I think the question is valid too due to the apparent state sponsored vendetta against e-cigs.
Obviously it makes good business sense to produce disposable atties, but there may well come a time when we need a long life atty that is serviceable and guaranteed for a length of time. I think the time has come for manufacturers to look at the long term picture. There may not be a repeat market for serviceable atties, if they are by definition 'built to last', but there will always be a market for
batteries and consumables that cannot be banned (PG, VG, PGA, flavours, etc).
I would continue to vape without nic IF I had to. Therefore security of hardware is needed.