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Well, I don't smoke tobacco but I do like a bit of Salvia Divinorum (which is perfectly legal where I live.) I just don't care for tobacco, it's addictive and, frankly, uninteresting as a drug.
Questions:
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
Unless they're intentionally blowing smoke in my face I could care less.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Yes, people ought to have the right to do whatever they wish to their own bodies. Anything that doesn't have a victim should not be a crime.
What do you think of smokers?
The only thing that the act of smoking tells me about a person is that they like smoking and might have an addictive personality (which isn't necessarily a bad thing.)
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Of course not (see above,) we oughtn't persecute smokers for what they choose to do with themselves.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
No, there are better drugs out there so I see no reason to smoke tobacco.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Well, first off, don't quit because of peer pressure. If you genuinely enjoy smoking then you ought to continue to do so.
If you do truly want to quit then I suggest easing your way out of it. Gradually decrease the frequency of your cigarette consumption until the addiction wanes and eventually disappears.
Alternatively, go cold turkey and ease the effects of withdrawal by taking up another (nonaddictive) drug or other sufficiently distracting pastime.
Questions:
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
Unless they're intentionally blowing smoke in my face I could care less.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Yes, people ought to have the right to do whatever they wish to their own bodies. Anything that doesn't have a victim should not be a crime.
What do you think of smokers?
The only thing that the act of smoking tells me about a person is that they like smoking and might have an addictive personality (which isn't necessarily a bad thing.)
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Of course not (see above,) we oughtn't persecute smokers for what they choose to do with themselves.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
No, there are better drugs out there so I see no reason to smoke tobacco.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Well, first off, don't quit because of peer pressure. If you genuinely enjoy smoking then you ought to continue to do so.
If you do truly want to quit then I suggest easing your way out of it. Gradually decrease the frequency of your cigarette consumption until the addiction wanes and eventually disappears.
Alternatively, go cold turkey and ease the effects of withdrawal by taking up another (nonaddictive) drug or other sufficiently distracting pastime.
If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
I hate the smell of cigarette smoke. I have a terrible sense of smell but I almost gag when That stuff hits my nose. I literally need to cough if I smell too much, and I have good lungs.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
It is their right to, but they MUST, PLEASE do it privately, in their own homes or gardens. Even if they have designated restaurants where you can smoke, fine, but keep that stuff away from me and non-smokers. I also don't like the idea of people poisoning themselves, but there are worse things, so fair enough.
What do you think of smokers?
Depends on how they act about it. My aunt was a smoker, I hated seeing her smoke, but if smokers I don't know are polite and avoid smoking publicly, then I don't mind them.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Thou shalt not smoke in public areas, even open-air, that smoke still smells.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
No.
I hate the smell of cigarette smoke. I have a terrible sense of smell but I almost gag when That stuff hits my nose. I literally need to cough if I smell too much, and I have good lungs.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
It is their right to, but they MUST, PLEASE do it privately, in their own homes or gardens. Even if they have designated restaurants where you can smoke, fine, but keep that stuff away from me and non-smokers. I also don't like the idea of people poisoning themselves, but there are worse things, so fair enough.
What do you think of smokers?
Depends on how they act about it. My aunt was a smoker, I hated seeing her smoke, but if smokers I don't know are polite and avoid smoking publicly, then I don't mind them.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
Thou shalt not smoke in public areas, even open-air, that smoke still smells.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
No.
i gotta say, you're Indonesian is probably better than minemanic_depressive13 said:This might be ... ok, this is, pretty weird, but do you speak Indonesian?figday said:Then i felt those brands could no longer satiate my hunger for nicotine. And now I'm smoking the heavy stuff. Currently Gudang Garam Filter. It's from Indonesia, and I'm Indonesian ^^
And it's freaking heavy
Karena saya belajar bahasa Indonesia di kuliah. Apakah ada kemungkinan Anda mau membantu saya memperlancar bahasa Indonesia saya, dan belajar bahasa yang kurang formal?
I will be very embarrassed if I got that wrong, but do point it out if I did please.
Kudos man!
and yeah, id be happy to help you out on Indonesian language.
