Vaping in Public

[Worzel]

I just use my best judgement. When I am out, it is not to get into debates over my vaping. If I go into a restaurant, I ask. If I see someone else vaping without a problem, than it is a green light for me, but I keep my clouds to a bare minimum. We can still smoke in bars in Florida, as long as they don't serve food. I don't drink, so there is no need for it. But what I am trying to say is, my vaping needs are not as strong as my smoking needs were. I will not have a panic attack if I go past my vapor craving, so it is all a non issue to me. Being able to vape indoors is more of a novelty, or convenience to me. Worst case scenario, there is always the bathroom.


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[CommaHolly]

oh boy, someone pass the pop corn.

who wants a beer????????

 

[ckn71nm]

Thanks RosaJ and Generic. That's what I wanted to see.

I work in science (teaching dance as a hobby, in case you read the entire thread). One of my buttons that gets pushed way to often is when scientific claims are made without the proper backup. It usually, like this time, gets the better of me. And I apologize for not seeing the references in the other thread right away. I did not read all 70+ pages of that thread. I'm am aware of the research done on PG and in general I agree. I don't think this is the proper forum or thread to address the parts I don't agree with.

Leaves the people claiming sensitivities to PG in some way. And unless you want to call everyone of them dishonest it remains an issue.

 

[1wildman]

meh - at work i just close the door to my office and puff puff puff. I never felt the need to smoke in walmart or the movie theater so I have no problem not vaping there. If i am drinking at the bar and they are cool with it then no problem. If i need a quick stealth fix going to the bathroom is better than standing outside with the smokers.

 

[LeakingLeaf]

People who see me vape has never seen anything like it before, it seems like. From the looks of them they think I am stealth smoking weed or crack. I don't care though.

However, I do care about where I vape, and how I do it. I vape at work at my desk (open cubical), but hold it in until there is not vapor left. No one has said a thing, other than "that smells delicious" when I demonstrated a full vapor cloud to one of my co-workers.

I am more loose with where I vape though. If I'm waiting for a bus, and there is a person a few metres away, when I smoked, I would have moved far away to not bother them, but now I stay put, vape and am fine with it. No one has said a thing. I don't get in people's faces, but I don't hide either.

 

[zudnic]

I don't want bans, so tend to be polite on vaping locations. I stick with smoking area's in public places. Restaurants and bars, I can wait until I'm outside.

 

[JQside]

I vape because of health reasons. I didn't start this alternative, safer habit to proclaim to the world, "Yo look at me, I'm an ex smoker, you should be proud or me! You should pat me on the back for this effort!" It was an internal struggle. Nothing to do with people around. They don't have to know it. Whether you like it or not, vaping is the same as smoking especially for those who never smoked in their lives. I'd be offended if I see people vaping in my face.

 

[zudnic]

The problem I see is the anti-smoking lobby has vaping on its radar. The only reason cigarettes have not been banned is they are a huge tax generator. Ecigs are like alcohol in the early 1900's, becomes a provable nuisance by the anti-smoking lobby its banned.

 

[Fergie]

If they really want to ban eCigs, it won't be for scientific reasons. Either way, being super polite and respectful is not even going to be heard by those behind the ban. Same as courteous smokers, that got us nowhere. Clouds in faces ain't gonna help though.

 

[wv2win]

I guess I walk the other side of the road. I vape pretty much anywhere, as my PV is always in my hand or in my pocket. Just a couple of toots in the grocery or Walmart and I'm good. I'm discreet (I think), as I only do it in a relatively empty isle, and I'm not making huge clouds of vapor.

I even vape at the cinema. However, I usually go when there's not a full theater, always sit in the last row, and never vape until the lights are out. I'm usually sitting alone, or with my son or daughter. I do double inhale techniques so there's barely any vapor noticable. I'm not bothering anyone, not distracting anyone. What no one else see's is no one else's business.

If someone asks that I not vape in public, I comply with their wishes. I don't vape in bars or restaurants unless I ask an employee if it is ok to do so; if it's not, I'll go outside with the smokers. I've vaped with permission at outdoor concerts (security staff permission) and indoor concerts without permission (stealth vaping with the other "smokers" using the funny cigarettes).

I just use good judgement and not go out of my way to draw attention to myself. Only been asked once to stop "smoking", and when I replied it wasn't smoke but vapor from my vaporizor, they appologized and said I could continue.



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Let me add that I'm generally toting a mini Provari with me, which looks nothing like a cigarette. Unless I know I'll be stealth vaping, in which case I'm using a Smoktech Gripper which can be easily hidden inside my fist.

