Author Topic: Whatcha smoking? (Read 28607 times)

|iR|Focalor · « **Reply #75 on:** November 29, 2017, 08:26:56 AM »

Still a non-smoker! Haven't smoked one single cigarette since my last one in April before going on the patch.

But I've been taking some online surveys for gift cards and extra cash, and some of them require me to pretend like I'm still a smoker in order to qualify to take the survey.

I've taken at least one for e-cigarettes, and I'm frankly appalled by some of the ad images they showed me. They prominently featured large images of what looked like surgeon generals warning labels, only instead of warnings, they said GOOD things about these e-cig products... which is total bullshit. Reminds me of the old 50's cigarette ads like the ones I posted earlier in this thread HERE. These things are NOT a safe and healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They contain MORE nicotine than most tobacco cigarettes per puff, making them MORE addictive, and making them MORE dangerous to your cardiovascular health. Nicotine molecules in your bloodstream have sharp rough edges that damage the artery walls making it easier for plaque to collect and build, leading to an increased likelihood of stroke, heart attack, etc. Nicotine itself is a carcinogen. Therefore, you DO NOT decrease your risk of cancer or heart problems by smoking e-cigs.

If you ask me... I'd rather smoke a real cigarette. At least you know what you're getting. And it tastes like TOBACCO, not some fruity pebbles homo fairy bullshit.