Poll: I Just Started Smoking :D

[Rex Fallout]

I'm sure the poll has already been done, but look it up.... :effort:

So I just started smoking last week and I'm loving it so far. I do it for the camaraderie. I enjoy going outside with friends to have a smoke. I tried Camels but like Marbs better. I just wanted to see what people think of smoking, and to see what everyone else smokes?

Please don't tell me to stop, because I am not addicted to it and could if I want to. I enjoy smoking.

First off the addiction ALWAYS makes you feel like that. Even things that aren't supposed to be addictive- YOU CAN BE ADDICTED TO. Porn, pot, games, whatever. You can be addicted. If you like it, you probably will be soon if you aren't already.

Why would I tell you to stop? Your the retard that started when you know it will kill you. Why the fuck do I care what you do?

 

[Luke3184]

You missed out social smoking and a sub category of shisha I do both , but social not so much, shisha a lot

 

[Laser Priest]

OP, this is my second post in this thread, and I'm still not gonna tell you to stop smoking. I'm just going to remind you not to care what other people think--because, in reality, most of them don't.

But yeah, it's a health risk that makes you smell awful and annoys pretty much every non-smoker in range, so I see no upside whatsoever.

attn. non-smokers: open a window or deal w/it

Smoke if you want to, just know that it's probably the worst decision you'll ever make.

you hear that, OP?
according to this guy, smoking is a worse decision than all of the following:
- doing heroin
- cooking meth in your basement
- drunken one-night stands
- buying the collector's edition of bullet witch
- marrying a sailor
- bugchasing
- listening to katy perry
- voting for rick perry
- cheating on your girlfriend with her 13-year-old sister
- eating at godfather's pizza

let that be a lesson to you :v

Because he totally said he was doing those things, right?

It's not like OP said "I just started smoking. Also cutting off my genitals and slurping up the blood."

A lesson yo you: Your argument holds more merit if you actually factor a bit of sense into it.

 

[Love Deluxe]

Social smokers do, in fact, exist, despite what anti-smokers may claim.

if you're gonna smoke, smoke
just don't be a jerk about it and most people won't give you any trouble

but if an anti-smoker starts harassing you, put it out in his eye! >

I snort cocaine at parties for the camaraderie.

with or without hookers?

You know what? It's your body. It's one thing to walk into my house and smoke (I'm very sick so it's not the best idea to inhale anything bad) but you can do whatever the heck you want in your own house or outside. Don't let anyone stop you if you don't feel like stopping. This goes for anything, not just smoking. You have a right to do whatever the heck you want so use it.

i for one like your attitude

Sexy male hookers please.

Mmmyes, I could go for some of those...

Frankly, smoking is just like every other life choice you can possibly make. If I woke up one morning and said "I'm gonna shave my head bald today," I'm the one who will get laughed at for being the bald girl. You've decided to smoke, so who's to say you won't live 'til you're 100?

Exactly. People are capable of making their own decisions and dealing with the consequences.

Although, let's assume for argument's sake that smoking really does shave a quantifiable, verifiable amount of time off your lifespan. It takes that time off the end of your life. I.E. the worst years thereof.

Relevant:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE[/youtube]

OP, this is my second post in this thread, and I'm still not gonna tell you to stop smoking. I'm just going to remind you not to care what other people think--because, in reality, most of them don't.

But yeah, it's a health risk that makes you smell awful and annoys pretty much every non-smoker in range, so I see no upside whatsoever.

attn. non-smokers: open a window or deal w/it

Smoke if you want to, just know that it's probably the worst decision you'll ever make.

you hear that, OP?
according to this guy, smoking is a worse decision than all of the following:
- doing heroin
- cooking meth in your basement
- drunken one-night stands
- buying the collector's edition of bullet witch
- marrying a sailor
- bugchasing
- listening to katy perry
- voting for rick perry
- cheating on your girlfriend with her 13-year-old sister
- eating at godfather's pizza

let that be a lesson to you :v

Because he totally said he was doing those things, right?

It's not like OP said "I just started smoking. Also cutting off my genitals and slurping up the blood."

A lesson yo you: Your argument holds more merit if you actually factor a bit of sense into it.

I'm sorry I'm not taking this so-called discussion more seriously, but the only thing you'd accept as "sense" is something that supports your side of the issue, which is quite frankly irrational.

