Marketing to kids

[Baldr]

(I started this in another sub-forum by accident. Reposting here, since this looks like the correct spot.)

I don't buy the argument that having decent flavoring in vape juice means we're marketing to kids.

But these look like they cross the line, to me. Yes, I'm sure that some adults will like them, too, but overall, they look like a kids toy. At the very least, these will give a lot of ammunition to the anti-vape crowd, and that's bad news for everyone who vapes.

These are being sold by a vape shop in a Dallas suburb, and they are posting about them online.

 

[bacc.vap]

What kind of idiot is going to sell those things, definately not going to help things considering the situation we're in.

 

[crxess]

Forget the FDA, those items are in clear violation of Trade Mark licensing.

Wonder what Stan Lee would think

 

[txskimo]

Really? Yeah adults don't like comics I forgot. I guess parenting isn't an issue we should just leave companies in control of that for us huh?

 

[Chelonian]

I suppose they are going after the X-Man and Marvel crowd.

Plenty of adults go to see those movies.

However, it certainly could be used against us.

 

[bacc.vap]

I suppose they are going after the X-Man and Marvel crowd.

Plenty of adults go to see those movies.

However, it certainly could be used against us.

Of course it could, and will be used against us. It's not a matter of what should be aloud, in a perfect world it woud'nt be a problem, but that's not the situation we're in,it's almost as though whoever puts this stuff on the market is anti ecig considering the situation. Either that or so dumb I would'nt have anything to do with them. It's embarrassing being even remotely associated with that kind of idiocy.

 

[Chelonian]

Not to mention that hey look terribly painted, and then plastered with stickers out of a cereal box.

And I suppose it's no surprise they end up on a Maraxus clone.

And, yes, I have to agree. If this guy runs a shop, he has to be aware that even flavors are being used against us.

 

[ckquatt]

Im 38 years old and I still read and collect comics. These are right up my alley! I guess everything we adults use should just be black, white, or shades of grey. Maybe that'll make everyone feel better. Cause lord knows we adults shouldnt have fun, or have anything cool!

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[spartanstew]

I suppose they are going after the X-Man and Marvel crowd.

Plenty of adults go to see those movies.

Yes, including me. In fact I saw the new X-Men today. But I don't have spiderman underwear or dolls or anything else. My 8 year old, however, has a room full of Spiderman stuff.

 

[spartanstew]

Cause lord knows we adults shouldnt have fun, or have anything cool!

If there's one thing the lord knows, it's that collecting comic book stuff as an adult is about as far from cool as you can get.

 

[Ragman]

Those are nice. Yes they look like toys. But they are sold in Vape Shops, like the head shops back in the days - children shouldn't be allowed in there and any loser who would sell to kids deserves to lose his business and get his ... kicked.

 

[Uma]

Collectors items are quite different from mass produced age targeted audiences.

 

[Iffy]

These are being sold by a vape shop in a Dallas suburb, and they are posting about them online.

Which begs the question, did you confront/challenge/logically argue against such retailing with the shop? Have you joined the CASAA, written your 'goobermental' representatives, etc...

 

[ckquatt]

If there's one thing the lord knows, it's that collecting comic book stuff as an adult is about as far from cool as you can get.

It absolutely is as far as you can get! Im a self acknowledged geek/nerd. Im cool with it, I dont mind. Its something me and my stepson can do together. Sorry if that makes me uncool...

Doesnt change the fact the it seems that if ecigs and liquid aren't "plain" then theyre for kids! I guess my Zombie Provari mini is for kids since its brightly colored! After all adults dont like zombies!

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[Scootaloo]

Well I can see why a kid would like those devices: but if it’s only the very occasional device that comes as novel as the ones shown then I don’t see why not personally.

As long as they don’t become to mainstream, mainly because tbh the devices do look a bit….silly. And I do like Batman and Spiderman, but I wouldn’t be seen dead vaping something as stupid as those things.

 

[smacuser]

Okay.



Do we know that kids are allowed into this shop, and that these designs are not playing into adult nostalgia?

Suppose that is true. These devices would then have to be used in the absence of kids. Too bad.

 

[celticluvr]

Batman is DC... Just sayin'.

Personally I like the Batman one... and yes I am a girl!


But I don't like the thought of a child seeing one and thinking "Ooh Mommy get me one" or "Hey I can sneak Mom's/Dad's credit card and buy one". Children shouldn't vape and that is that. The FDA would come down on Vaping like the wrath of God. If I saw my kid (if'n I had one that is) vaping I'd give him a good ol' fashioned .... whoopin'.

*Steps down off of high horse*

 

[Chelonian]

It absolutely is as far as you can get! Im a self acknowledged geek/nerd. Im cool with it, I dont mind. Its something me and my stepson can do together. Sorry if that makes me uncool...

Doesnt change the fact the it seems that if ecigs and liquid aren't "plain" then theyre for kids! I guess my Zombie Provari mini is for kids since its brightly colored! After all adults dont like zombies!

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See, the thing is, it isn't about you.

Its about people that will use anything against us.

If you have a child, then you are old enough to know about human nature - and why we vapers should be on our proverbial best behavior right now.

I am sure you can imagine a local news nightline style hit piece about this.

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[Susan~S]

Here's the problem with mass marketing these: Adult stupidity !!

 

[txskimo]

See, the thing is, it isn't about you.

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Are you serious? An issue about vapers isn't about a vaper? Weird concept. How about let's stop worrying about what will be used against us and stand up for the core issues.