BlackMage
RPG Townie
I am the Black Mage! I cast the spells that make the people fall down!
Posts: 333
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Smoking
Aug 14, 2003 13:43:24 GMT -5
Post by BlackMage on Aug 14, 2003 13:43:24 GMT -5
You don't need to get so angry MrE, if they want to ruin their life it's fine with me...as long as they stay away so I don't have to inhale their nasty unflitered second hand smoke.
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Smoking
Aug 16, 2003 16:13:15 GMT -5
Post by OldSkoolRPGer on Aug 16, 2003 16:13:15 GMT -5
d**n, most I've played First Star Online(MMORPG) for is 16 Hours. Back on topic, I hate it, I don't like what it does to you, or the way it smells. I think it should be illegal for a pregnant woman to smoke, because that baby has no way possible to escape it, and more often than not, they are born permanently brain damaged, they are still born, or causes serious health problems at young ages.
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Smoking
Aug 17, 2003 0:13:20 GMT -5
Post by The One True Kefka on Aug 17, 2003 0:13:20 GMT -5
Smoking's a disgusting habit, true. I certainly wouldn't so much as touch a cigarette... but banning them is out of the question. For one thing, they're definitely excellent for the economy, as has been previously stated. Also, the banning of tobacco with the present number of addicts would be rather fruitless, as people would simply import their tobacco or, worse, commit other crimes to get ahold of it. Finally, as Blake stated... it's legal murder
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Vadon
RPG Town Newbie
The most powerful thing in the world is your imagination...make it real
Posts: 13
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Smoking
Sept 2, 2003 2:06:44 GMT -5
Post by Vadon on Sept 2, 2003 2:06:44 GMT -5
I don't think smoking should even be considered a reliever for stress because first off it increases your stress by going without the nicotine, and then after you start again you are releived but only tempoairly. to releave stress do something you enjoy thats not required. I write and jog. Its healthy and fun.
Next I beleive that it would be a bad thing to smoke publicly because the seconed hand smoke of a cigaret is five times worse that the smoke the smoker inhales. so keep that to yourself PLEASE!
I don't smoke and I don't want to. the average smoker spends about 1,000-2,000 $ a year on smoking. That could be four months of a car payment!
Smoking makes you cool... That would depend on what you define as cool. It used to be used for appetite suppressing so then it wasn't cool. but after the companies made actors smoke them did it give the appearance of coolness. I would not want to be cool if it would put my health at risk.
And last someone said smoking does not cause diseases... Your right... and wrong. you see theres cyinide in it... one of the most lethal poisons I know of... and I know of quite a few. a whole needle full and u'll be dead. almost garunteed. however it doesnot really CAUSE the lung cancer your right. The cancer is only cancer once it becomes a serious problem. you can wear down your lungs and be fine but once their worn out THEN it is the cancer.
So my opinion? Smoking is Bad I don't smoke,don't want to, and I don't want to be near it. However it doesn't bother me to see others doing it. once I'm in there smoke I mind.
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Smoking
Sept 2, 2003 2:21:31 GMT -5
Post by SickAndWretched on Sept 2, 2003 2:21:31 GMT -5
the prefect way to get ride of your enemies.. *evil laughter*..
as for smoking.. I think Vera said it the best there..
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CrashCoarse
RPG Townie
Resident Boob Enthusiast.
Posts: 260
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Smoking
Sept 3, 2003 11:45:27 GMT -5
Post by CrashCoarse on Sept 3, 2003 11:45:27 GMT -5
I am a smoker, and I'm not afraid to admit this whatsoever.
Personally, the increased heartrate and whatnot help me to concentrate or relax, and this is simply my lifestyle choice.
However, I extend a courtesy to non-smokers by smoking with either other smokers or alone - non-smokers have already made their choice to not intake the drug, and it's frustrating to see it forced upon them. And self-righteous protesters make it even more frustrating - "smoking" sections have already been banned from restraunts and workplaces because of citizens who think they're doing the world a favor -- driving around with their zebra-skin-wrapped steering wheel, gas-guzzling minivan as they drive past the homeless people on the street in a rush to protest for what they think is right for the world.
