I used to then i started coughing blood, So i was like "Bleh, no more for me!" and cigarettes cost like 13$ in NYC
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I used to occasionally smoke a pipe with friends. The tobacco smelled awesome. People loved being around us when we smoked because of that. But cancer runs in my family (two grandparents and both of my parents). I really don't want to do it any favors. I quit and gave my pipe to a friend.
No. Long Beach Silver (huh? I'll get to it, don't worry).InfiniteSingularity said:
I started because of its enhancements on alcohol, as you may know it limits oxygen to the brain, so coupled with alcoholic content making the blood thinner, gives you an incredible high.
I ust to smoke about a pack a month (30-40 on average, maybe 5-6 on a heavy night of drinking with friends).
Yes, obviously tried.
I can enjoy them alone, but only crave a cigarette after a few drinks, so since I don't buy them anymore, I can usually stand the craving (although I had a dream the other night I succumbed and smoked one, which was weird).
Mostly on a drinking occasion.
Not really, I would if I were heavily addicted, developed any form of cancer, or had money issues and addiction, but as it stands, I estimate I've probably only lost 5% of my lung capacity, and I'm not totally convinced that?s gone for good.
Partially, it was irrelevant at one stage since I'd buy a pack a month anyway.
2 of 3 of my schools students smoked, and I never remember any particular education on the subject.
I don't smoke anymore, and I do mind if I'm strolling the streets before an interview and I smell of cigarette smoke thanks to passersby, I wish smokers would be more courteous.
Of course it's their right, it was introduced and legalised, what? A century ago? And now we have people addicted, to immediately illegalise cigarettes would be very harsh, as it stands, limiting their advertising, taxing them enormously, putting out campaigns to help people quit, is all in the right direction to eventually not having them at all.
Rare in some locations, prominent in others, smokers are usually people who've just had some back luck as teenagers and got addicted and now can't quit.
No, see above.
Not difficult at all for me, I just threw my empty packet away one day, and that was basically it, had one relapse after drinking a lot of scotch, and I stole (asked) a friend to have one of his, but I shared that cigarette with another friend anyway, and it wasn't my brand, so I didn't like it that much.
Can't really advise them, I guess out of sight, out of mind, for me the addiction is heavily linked with the consumption of alcohol, so when I drink and get the cravings, I try to resist the urge to rush out and buy them.
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Nope
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
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Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point?
I have, on multiple occasions
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I didn't really get a school education on smoking, outside of "it's bad, and will kill you". I don't think that school education will treat this issue, I think the vastly reduced influence of having less older smokers around, as well as less of it advertised on television and suchlike, are doing far more to stop smoking. It's one of those things that needs to stop due to lack of demand, and the smoking ban in the UK is helping with that
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
There are common courtesies that need to be observed by everyone, smoker or not. If you blow anything into my face, that's rude. If it's smoke, that's very rude. I live in the UK, so I can separate myself from smokers when I need, and I have no problem being with smokers outside. I don't think I could date a smoker though, it's not massively attractive to me.
My biggest beef with the whole thing, is the crowds of people who block doorways into bars, clubs and restaurants. Get out of my fucking way, go smoke around the corner or something. On the plus side, a lot of nightclubs in London have had to create open air sections for smokers in their buildings, which are much needed for a bit of "fresh" air halfway through the night.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Oh yeah, and I don't think they should be banned either. That's not helpful. People need to kick them out of their lives themselves. Various things, like chewing tobacco and snuff, have almost completely disappeared from existence (at least in this country), and cigarettes will follow suit.
What do you think of smokers?
Well, they aren't all the same person. I don't immediately judge people because of this habit, but it probably affects the way I treat them sometimes (as a direct, physical relation to the actual habit). Especially women
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
There are loads already in my country, and I think they've done all they can. Tobacco shouldn't be banned, because that will only increase it's appeal to a certain mindset. In banning tobacco, you're taking away the choice to reject it, and so are damaging a lot of the work that's already been done.
