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kformeck

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Word, word. Definitely agree, it makes us all sound like a bunch of idiots. I swear it's almost like cigarettes are more commonly accepted these days then vaping is, ridiculous. You should see the looks I get when me and my wife are out, like I'm some disgusting piece of sh*t. And I go out of my way to watch where I vape and where I blow the cloud or even turn the power down a bit and I still get looked at like I'm scum of the earth, like they'd rather smell cigs or be around a huge cloud of cig smoke. I don't get it.

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Yeah, 'those' vapers do ruin it for us. My area is a joke; you walk into a vape shop with a genny built at 1+ ohms and everyone is like 'but bro, dem cloudz are really tiny; how du u evn liek dat ting'? Or 'doo, my Kennedy haz da bes flavir evrr n it blowz cloudz way biggr den dat thing...' or 'id nvr spnd moar den $30 for n RDA; clonez 4 lyfe bruh!' (then that same person walks up to the counter and pays $120 for an RX200 and will tell you it's the best out there before even opening the box)

I think people look down on us at times because of the general image of vaping, the people you and I just described. People don't look down on smokers because it's their business and they keep it their business; vapers have to let everyone know they vape or they have blow huge clouds in public because they think other people will think they're cool or they think they're better than smokers and decide to vape wherever they want because 'its just water vapor'. Fortunately the people I work with (I'm the only vaper in my company) understand why I do it and respect my decision to try to lead a healthier life (not to mention I only vape in designated smoking areas whether I'm blowing clouds that day or not). When I'm chilling with a smoker at the post, I don't even mention my vape unless they ask questions (which is more frequent than not); instead I try to have the good ol casual smokers convo (because really, we are just a newer form of smokers; I feel like one day people will go straight to vaping and skip cigarettes altogether).

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I know exactly where your coming from, but most times I can easily side with the non-smoking crowd on this one. I am in no way trying to bash anyone here so please go easy on me...

My biggest pet peeve about being around other vapers is the smell of vanilla, berries, coffee, or something else that is so overpowering to the senses... Don't get me wrong, I love the fresh aroma of vanilla or coffee, just not when it is lingering around a room that I am in and it lingers for well longer than it should. I have seen friends that have been asked to leave a bar we were at because his vape was so overbearing it was driving patrons out of the establishment. First thing they did was question why I was allowed to stay and vape and the response was they couldn't even smell what it was that I was vaping. I vape a menthol blend that is virtually odorless. The most repeated statement I have received after getting that look was they expected it to smell rank, but in fact there was no odor at all...
I know what you mean cause I'm one of those people, I normally vape strawberry flavored juice. Most times people say it smells good, but those are people I know, not strangers so they might be thinking something else completely.
Yeah, 'those' vapers do ruin it for us. My area is a joke; you walk into a vape shop with a genny built at 1+ ohms and everyone is like 'but bro, dem cloudz are really tiny; how du u evn liek dat ting'? Or 'doo, my Kennedy haz da bes flavir evrr n it blowz cloudz way biggr den dat thing...' or 'id nvr spnd moar den $30 for n RDA; clonez 4 lyfe bruh!' (then that same person walks up to the counter and pays $120 for an RX200 and will tell you it's the best out there before even opening the box)

I think people look down on us at times because of the general image of vaping, the people you and I just described. People don't look down on smokers because it's their business and they keep it their business; vapers have to let everyone know they vape or they have blow huge clouds in public because they think other people will think they're cool or they think they're better than smokers and decide to vape wherever they want because 'its just water vapor'. Fortunately the people I work with (I'm the only vaper in my company) understand why I do it and respect my decision to try to lead a healthier life (not to mention I only vape in designated smoking areas whether I'm blowing clouds that day or not). When I'm chilling with a smoker at the post, I don't even mention my vape unless they ask questions (which is more frequent than not); instead I try to have the good ol casual smokers convo (because really, we are just a newer form of smokers; I feel like one day people will go straight to vaping and skip cigarettes altogether).

I'm done rambling..... I think
Same situation as you, I'm the only one at work who vapes, well me and an occasional vaper, but 98% of the time it's just me where I work. I'm respectful about the whole thing and I still get looks, that's what really bothers me. And I do think it's the majority who think there the coolest people ever just cause they think they can play imaginary dragons. Or they think they can vape anywhere they like just cause it's "vape bruh".

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That's what I do. I have my Chthulu on my VS Rdna30 with a barely noticeable exhale. I've vaped at concerts and restaurants without complaint or even a stink eye.
I think where you are located plays a big factor in it too.

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Is anyone in here having problems with there USPS packages lately? Seems like ever since the weekend my packages have fallen into a black hole. I have 5 packages that should be here today and not a one of them has hit NJ yet...

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You think that's bad? I bought a mod from the ECF classifieds and the seller (who is relatively local) dropped it off at the post office where I have my PO box. This was on Saturday and the package hasn't been "delivered" to my PO box yet. It had to travel literally 25 feet.
 

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You think that's bad? I bought a mod from the ECF classifieds and the seller (who is relatively local) dropped it off at the post office where I have my PO box. This was on Saturday and the package hasn't been "delivered" to my PO box yet. It had to travel literally 25 feet.
Well yeah, of course I think it's bad, I'm an impatient vaper lol. Plus considering where it came from and when it was shipped, it's pretty bad. But yours is worse nonetheless.

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You think that's bad? I bought a mod from the ECF classifieds and the seller (who is relatively local) dropped it off at the post office where I have my PO box. This was on Saturday and the package hasn't been "delivered" to my PO box yet. It had to travel literally 25 feet.
I think that takes the cake. Jesus H Christ, USPS is a joke.
 
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Our local post office is pretty terrible. I use My USPS to track everything (y'know how us impatient vapers do) so I know exactly when something has been delivered. I go to my PO Box and there's no package slip. I walk to the counter and ask about any packages:

Worker: "Do you have a slip?"
Me: "No, but I tracked my packages I see they've been delivered."
Worker: "No slip no package."
Me: ".... Can you check for one, please?"
Worker: "No slip no package."

And that's with the Post Master 5 ft away. So since he wouldn't do anything about it, I filed a complaint online. The service has been a lot better since.
 

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Apologies but it was a good USPS day:
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You'll dig the Solstice. It just feels like quality.
Can you comment on the o-rings and if this is the updated version with stronger rings? I heard the first few had super weak o-rings and then they fixed the rest. Not a huge deal and an easy fix, I'm just curious.

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