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For the record, I would also pick the mediocre food. I can go without vaping, sure. And I don't cloud chase in public. But out of principle, I won't support establishments that don't support vaping. Most places that ban vaping do it because they aren't educated and just don't want to deal with it, not for any health reasons. Is it rude to bother other people with your vaping? Sure it is, but every vaper should have a little bit of common sense. But a lot of these restaurants lump vaping in with their smoking ban and post signs saying "No smoking, including electronic cigarettes." For non-vaping patrons, this implies that smoking is just as bad as vaping; it equates them. If I go to a new place where vaping is banned, I make it a point to talk to the owner/manager about it, educate them a little bit, and at the very least, request that they change their sign to distinguish between smoking and vaping. Of course, I'm very nice about it. It is their choice whether or not to allow vaping. But they should be aware that it's my choice, and the choice of other vapers, to choose where we spend our money, and some of us would rather spend it at a place that recognizes the benefits of vaping. This is a crucial time for vaping, and I think it's important to make sure that decisions are based on accurate information.