I think that smoking cafes and suchlike, where children and food are not allowed, should be set up, and that in the near future we should look towards legalising marijuana as well. Contain it, there's a lot of revenue to be made here, and ultimately, people need to be able to choose. Like dirty mens clubs and suchlike, it shouldn't be advertised as anything special, or attractive to children.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
I've been with friends who have quit, and it's not nice. Coughing up tar and blood, getting the shakes really bad, nicotine poisoning from nicotine patches... it's all bad. People who are dependant on anything are not nice while they are trying to remove that independence, and the chemical nature of cigarettes mean that it's even worse, as there is the physical aspect to it.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Don't do it alone, and use those plastic nicotine sticks. They look stupid, but they really help. Start drinking a lot of water whenever you get the urge, it keeps you occupied, it's good for you, and you always need to go to the toilet. Also, stay away from other smokers. That's a pretty big one, but in the UK where smoking is banned indoors, try and go to pubs, and test your willpower at staying inside when others go out. Don't snack, that will make you fat, and lower your self confidence.
Nope
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
-
Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point?
I have, on multiple occasions
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I didn't really get a school education on smoking, outside of "it's bad, and will kill you". I don't think that school education will treat this issue, I think the vastly reduced influence of having less older smokers around, as well as less of it advertised on television and suchlike, are doing far more to stop smoking. It's one of those things that needs to stop due to lack of demand, and the smoking ban in the UK is helping with that
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
There are common courtesies that need to be observed by everyone, smoker or not. If you blow anything into my face, that's rude. If it's smoke, that's very rude. I live in the UK, so I can separate myself from smokers when I need, and I have no problem being with smokers outside. I don't think I could date a smoker though, it's not massively attractive to me.
My biggest beef with the whole thing, is the crowds of people who block doorways into bars, clubs and restaurants. Get out of my fucking way, go smoke around the corner or something. On the plus side, a lot of nightclubs in London have had to create open air sections for smokers in their buildings, which are much needed for a bit of "fresh" air halfway through the night.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Oh yeah, and I don't think they should be banned either. That's not helpful. People need to kick them out of their lives themselves. Various things, like chewing tobacco and snuff, have almost completely disappeared from existence (at least in this country), and cigarettes will follow suit.
What do you think of smokers?
Well, they aren't all the same person. I don't immediately judge people because of this habit, but it probably affects the way I treat them sometimes (as a direct, physical relation to the actual habit). Especially women
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
There are loads already in my country, and I think they've done all they can. Tobacco shouldn't be banned, because that will only increase it's appeal to a certain mindset. In banning tobacco, you're taking away the choice to reject it, and so are damaging a lot of the work that's already been done.
I think that smoking cafes and suchlike, where children and food are not allowed, should be set up, and that in the near future we should look towards legalising marijuana as well. Contain it, there's a lot of revenue to be made here, and ultimately, people need to be able to choose. Like dirty mens clubs and suchlike, it shouldn't be advertised as anything special, or attractive to children.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
I've been with friends who have quit, and it's not nice. Coughing up tar and blood, getting the shakes really bad, nicotine poisoning from nicotine patches... it's all bad. People who are dependant on anything are not nice while they are trying to remove that independence, and the chemical nature of cigarettes mean that it's even worse, as there is the physical aspect to it.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Don't do it alone, and use those plastic nicotine sticks. They look stupid, but they really help. Start drinking a lot of water whenever you get the urge, it keeps you occupied, it's good for you, and you always need to go to the toilet. Also, stay away from other smokers. That's a pretty big one, but in the UK where smoking is banned indoors, try and go to pubs, and test your willpower at staying inside when others go out. Don't snack, that will make you fat, and lower your self confidence.
I do smoke and I prefer cigs.
I started smoking for a variety of reasons I can't quite explain but it's something I enjoy nowadays.
I smoke from 6-12 on average days and I chain smoke 1-2 boxes at parties.
I deffinately enjoy it!
I kinda regret starting because it's a huge moneysink and a habit that's hard to get out of.I'm deffinately addicted but it's other reasons that keep me from quitting because I can get over the addiction fairly easy.