I'm glad that that there is so much agreement about this. I too never used to smoke in my car or my living space. I do vape there however. But that not in public. When i'm out and about I stay away from people, don't do it in buildings or at places were smoking in prohibited. I wish everyone would use the common sense approach more often.

I see very little "agreement" between your position and that of many veteran vapers. Many of us vape most places (not all) including in buildings, courthouses, etc but do so respectfully and with common sense. Making blanket "rules", as if vaping is the same as smoking, is not a position that many of us can agree with.

 

[maria1232]

I usually vape pretty much everywhere unless someone says something. I actually started talking to waiters at restaurants about it and when they find out is not actual smoke they are totally cool with it. Most bars here are smoker friendly so they have no problem with me vaping. I also vape during classes...very discreetly

 

[Cap'nTripps]

It's strange, I've hardly seen any vapers at all in the town I live in, so it's almost as if I'm creating my own etiquette as I go, which is weird. I follow many rules of above posters: be discrete, don't force your vapour on people in close proximity, etc. when I was still using a cig-a-like with the disposable cartridges, I noticed some glares, as I it looks a lot like the real thing; the ego type model I'm using now draws far less attention.

 

[jp_cfc09]

usa cluture is fair different then the uk big time, I can vape anywhere almost but I dont to be nice. wont vape near food or children but anywhere else is fair game and never got a look or asked to stop, havent seen a vaper asked either. was in the park with my child watching two mothers sitting on a bench vapeing and not one person gave them a second look once.

walking through my supermarket vapeing and the security guard stops me to ask where to get the clearomizer I have as it looks good, its just a evod but he has only the basic iclear 16 and doesnt know there is others. he even started vapeing talking about his flavours while on the job and no one cared less lol.

smokers are jealous but cant say anything as they can vape if they want too. vapour might annoy some people but theres lots I hate that no ones going to stop anytime soon lol. the list is too long to post here lol, my miss calls me a grumpy old man in a young mans body.

 

[generic mutant]

If they really want to ban eCigs, it won't be for scientific reasons. Either way, being super polite and respectful is not even going to be heard by those behind the ban. Same as courteous smokers, that got us nowhere. Clouds in faces ain't gonna help though.

It's not a reasonable comparison, surface similarities notwithstanding. Smoking near people indoors increases their risk of heart attacks by a factor of 1.3 or so. Hard to do that politely to non-smokers...

Polite makes a difference if the only consideration is "is this annoying" rather than "is this dangerous", and we have no reason to think otherwise.

 

[Fergie]

It's not a reasonable comparison, surface similarities notwithstanding. Smoking near people indoors increases their risk of heart attacks by a factor of 1.3 or so. Hard to do that politely to non-smokers...

Polite makes a difference if the only consideration is "is this annoying" rather than "is this dangerous", and we have no reason to think otherwise.

I understand that, and I never did that out of respect and understanding the risks to others. I do know and understand the difference, If you don't get it, then you just don't get it.

My experiences and I do not wish to argue the point, I do have better things to do.

 

[generic mutant]

The problem is "we were polite about it when we were smokers and they banned that" is generally used as an excuse to justify vaping wherever the hell people want.

And it's a completely incoherent one.

There is a substantial difference between something that kills people and something that smells slightly.

 

[mbloomer04]

I will (discreetly) vape anywhere in public, except from eating establishments where I think it is polite not to. Although I'm happy enough to stop if requested by someone. On that note on returning from a holiday I vaped inside a busy airport in full view of security and had nothing said to me.

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[Sam M]

I also tend not to Vape inside restaurants except in the following situation:

-Late night taco bell run

Glad I got that out thanks for reading.

 

[AaronJ]

Every since I've started vaping I've noticed so many people with vapes then ever before. In particular at work, in the break room. Everyone has their own opinion but most people are offended at first thinking it's smoke but once you explain it's only vapor most people are cool with it. Long story short don't be a jerk, be respectful and if everyone affected is cool with it relax and vape.

 

[patkin]

I vape the same way I smoked and I did that with courtesy/consideration/discretion long before (in the 70s) there were smoking bans. Example: Smoking was even allowed in college seminar classes. I never lit up without asking fellow students if it would bother anyone and I always carried my own portable locking-lid ashtray. I've never thrown a .... on the ground. I, however, saw them littered all over and I'm sure I will see sub-ohmers blowing clouds in public buildings. People don't change.