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"The e-cigarette is modeling a negative health behavior."
"All forms of smoking and nicotine ingestion should be banned!"
These are just a few of the comments made by people at Goucher College, in Baltimore Maryland.
Late in 2009, the faculty, staff, and students were asked to take part in a survey that asked if the electronic cigarette should be included the school's smoking ban. I think that what this survey shows says a great deal about what the public perception is on the e-cig.
470 people responded to the survey. 64 were faculty members, 97 were other staff members, and another 309 were students.
160 people responded that the e-cig should not be included in the smoking ban (12 faculty, 23 staff, and 125 students).
310 people responded that the e-cig should be included in the smoking ban (52 faculty, 74 staff, and 184 students).
The result was, obviously, that e-cigs were included in the smoking ban. But whats most important, in my opinion, is that the survey actually published all the comments that were made by the people surveyed. I think it offers a very valuable insight into what folks are thinking in regards to vaping. I also think it shows just how powerful the right to vote really is, and just how dangerous the ballot can be when put into the wrong hands,
Anti-smoking pundits and the FDA have basically dragged the electronic cigarette through the mud. So, what should we do about it? What can we do to change the public's perception (anything)? Vaportalk.com is a FANTASTIC start, I know, but can we do more?
Lets hear some ideas. Lets hear what you guys think about what we need to do. Positive approaches would be helpful, guys. Running around screaming "Kiss my ---" and "Suck my -----" doesn't work. Even if all we manage to do is show how stupid using the word "stupider" is, it would be a positive thing.
Edited by Speakeasy, 25 January 2010 - 04:27 PM.
) Its like anything else - one step at a time. But we cant lose our credibilty by attacking them with horrible words and name calling in the process. For me, I have my Dr making notations in my chart health wise since i've quit and started vaping. Hopfully one day this will add to the fight. Also we're lucky to have smart guys in our corner like chris - trying to improve on, what many of us already think of as perfect, and making it safer for us. Its frustrating but we must have diligence and patience - That's always a good place to start.
