I'm a vaper, and I'm a smoker. On ECF, I've stated a few times that I am one who gives myself full permission to smoke. At times, I prefer a smoke over vaping, partially due to taste, partially due to nicotine intake, and mostly due to nicotine addiction.
In general, I prefer vaping. I fully believe that once a vaper finds their sweet spot, or nicotine strength that works for them, it can be challenging to maintain allegiance to smoking, where the preference for smoking is greater than preference for vaping. To me, that says something really GREAT about vaping.
I currently smoke about a pack every 3 to 4 weeks. I honestly think moderate smoking is wonderful and, how you say, less harmful.
My question in this thread is something I wonder about often - do members of the larger vaping community have any issues with one like me who might promote vaping, but not carry with them a message of 'stop smoking?' Or one who might even say that vaping, along with smoking in moderation, can be a good thing / less harm?
To elaborate, I am glad to promote vaping, but not so glad if that is at the expense of some sort of smoking cessation ideology. And not so happy when I see vaping constantly compared with smoking, especially if smoking is painted in a negative light. As that is the norm, I'm used to it, but still not pleased. I think it ultimately works against our cause, but that's thinking medium to long term. As cigs are firmly on the chopping block, and nearly dead as a social source for enjoyment, I realize it is often pointless to push whatever agenda I may have around logs. At same time, I do not like when vapers carry the torch for ANTZ when it comes to smoking. Suddenly 'you' no longer feel like your on my/our side.
Furthermore, I get to see a bunch of vapers, many on ECF, who will say that if FDA deeming proposals don't go 'our way' then they will be forced to go back to smoking. Cause you know, that would be just so horrible. Not sure how to make points in this paragraph without drawing some controversy, but I recognize what that's about, and it is yet another jab at smoking. I'd say more, but not real interested in attracting the ire of vast majority of vapers. Suffice it to say, for one who enjoys smoking, does smoke moderately, it doesn't feel real good to have vapers who expressly loathe idea of their own smoking, much less the general idea of anyone smoking. I also, don't see the idea of 'forced to go back to smoking' as helpful to the cause.
Anyway, was compelled to rant just a bit, but the questions I asked a few paragraphs ago is one I desire responses to.
Thanks for reading.
In general, I prefer vaping. I fully believe that once a vaper finds their sweet spot, or nicotine strength that works for them, it can be challenging to maintain allegiance to smoking, where the preference for smoking is greater than preference for vaping. To me, that says something really GREAT about vaping.
I currently smoke about a pack every 3 to 4 weeks. I honestly think moderate smoking is wonderful and, how you say, less harmful.
My question in this thread is something I wonder about often - do members of the larger vaping community have any issues with one like me who might promote vaping, but not carry with them a message of 'stop smoking?' Or one who might even say that vaping, along with smoking in moderation, can be a good thing / less harm?
To elaborate, I am glad to promote vaping, but not so glad if that is at the expense of some sort of smoking cessation ideology. And not so happy when I see vaping constantly compared with smoking, especially if smoking is painted in a negative light. As that is the norm, I'm used to it, but still not pleased. I think it ultimately works against our cause, but that's thinking medium to long term. As cigs are firmly on the chopping block, and nearly dead as a social source for enjoyment, I realize it is often pointless to push whatever agenda I may have around logs. At same time, I do not like when vapers carry the torch for ANTZ when it comes to smoking. Suddenly 'you' no longer feel like your on my/our side.
Furthermore, I get to see a bunch of vapers, many on ECF, who will say that if FDA deeming proposals don't go 'our way' then they will be forced to go back to smoking. Cause you know, that would be just so horrible. Not sure how to make points in this paragraph without drawing some controversy, but I recognize what that's about, and it is yet another jab at smoking. I'd say more, but not real interested in attracting the ire of vast majority of vapers. Suffice it to say, for one who enjoys smoking, does smoke moderately, it doesn't feel real good to have vapers who expressly loathe idea of their own smoking, much less the general idea of anyone smoking. I also, don't see the idea of 'forced to go back to smoking' as helpful to the cause.
Anyway, was compelled to rant just a bit, but the questions I asked a few paragraphs ago is one I desire responses to.
Thanks for reading.
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