I started smoking for a variety of reasons I can't quite explain but it's something I enjoy nowadays.
I smoke from 6-12 on average days and I chain smoke 1-2 boxes at parties.
I deffinately enjoy it!
I kinda regret starting because it's a huge moneysink and a habit that's hard to get out of.I'm deffinately addicted but it's other reasons that keep me from quitting because I can get over the addiction fairly easy.
I enjoy having a smoke occasionally. Mostly just when Im drinking.(once a week) so maybe 10 a week unless I go to a club then I can easily get through 20! Its not a great habit but so long as you dont force someone to inhail your smoke its fine!
If they banned the sale of cigarettes I don't think It would bother me that much!
BUT obviously they wont because its big business! ££££££££££££££££££££
You can smoke without harming others! Its illegal to smoke in public places now. Most places have designated smoking areas and as an occasional smoker I think that's totally justified. I would think that alcohol damages more peoples lives than smoking with all the alcohol related violence and accidents(Cars/roads)!frankskye said:
If they banned the sale of cigarettes I don't think It would bother me that much!
BUT obviously they wont because its big business! ££££££££££££££££££££
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
I dislike the smell of it, and how it makes me feel.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?It's their right, but keep that crap away from me!
What do you think of smokers?Nothing different than other people, except that their vice is silly.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?I'd be cool with it being banned.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?No.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?Don't start.
I dislike the smell of it, and how it makes me feel.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?It's their right, but keep that crap away from me!
What do you think of smokers?Nothing different than other people, except that their vice is silly.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?I'd be cool with it being banned.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?No.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?Don't start.
Tried it when I was like 15-16 mostly when drinking but still I was meh. Today I only smoke pot from time to time at parties but I guess you're asking normal tobacco which I don't.
Also I don't have any problems with people smoking around me as long as I'm not eating.
Banning anything even tobacco would only make things worse since there would be no control in what they will put inside.
Also I don't have any problems with people smoking around me as long as I'm not eating.
Banning anything even tobacco would only make things worse since there would be no control in what they will put inside.
InfiniteSingularity said:
I smoke a pipe (Old Bruges tobacco). Started when i was around 18; about one per day (less during the year, more in the holidays); usually while taking a walk. The whole thing became a kind of ritual i enjoy immensely.
No regrets; i'm addicted in the sense that i would miss it if i couldn't do it anymore (e.g. medical reasons) but i don't think i'd have any difficulty stopping.
Never touched cigarettes though; those things are bad for you.
Actually, that would still harm other people, if not by passive smoking then by the bad substances that get released into the air. It's not good for the ecosystem, you know. Also, I've read that every time one smokes, cigarrette molecules (or something like that) will stay floating around the person and will remain in their clothes for a long time. These molecules are harmful and cause skin problems. It's also bad for others. So, if you go to the woods to smoke and then come back to where there are lots of people, the cigarrette molecules around you will harm others.InfiniteSingularity said:
And yes, drinking will cause harm to others but it can also be consumed in a way that causes no harm to others. A few drinks or beers every now and then damages no one (but the drinker, of course) since you won't get yourself wasted.
Perhaps in your country it is. They are thankfully going stricter about smoking over here but you can still smoke in public places. You cannot smoke inside public buildings or inside bars and restaurants but you can still smoke on the street. In fact, it's only recommended to not smoke under roofed bus stops which is pretty irritating to be honest.Grimlock Fett said:
I don't smoke, but I'm not one of those people that despises smoking, either. People like that irritate me more than smokers. I have always had a personal problem with overeating, which in my opinion is as serious as being a regular smoker in terms of the impact on health.
Couldnt there of been a 'there is at least one of these threads a week and its mostly used for bashing' option?
That aside, yeah id do, mostly at parties, I consider sobranies and vogues dangerous cos they're so nice I could smoke them a lot more often, thankfully they're also very expensive.
I am far more angered by people who get superior at smokers than those who chain through a pack of 20 in one morning. You people ever had junk food twice in a row or a bit too much too drink? Ever crossed the street more than five times a day? Ever got in a car??? If you have then you are a hypocrite; you are far more likely to die from all these things than smoking.
