Vaping at the movies?

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phil71185

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When i go to the movies i buy a big drink and when i am done with it i blow my vapor into the straw pull it out some so it don't bubble of course. Works out fine and nearly none escapes. I have tried to blow it down my shirt but i think this works better since you don't even have to look down. Other people have also suggested to take a second breath after you breath in the vapor to thin it that works as well.
 

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My mom doesn't understand the concept that vapor is different than smoke from cigarettes. When I'm vaping in my room and I just took a hit and I hear her coming past my room, I hold the vapor in my mouth and then exhale. Next to no vapor comes out which is ideal when you're in a theater. When I saw the new batman movie, I did the same thing and it doesn't disturb the other movie-goers because barely any vapor comes out. Also, blowing it into your shirt helps but it gets kind of annoying and it also annoys my boyfriend who is the only person I go to the movies with. Hope that helps!
 

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Vaping during a movie is extremely disrespectful and inconsiderate. I don't think there's any excuse for it. If you can't go that long without vaping, don't go to the movies.

If I saw someone vaping in a movie, I'd walk out and try to have them thrown out. I'd also be waiting for them outside to lecture them with my PV in my hand so they'd know it's not about hating vaping but about how incredibly self-centered it is.

Don't do it. Ever. There is no excuse for being that much of an ........ And every other poster in this thread is now on my ignore list for suggesting this crap.
 

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I would have to say that I agree with mostapha. Not that I would go to that extent but for the fact that it is disrespectful whether its good or bad. I wouldn't want to sit next to someone pouring their liquor in their cup at the theater either. Not that it is affecting me at all by any means but its about place and time. everything has its place and time to do it. Not in a big group of people imho. just my :2c:
 

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Well, I'm just posting so I can get on his ignore list. It's an elite group...

OK, well, he has a point. As a general rule, I don't vape where smoking isn't allowed unless vaping is explicitly allowed. Out of politeness for others. Problem is that many movies are 3 hours long.... and vape doesn't stay with you as long IMO. Still, I abstain.

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Yea..totally. I roll a .8 ohm Genesis coil and vape it at 20 watts blowing giant plumes of 100 %VG and annoying everyone around me. I call it my movie setup.

Oh wait..that would be highly disrespectful just like talking on cellphones, texting, kicking the chair of the person in front of you, throwing food and the plethora of other things people do in movie theatres. I guess I care about other people. Some might be sensitive to PG orVG, some might actually be sensitive to the particular odor's however light they are. I try not to annoy my fellow movie goers because I expect the same treatment back from them.

If you used to be able to sit through movies without a smoke break why would you need to vape through one.
 

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I began vaping to be able to consume my nicotine in places where smoking is prohibited. This includes a movie theater. I used to hate the last 30min of a movie, no matter how good it was, because I was jonesin' for a smoke! I also carry a flask with some good bourbon in it to add to my soda.

I'm not harming anyone and/or causing any disturbance to prevent other movie goers' visit.

The CEO of The Regal Group was a customer of mine on a contract job. I inquired about her company's policy on personal vaporizers. She was clueless to their existence, but said she'd check with her PR people about it. Her only concern was whether they emitted any light that could be considered a distraction to patrons.

I didn't mention my bourbon flask! :toast:
 

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Vaping during a movie is extremely disrespectful and inconsiderate. I don't think there's any excuse for it. If you can't go that long without vaping, don't go to the movies.

If I saw someone vaping in a movie, I'd walk out and try to have them thrown out. I'd also be waiting for them outside to lecture them with my PV in my hand so they'd know it's not about hating vaping but about how incredibly self-centered it is.

Don't do it. Ever. There is no excuse for being that much of an ........ And every other poster in this thread is now on my ignore list for suggesting this crap.

I guess I don't understand why. I would understand and agree if someone is blowing out visible vapor that other people see (that could get in their view). Or if someone in the theater is allergic to vapor. Or even if someone sees it and thinks you're smoking. Or if you have some juice that has strong smell to it. But what is wrong with stealth vaping in a theater? It doesn't really affect anyone.

