Hello, recently I've noticed a trend of non-smokers picking up vaping. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on why people are doing this? It seems a bit confusing to me. I know that there are arguments that will follow the "well why did we start smoking cigarettes" train of thought. I'm more curious about if you all think this is caused by the e-cig market really picking up steam or what? Thank you all in advance for your replies.
Non Smokers beginning to pick up vaping?
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I think it's part due , because slowly , among some circles, vaping is becoming fashionable. Because of the flashy e-cig and the lack of stigma about the whole thing. I actually have an acquaintance who had never been a smoker and he started vaping , and when I asked him about it, he said that he did it because it was "cool and literally let him to blow off some steam"
Vaping is cool... Do people really think about or debate whether or not they will start smoking? Not in my case or any I have heard of. Someone offered me a cigarette, I liked it, I was hooked...
I think the accessibility of e-cigs nowadays plays some part in the rise of popularity among non-smokers. They're so much more widely available and more and more visible in the media than they were just a couple years ago. Makes sense that people would either check it out for the "cool" or "novelty" factor or even just to find out what all the hype is about
I had an interesting conversation recently with a smoker. They were very condescending of vaping because several of their non-smoking friends have picked it up just to be cool. Of course, they're one of those types that will be critical of anything just because it's popular or trendy. I find that personality more annoying than the ones who pick up on trends just because they're popular . . .
I had an interesting conversation recently with a smoker. They were very condescending of vaping because several of their non-smoking friends have picked it up just to be cool. Of course, they're one of those types that will be critical of anything just because it's popular or trendy. I find that personality more annoying than the ones who pick up on trends just because they're popular . . .
There are a lot of reasons why a non smoker might pick up vaping.
I've heard of people picking up vaping 0 nic juice when they are on a diet. Vaping lets them experience all of the wonderful flavors they enjoy, without the worry of extra calories.
My cousins used to hookah, but never smoked analogs. After hearing about how horrible hookah is for you they both picked up vaping, again 0 nic juice.
My wife's friend read an article that stated a small amount of nicotine daily was good for brain health. He went out and picked up a starter kit with 6mg juice from his local shop. He takes 1 puff in the morning and one puff in the evening, and that is it. He, also, never smoked a cigarette in his life.
My boss became obsessed with watching people blow huge clouds on YouTube. He asked if I could help him do what they were doing, in a safe manner. I went out and picked up a mod, atty, couple of bottles of 0 nic juice, battery, charger, and put together a kit for him. Gave him a build that would give him a bit of vapor, but that he wouldn't kill himself with. Lol.
Then there are those that would have picked up smoking anyway. The major benefit vaping offers to them, IMHO, is that (hopefully) they can be persuaded to only use 0 nic juice. The option of engaging in the act, without the nicotine, is something that has never been available before, and is something the anti vaping crusaders, very conveniently, overlook.
I've heard of people picking up vaping 0 nic juice when they are on a diet. Vaping lets them experience all of the wonderful flavors they enjoy, without the worry of extra calories.
My cousins used to hookah, but never smoked analogs. After hearing about how horrible hookah is for you they both picked up vaping, again 0 nic juice.
My wife's friend read an article that stated a small amount of nicotine daily was good for brain health. He went out and picked up a starter kit with 6mg juice from his local shop. He takes 1 puff in the morning and one puff in the evening, and that is it. He, also, never smoked a cigarette in his life.
My boss became obsessed with watching people blow huge clouds on YouTube. He asked if I could help him do what they were doing, in a safe manner. I went out and picked up a mod, atty, couple of bottles of 0 nic juice, battery, charger, and put together a kit for him. Gave him a build that would give him a bit of vapor, but that he wouldn't kill himself with. Lol.
Then there are those that would have picked up smoking anyway. The major benefit vaping offers to them, IMHO, is that (hopefully) they can be persuaded to only use 0 nic juice. The option of engaging in the act, without the nicotine, is something that has never been available before, and is something the anti vaping crusaders, very conveniently, overlook.
I think the hookah trend for non smokers has passed, so maybe in a few years the e-nic trend will pass for non smokers...
Do you guys not enjoy vaping?
I know I do.
That should answer the question right there. It's enjoyable.
This to me is like asking why someone would eat a hamburger or drink a daiquiri.
I know I do.
