Why do people smoke?

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09-13-2010, 08:25 PM
ZormaX

Why do people smoke?

Like cigs and shiz.
just wondering,.

and i doubt its to look cool because people smoke when nobody is around. So they wouldnt do it just to look cool.
does it feel good or somethin?
09-13-2010, 08:27 PM
Hatashi

http://www.onrpg.com/boards/166915.html
09-13-2010, 08:28 PM
MrTingTing

for dumb reasons i guess, like smoking a cig after dinner. i really enjoy smoking somehow.
other than that i live really healthy so i hope i can make up for it a bit.
09-13-2010, 08:31 PM
V-Opolis

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Originally Posted by ZormaX

Like cigs and shiz.
just wondering,.

and i doubt its to look cool because people smoke when nobody is around. So they wouldnt do it just to look cool.
does it feel good or somethin?

cigs - you can get buzzed, it releases dopamine, makes the illusion of relieved stress, makes social interaction easier/more bare-able.

shiz - depends what were smoking but you can look the shiz up and its effects. Usually a better stress relieve than cigs tho.
09-13-2010, 08:54 PM
Norrin Radd

None of the reasons, to me, are acceptable.

The only reason that matters is that it's because they want to.
09-13-2010, 08:55 PM
tiger1526

im sure a lot people start because thats the 'cool' thing to do in highschool and after that they end up addicted, honestly i dont remember why i started smoking or why i stopped, one day i just randomly quit
09-13-2010, 08:56 PM
Paladuck

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Originally Posted by Norrin Radd

The only reason that matters is that it's because they want to.

This.

I don't blame it on addiction or peer pressure or anything like that, because when it comes down to it the reason I put a cigarette in my mouth and light it up is because I want one.
09-13-2010, 09:07 PM
Oisterman

Herb - started out because I liked it...progressed into medical reasons. Not that I don't still LOVE it, but having the doctor tell you "smoke a few times a week, or get a spinal tap every 4-6 months for the rest of your life" I chose the obvious answer.

(edit: yes, that is honestly what he told me. The alternative medicine for my condition is frequent spinal taps and pills that make you want to vomit.)

Many people I know who smoke cigarettes started because they started working. People would go out on "smoke breaks" and eventually that turned into "hey, you want one?" which turned into "I'm gonna go on a smoke break" which turned into "I smoke to relax" which turned into "I'm gonna go buy a carton."
09-13-2010, 09:48 PM
Hizumi

I don't like putting smoke in my body to emulate stress relief. Also creating a habit you don't need is too much for me. I just work out all my frustrations or headbang to metal music.
09-13-2010, 10:18 PM
Norrin Radd

It still baffles me that people think smoking is cool or sexy. It's actually the furthest thing from that.

Whenever I write fiction, none of my characters smoke. There's literally no need, it adds nothing.
09-13-2010, 10:28 PM
Cloud13

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Originally Posted by Norrin Radd

It still baffles me that people think smoking is cool or sexy. It's actually the furthest thing from that.

Whenever I write fiction, none of my characters smoke. There's literally no need, it adds nothing.

You could use it to make a flawed/weak character.
09-13-2010, 10:36 PM
Serebii

Just because? There's no real REASON, people just do. I do, only for about a year and a half now. So what? People who don't smoke, that's fine, I don't blame you. Just really a personal call, there could be numerous "reasons" or excuses. I really don't have an excuse, simply just because I haven't tried to stop yet.
09-13-2010, 10:46 PM
ZormaX

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Originally Posted by Hatashi

http://www.onrpg.com/boards/166915.html

Different thread. different question.
09-14-2010, 01:06 AM
maoc389

we smoke because we're idiots. obviously.

or to look cool. or fit in. or any other stereotype.

Or, because we enjoy the taste of tobacco. Which is the real reason. I smoke menthol cigarettes because i love the taste. I smoke because the mixture of coffee and cigarettes in the morning is ungodly delicious to me. Because a tea break isn't half as desirable without having the taste of a cigarette. Notice the similarities? because i LIKE it.

Smoking a pipe at a bonfire is incredibly relaxing, AND delicious.

Smoking a pipe while drinking some scotch is absolutely amazing.

Smoking a cigarette in order to take a break from the rush of a kitchen is relaxing.

need i give more examples.
09-14-2010, 02:14 AM
bonneau_14

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Originally Posted by maoc389

Smoking a pipe...

I've got a 80 year old tobacco pipe. Its ****ing awesome.
09-14-2010, 03:33 AM
Xenonight2

Why do I drink my own pee? It's sterile and I like the taste of it.
09-14-2010, 03:46 AM
$$$

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Originally Posted by Xenonight2

Why do I drink my own pee? It's sterile and I like the taste of it.

Thank you, Xenonight. Would anyone else like to share?

...no?

We're all friends here...
09-14-2010, 02:59 PM
Croix

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/...05_233x423.jpg

Because it makes you ****ing awesome.
09-15-2010, 05:15 AM
Groteske

People smoke because they ****ing want to!

If you don't like it then go stand someplace else.
09-15-2010, 11:10 AM
Norrin Radd

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Originally Posted by Groteske

People smoke because they ****ing want to!

If you don't like it then go stand someplace else.

How about you go somewhere else? You chose to smoke, you make the sacrifice.

You wanna smoke that badly? YOU go elsewhere.
09-15-2010, 01:18 PM
Norrin Radd

The reason hardly anyone uses those is because having to use a plastic substitute for a cigarette makes them feel like a filthy addict.

