Why do so many people dislike Provari's?

[sonicdsl]

Come on folks... this isn't a grade school playground. Let's straighten up and treat each other with a little more respect.

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[CrazyDamon]

I dont hate the Provari itself, I just hate some of the Provari elitists that look down at us as if they're superior.

 

[JJOOHHNN]

I dont hate the Provari itself, I just hate some of the Provari elitists that look down at us as if they're superior.

Who does that?

 

[CrazyDamon]

Who does that?

You'd be surprised how many do.

 

[yzer]

Well, that's unfortunate. Provari snobs (or any other vaping elitists) should be pitied, not hated. They are lacking something significant in their lives.

 

[glassgal]

You'd be surprised how many do.

Who? We want names so we can taunt them!!

 

[DetraMental]

I don't know about this "elitist" attitude of which you speak, I do know that things come across differently when typed than they do when spoken. The emphasis on certain words are not shown or the tone isn't inflected as meant so it comes across completely different than it's intended to. It would be my guess that this is the biggest problem for any forum since most people don't take the time to "pad" what they type to assure that it's not misunderstood. Someone is always going to read something wrong, I've done it myself especially when I'm not paying particular attention or my mindset isn't a good one. I'm to the point of not saying what I vape on just to avoid this type of finger-pointing or labeling.

 

[Stormlark]

I was surprised the first time I experienced the stigma against ProVari users. I was vaping at a bar when someone approached me to talk about e-cigs. They asked to see my PV, then said, "Ohhh... you're one of THOSE vapers" and went back to their friends. I didn't understand what they meant at first. The whole thing seems silly to me. Why not wait until someone acts like a vaping snob before accusing them of being one?

And that's my on this topic.

 

[yzer]

I was surprised the first time I experienced the stigma against ProVari users. I was vaping at a bar when someone approached me to talk about e-cigs. They asked to see my PV, then said, "Ohhh... you're one of THOSE vapers" and went back to their friends. I didn't understand what they meant at first. The whole thing seems silly to me. Why not wait until someone acts like a vaping snob before accusing them of being one?

And that's my on this topic.

I suspect the person at the bar was referring to the size of your e-cig and not the brand name. I'm just guessing, but most people I've met in bars have never heard of a Provari. Sorry. Nice story.

 

[Stormlark]

I suspect the person at the bar was referring to the size of your e-cig and not the brand name. I'm just guessing, but most people I've met in bars have never heard of a Provari. Sorry. Nice story.

They got a pretty good look at it before I handed it to them. It was pretty clear that the issue occurred when they turned it sideways and read the label.

They were probably using a lavatube, so mine wasn't much larger.

 

[yzer]

They would have been more impressed if it said Sigelei. They look better and they can't pronounce it.

 

[glassgal]

I don't get it. Why would anyone think Provari people are snobs? That makes no sense, Provari are the cheapest of the next tier of vaping gear. THIS is expensive, and in stock too!: Otto Carter Engraved SS Tribal Mod - Otto Carter

 

[Stormlark]

I was just sad that they didn't stick around to talk. I don't meet many vapers "in the wild." Then again, someone who cares enough about models and brand names to end a conversation probably wouldn't have been a pleasant person to talk to anyway.

 

[newplague]

I was already bottom feeding when the Provari was realesed. I couldn't go from awesomeness to meh.

 

[yzer]

Most people I've met in bars think e-cigarettes are cig-alikes. I never met one (from upscale marinas to waterfront dives) who ever saw an APV before.

 

[Topacka]

I don't get it. Why would anyone think Provari people are snobs? That makes no sense, Provari are the cheapest of the next tier of vaping gear. THIS is expensive, and in stock too!: Otto Carter Engraved SS Tribal Mod - Otto Carter

Umm, no? Provari's are one of the more expensive apv's in the replaceable battery regulated category.

Mech mods are in their own category, conforming to their own set of rules and definitions of quality vs price.

Not to say that the provari isn't a sound product, I've never used one. But, it is regardless one of the more expensive, especially considering it's number of features.

That said, I'd probably buy one if I had the money to burn.

 

[Stormlark]

Most people I've met in bars think e-cigarettes are cig-alikes. I never met one (from upscale marinas to waterfront dives) who ever saw an APV before.

We're getting a lot of stores around here like Vapoligy and ElectronicStix. According to a news article, we're up to 20 or so stores, though I find that hard to believe.

"Ecigs in Downtown Boise will celebrate a year in business this month. It was among the first vape shops to open in the Treasure Valley. Now there are 20 to 25, according to Hamilton and other local shop owners.

"We don't have the market to support that. We're saturated," Hamilton says, noting that Portland has only a few shops. "I don't quite understand why all the shops are popping up here."

The Treasure Valley’s vaping boom | Idaho Companies | Idahostatesman.com

I'd probably meet more vapers if I left the house more often, but I'm a bit of a home-body. The bar incident happened on New Years, one of the few times you'll find me in a bar.

 

[The Ocelot]

 

[glassgal]

OMG! SOMEONE BOUGHT THE OTTO CARVER JUST NOW!!!! Ok... fess up... WHO did that? I wanna call you a snob... LOL!

 

[glassgal]

I was just sad that they didn't stick around to talk. I don't meet many vapers "in the wild." Then again, someone who cares enough about models and brand names to end a conversation probably wouldn't have been a pleasant person to talk to anyway.

Hrm. I'd have run them down and they would either tell me why they said that, or left the bar. Why wonder?