That said, passive smoke (except pipe tobacco for some reason) is disgusting so I can appreciate people having problems on that level.
In reference to the person above me, it is perfectly possible to smoke without affecting other people, dont be ridiculous.
Advice for quitting? Never really had too cos I watch myself and make sure I go for at least two weeks without smoking if I feel a craving. But best advice is just dont buy them, spend the money on other things to ease the pain, and make sure your friends know your serious about quitting so they dont tempt you, even as joke.
That aside, yeah id do, mostly at parties, I consider sobranies and vogues dangerous cos they're so nice I could smoke them a lot more often, thankfully they're also very expensive.
I am far more angered by people who get superior at smokers than those who chain through a pack of 20 in one morning. You people ever had junk food twice in a row or a bit too much too drink? Ever crossed the street more than five times a day? Ever got in a car??? If you have then you are a hypocrite; you are far more likely to die from all these things than smoking.
That said, passive smoke (except pipe tobacco for some reason) is disgusting so I can appreciate people having problems on that level.
In reference to the person above me, it is perfectly possible to smoke without affecting other people, dont be ridiculous.
Advice for quitting? Never really had too cos I watch myself and make sure I go for at least two weeks without smoking if I feel a craving. But best advice is just dont buy them, spend the money on other things to ease the pain, and make sure your friends know your serious about quitting so they dont tempt you, even as joke.
I used to and I would smoke cloves and not tobacco, I can't stand the taste and I can tolerate the smell of it. The only reason I even smoked was because I tried one from a friend of mine and I loved it. Problem is I only smoked them occasionally and every time I bought a pack my friends would bum almost all of them off me, so I decided that it was getting ridiculous and I quit. So I smoked for about a year, not very long, so it wasn't that bad.
I don't regret it, I don't really have a good reason why I even started, but there are times where I thought what I was doing was a waste of my time. Was my school's education on smoking accurate about the real thing? Yeah it was, but since I didn't smoke for very long I can't really say too much about it.
I don't regret it, I don't really have a good reason why I even started, but there are times where I thought what I was doing was a waste of my time. Was my school's education on smoking accurate about the real thing? Yeah it was, but since I didn't smoke for very long I can't really say too much about it.
I've grown up around smoking. It doesn't bother me, but at the same time, I would prefer it if people I care about would stop doing it, if only because it has serious long-term health repercussions. However, in the end, it is each person's personal decision. That's really how I feel about all drugs.
I've tried a cigarette once. Kind of a disappointment, really. It was pretty much just smoke. No sudden realization, "Ah, this is why they do it," or any dramatic retching and mass suicide of my taste buds, just... Meh. If I want to inhale smoke I'll stick my head over a campfire, at least that way I'll smell borderline good.
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke? and What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
But sure, anybody can do what they want with their lungs, I won't complain. If they're good company I may even tolerate the smell. Just don't do it in my house. The girlfriend smokes occasionally, but watches it when I'm around, and in return I try not to give her a hard time because of it. Once again, the smell is of the essence: as long as she usually doesn't smell like cigarrettes, I don't mind. Otherwise it would be just too big a turn-off for me, love her as I might.
What do you think of smokers?
Nothing special. Maybe I'll be more bound to see them as not respecting their life enough, being somewhat shallowly hedonistic and blah blah blah, but it's not an important part of what I think about someone. We all have our vices.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Well, people should be aware of the risks they're taking by smoking, and raised taxes on cigarrettes are a good idea, because they will be using healthcare more (this coming from Finland), but that I think is all already well in order.
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke? and What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
But sure, anybody can do what they want with their lungs, I won't complain. If they're good company I may even tolerate the smell. Just don't do it in my house. The girlfriend smokes occasionally, but watches it when I'm around, and in return I try not to give her a hard time because of it. Once again, the smell is of the essence: as long as she usually doesn't smell like cigarrettes, I don't mind. Otherwise it would be just too big a turn-off for me, love her as I might.
What do you think of smokers?
