Where is it acceptable to vape?!

[NEDIII]

Last Saturday I was out with this great looking broad at Main Event. The bartender told me I had to go outside if I wanted to vape! Really!? It's a bar! Today I was at Wal-Mart and an employee came up to me and said "sir you can't be smoking that in here" I replied, why not? He said it was against store policy. Then said, "if you'd like, I can get an officer over here to explain it to you" I told him it wasn't necessary, so I ceased fire! Lol I've never seen any establishment with signs posted saying "NO vaping ALLOWED" Does it have to be physically visible in writing or is verbal warning all that is necessary? That's what I love about vaping! You can do it anywhere, but apparently not! Anyone have a story to share?

 

[dice57]

Well, common courtesy and sense should tell ya, that one should openly vape only where smoking is allowed, ain't right, but that's John Q Public for ya, mainly ignorant and panic driven.

A smart person would ask first if it was allowed, or vape stealthily and avoid confrontations to begin with. Yeah, many, including I, vape in the stores, in the malls, wherever they desire, without a prob, but all establishments have the right to say hey you can't do that here and refuse service for non compliance and kick you out.. That's the reality of life.

 

[Despraci]

An establishment can refuse service at will. As long as it does discriminate against race, religion or disability. Even if you don't think it was fair unfortunately we are the minority in public opinion. I prefer to not rock the boat and give more people reasons to join the cause against vaping.

 

[SunshinePete]

As smokers, and now as vapers, we're on the losing side and can realistically only expect further oppression. And some of us don't have a great-looking broad for consolation!

 

[keepsmiling]

Last Saturday I was out with this great looking broad at Main Event.

. And some of us don't have a great-looking broad for consolation!

 

[Bunnykiller]

An establishment can refuse service at will. As long as it does discriminate against race, religion or disability. Even if you don't think it was fair unfortunately we are the minority in public opinion. I prefer to not rock the boat and give more people reasons to join the cause against vaping.

but I thought a mental/physical adiction to a generally mild drug was a disability I Need My Nic !!!! aaauuughhhghghhhh

 

[Bunnykiller]

Last Saturday I was out with this great looking broad at Main Event. The bartender told me I had to go outside if I wanted to vape! Really!? It's a bar! Today I was at Wal-Mart and an employee came up to me and said "sir you can't be smoking that in here" I replied, why not? He said it was against store policy. Then said, "if you'd like, I can get an officer over here to explain it to you" I told him it wasn't necessary, so I ceased fire! Lol I've never seen any establishment with signs posted saying "NO VAPING ALLOWED" Does it have to be physically visible in writing or is verbal warning all that is necessary? That's what I love about vaping! You can do it anywhere, but apparently not! Anyone have a story to share?

I understand what ya mean.... kinda like going down the Hi-way and there are no speed limit signs.... how do you know if you are speeding or not????

 

[TheOdessa]

This thread reminds me of a rant thread started on a gun forum where people rant about about where they can and can't carry even though they have a cwp.

Common sense tells me not to vape in restaurants and public shopping places like Walmart. Never had a problem at bars (even non smoking ones ) or at work with permission. You need to think about the masses' thought process and be respectful of that. People who don't know still view vaping as smoking. Call them ignorant but that's how it is

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[NEDIII]

This thread reminds me of a rant thread started on a gun forum where people rant about about where they can and can't carry even though they have a cwp.

Common sense tells me not to vape in restaurants and public shopping places like Walmart. Never had a problem at bars (even non smoking ones ) or at work with permission. You need to think about the masses' thought process and be respectful of that. People who don't know still view vaping as smoking. Call them ignorant but that's how it is

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How is it common sense? It should be posted if it was a big enough issue to make it a store policy; just like businesses post no soliciting signs or no smoking signs. It would then be common sense my friend. The m(asses) can piss off!

 

[XJ-linux]

I haven't seen signs that say no general douchery allowed either, but they can still ask you to leave because of it nonetheless. Go figure.

 

[Aumaan]

It all depends on the location and the people. I live in NYC when vaping has been limited to only areas where smokers can smoke. I was in Rye Playland and vaped in the park which is a no smoking location period. The guards looked at me then at my hand and kept walking. All depends on the people and whether they know about our hobby or not.

 

[Aumaan]

Oh and don't be conspicuous or blow your vape in the vicinity of people. I tend to blow mine up and away.

 

[eratikmind]

I vape as I had smoked. Always respecting others.

 

[K31Scout]

I vape like a madman at our casino but take it outside everywhere else. If I just have to have a vape I'll at least go to the mens room. Just good manners that go a long way in making friends and influencing people.

 

[TheOdessa]

I vape as I had smoked. Always respecting others.

Exactly my friend. Unless I'm in my home, you need to be mindful of others and put your feet in shoes of people who are ignorant and misinformed. Remember vaping is new compared to typical smoking. The masses grew up around tobacco smoke and most don't fully understand vaping

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[sclobernocker47]

It all depends on the location and the people. I live in NYC when vaping has been limited to only areas where smokers can smoke. I was in Rye Playland and vaped in the park which is a no smoking location period. The guards looked at me then at my hand and kept walking. All depends on the people and whether they know about our hobby or not.

Yep, NYC is pretty tight on it.
I was there last week and couldnt do it in bards (though I did anyway) or even outside at the 9/11 memorial. Granted, I wont give them guff there.

 

[Aumaan]

Exactly my friend. Unless I'm in my home, you need to be mindful of others and put your feet in shoes of people who are ignorant and misinformed. Remember vaping is new compared to typical smoking. The masses grew up around tobacco smoke and most don't fully understand vaping

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Or the people who think we're hitting a .... with some plants.

Actually had a neighbor asking me if it was "all natural" and asking for a hit before I could answer.

 

[Stophammer]

In England a lot of pubs/bars don't mind (some of them even sell e-cigs). I've only ever been asked (politely) to stop once in a pub.

 

[rondasherrill]

How is it common sense? It should be posted if it was a big enough issue to make it a store policy; just like businesses post no soliciting signs or no smoking signs. It would then be common sense my friend. The m(asses) can piss off!

That attitude is how bans happen. Vaping is under fire, and we need the "masses" to not see us all as cloud blowing self righteous d-bags who must've only started vaping so we can "smoke" anywhere we want. Frankly, that is the common view most people think about vapers.

 

[TheOdessa]

Or the people who think we're hitting a .... with some plants.

Please don't take my posts as negative guys. I'm just trying to give food for thought. Vaping is still new to the masses and most aren't enthusiasts and don't fully understand what vaping is. I get asked daily about my vaping. It starts so many convos. People just aren't very educated on this yet.