Poll: Smoking

[unoleian]

I used to smoke. I've been quit cold for just over 9 months now. I much prefer it this way.
As someone who did it for ten years, I can say with authority that smoking sucks and is stupid, and people are stupid for not quitting as soon as fucking possible.

Do it. You'll be much better off without it.

It takes all your money, makes you base your decisions in life around whether they're convenient for your habit, makes you look ten years older, and smell like a wet ashtray rolled in tar. It's foolish and gross. Quit while you can!

I don't think I'd ever go back to it. Not ever.

 

[ryo02]

no I dont smoke never have its a foul habbit being even near someone smoking can damn near make me throw up its disgusting.

 

[zeldagirl]

I actually developed asthma because my father smoked all the time, and smoked in situations where I physically couldn't leave (such as the car). So, not a fan of smoking in general, though I respect others' rights to smoke, I think that smokers should be considerate and take great care to not affect others with their smoke.

I have tried hookah before, because certain types actually help to clear out my lungs. But it's a very rare occasion.

 

[hotacidbath]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Used to smoke Camels, but quit. I do enjoy an occasional hookah though.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I started because the group of friends I had in high school smoked and I gave it a try. I continued because I liked it
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
I didn't smoke a lot, maybe a pack a month at most but usually just a few packs a year.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I did when I smoked, but I didn't do it enough to warrant paying a bunch for a pack only to have half of them get bummed or go stale.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
I still have the occasional smoke if I've been drinking, but it comes out to 10 or so cigarettes a year.
Do you regret smoking?
Not really, I more regret some of the wasted money.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Nope, didn't have a problem quitting.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
Not really since my family has not been torn apart and I am not ostracized from society. School education on smoking was a little over-exaggerated.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Yeah, though people should be considerate of non-smokers.
What do you think of smokers?
Their life, their choices.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
No, and I highly doubt it will be. Taxes on cigarettes keep increasing and are a good little money maker for the government. Prohibition also never has the intended effect.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Pretty easy since I never smoked consistently over an extended period of time.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
I don't really have any advice, because my quitting experience was very easy and I know that it won't be that way for many.

 

[Baneat]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
No, Used to smoke GV rollups
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
Used to be ~6/day
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
Did
Do you regret smoking?
No.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
No.

If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
No because I'm not a fascist
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Yes.
What do you think of smokers?
Same as other people
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
No because I'm not a fascist
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
All right
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Plug it with something else, such as water whenever the craving hits, swig water. Never anything with nicotine in it, rates of quitting with nicotine products are lower than cold turkey

Source: http://www.willwilliams.co.uk/common-issues/smoking/nrt-vs-cold-turkey/

 

[slippereend]

I don't smoke and never will. Both of my parents smoke and its truly disgusting.
I do mind when people smoke, can't stand it. They should take better care of themselves and think about the people around them.

Why do people who do smoke in this poll always say that its the biggest mistake they've made in their life? You can stop. Its only hard because people told you it is.

 

[Lionsfan]

Wow....quite a few non-smokers here. I knew smoking was minority but I didn't think it was this outweighed.


Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Every now and again, I used to smoke quite regularly but I've cut down to where I don't need a pack on me and I'll go months without having one. But when I do I prefer Camel's.
Why do you smoke/why did you start?
I dunno why I started, I just turned 18 and bought a pack. Before then I had had one or two cigarettes at parties or something.
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
I peaked at about 7-9 Cigarettes a day. I would smoke when I got out of work, smoke before and after class, smoke etc etc. Basically whenever I got a chance
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
I do enjoy the taste of a cigarette or a nice cigar
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Just occasionally now
Do you regret smoking?
Not at all
Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
Nope, I was for a time, but I've quit (for the most part) and I don't feel the urge to smoke anymore
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
I dunno, maybe. We got a whole standard Sex/Drugs/Alcohol/and Tobacco are all wrong and will kill you type of deal. I mean at least they covered the Lung Cancer bit

If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke?
When I had never smoked I didn't mind smoking. As long as they didn't blow it straight in my face
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose?
Yes
What do you think of smokers?
No opinion either way
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking?
No. Once you're an adult I think you have the right to choose, that's my stance on alcohol as well.
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Quitting kinda sucks. You're going to get to that point where all you want in the world is a cigarette, but you're going to have to say know. Prepare to be more irritable as you don't have anything to make you stop and relax
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
Cut back at first, but eventually the only way to do it is Cold Turkey till you've broken the addiction. And then you still have to be careful cause one pack too many and you're back where you started

 

[Soviet Steve]

Well I grew up in a big family made up mainly of smokers and people who were dying of lung cancer so I'd be happy to contribute here.

I mind others smoking, it harms themselves, it harms me and I find myself very uncomfortable with the smell of cigarette smoke.

While I acknowledge that it is the right of people to destroy themselves I am a bit perplexed as to the morality involved in demanding that I be near them while they do it, inevitably causing harm to me, and it is not aided when they also feel they have to tout my ears full of how much it is their right and how wrong I am to feel uncomfortable around cigarette smoke.

I can't judge all smokers under one banner seeing how they're too diverse but the moment I notice someone smokes I note that they have an undesirable trait.

I don't think tobacco should be banned, it didn't go well when we had prohibition on alcohol or other smokable plants, I support high taxes on cigarettes though, seeing how it is a luxury item with plenty of harmful qualities which are documented to add to our healthcare expenses, and the same thing goes for alcohol.

