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Yeah, this isn't the way to go, especially when the other option for people will be cigarettes. We have to be honest though, about the popularity of vaping beyo

Yeah, this isn't the way to go, especially when the other option for people will be cigarettes. We have to be honest though, about the popularity of vaping beyond the community of ex-smokers, and the concern for that growing group. If you're coming at this as a non-smoker, the "less harmful than ciggies" doesn't work so well.

snuxoll 10y ago
> and the concern for that growing group Human beings are wired to do drugs, all throughout history we have sought ways to get high. On the face of it, nicotine itself isn't any worse than caffeine (aside from the vasoconstriction) - both are highly addictive, but alone without any other substances aiding in the addiction it is relatively easy to quit. It really amuses me that as a society we are finally starting to end the war on drugs (slowly, but surely) yet because of the public opinion on cigarettes ANY alternative delivery system for nicotine is stigmatized. I don't smell after I've been around people that vape, and many people I've been around that quit smoking through e-cigs are substantially healthier than before - I think that alone is enough reason to incentivize these products. You aren't going to stop people from seeking pleasure, trying to "save the children" is almost universally nothing more than FUD to try to pass a political agenda. Are people going to pick up vaping without ever smoking a cigarette in the first place? Sure. But there was nothing stopping them from picking the worse alternative either, and I would much rather they don't. For all the talk the FDA makes about this being in the interest of protecting public health, I think it's going to do a lot more damage than good. Lastly, this is only going to hurt small businesses who have started a multi-billion dollar industry. Modern vaping hardware evolved from hand-made devices built from flashlights, a frightening time in the history of the community where ohms law was something anyone who wanted a satisfying experience was familiar with. Modern devices have substantially better safety features, and all of that is going to go away to satisfy the public perception. I hope the FDA is proud of themselves, they have condemned tens of thousands of people to death.
- Aelinsaar 10y ago
  You accuse me of trotting out "Save the children"... which I didn't do... then you end on "It's going to hurt small businesses". I mean... lol
  - snuxoll 10y ago
    I had no intention to accuse you in particular, however if you read the news following this article that is precisely the message that is being parroted. This isn't a single-faceted issue we are discussing here.

snuxoll 10y ago

> and the concern for that growing group Human beings are wired to do drugs, all throughout history we have sought ways to get high. On the face of it, nicotine itself isn't any worse than caffeine (aside from the vasoconstriction) - both are highly addictive, but alone without any other substances aiding in the addiction it is relatively easy to quit. It really amuses me that as a society we are finally starting to end the war on drugs (slowly, but surely) yet because of the public opinion on cigarettes ANY alternative delivery system for nicotine is stigmatized. I don't smell after I've been around people that vape, and many people I've been around that quit smoking through e-cigs are substantially healthier than before - I think that alone is enough reason to incentivize these products. You aren't going to stop people from seeking pleasure, trying to "save the children" is almost universally nothing more than FUD to try to pass a political agenda. Are people going to pick up vaping without ever smoking a cigarette in the first place? Sure. But there was nothing stopping them from picking the worse alternative either, and I would much rather they don't. For all the talk the FDA makes about this being in the interest of protecting public health, I think it's going to do a lot more damage than good. Lastly, this is only going to hurt small businesses who have started a multi-billion dollar industry. Modern vaping hardware evolved from hand-made devices built from flashlights, a frightening time in the history of the community where ohms law was something anyone who wanted a satisfying experience was familiar with. Modern devices have substantially better safety features, and all of that is going to go away to satisfy the public perception. I hope the FDA is proud of themselves, they have condemned tens of thousands of people to death.

Aelinsaar 10y ago
You accuse me of trotting out "Save the children"... which I didn't do... then you end on "It's going to hurt small businesses". I mean... lol
- snuxoll 10y ago
  I had no intention to accuse you in particular, however if you read the news following this article that is precisely the message that is being parroted. This isn't a single-faceted issue we are discussing here.