Vaping in Public

[jgreene]

I smoked for 45 years. While I will respect the rights of others I will not in turn bash someone for smoking. I like the smell of burning tobacco but have grown to dislike the smell of an ashtray.
When out and about, if I choose to vape, I go to the designated smoking area to do so. Sometimes, I get funny looks. Sometimes I get asked questions about my e-cig. If I can turn someone on to e-cigs and off of cigarettes, I will.
Smokers are welcome to my home . . . but are not allowed to smoke in my home. My choice . . . My home.

30 yr smoker here. At work vapers are permitted to vape in a lunchroom with a smoke booth in it. I still step into the smoker from time to time and am always ready to offer what I've learned in hopes to convert yet another smoker.
Same rule at my house too. I didn't smoke in it, neither is anyone welcome to do so. Of course with that, I never smoked in anyone else's home either.

 

[jgreene]

Admittedly, I stealth vape some at work but I know I should really stop. Second-hand smoke was 'fine' for many decades; I don't want us to make the same mistake with vapor. While it has dissipated very quickly there still has to be traces lingering, no?

 

[Revelene]

You do realize that everything on that list except vaping is 100% in your space and people can (and should) just turn away and leave you to it right? Only vaping is going beyond your own personal space and therefore invading theirs.

Depends on how he is vaping. If I'm in a situation where space is small I sometimes take smaller inhales and hold it in longer. Virtually no visible vapor and just looks like I put a metal tube to my mouth so nothing for them to complain about lol try it but I wouldn't advise a large inhale and hold it... Might hurt..

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[Free6413]

I'd like to add that Pandora would like her box back!

 

[LDS714]

Admittedly, I stealth vape some at work but I know I should really stop. Second-hand smoke was 'fine' for many decades;

And it still is, from a health perspective at least...


People have believed the lies and false studies for so long that even the majority here still fall for them and defend them.

 

[ckn71nm]

I'd like to add that Pandora would like her box back!

I guess one always gets that when the discussion is so much about personal preferences.

What I'm taking away from this thread is that there are those who are very concerned with not getting in other peoples space, even if it means giving up some of their freedom, and those who are insisting on their rights at all costs. I fit in the former category. I understand the others. I just think differently.

 

[ckn71nm]

And it still is, from a health perspective at least...


People have believed the lies and false studies for so long that even the majority here still fall for them and defend them.

Are you suggesting that second hand smoke is harmless???

Edit: I almost regret asking. I don't think that this is the right thread or forum to get into this. Let's keep it at vaping and effects on bystanders.

 

[Uma]

You do realize that everything on that list except vaping is 100% in your space and people can (and should) just turn away and leave you to it right? Only vaping is going beyond your own personal space and therefore invading theirs.

excuse me? Please re-read, re-SEE what I said, and then Please put your eyeballs back in their sockets.
Stealth vaping is on my list because it is MY PERSONAL SPACE and therefore NOT invading "theirs".

 

[Uma]

Are you suggesting that second hand smoke is harmless???

Edit: I almost regret asking. I don't think that this is the right thread or forum to get into this. Let's keep it at vaping and effects on bystanders.

Judge Osteen(sp) saw through the cherry picking BS & null & voided the fake SHS claims, in 1998.
The antis next declared they were only lying for our own good.
Today, with that forgotten, they're back full tilt with their orig lies & propaganda.
And it does fit with the convo, because there is one common denominator, exhaled nicotine. SHN was never a problem with SHS. Take Dr. Farsalinos word for it, if you don't believe mine. "nicotine exposure was never a problem in second=hand smoking and cannot be a problem in second-hand vaping. None can become addicted to nicotine from environmental exposure. You get more nicotine by eating eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes and cauliflower."

 

[ckn71nm]

excuse me? Please re-read, re-SEE what I said, and then Please put your eyeballs back in their sockets.
Stealth vaping is on my list because it is MY PERSONAL SPACE and therefore NOT invading "theirs".

Not sure what my eyeballs have to do with this, but If you can stealth vape without anyone noticing (and I'm talking about smell) good for you. Myself (and my partner for that matter, who is not a smoker or vaper) always know when someone is doing it. We can always smell it.

 

[E Newbie]

The issue is that when we vape around others we are exhaling something they can see entering their air. Its really that simple. Are we assuming that everyone should educate themselves on vapor so they'll be okay with it? Why should they have to? Its OUR habit not theirs and therefore should be on US to handle it responsibly and not make people uncomfortable. IMO


Should add that I don't think that second hand vapor is hurting anyone, at all. Still not going to do it in a grocery store or movie theater etc because average jane/joe don't know for sure that its safe and they are not obligated to educate themselves on it. They are entitled to not have it in their air however.

 

[ckn71nm]

Judge Osteen(sp) saw through the cherry picking BS & null & voided the fake SHS claims, in 1998.
The antis next declared they were only lying for our own good.
Today, with that forgotten, they're back full tilt with their orig lies & propaganda.
And it does fit with the convo, because there is one common denominator, exhaled nicotine. SHN was never a problem with SHS. Take Dr. Farsalinos word for it, if you don't believe mine. "nicotine exposure was never a problem in second=hand smoking and cannot be a problem in second-hand vaping. None can become addicted to nicotine from environmental exposure. You get more nicotine by eating eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes and cauliflower."

I 100% agree when it comes to vaping. The initial comment was about SH smoking. And it's not the nicotine that's the problem.

 

[T0rtitude]

I vape only where it's allowed, but sometimes I will vape where smoking isn't allowed outdoors. But I still try to make sure I'm away from other people no matter where I might be outdoors. It's only polite. I'm not one of those people who need to vape in my car, in a store, restaurant, etc. either. My brother in law, on the other hand, vapes wherever he damn well pleases and doesn't care what anyone says about it lol.

 

[biloxi123]

I couldn't agree more! Just because I believe the second hand vape poses no risk, I'm not going to subject someone else to my exhaled vape. I vape in my home, my car, empty public restrooms, outdoors away from others. It's just good etiquette!

 

[iamzg]

I just straight up feel uncomfortable doing it unless I'm in a place like a bar or casino where smoking is considered acceptable anyways.

 

[generic mutant]

And it still is, from a health perspective at least...


People have believed the lies and false studies for so long that even the majority here still fall for them and defend them.

What's this? Why, it's an absolutely humongous pile of data which proves you completely and hopelessly wrong:

The Health Consequences of Smoking?50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014 | SurgeonGeneral.gov

What have you got? As in, in the way of actual data, rather than just snide comments?

 

[ihavethanutz]

I sorta treat my vaping like how i use to smoke, I do it where its appropriate, i wouldnt just step inside a coffee shop and start blowing clouds if you catch my drift

 

[LDS714]

What's this? Why, it's an absolutely humongous pile of data which proves you completely and hopelessly wrong:

The Health Consequences of Smoking?50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014 | SurgeonGeneral.gov

What have you got? As in, in the way of actual data, rather than just snide comments?

I learned long ago not to do research for people who have their minds made up and will go to any length to 'prove' their beliefs.

 

[ckn71nm]

I learned long ago not to do research for people who have their minds made up and will go to any length to 'prove' their beliefs.

Exactly. Can't argue with that.

 

[generic mutant]

I learned long ago not to do research for people who have their minds made up and will go to any length to 'prove' their beliefs.

Oh come on...

That isn't very sporting.

Aren't you even going to pretend, just for a little bit...?

Focus: Evidence. Not snide comments. We want evidence.