In the media, it always seems to be a case of one step forward and a big push back for those of us who vape. A positive story breaks only to be followed by a couple of negative ones. Half of them are generic to any device using a lithium-ion cell while the other negative ones mostly rely on misinterpreting data, shoddy research practice or outright lies. It is with extreme delight that we welcome the Royal College of Physicians Report.
Vaping works, we all know that. As ex-hardened smokers we all longed for an easier way to quit the evil weed and then along came the electronic cigarette. Hundreds of thousands, the millions, flocked to the new technology because it gives all the joy of smoking without the cocktail of carcinogens. Again, we all know this.
When the vape revolution began it arrived hand-in-hand with the vape competition. The close-knit community shared giveaways and joy in forum threads but then it went pear-shaped. First one, then another before eventually all competitions were on Facebook. Nowadays no self-respecting vaper can win anything without being one particular social media outlet or other.
Ever the first to bring earth-shattering vape news, we are troubled by the latest study out of California. Reportedly, this piece of research has been carried out by Stanton Grinch on behalf of the Faddy Drug Administration. Although the results look dubious, it is set to be welcomed by Senator Lean and form part of a new slew of laws.
Jock fiddled with the base of an atomiser. For a while he’d been subconsciously attempting to condense it down to the size of a black hole singularity, but the realisation of a pain growing in his thumb made him stop. Flipping it to the other hand, he rolled it between an uninjured thumb and forefinger.
Some don’t like cloud chasers. Some don’t like clone users. Some don’t like elitists. Some don’t like people who prefer RTAs. Some pour scorn on those who buy expensive juice while others mock the DIY crowd. It is evident that disharmony has crept into the vaping community – and it is our goal to bring everybody under the vaping umbrella back together again.
There is so much that the vaping community can offer the rest of society, we have developed skills and strategies that can be translated into other areas. Never has this been more relevant than to those who are currently sitting in a corner shaking and worrying if they can afford to continue with their drug of choice – sugar.
“Dear Stealthvape,” begins most letters we receive, “you are so awesome and stuff but I wonder if you can help me?” Pretty much all of these emails (not requesting used pants) are focussed on the vexing issues regarding vape and travel. So, instead of sending multiple answers we thought we’d tie them all up in one handy to print and use article.
As a leading commentator on the politics involved in electronic cigarettes, we can confirm a national ban is incoming regardless of the outcome of the European elections. In fact, the Health Secretary has only just got off the phone and told us that E-cigarettes would be completely banned in 2017.
Choosing to get on the ecig means doing the research, finding out how safe it is and then balancing the risks. We would like to congratulate Rip Trippers in being brave enough to run the gauntlet of online dissatisfaction. The only problem we can identify is that Rip only touched upon the tip of the iceberg that we, as responsible people, feel it is important for all would-be vapers to be aware of.
