Smoking... Yes or No

Now that I'm back from my suspension :D I can spread havoc and mayhem again! :D I'm just joking.

Anyway, I've been driven crazy these past few weeks, and am on the brink of starting smoking. I honestly find it hard to respect people who treat smokers like some foreign being, they're just like the rest of the bunch, they have their reasons.

Anyways, do you people smoke?

I don't but I also have no problem with Smokers. The anti-smoker BS is getting old.

I have a group of friends I see about once a month that I'll have a cigarette or two with. I don't smoke by myself though.

On and off since I was 14. We call it "party smoker" over here, not sure if that term translates well into english, but either way it's self-explanatory.BiancaDK

No.Immortal--

No I dont.

If I ever smoked, I'd much rather smoke with a pipe or a cigar, because they at least can have a good taste.

But anyway I dont view smokers as inferior or whatever you mean; I just get irked by those smokers who became smokers to look cool or because everyone around them was doing it.

[QUOTE="BiancaDK"]On and off since I was 14. We call it "party smoker" over here, not sure if that term translates well into english, but either way it's self-explanatory.xTheExploited

Never smoked cigarettes but I have dabbled into weed before.

I say no to both but hey man it's your life, do whatever the hell you desire.

[QUOTE="xTheExploited"][QUOTE="BiancaDK"]On and off since I was 14. We call it "party smoker" over here, not sure if that term translates well into english, but either way it's self-explanatory.BiancaDK

yes I'm still a smoker

I noob-smoke!!

I understand that some people are addicted and that it's hard to quit, but I fail to see why we aren't doing more to prevent people who have never smoked from starting.Head_of_games

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

No I dont.

If I ever smoked, I'd much rather smoke with a pipe or a cigar, because they at least can have a good taste.

But anyway I dont view smokers as inferior or whatever you mean; I just get irked by those smokers who became smokers to look cool or because everyone around them was doing it.

Teenaged

i smoked one time, just one puff because my friend was smoking and said try it and my mom said its best to try something at least once, i took a drag, cough, gave it back to him and swore never to do that stuff again

[QUOTE="Teenaged"]

No I dont.

If I ever smoked, I'd much rather smoke with a pipe or a cigar, because they at least can have a good taste.

But anyway I dont view smokers as inferior or whatever you mean; I just get irked by those smokers who became smokers to look cool or because everyone around them was doing it.

No, I don't smoke. It makes everything smell like dook. I don't mind it in theory, I just don't like the results.

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I understand that some people are addicted and that it's hard to quit, but I fail to see why we aren't doing more to prevent people who have never smoked from starting.Atmanix

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

I understand that some people are addicted and that it's hard to quit, but I fail to see why we aren't doing more to prevent people who have never smoked from starting.Head_of_games

are you kidding? tons of anti smoking lobbies with billions of dollars behind them churning out lie after lie isnt enough for you? They put hitler's anti smoking campaign to shame!

[QUOTE="Atmanix"]

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I understand that some people are addicted and that it's hard to quit, but I fail to see why we aren't doing more to prevent people who have never smoked from starting.SolidSnake35

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

[QUOTE="Atmanix"]

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I understand that some people are addicted and that it's hard to quit, but I fail to see why we aren't doing more to prevent people who have never smoked from starting.SolidSnake35

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

Right, some people's reasons are simply rebellion or an attempt to look hardcore, especially among the younger generation I imagine. I remember when I turned 18, smoking had been taboo my entire life because I wasn't legally allowed to. First thing I did was go buy a pack of cigs and walk into an adult book/toy store.

With that said, a lot of people simply enjoy it, consequences be damned. I know people that enjoy the taste, or people that like it because it helps them relax. There are many reasons people smoke.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"][QUOTE="Atmanix"]

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

markinthedark

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"][QUOTE="Atmanix"]

There isn't much more they can do, I mean, they have "This will probably kill you" printed right on the side of the box. I'm sure the majority of smokers know it is bad for them, but they have their reasons for doing it anyway.

markinthedark

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"] Is it possible that those messages only encourage people to do it... in a strange reverse psychology kind of way? I think the best way to prevent smoking is to limit areas in which smoking is permitted. So basically, never in a public place.jimmyjammer69

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

good point.... speaking of which internet addiction and video game addiction are becoming more and more prevalent in modern day society... guess we should take steps to stop those as well.

NO!

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"] Is it possible that those messages only encourage people to do it... in a strange reverse psychology kind of way? I think the best way to prevent smoking is to limit areas in which smoking is permitted. So basically, never in a public place.SolidSnake35

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

there are 2 types of people, those who accept differences among people and learn to live in a society. And megalomaniacs that think the people around them exist to serve them and want society to bend to their will.

how about if you dont like smokers, dont go near them.

I'm a social smoker. When I'm at home or alone anywhere I don't smoke

I'm a social smoker. When I'm at home or alone anywhere I don't smoke

Shiggums

do you actually like it?

how about if you dont like smokers, dont go near them.

markinthedark

They want to avoid the smoke.

What am I supposed to do if, by your mindset, the majority of the people smoked?

I would have to avoid any cafeteria, or similar crowded places, including my university's cantine.

Luckily though, my country has realised that its the smokers who should respect others and now either those places have separate areas for smokers and non-smokers or they do not allow smoking at all.

[QUOTE="Shiggums"]

I'm a social smoker. When I'm at home or alone anywhere I don't smoke

PcGamingRig

do you actually like it?

I really like the smell of pipe smoke.

[QUOTE="jimmyjammer69"][QUOTE="markinthedark"]

agreed we need to ramp up these modern day jim crow laws, because if the masses cant inflict their will on a minority... what kind of country do we live in?

markinthedark

good point.... speaking of which internet addiction and video game addiction are becoming more and more prevalent in modern day society... guess we should take steps to stop those as well.

I hate people who smoke.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

how about if you dont like smokers, dont go near them.

Teenaged

They want to avoid the smoke.

What am I supposed to do if, by your mindset, the majority of the people smoked?

I would have to avoid any cafeteria, or similar crowded places, including my university's cantine.

Luckily though, my country has realised that its the smokers who should respect others and now either those places have separate areas for smokers and non-smokers or they do not allow smoking at all.

You dont have to avoid anything, you just deal with the smell of smoke...

sorry if the world isnt ideal for you, but the world isnt ideal for anyone... we all deal with things we dont necessarily like on a daily basis... if you want to live in a society it comes with the territory. So deal with it or go buy a remote cabin in the woods.

[QUOTE="Teenaged"]

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

how about if you dont like smokers, dont go near them.

They want to avoid the smoke.

What am I supposed to do if, by your mindset, the majority of the people smoked?

I would have to avoid any cafeteria, or similar crowded places, including my university's cantine.

Luckily though, my country has realised that its the smokers who should respect others and now either those places have separate areas for smokers and non-smokers or they do not allow smoking at all.

You dont have to avoid anything, you just deal with the smell of smoke...

sorry if the world isnt ideal for you, but the world isnt ideal for anyone... we all deal with things we dont necessarily like on a daily basis... if you want to live in a society it comes with the territory. So deal with it or go buy a remote cabin in the woods.