FabSwingers.com forum: Am I still classed as a smoker?

By *issBehavexxx OP Woman
26 weeks ago

essex

I’ve given up smoking but do now vape so should I keep myself as a smoker on my profile or take it off? Wondering if vaping is still an issue with some.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
26 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

Up to you but vaping isn’t smoking. Maybe add it to your profile text.

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By *ildo_swagginsthe3rdWoman
26 weeks ago

Wales

You'll cause a controversy with that smoking isn't vaping talk!

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By *aTina HeadTurnerWoman
26 weeks ago

Travelling

It is for me, I equally dislike smoking and vaping is even worse.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
26 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

"You'll cause a controversy with that smoking isn't vaping talk!

It isn’t though. People may not like it but it’s a fact.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
26 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I'd definetly have it on your profile. I wouldn't meet someone that vapes.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
26 weeks ago

The Town by The Cross

By me ....... Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

A lot of people are allergic to those... Some nasty stuff in them.

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By *cLovin2Man
26 weeks ago

Reading

Vaping is still smoking, by a different name and tool. I'd still class you as a smoker.

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By *hocolate37Man
26 weeks ago

Heathrow

"Vaping is still smoking, by a different name and tool. I'd still class you as a smoker.

There's a reason why one is called "smoking" and one is called "vaping"...

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By *osweet69Couple
26 weeks ago

portsmouth

Smoking is a practice in which a substance is combusted and the resulting smoke is typically inhaled to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream of a person.

Vaping works by

Heating liquid in a small device.

Creating an aerosol (not water vapor) containing nicotine, flavoring, and other substances.

Inhaling the resulting vapor.

The vapor is produced by a battery-powered heating element that vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge.

"Potato Potato"

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Add it to your profile. There are different takes on this. I have issues with both but they're not the same

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape? "

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So that any potential meets can make an informed decision and because not everyone actually likes the adolescent and sickly-sweet smelling raspberry and turmeric vapour 'scent' permeating their milieu.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape?

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It's fucking disgusting!

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By *AJMLKTV/TS
26 weeks ago

Burley

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape?

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Have you smelled any of the truly rank perfumes/aftershaves people use? How is this any different?

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By *ipsforlipsMan
26 weeks ago

Midlands

IPersonally I wouldn't class it as smoking, but I would add it to your profile, then it's clear for everyone to see (very similar to your OP).

If you're using nicotine-free vapes it may be worth adding that too.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Could the 'vape' cloud not just be called 'smoke' no? - It looks like smoke... It's like those dry ice things that catch and fk up the back of your throat eek.

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By *ib.Man
26 weeks ago

Hampshire

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape?

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Adolescent?

What little lasting aroma there is is less than drinking a coffee or eating garlic.

Do you expect people to list that on their profile?

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By *ib.Man
26 weeks ago

Hampshire

I do like coffee.

I occasionally eat ginger cake.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
26 weeks ago

Delightful Bliss

Would only bother me if he kept on going outside to vape tbf.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Could the 'vape' cloud not just be called 'smoke' no? - It looks like smoke... It's like those dry ice things that catch and fk up the back of your throat eek."

It isn't smoke. But that doesn't mean it can't be an irritant.

I've put my objection to smoking and vaping in my profile text, because I have health issues with both. I'd do the same if I had an allergic or otherwise reaction to perfumes and had to ask people to consider that

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By *ib.Man
26 weeks ago

Hampshire

Please excuse me if the minty aroma of my toothpaste is too much.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

"Could the 'vape' cloud not just be called 'smoke' no? - It looks like smoke... It's like those dry ice things that catch and fk up the back of your throat eek.

It isn't smoke. But that doesn't mean it can't be an irritant.

Some of the chemicals in the vapes are the same as in some perfumes... I had to stop using some of them because (like yourself) I have reactions and the reactions are not good.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
26 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

To us it’s the same - it affects us wanting to kiss someone.

It’s also something that affects the flow of a social/play session if someone is wanting/having to go outside constantly to vape.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

They call dry ice 'smoke machines' and they're not really smoke are they? You know what I mean?

