Why can't people just say, "YAY, Good Job!!" ?

[Secti0n31]

The easiest response to most people that give me grief about still being "addicted to nicotine" and that's the fact that most people are addicted to sugar and caffeine. I've told several people that I'll quit vaping when they stop drinking coffee. That usually gets the point across. There's also the fact that a lot of vapers don't vape nicotine.

End rant: YAY!!! Good Job! Another convert off of the exhaust fumes.

 

[Iffy]

Seriously, I would 'unfriend' the nay sayers. I, AND you don't need that crap. <wiping hands and walking... errr... vaping away>

Congrats to ya!

 

[Butters78]

Whenever a hater gives you a negative comment simply say "I'm the best man, I did it!"

By the way Congrats!!

 

[V_Joe1981]

Huge congrats!

I was told a couple weeks ago that vaping will still cause cancer....I was floored since she looked serious, but still had that look of uncertainty lingering. I've told her how my health was before and after, the knowledge I have gained here, studies that I've read over the past 2 years and she quickly changed the subject -end of story lol.

Keep the vape-train chuggin!!

 

[Froggie]

congrats on your achievement!! let the haters hate but put em on ignore or un~friend if they bug you. Know you are doing good things for yourself!! I'm nearly a month on 0mg and just over a month off analogs! *shaking my pom poms and cheering you on* ~Luv, Froggie

 

[XxLucky_7xX]

Well Nay to the Nay Sayers. I have been tobacco free for a little over a month now. My whole facebook knows I quit smoking for vaping but I made sure to let them know, I do not wish to quit vaping. They know that it is a hobby, not an addiction (well a little bit of both). My friend's have noticed the change in my mental state of mind (not that I was mental or anything lol I am just more social now. My sense of taste and smell literally brought me back to my senses lol). I joined this group because I have been watching ya'll from the shadows and it has the best community I have EVER seen on the internet Anyways, to the original poster: Don't listen to the nay sayers. People tend to lie about what they don't understand to help them feel better. Some people have no other satisfaction but to bring happy people down (What's that saying....: Don't let the idiots bring you down to their level. They will beat you with experience). It's sad but true. What I am trying to say is: YOU ARE DOING AN AWESOME JOB!!!!! Keep up the good work. Don't fight fire with fire, you'll only get burned. Know that you...YOU...are becoming a healthier, happier, better smelling (lol), more beautiful person because of your decision. I hope my words have helped

 

[supergerbil]

My parents have been nagging me to quit smoking for over 10 years and when I made the switch to vaping my Dad laughed at me and called me a Yuppie.

I feel your pain OP.

 

[figment_oyi]

My fiance and I have a friend that tells us "but you really did not stop smoking you use those e-cigs". grrrrr....

 

[potholerepairman]

Congrats,I like to think these kinds of people just think of me/you/anyone they make these comments to as so close to perfect that they have to give that last little advice to make us the perfect idol.Kinda like a crossword addict they have to place the last piece in the puzzle.You must hold rockstar status in this ladies mind , congrats on that too.

 

[OnnaB]

You all are just too cool!! Thanks so much for the "YAY's"...and other kind words! Lucky...welcome. Jason...Thanks, and I agree...I think we qualify as quit "Buds"! Congrats to everyone walking this path with me!!!

 

[Cherryblossom]

Yay! Congrats on doing so wonderful! I think the comments are part ignorance and part jealousy. Most don't really have a good understanding of what vaping is and how it works. Then there's those that simply don't care, they just somehow think we're cheating the system, or getting away with something, and they don't like it.

 

[HawkeyeFLA]

There's always going to be at least one. All my nonsmoking friends don't seem to care that I'm vaping, just happy that I'm not smoking. A few were iffy until I explained it out as just nicotine and used my soda to coffee/tea analogy. One smoking friend was "You're just going though the motions." "I'll go cold turkey when I'm ready." Most of my smoking friends are starting to ask questions. The good questions like they're interested in trying it themselves. Congrats on your milestone and don't sweat the nay sayers.

 

[Stosh]

You're doing just fine!!

For the negative nancies, just ask them when are they going to give up nicotine....

Niacin (also known as vitamin B3, nicotinic acid and vitamin PP)

 

[Iffy]

*shaking my pom poms and cheering you on*

 

[cocoabellaRSD]

I am glad you started this thead b/c I have had the same reaction from family. Though they were happy I quit analogs they are now asking when I am going to quit vaping. I just started vaping Jan 2012 - last analog Jan 2012. I never thought I would quit smoking but vaping allowed me to do it. I enjoy the inhale and exhale - so hang me for it. At least I cut out
the carninogens. So did you. Pat yourself on the back. We vapers get you. We understand what it is to quit smoking and
what an accomplishment that is. Nonsmokers can't know how hard it is. Congrats to you for quitting analogs. WAY TO GO!!!
I , like you and so happy I found this forum, it has been a blessing for me to have kindred souls who understand the vaping
experience and are not pushing me to quit.

 

[DC2]

Perhaps we should form a "special posse" that can travel as requested to "enlighten" some of these folks that are giving you problems.
We can "educate" them and help them "understand" that vaping is something we intend to keep doing, preferably without any further "hassles".

If you know what I mean.

 

[martsumoto]

I hear you man, Every time people sees me vaping they ask if I'm analog free and my proud answer is YES! after a nod they shoot: An when are you planning to quit on ecigs?

LOL
NEVER! it's my hobby and my new habit, go drink your coffee or something... Most people don't realize they are hooked to other subtances such as caffeine