That should answer the question right there. It's enjoyable.
This to me is like asking why someone would eat a hamburger or drink a daiquiri.
Absolutely not! I'm just interested in people's thoughts and opinions on the subject. I feel like we're watching a cultural shift unfold in front of us and I think it's fascinating. I don't feel like there is any exclusivity among us, ex-smokers or non-smokers can enjoy alike for all I care.
On another note, what do you all think the reality of crippling the tobacco or more specifically the cigarette industry is? Do we have a good shot at shifting everyone away from cigarettes? Are we going to be a fad that sprung up and largely die out? Thank you all again for your replies in advance!
Indeed it was.
The question was why do non smokers pick up vaping.
For the same reasons non smoker take up smoking, or drinking, or food tasting, or eat candy, or fast food, or any number of questionably unhealthy habits / hobbies. Be it to fit in, fill a void, substitute another habit, or maybe just because they like it and want to.
I started smoking cigs to fit in. I started smoking cigars because I found it relaxing and really enjoyed the flavors. Same with hookah.
I started vaping because my cig habit was killing me and I thought it would be a good idea. So far seems i was right. We'll see.
Question:
Would you rather that they started smoking first? X number of people are going to use one or the other for the first time every day, so which one would you suggest?
Seeing the few threads on here recently I get the impression that if their friends were smoking they would be too, but since their friends have either went on to vaping or started out that way they want to vape. Don't think that people who wouldn't smoke are being seduced by vaping so it's better they start vaping than smoking although it would be better if they did neither none of us are really in a position to criticise.
To understand a possible future for e-cigs all we have to do is look at Sweden. Sweden has a smoking rate of less then half that of the rest of Europe. The reason is because snus has replaced cigarettes as the preferred way of using tobacco. There is still at least as much nicotine consumed as the in the EU, it is just being consumed in a form that is far less risky then smoking. Sweden is a model for how THR works (though there taxes on snus are to high and the price is equivalent to cigarettes which works against THR).
It's silly to think non-smokers will not start vaping and the only reason e-cigs exist is the get people off of cigarettes. In the end vaping is just another way of consuming nicotine, and a certain percentage of the population likes nicotine. Nothing wrong with that. The goal of THR is not to stop people from using tobacco and nicotine, but to educate people that there are ways of using tobacco and nicotine that are much less risky then smoking. If someone is going to use tobacco/nicotine it is far better they us a low risk product as in ST or vaping. The goal of THR is not a tobacco/nicotine free world, but a cigarette free world.
Admittedly I'm not really anti-smoking. As long as people are aware on their choices it is not my business to tell folks what they can and cannot do. If we look to Sweden we can see that what happens when people are given a choice is that most people make the choose of the low risk product.
It's silly to think non-smokers will not start vaping and the only reason e-cigs exist is the get people off of cigarettes. In the end vaping is just another way of consuming nicotine, and a certain percentage of the population likes nicotine. Nothing wrong with that. The goal of THR is not to stop people from using tobacco and nicotine, but to educate people that there are ways of using tobacco and nicotine that are much less risky then smoking. If someone is going to use tobacco/nicotine it is far better they us a low risk product as in ST or vaping. The goal of THR is not a tobacco/nicotine free world, but a cigarette free world.
Admittedly I'm not really anti-smoking. As long as people are aware on their choices it is not my business to tell folks what they can and cannot do. If we look to Sweden we can see that what happens when people are given a choice is that most people make the choose of the low risk product.
Stubby, I greatly appreciate your reply. It was very well thought out and made some good points. Thank you!
There was nothing in OP's post that in anyway indicated they would rather people start smoking. It just seems like a post to create dscussion.
No need to make it arguentative.
Cause it's awesome haha. I hadn't smoked in 5 years aside from a 3 or 4 puffs, and I wanted to get my girlfriend off cigs so I got her a starter kit. Before long I loved the flavors and nicotine so much I got my own, now i'm a happy chain vaper 
There is no evidence non-smokers are picking up vaping in any appreciable number. In fact, all of the evidence indicates that there are very few non-smokers who vape (~0.1%):
Adult Smoking Habits in Great Britain, 2013 - ONS
E-cigarettes have not been a gateway to traditional smoking
BBC News - E-cigarette 'lure' fears might be unfounded
Please substantiate or withdraw your alarmist claim.
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