That's why I consider vaping/smoking to pretty much be the same... They're both nicotine habits and I'd actually feel safer around a real cigarette.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

...It's like continally breathing in perfume... urgh.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Could the 'vape' cloud not just be called 'smoke' no? - It looks like smoke... It's like those dry ice things that catch and fk up the back of your throat eek.

It isn't smoke. But that doesn't mean it can't be an irritant.

Some of the chemicals in the vapes are the same as in some perfumes... I had to stop using some of them because (like yourself) I have reactions and the reactions are not good."

Fair. My line is "this makes me ill, not around me please", and that's true whether it's smoking, vaping, perfume, or peanuts.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
26 weeks ago

The Town by The Cross

"...It's like continally breathing in perfume... urgh."

Cheap perfume! Or Weirdly flavoured candyfloss

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By *emonbuttercreamWoman
26 weeks ago

Birmingham

I'd keep yourself down as a smoker.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

"...It's like continally breathing in perfume... urgh.

Cheap perfume! Or Weirdly flavoured candyfloss"

.... And they cant be clean?? I mean.. the human mouth continually sucking on the same thing? Ive never heard of people washing out their vapers at the end of the day ... Just keep refilling them... and that's a recipe for bacteria and they're breathing that in...urghh noooooo! They should grow some tobacco and smoke that! - Zero chems, grows like the it is, pure nicotine hit lol.

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By *viatrixWoman
26 weeks ago

Redhill

Still voluntarily smoking and destroying one’s lungs and filling the bloodstream with nicotine. Yes, vaping is still smoking.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
26 weeks ago

The Town by The Cross

"Please excuse me if the minty aroma of my toothpaste is too much."

Is it supermarket own brand ?

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By *he KakapoMan
26 weeks ago

A nice rock

If fab add vaping as an option will they take away my ability to put Aubergines in my posts.. I feel like there is limited programming space

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape?

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Have you smelled any of the truly rank perfumes/aftershaves people use? How is this any different?

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No, I haven't. That's because I meet a certain calibre of women who are know for their 'scents' and sensibilities.

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

"No, you're no longer a smoker. Why would you feel the need to tell anyone you vape?

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Adolescent?

What little lasting aroma there is is less than drinking a coffee or eating garlic.

Do you expect people to list that on their profile?"

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If it turns them on then they can list whatever they like. I'm not keen on the notion of meeting someone who smells like a Chupa Chups™ lollipop.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

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…..I'm not keen on the notion of meeting someone who smells like a Chupa Chups™ lollipop."

I am. Hit me up, esp the cherry one!

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
26 weeks ago

somewhere

I vape and the moment I kicked the smoking habit I put I was a non smoker, I am proud of the fact I managed to kick that habit and vaping and smoking are two different things personally speaking. My breath doesn't smell rank anymore for a start (unless I've eaten garlic) and my clothes don't have that awful smell on them anymore, hence the reason I put I am a non smoker.

Now I know it's a bone of contention to those that still class it as smoking but I rather stand with a vaper and not a smoker if given the choice.

When I was meeting however, I would put something on my profile, in the wording to say I vaped, that way people can make an informed choice, maybe fab need to have a "vape" option now?

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

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…..I'm not keen on the notion of meeting someone who smells like a Chupa Chups™ lollipop.

I am. Hit me up, esp the cherry one! "

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

"I’ve given up smoking but do now vape so should I keep myself as a smoker on my profile or take it off? Wondering if vaping is still an issue with some. "

I don’t think so the vape smells nice

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By *udamet666Woman
26 weeks ago

Kilbirnie

"Smoking is a practice in which a substance is combusted and the resulting smoke is typically inhaled to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream of a person.

Vaping works by

Heating liquid in a small device.

Creating an aerosol (not water vapor) containing nicotine, flavoring, and other substances.

Inhaling the resulting vapor.

The vapor is produced by a battery-powered heating element that vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge.

"Potato Potato""

Not all vape liquid contains nicotine

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

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…..I'm not keen on the notion of meeting someone who smells like a Chupa Chups™ lollipop.

I am. Hit me up, esp the cherry one!

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I knew a girl who used to smear that on her lips. Made her kiss taste like cherry and coloured them like lipstick.

Forward thinker!

