The final countdown to August 8th - your FDA comments NEEDED

[Squigly]

Power in numbers.... The increase of anti e-cig/vaping is from the big tobacco company's... It's in their guides.. I see their bots attacking in numbers... means they are afraid. It's advised to go the grass roots movement and vape the FDA out! History has a tendency to repeat, but the internet is ruining their plans! Open the eyes and realize!

#VapeOn

 

[DrMA]

Well, I posted yet another comment (this will be #16 for me). There's just so much good stuff out there that FDA should be aware of, such as the latest development from BT calling FDA a "pillar" of their business model.

 

[dragonpuff]

Comment tip: Take all the things you have issue with, and split them into separate comments. For instance, write one comment about your concern for your health if you go back to smoking, write one about the relative safety of e-cigs, one about the importance of access to different flavors, one about concern over the effect of premarket approval on small businesses, etc...

Even if you've already put all of these into your main comment, split them all up and write them again in new words, one by one.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

As of July 28, there were 50,890 comments received by FDA on the deeming proposal. Out of these 50,890 comments posted to the FDA docket, 45,313 are about cigars, and I can only find a little over 3,000 that have anything to do with ecigs. The rest are probably comments with attachments, that do not mention search terms in the main comment box. With some prior data I collected thru some random sampling, I found that the ecig related comments come in about a 5-2 ANTZ to pro-vaping ratio. This means there are only around 1,200 comments in support of vaping 8-o (2,230 under the best assumptions). In any case, if there are a few million vapers in the US, their complacency is very disconcerting.

I honestly don't get it..

It's really easy, and only takes a few minutes of somebody's time..

Put down the Kanthal.. Shut off the YouTube.. And get writing, people!


I guess some of us will have to make up for others' lack of interest -- both in terms of quality & quantity..

 

[PhreakingPanda]

Just put in my second comment moments ago. I actually had someone at work today tell me that vaping was more harmful for you than cigarettes for the first time ever. We spent a good 10 minutes or so discussing why he thought vaping was more harmful and then I proceeded to explain to him how cigarettes were far more harmful and at the end he decided that he would be looking into getting his own APV. I sincerely hope that the FDA doesn't mess with opportunities such as this.

 

[DoPeWAFFL3]

I am about to fill mine out! Hope all goes well for us vapers!

 

[MarkLH90]

Comment posted!

Is there any way to get your tracking number after the fact? I apparently did not copy the entire thing and can't figure out how to find it now.

 

[dragonpuff]

A gentle bump

I just saw this elsewhere and it reminded me of our struggle:

"The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views... which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering."

– Doctor Who

 

[Scaralouche]

I was ashamed that I didn't say anything back in 2008-2009 when Judge Leo was weighing our future in his hands. I don't feel ashamed now....because I acted. Thanks for lighting the fire under me, SmokeyJoe!

 

[iClearoman]

I really hope people realize how important E cigs are to ex smokers and they will join the fight against trying to "regulate" it. It would be like taking away AA for alcoholics! God help us if they actually take away vaping, Yes I am a bit dramatic I suppose but this is a big deal for me.

 

[lizziebith]

Done, and working on a letter to non-smoking friends asking for their support. Hey, they wanted me to quit, now's the time to support my method!

 

[Tuyak]

Done, WAS SO EASY. Please fall in line vapers or be forced back in to cigarettes or illegal/possibly harmful impure juice.

 

[kgs-wy]

Finished and sent mine yesterday at a li'l after 5:00 a.m. Please, everyone, get on this as soon as you can.

-Laters...
kgs-wy

 

[Ryedan]

Bumpety for the early morning crowd

 

[Ian444]

Do you have to be a citizen of USA to submit a comment?

 

[Oliver]

Do you have to be a citizen of USA to submit a comment?

No you do not. Anyone can and should comment.

 

[Towmotor]

Done, and forwarded.

 

[K9Luvr]

Done. Very easy, hope it helps.

 

[Lomaric]

Done and sent.

I am happy to represent a freedom from cigarettes, I don't want further regulations !

 

[Jugband]

Done and forwarded. It was so simple, and so important! Please, everyone do your part!