My list is a list of much worse decisions than smoking. You have no way to know he won't make any of them later in life, or that he hasn't already made some of them--so, logically speaking, your statement is an example of hyperbole, and quite deserving of mockery.

 

[Kurokami]

I'm sure the poll has already been done, but look it up.... :effort:

So I just started smoking last week and I'm loving it so far. I do it for the camaraderie. I enjoy going outside with friends to have a smoke. I tried Camels but like Marbs better. I just wanted to see what people think of smoking, and to see what everyone else smokes?

Please don't tell me to stop, because I am not addicted to it and could if I want to. I enjoy smoking.

Not addicted yet. And as the first reply says, it still hurts you. But whatever, enjoy it I guess. Just don't do it around non-smokers or public areas or you're a douche.

 

[Exterminas]

Because it is physically impossible to go outside with your friends to grab some fresh air and have a talk.

 

[Nieroshai]

You need smoking to hang out with people? How pathetic you must be when you don't have tobacco. I am a social person, but by that very virtuue I have no need of a crutch to get me within the vicinity of people who are only even outside because they can't smoke indoors. What did you do to hang out with people before you started smoking?

 

[Sir Ollie]

When I first started: I'm not addicted and could easily give up ANYTIME.

Now: WHY THE FUCK AM I STILL SMOKING!

 

[SuperSuperSuperGuy]

I... I don't know if you're being serious or not.

If you enjoy the awful taste and scent of burning tobacco, I wonder what else you enjoy. I, personally, detest smoking. You're free to do it, don't get me wrong, but I would strongly recommend quitting before you get too addicted. Yeah, sure, going out with your friends is fun, but does it have to be for a smoke?

 

[artanis_neravar]

What is this, I don't even...


Are you for real? People are starting?

In this day and age?

Mind boggling.

"In this day and age"? What do you mean?

OT: Are you... trolling? 'Cause if so, you're not very good. Sorry.

What I mean, is that there is so much information easily available that warns people just how bad for you smoking is, that only a idiot would start.

You can do what you want with your body, that's your right, but it's also my right to tell you how stupid it is.

A few thing wrong with this.

1.) Saying it's stupid for harming you is pretty close-minded. Why is it stupid? Life only has as much value as one gives it. Just because you've given it a high value doesn't mean everyone does.

2.) You only live once. This isn't a rehearsal.

3.) Sometimes people are pushed to things like smoking. Life can be very stressful, and people deal with it in different ways. Some people smoke, some drink, some work out.

4.) I don't see how it's your right to call us stupid. Why have you earned it? Please tell me you don't honestly believe that not smoking makes you better than anyone, because that's tragic.

5.) There is so much information that warns people against frequently using a computer, but you're on one. There's so much information warning against eating fast food, but I'm sure you've enjoyed a cheeky little Maccy D's. Hell, there's a lot of information that warns us that sitting down to take a shit is dangerous, but we all do it.

1) It's stupid for the same reason that cutting yourself is stupid. It is self harming with no benefits. Which makes it stupid.
2) You only live once so why should you throw that away by smoking.
3) No one is pushed into smoking it is a choice they make.
4) By not smoking, by making the choice to not do something that will kill me. And yes that does make me better then smokers.
5) There is also information that says cell phones give you cancer, but they don't. There is Information that says cell phone use at a gas pump can cause it to explode, but it can't. Smoking has been proved beyond a doubt to have negative effects. You also do not get addicted to Mickey D's

 

[Cowabungaa]

Please don't tell me to stop, because I am not addicted to it and could if I want to.

[HEADING=2]BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!![/HEADING]

My friend, nicotine is one of the most addictive substances out there. Please, don't delude yourself that you're above it's addictive potential.

Seriously, I find this pretty sad. Starting for the camaraderie? Is that just a bad excuse to say "peer pressure" or something? Because I cannot phantom a reason that there is anything you can't do in terms of bonding with friends that require you to smoke. What kinda shitty friends do you have if they shun you for not smoking, or what sort of a-social person are you that you need this to feel as 'one of the guys'. It's just...*sigh*

Nothing personal, really, but if you make a topic that states that you're almost proud to start one of the deadliest addictions on the planet...well, you're bound to get reactions like this. We all thank you for raising our insurance rates.

