Vaping in a Movie Theater
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Yeah it's basically a catch 22 with me. I've semi stealth vaped just about anywhere,
and no one has said anything. It's kinda a kid getting away with something feeling.
But after that I ask myself - why. I don't need to, I can certainly go a few hours without
a hit. But then thinking - the most positive feedback is when I've vaped in questionable
places. I've never had a negative person lash out at me about it, I imagine that would
turn me off to vaping in public places pronto. Anyway after the initial giggles of vaping
where smoking is banned, it lost it's appeal, and I don't. Just cuz I don't want or need to.
and no one has said anything. It's kinda a kid getting away with something feeling.
But after that I ask myself - why. I don't need to, I can certainly go a few hours without
a hit. But then thinking - the most positive feedback is when I've vaped in questionable
places. I've never had a negative person lash out at me about it, I imagine that would
turn me off to vaping in public places pronto. Anyway after the initial giggles of vaping
where smoking is banned, it lost it's appeal, and I don't. Just cuz I don't want or need to.
I agree with this. The problem is the whole attitude of 'F you, I got mine'. Most people aren't considerate, respectful nor use common sense. It just gives even more ammo to the ANTZ.
Yeah, that's a very decent reply, thanks for the lesson.
And while your sentiments may be somewhat commendable, your logic is fail.
Because your stated argument about WHY we should not vape where smoking is not allowed makes absolutely zero sense.
And for the record, human decency was not the argument you were using.
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People in general are cool with it, as long as you're not being disrespectful to them with it. The problem is that some people take their .0000025Ω atomizers out with them to the mall...and start pissing people off.
I vape in theaters and everywhere else except for eateries. I adjust my voltage/wattage as well as my exhaling in effort to not piss people off....or alarm them. I also usually vape fruity flavors, so most people don't mind the scent. However, there are probably people, like my wife, who can't stand a few of my fruity flavors...but I can't appease everyone I guess.
Vape on....but be respectful. Disrespectful smokers are the reason smoking has damn near become a criminal act. Don't give the ANTZ any more ammo than they already have on us.
I vape in theaters and everywhere else except for eateries. I adjust my voltage/wattage as well as my exhaling in effort to not piss people off....or alarm them. I also usually vape fruity flavors, so most people don't mind the scent. However, there are probably people, like my wife, who can't stand a few of my fruity flavors...but I can't appease everyone I guess.
Vape on....but be respectful. Disrespectful smokers are the reason smoking has damn near become a criminal act. Don't give the ANTZ any more ammo than they already have on us.
Without going through all the posts, I can just see someone mistaking it for a FIRE!
And we all know not to yell fire in a crowded theater!
And we all know not to yell fire in a crowded theater!
Dude, lighten up on the neighbor; EVERYONE vapes in WalMart- While vaping in WalMart- I consider myself an air freshener in the midst of folks that just reek of cigarette smoke!
I spoke with someone who was vaping in Walmart and the manager called the cops. The cops escorted him out. It was not illegal, but it was still disturbing the peace. Is that what you want? Or do you want to have laws passed banning e-cigs altogether? Just use a little common sense and restraint.
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Pray tell: how does my statement that you shouldn't vape where you can't smoke make zero sense? If anyone's logic fails it's yours. And human decency plays a part in the 'f you, I got mine' mentality that's all too prevalent.
I don't see how people don't see this. It's freaking baffling to me. But I was brought up to respect people and rules.
Yes, don't vape where you can't smoke. Human decency. Guess that's a foreign concept to you. A shame, really. All too prevelant in the world nowadays. Especially in the U.S.A.
There's nothing wrong with following smoking rules, which I do to prevent ill-will and a hassle, as well as having consideration for those uninformed and misinformed.
I've had smokers and non-smokers look in curiosity, I'll strike up a friendly conversation, and tell them it's helped me be smoke-free for 18 months after 39 years of a bad habit. If they are open to it, I'll explain what the liquid is comprised of, how nicotine isn't the harmful ingredient in a cigarette. I usually finish with a vape through a handkerchief, which leaves no residue, unlike a cigarette.
The only way to gain allies is through patience and education of the products we choose to use. Personally I find those that blow huge clouds to be Newer Vapers, Flavor, Throat Hit and satisfying my Nic craving is most important. I lean towards moderate Vapor production in public ans save the clouds for private vaping, If I choose to Fog a Room.
Simple. Because vaping is not smoking and second hand vape has zero equivalency to second hand smoke. If you can't see the illogic in that there is no helping you. You might as well stop vaping now because your "logic" is exactly what is going to get it banned everywhere. After all, that will be the only decent thing to do...
I suppose you will be ok having to sneak around and do it illegally in any place once gets altogether banned. Or perhaps not. Your sense of decency and your logic seem to be in conflict.
I guess you're right, being rebellious will endear you to the misinformed and uninformed, education is useless
Exactly...
