#e cigs

E-cigs contain higher levels of Zinc and Nickel. You’re literally ingesting toxic metals with each inhale.

I can tolerate e-cigs when they’re used to ween off traditional cigarettes. But even then, they still aren’t a healthy alternative - just slightly less bad. People switching to e-cigs may have the understanding that they can settle with those, but that’s problematic, given the other problems e-cigs are associated with.

This is part 2 of Anxiety. In this post we look at vaping as a contributing factor to anxiety in young adults. I hope that this informs you and the young people in your lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, January 2025, report “Health Effects of Vaping”, No tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are safe. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and is a…

For weeks now I've been fuming and trying to figure out where I could vent this, who I talk to about this, what powers would even care to listen? The depth of bullshititude of this new law defies the logic I cling to so dearly.

Dear reader, if you vape, or know someone who does, then you're aware of what is happening. They are putting harsh restrictions on the sale, and more importantly, the [b]mailing[/b], of electronic cigarette products, especially juices/liquids. And here's where I start my rant.

First of all, they are alleging the fruity and candy flavors of some liquids are encouraging kids to start vaping. As if adults were exempt from liking these flavors. Second, when did the responsibility of parents leave the equation? Take care of and watch your fucking kids FFS!

And now, let's look at what's really happening here. They want to take the example of a tiny group of people (morons) who misused their equipment, tried to smoke marijuana through it (or gods only know what else they felt was a good idea at the time) and lo and behold, they fucked up their mod and were injured, or had inhaled things not meant to be in the damn thing in the first place and a couple people died.

Now, for largest elephant in the room that's ever existed. Pardon my caps but I'm pissed.

CAN WE LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE DIE EVERY YEAR FROM SMOKING CIGARETTES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes people, let's take a look at this. Why do you think this hoopla is happening? Do you think Big Tobacco wants to lose millions of dollars because people are quitting smoking? I know I quit smoking by switching to vaping. It saved my life. I'm sure it's saving thousands upon thousands of others' lives as well.

For the uninformed, properly made e-liquid that is used in properly made mods, or e-cigarette modifications (not those pieces of shit you can buy in convenience stores or at mall kiosks) is made from a combination of propylene glycol (glycerin used in many things, from food products to hand lotions) and is USD quality and approved. Next is vegetable glycerin - you know, made from vegetables?

Now we come to the part that has the government scaring ignorant parents: flavoring. These flavorings are the kind used by professional chefs and bakers. You think that strawberry buttercream frosting you love is made from squeezed strawberries?

And finally we come to the [b]only[/b] regulated ingredient added: nicotine. This is where everyone loses their minds! I dare anyone who "thinks" they're against vaping or has been convinced of their danger to do some research. Look at what's in cigarrettes. There are approximately 4,000 chemicals used in processing the tobacco for cigarettes. You're smoking formaldehyde people, the shit they pump into DEAD PEOPLE. There's even a form of carpet glue! I'm not kidding. But OMG vaping is killing people!!!!

FUCK OFF Big Tobacco. For decades upon decades they've been getting fat and rich on the backs of people addicted to nicotine and smoking to fulfill the cravings, and dying horrible deaths from lung and heart disease, cancer and so many more ailments. But hey, e-cigs are the enemy here, right?

So Mr. Government, why aren't we going after THEM? Why aren't we up in arms to stop the deaths from cigarettes? Has no one even thought of this? I can't possibly be alone here. It's all about power and money people. They couldn't give two shits and a fuck about us. It's all about the Benjamins. Someone threatens your cashflow, you pay off the people in charge to make a change in your favor.

You know what's sad to me? The bastards have all that money, and instead of using their heads and getting into the market, creating superior or at least competitive products, they decide to try and do away with something that has helped people get healthier as they slowly lower their nicotine intake. They know damn well how hard it is to quit smoking. It's said it is harder to quit smoking than to kick heroin. I agree with the former, and fortunately have never had experience with the latter.

This tells me that they not only don't care about the health of their customers, but they are forcefully trying to continue the deaths. And that leads to another topic which I will only briefly touch upon because this has turned into a novel.

Big Pharma and/or the FDA. Let's face it people, when you smoke cigarettes, chances are you're going to get sick in some form, and that means you'll have to visit doctors and hospitals and... you'll need medication. Who profits from this? Yep. If people stop getting sick from cigarettes then the sales of pharmaceuticals decreases. It's all this cycle of back scratching.

Big Tobacco sells the cancer sticks. Big Pharma makes the meds for sick people. The FDA approves drugs, foods, and the FDA is involved in the regulation of these products. Do you see the pattern? Do you see the money transactions here? The people in power are the ones with the money. And money talks. It talks to politicians and anyone with decision making power.

I will not give up my vape. It satisfies the cravings for inhaling and blowing out "smoke," which is water vapor. That's what happens when you heat the e-liquid with the coil used in a properly made mod. It turns it into flavored water vapor.

Here's another example: ever been to a concert or a show where they use those fog machines? Guess what's used in those... the same shit that's the base of e-liquid. Glycerin. Did they call the fire department? Were you rushed out of the building? Were you close enough to breathe it in? Did you get sick? I think I've made my point.