PM me up and i'll do my best
I started smoking this year to help me get through my exams (it helps me to mellow out).
I'm not addicted yet and don't plan on becoming an addict (havent smoked for nearly 2 weeks at the moment i'm writing this post).
My prefered brand is superkings. they're not too strong.
I'm not addicted yet and don't plan on becoming an addict (havent smoked for nearly 2 weeks at the moment i'm writing this post).
My prefered brand is superkings. they're not too strong.
I started smoking in my second year of high school due to the entourage of other friends smoking during class breaks.I quit after I finished high school because of these reasons: the ciggarettes are too expensive,it's boring to smoke alone.
Now after 5 years since I finished high school I have discovered that my tolerance for smoke has been increased quite high.Can't stay in a room much when are smokers around.This is slightly a problem since both my mom and my step dad are smokers.
Now after 5 years since I finished high school I have discovered that my tolerance for smoke has been increased quite high.Can't stay in a room much when are smokers around.This is slightly a problem since both my mom and my step dad are smokers.
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Yes. I smoke cigarettes and weed here and there.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
Friend got me to try pot and I enjoyed it so I continued and I started cigarettes with friends from college when we stood around doing nothing.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
Not much. Maybe a cigarette or two every 2-3 weeks. Weed once every month or so.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Greatly.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Occasionally.
Do you regret smoking?
Not at all.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Nope.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I guess? I didn't really care.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
No. If alcohol is legal, then smoking should be too.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Quitting is super easy. Just stop doing it and thats that.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Just fucking quit. No joke, put your mind on the drive that you are going to quit and have a damn good reason to as well.
Yes. I smoke cigarettes and weed here and there.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
Friend got me to try pot and I enjoyed it so I continued and I started cigarettes with friends from college when we stood around doing nothing.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
Not much. Maybe a cigarette or two every 2-3 weeks. Weed once every month or so.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Greatly.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Occasionally.
Do you regret smoking?
Not at all.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Nope.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I guess? I didn't really care.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
No. If alcohol is legal, then smoking should be too.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Quitting is super easy. Just stop doing it and thats that.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Just fucking quit. No joke, put your mind on the drive that you are going to quit and have a damn good reason to as well.
That's actually a less straightforward question than it would seem, with me. I own a nice little wooden pipe and a few bags of flavored/scented tobacco... but I haven't lit it up in almost a year.InfiniteSingularity said:
Boredom mixed with tension. I had free time in the Middle East and nothing to do with it. I was anti-smoking all my life up to that point... now I'm just anti-cigarette.InfiniteSingularity said:
Right now, nothing. Last year, maybe on a weekly basis.InfiniteSingularity said:
If I didn't, I would just quit... so, yes.InfiniteSingularity said:
Very occasionally.InfiniteSingularity said:
No.InfiniteSingularity said:
Not at all.InfiniteSingularity said:
It was a little over-dramatized, but they got the science of it right.InfiniteSingularity said:
I dislike cigarette smoke... you can almost taste the acids they used to treat the tobacco in it.InfiniteSingularity said:
To a point, yes. That's why we have designated areas for such a thing.InfiniteSingularity said:
In general, heavy smokers are just people with addictive personalities. Other than that, they run the gamut of personality types.InfiniteSingularity said:
No, but I do think that cigarette manufacturing practices should be closely scrutinized and overhauled into something less horrifically harmful.InfiniteSingularity said:
I hate to be that guy... but... like the Nike ads say, Just Do It. If you want to quit, stop smoking. Of course, I don't have an addictive personality, so I truly don't understand what compels people to keep going. It's like lying to yourself and somehow believing the lie. Incomprehensible to me.InfiniteSingularity said:
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Yes. Menthols [I'm not picky about the brand], or Amberleaf rolling tobacco.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I was being melodramatic. The melodrama passed eventually, and the smoking remained. Like silt after a flood. Or the sludge that's probably coating my alveoli.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant):
Anything between zero and four a day.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Sometimes. I enjoy a cigarette with a cup of tea before I go to bed, or when I'm drunk.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Fairly regularly.
Do you regret smoking?