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By *emptmeonceWoman
26 weeks ago

the Northern Hemisphere

My observation is that smoking & vaping seem vastly different to smokers/ ex-smokers, but can be similarly problematic to some non-smokers, whether there's nicotine in them or not.

I'd say it's only a problem to those who don't wish to meet smokers or vapers, so keeping it on your profile means your allowing them to avoid the incompatibility with you. Equally, anyone that doesn't care won't mind the smoker criteria & can see from your profile that you vape.

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By *osweet69Couple
26 weeks ago

portsmouth

"Smoking is a practice in which a substance is combusted and the resulting smoke is typically inhaled to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream of a person.

Vaping works by

Heating liquid in a small device.

Creating an aerosol (not water vapor) containing nicotine, flavoring, and other substances.

Inhaling the resulting vapor.

The vapor is produced by a battery-powered heating element that vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge.

"Potato Potato"

Not all vape liquid contains nicotine"
Like some cigarette. But like cigarette most vapes do.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
26 weeks ago

Bournemouth

There still some very misinformed people when it comes to vaping. I'm not really surprised but it's been around so long you should know better by now.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

There is this thing where someone who smoked regular cigarettes moves to vapes and then classes themselves as a: 'non smoker' (taking credit as though they kicked the habit lol); (I've heard them brag about it - showing off their great willpower!)... Whereas all they did was move onto something possibly even more addictive and hazardous for their health. Some folks are hesitant to call those people: 'non-smokers' since they are in denial that they still have a bad habit... Sooking on the same bit of plastic day in day out - constantly breathing in bacteria and various nasty chemicals.

...I suppose it's like someone going on a diet... They give up the 30 chocolate bars they usually eat in a day and for every chocolate bar they would have eaten they replace it with a bag of crisps instead and then brag about how great they are at dieting.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I'm not a smoker, don't mind tge smell of ciggies, but hate the sickly sweet smell of vapes.

Would prefer not to meet vapers.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

"I'm not a smoker, don't mind tge smell of ciggies, but hate the sickly sweet smell of vapes.

Would prefer not to meet vapers."

On that note, about to take the

to the park where the sweet smell of permeates the night air, mixing with the Jasmine from my garden!

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
26 weeks ago

Wirral.

I class them as the same. I don't want to be around either and I certainly don't want to kiss a smoker/vaper.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
26 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

Congratulations on no longer being a smoker OP, perhaps in the not too distant future you may also be able to ditch the vape.

I would do as others have suggested and say on your profile that you are now a vaper rather than a smoker.

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

Quite right. We should also congratulate the OP quitting cigarettes. 🚭 ♥️

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By *irky_coupleCouple
26 weeks ago

kirky

"There is this thing where someone who smoked regular cigarettes moves to vapes and then classes themselves as a: 'non smoker' (taking credit as though they kicked the habit lol); (I've heard them brag about it - showing off their great willpower!)... Whereas all they did was move onto something possibly even more addictive and hazardous for their health. Some folks are hesitant to call those people: 'non-smokers' since they are in denial that they still have a bad habit... Sooking on the same bit of plastic day in day out - constantly breathing in bacteria and various nasty chemicals.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I was rather pleased with that piece I just wrote!

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By *inUpProWoman
26 weeks ago

Liverpool

Who knew there was such a dislike of vaping....

Well done on quitting the smokes OP. I've just quit myself and it ain't easy.

Up until recently I vaped for years. I never thought to mention it on my profile. Thankfully my socials weren't at all put off by it. Maybe they liked the taste of Chupa Chups.....

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By *ighland couple 99Couple
26 weeks ago

Inverness

I would class it as smoking, just my opinion.

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By *odgerMooreMan
26 weeks ago

Nowhere

Id say vaping is the same as smoking- there are differences but you’re more a smoker than a non smoker

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
26 weeks ago

Central

Burning and inhaling tobacco or something else is typically smoking. Breathing vapes isn't burning anything, so should not be considered smoking.

I'd put nonsmoker and add text in the profile text details that you vape, including not doing so around anyone else doesn't or doesn't want to be near to it. You could also arrive to meet having cleaned teeth and mouth.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
26 weeks ago

walsall

Same habit, just a different medium for administration.

It’s just a different method of doing the same thing. The habit of inhaling chemicals due to addiction.