Of course, this could all be some kind of elaborate trolling trap. In that case; you got me. You got me good.

 

[Lyri]

I started with Marbolo Reds when I was about 14~15. Since, I can say that my favourite ones were Lucky Strike and Chesterfield. I now smoke mostly kreteks which I love. Rather hard to get, though.

Those brands used to be my poison, I was the only one of my collective of friends who smoked red, nobody else liked them and said they were too strong. Stopped them from borrowing cigarettes from me though.
When I could get Lucky Strikes though, it was heaven.

Still I regret ever starting and I feel a tonne better in myself when I gave up.

 

[Beryl77]

No I don't but I did try it a two times. Both times I was really drunk and I had something big to celebrate, so thinking, why not, I smoked some cigarettes with my friends. I must say, I honestly don't know why people smoke them, I didn't feel anything good. Maybe it was because I was really drunk, but still. I just see the negative sides but no benefits. Nearly everyone I know smokes, friends families etc. and I've tried asking them why they do it but I could never get a satisfactory answer.

 

[Love Deluxe]

I... I don't know if you're being serious or not.

If you enjoy the awful taste and scent of burning tobacco, I wonder what else you enjoy.

different people like different things. problem?

 

[JoesshittyOs]

Tell me how that goes.

The thing is, you pretty much start smoking for social reasons. You stay for the addiction.

Around when I was 18, I went out and bought a pack of cigarettes. Smoked about half of them, and then thought to myself "why am I doing this?".

Couldn't find a good reason. Took out the cigs and rolled out all of the tobacco. Used them for pre rolled joints. Much more rewarding hobby in my opinion.

 

[sgtleeemery]

So I just started smoking last week and I'm loving it so far. I do it for the camaraderie. I enjoy going outside with friends to have a smoke.

You know, the outside world club will let you in without a fag in your hand.

Please don't tell me to stop, because I am not addicted to it and could if I want to. I enjoy smoking.

I wouldn't dream of telling you to stop, mostly because it is impossible to truly stop.

Smoking is like alcoholism as soon as you start down that path you are a smoker for the rest of your life. This is because it is as much a psychological addiction as it is physical.
I know many people who have 'quit' for over a decade and then fall right back into it at a weak moment, or sometimes with no external factors pushing them towards it.

Bottom line, I don't care if anyone smokes, drinks or shoots stuff into their arms. It's their choice and as long as they don't bother me while doing it, and don't try to steal any of my stuff to feed their addiction, I'm happy.

 

[tunderball]

I clicked yes and hate it. I started just like you smoking socially then it developed from there, and don't worry I'm not a big enough hypocrite to tell you to stop or moan on about what it does to your health.
Out of interest I smoke roll ups, they are much cheaper and the smoke tends to be less harsh (seriously pull apart a straight some time and marvel at the cheap ground up tobaco and bits of wood and wonder why they smoke so fast) the down side is you tend to look like a bit of a scruff rolling when your out.

But anyway I'm in the process of quiting now, cut down to around 5 a day and that number is swiftly going to fall to 0 in the next few weeks. I've eventually found out that the negatives far outway the positives at the moment and I guess I'm sick of smelling like smoke. But your right smoking can totally be great in short bursts especially if its social and with friends, so thats what I want to get to; totally quit except I'll smoke the odd cigarette with mates on a night out.

 

[Cowabungaa]

I wouldn't dream of telling you to stop, mostly because it is impossible to truly stop.

*shrug* Well my grandmother stopped well over three decades ago, and my grandfather two decades. Does that count as truly stopping?

 

[Sixcess]

Please don't tell me to stop, because I am not addicted to it and could if I want to. I enjoy smoking.

Haha

No really, as a smoker for 20+ years I'll readily say it was one of the dumbest decisions of my life.

OT: I smoke Silk Cut. Yep, love them. Still wish I could quit.

 

[SuperSuperSuperGuy]

I... I don't know if you're being serious or not.

If you enjoy the awful taste and scent of burning tobacco, I wonder what else you enjoy.

different people like different things. problem?

No, no problem. It's just... I don't quite see what the appeal of smoking is from a sensory standpoint. I mean, I understand that some people might like it because of the relaxation you may get, but I thing the things taste and smell horrid. I mean "worst thing I've ever tasted/smelled" horrid.

I understand that some people like it. I just don't get why.