Yes.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Yes. I've tried to quit a few times, and I'm gearing up for another attempt.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
It informed us of the fact that cigarettes are carcinogenic, which is all one really needs to know. Didn't really tell us about addiction, but that's hard to describe to the uninitiated.
To anybody who's trying to quit, or thinking of doing so: http://www.cracked.com/forums/topic/80779/pwot-smoke-off/0.
That thread is helpful and hilarious.
Yes. Menthols [I'm not picky about the brand], or Amberleaf rolling tobacco.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I was being melodramatic. The melodrama passed eventually, and the smoking remained. Like silt after a flood. Or the sludge that's probably coating my alveoli.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant):
Anything between zero and four a day.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Sometimes. I enjoy a cigarette with a cup of tea before I go to bed, or when I'm drunk.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Fairly regularly.
Do you regret smoking?
Yes.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Yes. I've tried to quit a few times, and I'm gearing up for another attempt.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
It informed us of the fact that cigarettes are carcinogenic, which is all one really needs to know. Didn't really tell us about addiction, but that's hard to describe to the uninitiated.
To anybody who's trying to quit, or thinking of doing so: http://www.cracked.com/forums/topic/80779/pwot-smoke-off/0.
That thread is helpful and hilarious.
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Yes. Either Malboro Reds or Parliament Lights.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
For the same reason I've started doing everything else in my life: Why the fuck not?
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
At most, I smoke one pack a week.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Why, yes I do.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Occasionally. Usually on weekends or when I find myself with other smokers. And the occasional cig for when I'm stressed out.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No way. I can control myself. I know damn well I won't let it become a habit.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
Nope. It was mostly "Don't do drugs,ever, not even once! Not even cigarrettes! If you try them once you will be forever addicted for life and beyond! And you would be evil. It was bullshit, really.
Yes. Either Malboro Reds or Parliament Lights.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
For the same reason I've started doing everything else in my life: Why the fuck not?
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
At most, I smoke one pack a week.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Why, yes I do.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Occasionally. Usually on weekends or when I find myself with other smokers. And the occasional cig for when I'm stressed out.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No way. I can control myself. I know damn well I won't let it become a habit.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
Nope. It was mostly "Don't do drugs,ever, not even once! Not even cigarrettes! If you try them once you will be forever addicted for life and beyond! And you would be evil. It was bullshit, really.
I don't smoke.
I know a lot of people who do. And I respect their decision but I wish they'd quit(sometimes it sounds like they are coughing up a lung) and they spend a decent chunk of change on cigarettes when they don't make much money anyway.
I wouldn't ban it. Freedom of choice and all that jazz.
I don't plan on starting because of health reasons, I've seen how expensive cigarettes are, and I don't like the idea of being addicted to anything that can harm my health.
edit: Just don't smoke in my car or blow smoke in my face and were cool.
I know a lot of people who do. And I respect their decision but I wish they'd quit(sometimes it sounds like they are coughing up a lung) and they spend a decent chunk of change on cigarettes when they don't make much money anyway.
I wouldn't ban it. Freedom of choice and all that jazz.
I don't plan on starting because of health reasons, I've seen how expensive cigarettes are, and I don't like the idea of being addicted to anything that can harm my health.
edit: Just don't smoke in my car or blow smoke in my face and were cool.
I'm a fan of cigars, and have also been known to smoke rollies in certain situations, such as exam times. Like now. Did my chest in something chronic though, I'm still on the back end of either a really bad cough or weak flu.
I don't let it get in the way of anyone else, and it works for me at times. Don't know how people afford to do it all the time though.
I don't let it get in the way of anyone else, and it works for me at times. Don't know how people afford to do it all the time though.