Nothing special. Maybe I'll be more bound to see them as not respecting their life enough, being somewhat shallowly hedonistic and blah blah blah, but it's not an important part of what I think about someone. We all have our vices.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Well, people should be aware of the risks they're taking by smoking, and raised taxes on cigarrettes are a good idea, because they will be using healthcare more (this coming from Finland), but that I think is all already well in order.
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Yep. Newport Shorts and Camel Crush cigarettes.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I guess I still smoke because it's relaxing. I started because I had a stressful evening and wanted a relief.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
I smoke about four cigarettes a day on average.
Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point?
Seeing as I smoke, yep, I tried. I even tried weed once, not my thing. I try a little of everything.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I love smoking cigarettes. It can provide a compliment to any moment. Even movies acknowledge that, hence why characters bust out cigarettes after a major event. Don't believe me? Remove the cigarettes from Shutter Island. It just feels like something is missing. As for weed, no, I did not enjoy it. I got high, yes, but I didn't like who I was.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Everyday.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
I've been doing it for about nine months, so yes.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I don't believe my school ever talked about cigarettes. I mean, they did show us pictures of lung cancer for one class. But, nothing that ever stuck with me. You want kids to be scared of smoking? Show them a smoker's receipt.
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
Obviously, I don't mind. I love when my friends who don't smoke don't mind me smoking near them. In fact, a good friend of mine loves the smell of cigarettes and reminds her of when she lived in Turkey.
What is your opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Of course. It's their right to choose where to do it too. Banning smoking sections and making people have to be a hundred feet from a state building is absolutely ridiculous.
What do you think of smokers?
They're like me? I guess? I just don't like weeders. Yep, I said weeders.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
They've been banned from advertising and it's rightfully age restricted. They've been banned from buildings and restaurants. Let people have their nicotine.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Tough. I tried it and the friend I was quitting with gave up so it made it impossible for me to quit.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
You'll quit if you're strong enough. Don't go cold turkey or you'll feel some serious withdrawal.
Yep. Newport Shorts and Camel Crush cigarettes.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I guess I still smoke because it's relaxing. I started because I had a stressful evening and wanted a relief.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
I smoke about four cigarettes a day on average.
Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point?
Seeing as I smoke, yep, I tried. I even tried weed once, not my thing. I try a little of everything.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I love smoking cigarettes. It can provide a compliment to any moment. Even movies acknowledge that, hence why characters bust out cigarettes after a major event. Don't believe me? Remove the cigarettes from Shutter Island. It just feels like something is missing. As for weed, no, I did not enjoy it. I got high, yes, but I didn't like who I was.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Everyday.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
I've been doing it for about nine months, so yes.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I don't believe my school ever talked about cigarettes. I mean, they did show us pictures of lung cancer for one class. But, nothing that ever stuck with me. You want kids to be scared of smoking? Show them a smoker's receipt.
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
Obviously, I don't mind. I love when my friends who don't smoke don't mind me smoking near them. In fact, a good friend of mine loves the smell of cigarettes and reminds her of when she lived in Turkey.
What is your opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Of course. It's their right to choose where to do it too. Banning smoking sections and making people have to be a hundred feet from a state building is absolutely ridiculous.
What do you think of smokers?
They're like me? I guess? I just don't like weeders. Yep, I said weeders.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
They've been banned from advertising and it's rightfully age restricted. They've been banned from buildings and restaurants. Let people have their nicotine.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Tough. I tried it and the friend I was quitting with gave up so it made it impossible for me to quit.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
You'll quit if you're strong enough. Don't go cold turkey or you'll feel some serious withdrawal.
I just don't understand how anyone born post-1990 can pick up a cigarette after knowing all the harmful effects of smoking. They can go ahead I guess, I actually like the smell for whatever reason, but at least have the decency to not do it somewhere inappropriate.
Cigars on the other hand, aren't as harmful because you don't inhale. When I'm older I might have one every now and then to relax.
Cigars on the other hand, aren't as harmful because you don't inhale. When I'm older I might have one every now and then to relax.