Our office is a couple of whisky tumblers away from looking like a scene out of Mad Men. Everybody is blowing these things everywhere and I dont detect a thing. I just think its funny when you see somebody down the hall making photo copies while puffing out smoke.
I have been around a few and like others have said, if it wasn't for the smoke\vapor I would not know they were smoking. My suggestion on etiquette would be to go ahead and use them but not in enclosed spaces like elevators, airplanes, and such until it becomes more the norm. Once people get used to it then go ahead but until then not in groups of people.
Just my 2 cents
So if it's all water vapor and there's no nicotine, what's the point of these?
In addition to what others have said about nicotine levels being moderated to control smoking, it can also help with the psychological issues smokers run into when they're trying to quit. For many the act of lighting a cigarette and going through the motions is a big part of the addiction. Being able to satisfy those lesser cravings in a safe manner is a big deal.
I have been around a few and like others have said, if it wasn't for the smoke\vapor I would not know they were smoking. My suggestion on etiquette would be to go ahead and use them but not in enclosed spaces like elevators, airplanes, and such until it becomes more the norm. Once people get used to it then go ahead but until then not in groups of people.
Just my 2 cents
I hope they never allow them on Airplanes...there's already enough stale air on an airplane, no need to add whatever else those things emit to the mix.
As long as the exhaust can be inhaled by anyone besides the user, than they should be banned from public places. From what I understand, there is little if any regulation.
The product may help quitting smoking, but they likely bring their own issues along.
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As long as the exhaust can be inhaled by anyone besides the user, than they should be banned from public places. From what I understand, there is little if any regulation.
The product may help quitting smoking, but they likely bring their own issues along.
I concur. When anyone can put anything in them I wouldnt want to be breathing in God only knows what.
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As long as the exhaust can be inhaled by anyone besides the user, than they should be banned from public places. From what I understand, there is little if any regulation.
The product may help quitting smoking, but they likely bring their own issues along.
It is being sold as a smoking cessation product, but if people can use them anywhere won't it just help people maintain their habit by letting them continue their nicotine habit anywhere?
If the person wants to quit then I can see how this may help, but for those that don't can't they simply get this to let them get their hit whenever they can't light up?
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Theres also nicotine in the vapour and possibly chemicals.
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Not necessarily. I think these are the big sellers right now...http://jasperandjasper.ca/ - they are nicotine free.
If you buy it in Canada it has no nicotine in them as it is a controlled substance, pointless I think. When I looked into getting my e-cig I ordered from the states to get the nicotine, just have to accept that getting your order seized at the border is possible (make many small orders so one seizure isn't setting you back too much $$).
I vote smoke these puppies anywhere, no noticeable smell from the one I use, other than if it's flavoured which is no worse than somewhere chewing mint gum.
It is being sold as a smoking cessation product, but if people can use them anywhere won't it just help people maintain their habit by letting them continue their nicotine habit anywhere?
If the person wants to quit then I can see how this may help, but for those that don't can't they simply get this to let them get their hit whenever they can't light up?
I bought mine to quit smoking not stop getting nicotine, none of the smoke that is bad for you same great nicotine.
As long as the exhaust can be inhaled by anyone besides the user, than they should be banned from public places. From what I understand, there is little if any regulation.
The product may help quitting smoking, but they likely bring their own issues along.
I think you should not be allowed to drive a car then. I should not have to breathe in the fumes from your car that are far worse than some guys e-cig. See, I can make a ridiculous coment too. There is nothing that is going to hurt you from an e-cig.
I think you should not be allowed to drive a car then. I should not have to breathe in the fumes from your car that are far worse than some guys e-cig. See, I can make a ridiculous coment too. There is nothing that is going to hurt you from an e-cig.
I read some articles from Huffington Post and the like that had me concerned about the toxins in the vapor, but this article from ACSH does make me feel a bit better about it.
I read some articles from Huffington Post and the like that had me concerned about the toxins in the vapor, but this article from ACSH does make me feel a bit better about it.
A an ex smoker I can appreciate how hard it is for smokers to give up the habit, it is a huge addiction. It just seems like those posts above are not so much about the effects of an e-cig as much as the hatred toward smokers. Nobody should have to breathe in cigarette smoke but the vapour doesn't even last, it just dissapates. I think it is more of a I don't use an e-cig so why should you get to thing.
As long as the exhaust can be inhaled by anyone besides the user, than they should be banned from public places. From what I understand, there is little if any regulation.
The product may help quitting smoking, but they likely bring their own issues along.
When I'm walking by a street meat cart and there's a fresh hot dog with steam coming off of it, and I can smell it, I think it should be banned. I consider that exhaust, and I'm offended because I'm not user of the hot dog and I'm getting a whiff.
There are far worse things out there to breathe in. Think about all the airborne crap in a busy pub. Just because you can see it doesn't make it the worst thing out there.
I know this is somewhat off-topic from the 'etiquette' portion of the thread, but I hope that some non-smokers see the optics of the fact that e-cig users were once smokers, and that many lives are likely being saved here.
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The guy in front of me at Yankee stadium was "smoking" one of them and it got so annoying. The puffs he'd do would compare to one from a hookah pipe so every now and again it would block my view of the field ... Besides that... Whatever