It erases many mainstream smokers' mental line between them and the people they look upon with disgust for doing illegal drugs.

My wager, anyway.
09-15-2010, 07:46 PM
V-Opolis

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Originally Posted by Norrin Radd

The answer to this is above in my multiple posts.

I'm not bothered by you smoking. I'm bothered by you forcing me to inhale it.

Nobody forces you to do anything. If im walking down campus and its legal to smoke in public, its in your interest to move away. I do try to blow away from people but if your walking up my *** and i accidentally blow in your face, its more your problem than mine.
09-15-2010, 07:48 PM
Hatashi

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Originally Posted by V-Opolis

Nobody forces you to do anything. If im walking down campus and its legal to smoke in public, its in your interest to move away. I do try to blow away from people but if your walking up my *** and i accidentally blow in your face, its more your problem than mine.

So we should all go out of the way so you can get through?

If you know there are going to be non-smokers then why put up a cig in the first place?

Isn't there time and place enough in your own house to do so?
09-15-2010, 08:12 PM
V-Opolis

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Originally Posted by Norrin Radd

Did you purposefully do the Col. Hannibal Smith dive out of the way of my post, or did you genuinely miss it?

I addressed all of this above.

If it's open air, then there's a different matter. Wind exists etc.

If a non-smoker is getting close to you and complains, that's their fault.

If you haven't lit a cigarette, it IS your responsibility to be respectful to those who don't smoke. Not the other way around. If you are not welcome to smoke there, you should move.

i dont light up in restaraunts, enclosed spaces you cant get out of(unless its a giant party in which case you should expect smoking), i walk out of my way when a baby or small kid comes around so i dont have it anywhere near them. When im walking down a street or something I keep on the FAR left or right near the street so i can blow towards the road, not the sidewalk. Yet you still get people who will walk behind you near the street and *****. Im doin my part, non smokers arnt doin theirs when it comes to ME getting *****ed out about smoking.

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Originally Posted by Hatashi

So we should all go out of the way so you can get through?

If you know there are going to be non-smokers then why put up a cig in the first place?

Isn't there time and place enough in your own house to do so?

i just said i walk on the far sides of pathways so i can blow AWAY from the pathway, yet people will, almost seemingly purposely, still walk behind me and *****.
09-15-2010, 08:15 PM
Hatashi

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Originally Posted by V-Opolis

i dont light up in restaraunts, enclosed spaces you cant get out of(unless its a giant party in which case you should expect smoking), i walk out of my way when a baby or small kid comes around so i dont have it anywhere near them. When im walking down a street or something I keep on the FAR left or right near the street so i can blow towards the road, not the sidewalk. Yet you still get people who will walk behind you near the street and *****. Im doin my part, non smokers arnt doin theirs when it comes to ME getting *****ed out about smoking.

i just said i walk on the far sides of pathways so i can blow AWAY from the pathway, yet people will, almost seemingly purposely, still walk behind me and *****.

To be honest, you should note be smoking at all.
I'm not meaning that as an offense though >_<.

I'm telling you to stop either, smoke all you want.
09-15-2010, 08:17 PM
V-Opolis

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Originally Posted by Oisterboy

Nobody is saying don't smoke. We're just asking that when you do, have some courtesy for those of us who don't. If you notice someone coming near you, blow it in the other direction. Thats really all I ask of people, and if I catch your vapors on accident, no big deal.

It IS a two way street. While smokers should lookout for people who don't smoke, non-smokers who are super sensitive to it should be on the lookout for it too. Its just like if you're allergic to bees, you're gonna be careful while you're walking through a field of flowers. If you're allergic to smoke, just keep a heads up for smokers. Its not so much to ask.

Most of the time its a minor annoyance if someone accidentally gets you with their smoke. You scowl and move on. Every once in a while I'm sure you'll get a dumbass who has to make a big deal about an accident...and thats unfortunate.

Edit: I'd like to mention that I live in NY, and there are anti-smoking laws for EVERYWHERE around here. No restaurants, not even bars. It changed some years back, but I can remember a time when everywhere was full of smoke. That is unfortunate for those of you in places without such laws.

im pretty sure EVERYWHERE has the no smoking in restaurants/stores law. Bars are another thing tho. if you drink, your going to be around smokers. its unavoidable. we have a few bars you can smoke in.

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Originally Posted by Hatashi

To be honest, you should note be smoking at all.
I'm not meaning that as an offense though >_<.

I'm telling you to stop either, smoke all you want.

there are things you do i would be puzzled why you do them too.
09-15-2010, 08:21 PM
Xenonight2

C'mon guys, drink some urine with me!

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09-15-2010, 08:22 PM
Hatashi

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-Opolis

im pretty sure EVERYWHERE has the no smoking in restaurants/stores law. Bars are another thing tho. if you drink, your going to be around smokers. its unavoidable. we have a few bars you can smoke in.

there are things you do i would be puzzled why you do them too.

Like.. ?
09-15-2010, 08:23 PM
V-Opolis

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Originally Posted by Hatashi

Like.. ?

i dont know what you do. if you want to take the time to spell out every little thing you do with your life ill tell you.
09-15-2010, 08:24 PM
Hatashi

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Originally Posted by V-Opolis

i dont know what you do. if you want to take the time to spell out every little thing you do with your life ill tell you.

Okay :D.