney's attitude since I started vaping. Had it somewhat before I started vaping.
For as long back as I can remember, I've enjoyed being
a non-conformist and watching the dumb-founded look
on peoples faces when I'm doing things outside the norm
as well as messing with busy-bodies.
So when vaping in public and notice someone giving me
"That Look" ... You know that look of disapproval ... I make
eye contact with them, give them a big smile, and wave at them
as if they are my long lost friend.
99% of the time ... they immediately look away and
refuse to look back at me !!
A few have approached me asking if we had met before.
I say ... "NO, but I noticed you were interested in my fake cigarette
and figured you wanted to ask me about it." Ticks them off !!
It IS resented, by prohibitionists who are angry that we can continue to enjoy our "disgusting habit" after they've worked so hard to cover the world with Don't Even Look Like You Might Smoke Here signs. Hence the continued accusation that the purpose of ecigs is to "get around" smoking bans. They resent that we can "get away with smoking" and project that onto us, accusing us of doing it on purpose as a legal loophole maneuver because they are obsessed with the notion so we must be too.
I think some also resent that vaping sidesteps the suffering (deserved punishment) of quitting. The feeling seems to leak out of too many comments I've heard.
I think some also resent that vaping sidesteps the suffering (deserved punishment) of quitting. The feeling seems to leak out of too many comments I've heard.
Exactly....And this whole 2nd and 3rd hand vaping thing is a bunch of b.s. Additionally, the cops cant tell the difference between smoking and vaping therefore cant enforce no smoking laws?? Lets try to find more excuses. Its all a bunch of nonsense. Some dispise the fact that us former smokers found a way to enjoy nic without killing ourselves. And how dare us undo all the hard work they had accomplished to isolate us from society. Hence these new vaping indoors bans!
"They may say anything from “those blow up, don’t you know?” to “you don’t know what’s in those” "
Sure, they blow up when you try to make your own mod. And yes, I do know what is in my liquid, I make it myself. And I sure as hell know that I have a good atomizer that is safe to use. The media has done a very good job and spreading random hype that instills fear into those who are uneducated on certain subject. That's how they get more ratings and stay on the air, if they told unbiased truth, then people wouldn't be scared and would stop watching or reading.
Sure, they blow up when you try to make your own mod. And yes, I do know what is in my liquid, I make it myself. And I sure as hell know that I have a good atomizer that is safe to use. The media has done a very good job and spreading random hype that instills fear into those who are uneducated on certain subject. That's how they get more ratings and stay on the air, if they told unbiased truth, then people wouldn't be scared and would stop watching or reading.
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