On the flipside, smoking has become as American as apple-pie, and is one of the biggest cash crops (next to pot, of course) in the USA. Seeing smokers and breathing second-hand smoke are also just as commonplace, and while you may have heard this is dangerous, by the end of the day a nonsmoker would have little to no lasting effects by simply being near a smoker. If you are a healthy American, the chances of secondhand smoke causing any lasting damage are the chances of you being locked in a glass cage with fifteen rabid cigar smokers.
Thusly, I believe there should be more tolerance on both ends of the spectrum. Smoking needs to be accepted as a lifestyle choice for all of you with middleground thoughts or a bitter hatred torward all things tobacco. If we force you to smoke one, then there's a problem. Otherwise, leave us to 'ruin our lives!'
And if we have the poison talk, seek "Omni" brand cigarettes. Little more expensive, but it's nearly straight-up tobacco with little to no additives.
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Shogun
RPG Town Newbie
Don't Come close,or I...hummmm....
Posts: 6
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Smoking
Sept 14, 2003 11:39:26 GMT -5
Post by Shogun on Sept 14, 2003 11:39:26 GMT -5
Smoking sucks,I hate it
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Smoking
Sept 16, 2003 1:03:19 GMT -5
Post by theblakeman on Sept 16, 2003 1:03:19 GMT -5
EVEN THOUGH I AGREE SMOKING IS BAD... WOULD MIDO BAN FROM GET BACKERS LOOK AS SEXY AS HE DOES WITHOUT SMOKING? NO.
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ChromeCat
RPG Townie
"My avatar and Signature are original, do you think they are any good?"
Posts: 189
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Smoking
Oct 17, 2003 15:42:35 GMT -5
Post by ChromeCat on Oct 17, 2003 15:42:35 GMT -5
Smoking is a pathetic, expensive, stupid painfull way to rip years from your life. My father smokes and from that when I catch a cold my lungs suffer from years of second hand smoke. It hurts me to see my father smoke, it makes me want to sob uncontrollably knowing what he's doing to his life. But I know that wouldn't help. And nicotine, It's almost as bad for your heart as smoke for your lungs. Taking nicotine gum isn't much help at all.
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Smoking
Oct 20, 2003 20:34:09 GMT -5
Post by Cereal Hunter on Oct 20, 2003 20:34:09 GMT -5
Always blame the indians, eh?
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Ricky-K
RPG Townie
You were afraid to live but now you are afraid to die...
Posts: 210
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Smoking
Oct 30, 2003 17:33:18 GMT -5
Post by Ricky-K on Oct 30, 2003 17:33:18 GMT -5
I have a few friends who smoke. Around me sometimes. Next time I'll force him to stop 'cause of secondhand smokeing. Although I do like the smell of smoke an petrol for that matter.
Anyway words of advice, if you ever are offered cigerette do not take it, you'll practically choosing what will rule you for the rest of your short life.
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Atolmazel
RPG Townie
"That's one spicy tamale"
Posts: 650
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Smoking
Nov 13, 2003 8:17:12 GMT -5
Post by Atolmazel on Nov 13, 2003 8:17:12 GMT -5
Wait.. smoking makes you look cool? That's news to me.
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Voltaire
RPG Townie
"When you gaze long into the abyss... the abyss also gazes into you." - Frederick Nietzsche
Posts: 55
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Smoking
Nov 13, 2003 15:30:48 GMT -5
Post by Voltaire on Nov 13, 2003 15:30:48 GMT -5
Corny Joke Warning: We, there is a time all of us would smoke, even those who would oppose it.
If our clothes catch on fire, we'd be smoking.
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Smoking
Jun 16, 2004 12:17:41 GMT -5
Post by SSPerfectCell2 on Jun 16, 2004 12:17:41 GMT -5
I don't smoke and I do think it's a disgusting habit. But, I don't really care about other people smoking as long as I don't have to breathe it in. yes but dont forget about secend hand smoke dude its just as lethal...
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Smoking
Jun 23, 2004 3:06:44 GMT -5
Post by The~Inquisitor on Jun 23, 2004 3:06:44 GMT -5
You are pushing it, buddy.
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