 

[FalloutJack]

I will not buy this Tobacconist...it is scratched!

Heh, sorry, but I don't smoke. I don't care if other people do, but I don't bother.

EDIT: Oh, sorry. There was a questionaire? My bad. Ahem...


{1} No, and kippers (for breakfast).

{2} I don't/didn't.

{3} Zero.

{4} No, and...no.

{5} N/A

{6} I always don't smoke, as a habit.

{7} I love kippers. (Answer is no.)

{8} Nope.

{9} Would you believe I've forgotten everything they taught me about that in school? Kind of irrelevent, since I'm in the know and still don't do it myself.

{10} Pffft, I don't care.

{11} Smoke if you got 'em. I don't care.

{12} What am I suppose to think about 'em?

{13} Yeah right. Like that'll ever happen. Let it go, man. They'll never stop, so why should you bother?

{14} Nope.

{15} Have you been paying attention to my answers? Quit or not, I'm not bothered here.

 

[game-lover]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke? Nope
Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point? No and also no
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion? It was more of a mixture, I think. Education about smoking was always combined with drugs and alcohol stuff too. Nothing individual.

If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke? Honestly, I mind. The smell is rather unpleasant and I'm always paranoid about second hand smoke doing something to me.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose? It is their right, yes. I have no real opinion. If they wanna smoke, let them. They'll either die early or not. What do I care? As long as they give me some space.
What do you think of smokers? Pretty much the same as above. Don't care. Just keep away from me when they light up, and it's gravy.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking? No.

 

[reg42]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke? Yep. I smoke Camel Black if I'm feeling fancy, but I usually just stick to rollies.
Why do you smoke/why did you start? My friend visited me and he smoked rollies. I gave them a try and I really loved them
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant) Between 6 and 18. It depends really.
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it? Yep.
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally? Everyday.
Do you regret smoking? Nope.
Do you think you are addicted to smoking? Probably.
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion? I wasn't given any really. I'm fully aware of how bad for you it is, I just don't care.
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose? Yes. Whoever answers this differently is a complete plank.
What do you think of smokers? Smoking is a habit of a person, not a certain type of person.
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking? No. If people want to smoke, let them smoke.
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting? Go cold turkey.

 

[darth.pixie]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke?
Yes, usually Malboro Reds, Chesterfield, Lucky Strikes occasional clove cigarettes and cigars.

Why do you smoke/why did you start?
Was stressed out a lot as a teen and grew up enjoying too much freedom. Hung out at bars, drank a lot. I started at 15.

How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant)
Sometimes two packs a day, sometimes just a cig, sometimes nothing.

If you do smoke, do you enjoy it?
If I wouldn't enjoy it I wouldn't smoke.

Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally?
Depends on the mood and events.

Do you regret smoking?
Nope, not really. Maybe the fact that I spend a lot of money on cigarettes but I don't spend much on anything else.

Do you think you are addicted to smoking?
No. I can stop smoking for months before starting again.

Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion?
Yeah, pretty much. Of course, they presented the worst outcomes to scare us off. They haven't happened yet.

Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting?
Less things to do with my hands, otherwise fine.

What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting?
I just do it. I know other people can't - my mother tried and failed - but I never had problems with it. There are products that help, I suppose...nicotine patches, gum. I don't know much about it.

 

[Xan Krieger]

Do you smoke? What do you prefer to smoke? "Yes, I prefer cigars though ciggarettes work"
Why do you smoke/why did you start? "stress relief"
How much do you smoke? Cigarettes per day (packs per day if relevant) "a cigar can last me 4 days, otherwise 2 ciggarettes a day"
Have you ever tried, or are you considering trying at some point? "Trying what?"
If you do smoke, do you enjoy it? "Oh yeah, one of the best feelings in the world"
Do you smoke regularly? Or just occasionally? "I smoke when I have a cigar or pack of ciggarettes on me and I'm stressed"
Do you regret smoking? "Nope"
Do you think you are addicted to smoking? "Nope"
Was your school education on smoking accurate to the real thing, in your opinion? "They didn't glorify it enough, tell how good it actually feels"

If you don't smoke, do you mind others smoking, or do you hate cigarette smoke? "N/A"
What is you opinion on other people smoking? Is it their right to choose? "N/A"
What do you think of smokers? "N/A"
Do you think smoking should be banned, or sales of tobacco banned, or some sort of legal enforcement to halt smoking? "No because if it is I'm gonna have to find a dealer to get them for me"
Have you previously been a smoker, and quit? How was quitting? "I quit twice because my stress was low, went right back to it when life got more stressful"
What's some advice you would give to a smoker for quitting? "You need willpower and it helps if you quit gradually rather then just dropping it. Go from a pack a day to 3/4ths of a pack, to half a pack, and so forth till you quit."

 

[Rnr1224]

i used to smoke cigarettes sometimes but im more of a cigar smoker.

 

[tthor]

never had, never will.

and unless its a badass cigar that you smoke as you walk away from a massive explosion, why bother

 

[Iron Lightning]

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.

 

[Brandon237]

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.

 

[figday]

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

This might be ... ok, this is, pretty weird, but do you speak Indonesian?

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.

i gotta say, you're Indonesian is probably better than mine
Kudos man!

and yeah, id be happy to help you out on Indonesian language.
PM me up and i'll do my best

 

[franconbean]

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.

 

[DarkhoIlow]

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.