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(First things first, and I'm a journalist looking to gather some opinion/first-hand knowledge for an article I'm doing on electronic cigarettes. I understand any suspicious glances, but no worries! I only seek words from the experienced. No agenda planned, promise. From lurking around, Vaportalk seems like a very warm community, really. Looking foward to my short time here .) ~ A little philosophical: What does vaping mean to you, on a personal level? A practical means to lessen conventional cigarette use? A belief in the wonders of technology? A metaphorical fresh start? I'm interested in the deeper reasons behind your dedication towards electronic cigarettes. Sorry if that sounds a bit lame (or if, I hope not, I posted this in the wrong forum), but it would be extremely appreciated if you all could help me get a little idea of the mindsets of e-cig fans and supporters. So, what does vaping represent to you? Thank you for reading.

Thank you, Uma, for the article. I'll be sure to read over it tomorrow morning (right now it's bed time, haha.) The amount of individuals who investigate with preconceived notions (a better name: conscious biases, reluctant to change) is staggering. Of course, being hired to write something unabashedly negative/positive on the whim of the paper or editor is something sad, and different, itself. But still, neutrality in fact-based work (you would think, especially from CDC spokespeople!) should be a norm.

Thank you! Everyone seems friendly so far. And yes, I agree, which is why it's my job to collect data and investigate. And it's natural for me to take a neutral viewpoint, no worries Thank you for the list of information! I'm not in opposition. I'm not in support. I'm merely a witness gathering data for a paper. Thank you for the welcome.

Hello! My name is Simon, I'm a journalist in California researching vaping info for an assignment I'm on. I figured that, to get a good feel for my writing, I would peruse forums and (hopefully) befriend a few voices here who can help me with my work. Don't get me wrong yet: I try my best not to be that typical annoying, unfriendly, and assholish reporter who demands info and nothing else. But I believe it's most important to establish a bond and to truly connect with individuals who have voices and opinions, just like everyone else. So please don't take it that I'm being rude--I do swear that I'm trying not to. But, to end it, I recognize that it might be intrusive for me to join your community when (and I do admit) I'm not a vapor enthusiast. I hope I can still be accepted by y'all at VaporTalk. From lurking I can tell that users here are warm and thoughtful. Hopefully we can be friends and I can get a feel for what I'm writing about in the first place A little more about me: -Piano-lover. Classical all the way. -Hemingway obsessed. -Survival horror enthusiast. Probably the #1 Silent Hill fan you'll meet. Anyways, thank you for reading and I look forward to spending time here!