Yes. DuMauriers (regular variety, king-size). I also smoke the occasional cigar.InfiniteSingularity said:
I started when I was 12. Typical story; dumb kids think it's cool, you get hooked, the rest is history.InfiniteSingularity said:
Half a pack per day. ~12.InfiniteSingularity said:
I've tried a few times in the past. I could hold it down, but came to terms with the fact that I enjoy smoking. Once I have a legitimate reason to quit (kids, health, etc), I'll deal with it; for now, it isn't a priority in my life.InfiniteSingularity said:
See above.InfiniteSingularity said:
Regularly. See first answer.InfiniteSingularity said:
That answer can swing both ways. I don't regret the culmination of things that have made me who I am today, but I do occasionally wonder what my life would be like if I'd have said "No." 16 years ago.InfiniteSingularity said:
I KNOW I'm addicted. I'm okay with that fact.InfiniteSingularity said:
My area's schools didn't offer much in terms of deterring smoking, at the time I was a child/teenager. Negative effects were brought up, from time to time (such as lung capacity or possibilities of the gamut of diseases), but there was never any real education on the matter.InfiniteSingularity said:
I may be a smoker, but I don't particularly care for the smoke. More specifically, from people who smoke in their homes or cars. It really makes a difference (I've always smoked outside).InfiniteSingularity said:
To each their own. Arguably, it affects others, but so does everything else, for good or ill.InfiniteSingularity said:
I'm indifferent. I dislike people that smoke indoors, because I've always smoked outside (yes, even in 30 below weather), but I really hold no disdain for what other people do with their lives.InfiniteSingularity said:
I think outright banning it is a pipe-dream. It'll cause more harm than good; we all know what prohibition leads to.InfiniteSingularity said:
Still am, but can tell you that anyone who thinks a person weak for being unable to quit when they've never been a smoker themselves is full of beans. Addiction doesn't cease to be at the snap of your fingers.InfiniteSingularity said:
Have a reason you want to quit. If you don't want it in your heart, it isn't going to stick, no matter how hard you try. You'll always go back unless you have that reason not to.InfiniteSingularity said:
Learn your triggers. Common ones include high stress, boredom, seeing others light a cigarette, and after eating a meal. Learn to fill your time when said triggers would be prevalent so that your mind is occupied on other things, and you don't have the opportunity to think about needing a cigarette.
A good example is that I generally smoke once every two hours (a bit more while at home). If I'm at work, and have absolutely no chance to get away for one over the course of say, five hours, it's because I'm too busy for it. Consequently, I don't feel the need until I've stopped moving and doing. Once you slow down, you'll think about it, and want one. Don't allow yourself the luxury; fill your day, find a hobby to fill in the gaps, etc.
Family and friends are great support (particularly non-smokers, though that goes without saying). Definitely consult a doctor and do some of your own research, as well. If you really want to quit, it's extremely important that you know all the crap your body will be going through over the first couple weeks.
And always remember that the habit is more psychological than physical. Look into your options, then make a game plan.
Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
I smoke, preferably light cigarettes although other than that I lack a preference.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I smoke because, at the time I started, it gave an opportunity to go out and just talk with some of my fellow students. A great way to socialize, actually, I still smoke because of the social aspect, although now it's mostly just to keep me awake.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
It depends, more often than not I have about three or so per week, not really a heavy smoker.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I do, the buzz is enjoyable not to mention it's very relaxing.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
I smoke sporadically.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No, not really. I'm able to go weeks without a cigarette if I have to, not to mention I never have experienced cravings for one before.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
No, a lot of lies and bullshit, really. I mean, if you smoke a pack a day, that's bad, but smoking on occasion won't hurt. It's sorta like beer in regards to self-harm.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
I thought about quitting, but never did.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
If you think you're addicted, ween yourself off of it, going cold turkey will just mess with your head.
I smoke, preferably light cigarettes although other than that I lack a preference.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I smoke because, at the time I started, it gave an opportunity to go out and just talk with some of my fellow students. A great way to socialize, actually, I still smoke because of the social aspect, although now it's mostly just to keep me awake.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
It depends, more often than not I have about three or so per week, not really a heavy smoker.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I do, the buzz is enjoyable not to mention it's very relaxing.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
I smoke sporadically.
Do you regret smoking?
Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No, not really. I'm able to go weeks without a cigarette if I have to, not to mention I never have experienced cravings for one before.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
No, a lot of lies and bullshit, really. I mean, if you smoke a pack a day, that's bad, but smoking on occasion won't hurt. It's sorta like beer in regards to self-harm.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
I thought about quitting, but never did.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
If you think you're addicted, ween yourself off of it, going cold turkey will just mess with your head.