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By *alandNitaCouple
26 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

"I’ve given up smoking but do now vape so should I keep myself as a smoker on my profile or take it off? Wondering if vaping is still an issue with some. "

I'm a non smoker, and detst smoking.

Personally, I wouldn't class vaping as smoking and we are ok with meeting vapers, as long as they are not puffing away on it constantly.

Cal

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By *DW1983Man
26 weeks ago

Blackpool, Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield

I think that although there's definitely a difference between smoking and vaping, as a non-smoker I'd say that selecting 'smoker' is probably the least wrong of the two from my perspective. Either way, I'd definitely appreciate it being mentioned in a profile, even more so if 'non-smoker' were selected.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

It's not smoking...but I'd say put it in the bio.

I don't smoke personally. But never bothered me if someone does.

But I'd prefer to know if they do or not.

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By *ames250122Man
26 weeks ago

Worcester

"You'll cause a controversy with that smoking isn't vaping talk!

Hahaha so true x

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By *ames250122Man
26 weeks ago

Worcester

"I’ve given up smoking but do now vape so should I keep myself as a smoker on my profile or take it off? Wondering if vaping is still an issue with some. "

As an ex smoker myself I definitely wouldn’t class vaping as the smoking. Though vaping isn’t without its imperfections and for some vaping is the same thing for them. I’d definitely take it off your profile as a smoker, you’ve done the work switching to a more friendly and healthier option ( how much is still kind of in the air but it’s a start) so you should be able to enjoy saying you don’t smoke anymore. It would be handy though I think for a vaping option and smoke & vape option to be added rather than just smoker or non smoker to make it easier for people to be a little more transparent with others without having to note it in your profile or make a thing about it. Naturally then it’s up to others if it’s an issue for them or not x

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By *ainyDaySunshineMan
26 weeks ago

Ayrshire

As long as you still smoke the pink cigar, I don't think any of the dudes on here will mind

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By *ootyfruityCouple
26 weeks ago

andover

We would prefer meeting a vaper over a smoker, smells much nicer 🙂

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By *ornucopiaMan
26 weeks ago

Bexley

"It is for me, I equally dislike smoking and vaping is even worse."

I always wondered what 'First among equals' can possibly mean!

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By *ornucopiaMan
26 weeks ago

Bexley

"To us it’s the same - it affects us wanting to kiss someone.

It’s also something that affects the flow of a social/play session if someone is wanting/having to go outside constantly to vape.

Well said. Any form of obsessive behaviour can spoil interaction.

I've had to struggle with 'Love Island' addicts and now we've got the bloody olympic games interrupting quality shagging time.

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By *Silver-Man
26 weeks ago

Mold

I'd rather meet a vaper than someone covered in a load of perfume.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
26 weeks ago

Leeds

Vaping isn't smoking, maybe put none smoker with a note that you vape.

Well done on stopping!

Mrs

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By *issBehavexxx OP Woman
26 weeks ago

essex

Thank you all some interesting replies. I’m proud of myself for stopping smoking, not so proud I now vape but at least it got me off the cigarettes. Next step is to go nicotine free and then I’m almost there

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By *alandNitaCouple
26 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

"Thank you all some interesting replies. I’m proud of myself for stopping smoking, not so proud I now vape but at least it got me off the cigarettes. Next step is to go nicotine free and then I’m almost there

Best of luck with that xx

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By *ittlebirdWoman
26 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

So you should be darling. Stopping smoking is amazing ♥️

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
26 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity

"I vape and the moment I kicked the smoking habit I put I was a non smoker, I am proud of the fact I managed to kick that habit and vaping and smoking are two different things personally speaking. My breath doesn't smell rank anymore for a start (unless I've eaten garlic) and my clothes don't have that awful smell on them anymore, hence the reason I put I am a non smoker.

Now I know it's a bone of contention to those that still class it as smoking but I rather stand with a vaper and not a smoker if given the choice.

When I was meeting however, I would put something on my profile, in the wording to say I vaped, that way people can make an informed choice, maybe fab need to have a "vape" option now?"

Totally agree on all points here .. I Vape now and don't smoke and it's not the same but I certainly cba to argue with folk who have never smoked or vaped ..

And yes fab needs a " vaper only "