My parents always taught me to "know your audience". If you're in a bar where smoking is allowed, then by all means, go sub ohm and make rain clouds. But, if you're in an area where most people aren't smoking or vaping...then tone it down to a not-so-noticeable setting and method...or don't do it at all. Not sure what's so hard to understand about that concept. Some non-vapers just won't be convinced that the vapor coming out of your mouth and nose is no different than the steam that comes off of their cup of coffee or bowl of soup. These are the people that are trying to turn the screws down on us already. Don't give them more of a reason, people.
My parents always taught me to "know your audience". If you're in a bar where smoking is allowed, then by all means, go sub ohm and make rain clouds. But, if you're in an area where most people aren't smoking or vaping...then tone it down to a not-so-noticeable setting and method...or don't do it at all. Not sure what's so hard to understand about that concept. Some non-vapers just won't be convinced that the vapor coming out of your mouth and nose is no different than the steam that comes off of their cup of coffee or bowl of soup. These are the people that are trying to turn the screws down on us already. Don't give them more of a reason, people.
another thread about vaping somewhere. here's what I don't get: so you vaped In a theatre, why the need to start a thread saying " hey , everybody look how cool I am I vaped in a theatre"? and don't tell me it's to let everyone know they can vape in theatres- let's see ten people sit in a movie and vape away and see how long that lasts? do you need approval or some validation of some sort? does vaping for you have to be spectacle? and here I thought you had to be 18 or older to vape not stuck in some endless adolescence.......
lol wow the crowd seems angry. I haven't yet, but I want to lol. It would be stealth of course and very light in nature. I can stealth with no vapor coming out, so don't really see the big deal. Just hold it for much longer than you would and exhale and take it back in once again.
I see myself as very responsible, would sit on an end seat specifically. I'm old enough to remember people smoking in theaters, planes, supermarkets etc....
If I had to use an asthma inhaler, would you expect the person to leave the theater and go do this in the lobby or bathroom? Just don't be a douche about the vaping and all is well in my books.
Note: Have not done this yet and the movie theater can not be packed for me to even attempt it lol.
I see myself as very responsible, would sit on an end seat specifically. I'm old enough to remember people smoking in theaters, planes, supermarkets etc....
If I had to use an asthma inhaler, would you expect the person to leave the theater and go do this in the lobby or bathroom? Just don't be a douche about the vaping and all is well in my books.
Note: Have not done this yet and the movie theater can not be packed for me to even attempt it lol.
You basically said we should not vape where we can't smoke because otherwise they might make rules that say we can't vape where we can't smoke.
That's no different than saying don't do (A) because if you do (A) they will make a rule that says you can't do (A)
If anyone thinks that makes any sense, I am open to some kind of explanation as to how it makes sense.
But with all due respect you just said a few pages back that you do vape in a theater. And that is the title of this thread. Not just vaping in general public places, but a theater.
I have an issue with that, no matter how "stealth" someone thinks they're being, because I go to a movie to have that magical experience of being transfixed by the screen and pulled into the world the screenwriter created for me. In a good movie (when we aren't distracted by people doing things next to us or in front of us) we forget we are sitting in a theater and we become part of the world of story. Any distraction pulls you out of that story and reminds you you're sitting in a theater with other people, subjectively observing, rather than being drawn in. I would absolutely notice if someone in front of me was hitting a 'pipe' of any kind. (That's what a mod would look like to me if I didn't know better... a paraphernalia pipe of some sort.) Just the movement would be distracting, then once I noticed, I'd wonder what s/he was doing and would continue to notice and be distracted. It would be very annoying, even if there was no vapor.
And vapor? As distracting as smoke because a theater is dark and the vapor again would pull me out of the moment of the story. It's not about smell. Or second-hand smoke. It's about what a movie theater is about. And it's about losing this world and going to another.
As an avid fan of storycraft and theater I would beg to differ with anyone who thinks they have politely vaped in a movie theater and no one noticed. No one said anything. But they noticed. Unless the theater was empty or almost, and you sat completely alone, slumped down in your seat, and made no vapor, and even then I bet someone noticed.
I would encourage anyone who wants to vape in a theater to get yourself up and go to a bathroom stall. It's not fair to ruin someone else's $12 experience, imho, by being a distraction, even if it's only to a couple people around you.
As for not vaping ANYWHERE they don't allow smoking, I can't say I agree. Depends on where it is and what's up, and what kind of people are about. But a movie theater... burping and sneezing shouldn't even be allowed.
In fact crackly candy wrappers should be removed in the pre-movie trailers. Just my 2 cents.
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The idea of not vaping where you can't smoke bothers me almost as much as those in-your-face vapers with no respect for others.
As of 2010 there were 150 beaches where you were not allowed to smoke, and 843 public parks...
The Real Motivation Behind Park And Beach Smoking Bans - Forbes
Do the people that think we should not vape where smoking is not allowed really agree we should not vape in the above places?
As of 2010 there were 150 beaches where you were not allowed to smoke, and 843 public parks...
The Real Motivation Behind Park And Beach Smoking Bans - Forbes
Do the people that think we should not vape where smoking is not allowed really agree we should not vape in the above places?
I love threads where the OP stirs the cauldron and then magically disappears
Probably went to see a movie...
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