And I don't quite understand ignoring people in a relatively civilized discussion :(
 

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Well, while the popular theory is that you are just exhaling water vapor...I don't really subscribe to that theory. Since the vape exhale actually has an odor(albeit pleasant) it has to have at least some flavor molecules in the exhale.

If someone has actual scientific evidence to the contrary I'd be happy to recant my theory.

Anyway, I have a friend who's sensitive enough to nuts that even being in a place were nut products are used he starts to get a reaction. Not a throat closing reaction through just proximity but an uncomfortable one nonetheless. I'm also reasonably sure some of my vapes have nut extracts in them. Why would I want to subject someone to a possible reaction when I don't have to?
 

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Totally confused - vaping is not considered dangerous to non vapers/smokers - because there is no smoke - so what is all this talk about only vaping where it is allowed? Why cant I vape at the movies? People vape at work, at home in cars etc. I have also confirmed most health insurance companies does consider vaping as tobacco smoking.....no smoke, no smell, no danger - so vape on................what did I miss in my hours of research??
 

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Totally confused - vaping is not considered dangerous to non vapers/smokers - because there is no smoke - so what is all this talk about only vaping where it is allowed? Why cant I vape at the movies? People vape at work, at home in cars etc. I have also confirmed most health insurance companies does consider vaping as tobacco smoking.....no smoke, no smell, no danger - so vape on................what did I miss in my hours of research??

In your hours of research you missed the lack of actual scientific research into the subject.

People used to smoke around children and while pregnant. Doctors used to advise smoking cigarettes for a number of ailments. Hell doctors used to smoke while treating patients. It was all considered fine at one point too.

I'm not suggesting vaping is as harmful as cigarettes, it technically can't be. However do we actually know the long term effects of inhaling PG/VG and flavorings? Do we know what second hand vape contains? Most of us don't even know exactly what's in the juices we vape. Even juices with ingredient lists often have an ingredient called "Flavor". Pretty broad.

Within the context of this discussion, I just don't feel I need to subject people to my second hand vape until more is known.
 

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Well, while the popular theory is that you are just exhaling water vapor...I don't really subscribe to that theory. Since the vape exhale actually has an odor(albeit pleasant) it has to have at least some flavor molecules in the exhale.

If someone has actual scientific evidence to the contrary I'd be happy to recant my theory.

Anyway, I have a friend who's sensitive enough to nuts that even being in a place were nut products are used he starts to get a reaction. Not a throat closing reaction through just proximity but an uncomfortable one nonetheless. I'm also reasonably sure some of my vapes have nut extracts in them. Why would I want to subject someone to a possible reaction when I don't have to?

I'm curious about that one. Mainly about whether or not nutty flavors contain the same allergens that cause reaction to actual nuts. I did test it on several of my coworkers and friends (they volunteered and I warned them) -- being around me when I vape chocolate based juice does not affect people allergic to cigarette smoke or chocolate.

And, to be a smart***, they do sell various food at the movie theaters that could cause an allergic reaction if eaten, but I haven't heard of problems smelling them.
 

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Some people based on sensitivity will actually start to get a mild reaction from just smelling stuff cooking.

I know two guys, the nut guy and the second guy has about the same thing with shrimp but slightly worse. We went to a sushi place(tempting fate I know but it's his choice). We ended up having to move away from the kitchen as he was starting to break out from the shrimp being steamed.

I'm not going to find a shrimp vape to test it out lol.
 

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I am no scientist - but I had asked a similar ? a couple of days back - and the another member pointed me to the most recent research out there - Latest Studies Confirm E-Cigarette Vapor Safety

I agree we need more research - but based on what is out there - it doesnt seem to be very dangerous.....but it could be. Well - i retract my comment. Maybe I need to stop vaping at work and at home.....
 

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Some people based on sensitivity will actually start to get a mild reaction from just smelling stuff cooking.

Thank you for the explanation. I'm really trying to find out, since even when I was smoking, I tried to unnecessarily inconvenience others with my vices. Now I think I'll be on a mission to find out if anyone can have a negative medical reaction to my e-liquids. I mean, besides the smell they might not like, cause all of them are an improvement over how my clothes smelled when I smoked. I'm going for "considerate", not "saint" :)
 
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