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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 17:29:50 GMT
I don't think that is allowed in this instance Karma, the big man upstairs has said imports are also banned, he's imposed tighter restrictions on nicotine in liquid form, and basically done everything possible, within their power to make sure the only ecigs we can access, are licensed. That's the situation I'm envisioning, kind of a worse than worst case scenario. lol. I don't want to live in your post apocolptic world anymore Alvo pmsl it's just too damn harse ! next you will be banning PayPal ! No... because then you could sue for loss of consort shopping habbit
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 17:14:21 GMT
I don't think that is allowed in this instance Karma, the big man upstairs has said imports are also banned, he's imposed tighter restrictions on nicotine in liquid form, and basically done everything possible, within their power to make sure the only ecigs we can access, are licensed. That's the situation I'm envisioning, kind of a worse than worst case scenario. lol.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 16:34:56 GMT
Oh dear, it seems that freedom are one of those "membership" ecig companies too, be very careful bidi
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 16:25:14 GMT
this question ties in with all the discussion on legislation, it's something I've been wondering.
If you only had the choice of going back to using a ciggalike kit, with pre filled cartos, going back to smoking cigarettes, or quitting altogether. Which would you choose?
Lets say for the sake of the discussion, that the ciggalike kit, is similar to those around now, where a carto will last me over half a day, and is about £7.50 a packet of 5, so I'd need 3 packets a week, £22.50. Maybe £30 (4 packs) for those heavier vapers. Still cheaper than smoking cigarettes, more expensive than rolling.
It's been said that the amount of liquid in a carto will most likely go down under legislation, but nobody knows for certain, so lets use the above figures as a basis for this discussion.
So which would it be, ciggalike, smoking cigarettes, or quit altogether?
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 15:15:24 GMT
The standard Cartomisers that you can pick via the drop down menu on VH kit you linked to, are empty cartomisers mate. It's a good value kit, and cartomisers aren't so bad, a lot of people prefer those to Visions, so it's worth trying them. They hold more liquid than a cartridge, so you're not forever refilling.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 15:02:38 GMT
Welcome Daz, that's the same for a lot of us, giving up analogues just happened.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 14:23:15 GMT
Hi QB sorry about the delayed response, had to pop out. I just noticed my "Edit" was missing from your quote. I agree, about pulling together. Obviously my point has always been that I don't think it will come to the "worst case scenario," and that some regulation will have good sides and bad sides. But I am still learning, and it seems that some kind of action is going to be required from the community in order to stop the "worst case scenario" actually happening. I certainly don't want to lose my freedom to vape, so if the more experienced ones within the vaping community insist that something needs to be done, then I will happily do what I can.
I still stand by one of the things I originally said though, and that's that all suppliers and manufacturers need to be regulated for standards, however, if that can be achieved by the ECITA or a similar body, then that would be ideal. The small problem at the minute is, until you're told, online, by getting involved with things like this forum, you have no idea when you go and buy your first Ecig, that the ECCA or ECITA exist, never mind what they do, so you wouldn't know to buy from a member, or approved vendor. From what I've seen, these regulatory bodies do good things, and have good ideas, but until every vendor selling in the UK is bound by them, my concern is still valid.
Edit Reason: Keep mixing up my eccas and my ecitas, lol.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 11:24:06 GMT
That's up to you QB, but in fairness yours isn't one of the signatures we were actually talking about, there are some, like my old one, which state "quit date," that is all the proof they need. OK so "cigarettes avoided" could be interpreted the same way, but IMO it's not as bad as blatantly advertising the "quit smoking date" in relation to Ecig use.
You are right in that they will find other ways, imo of course, but I don't think that means people should make it easier for them. Like I said, and hifi has almost agreed, the worst case scenario doesn't have to be the outcome, but like he also said, we need to get our act together, for that to be so, making things as hard for them as possible is one of the ways in which we may well need to get our act together.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 19, 2012 10:28:01 GMT
The Kiwi fruit is extremely good for you. Did you know it can: Prevent Asthma. Prevent wheezing and coughing, especially in children Protect our DNA from mutations. Provide a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins. Help prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fibre content. Same difference. No Anne, I didn't. My lad is 8, and we noticed when he plays football he struggles with his breathing a little more than the other lads, some of whom's parents smoke in front of them, which we've never done, Grrrr. Have taken him to the doctors, but he pretty much said he should grow out of it, and it was nothing to worry about. They both like Kiwis, think I may try giving them a lot more if that is true. Hifi, I'm not completely sold on the idea that this legislation would lead to your worst case scenario, and I still think there are some good sides to it that are often ignored. That being said, I admit I've still got a lot to learn, and also if it does lead to your worst case scenario, then I admit the negatives would far outweigh the positives, especially for us established vapers. For that reason I'm going to remove my signature thingy, although it won't make a blind bit of difference whilst others still have one, IMO. From what you were saying in that show, and what you've said in your above post, that is all the evidence the MRHA would need for them to be classed as a cessation device, so let's just hope they don't come looking here, or on other forums. Edit: point of note is that AAEC, unlike other places, have made it so that their signature banners can focus on vaping, and the amount of time doing that, which is a good thing, maybe, as an extension of that, the admins should ban the quit date signature banners, especially since they offer an alternative type of signature banner.... Gotta admit though, the colour won't go with my rams badges as well.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 18, 2012 23:48:09 GMT
I think that sort of thing is of more concern than people simply saying they have quit via ecigs, as the evidence is there, in black and white, and can be pulled up any time, anywhere, on most forums, with statistics to boot. By the way it was a good show, I will be tuning in more often, very informative, just wish I'd been there on time to ask a few questions in chat, I registered earlier today aswell in preperation # #
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Post by alvoram on Apr 18, 2012 22:32:08 GMT
Nice one macca. If anyone is interested, I asked the chap at BV if they were the same, he said yes, even the same box, the only difference is the LED batteries, and colour. I must have been mistaken.. A work colleague bought a purple kit for his wife and brought it in to work for me to show him how to use it and he said he paid £30.00 for it. That one had the two 1100 mah LCD batteries but no wall charger and one one atty. I thought that was the same kit. I'll let you know next week, think I'll be getting these, the colour suits the person they're for, the batteries are pretty big, and the screen is pretty cool.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 18, 2012 22:21:46 GMT
you've answered my question there macca, if it's advertised as taking 2 CR123a's then the average user isn't going to know the difference between RCR's or CR's, been on here months now, and until yesterday, I didn't. I'm not sure the case is so clear cut now, there should be clear instructions on what batteries to use, and more importantly, which ones not to.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 18, 2012 22:03:33 GMT
As I indicated Macca, that opinion is based on the assumption that the device was not listed as being able to use the batteries he bought. I don't know if you watched the show Macca, but he used non rechargable ones, CR123? I think, that were meant for cameras, didn't have a high enough C rating, and were stacked.
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Post by alvoram on Apr 18, 2012 21:57:51 GMT
On the subject of people saying they used E-cigs to quit smoking. If that is such a problem why do we have the signatures, that say when our last cigarette was, and the section on the forums for posting anniversaries in. There is a hell of a lot of evidence that Ecigs are being used to quit smoking just by looking at the practices of this, and other forums, without even going into what people say, it's everywhere.
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