I seem to be going through a really negative phase in my vaping career. I think my original ecstasy has been replaced by a fear that this delightful hobby of mine, that has given me such hours of pleasure, will be attacked from without. I feel vaping is being threatened by the accumulating anti tobacco efforts lining up ammunition against us. I have a negative presentiment of our future and I am watching carefully.
I have written regularly just lately of how, whether we like it or not, we are intertwined with smoking and smokers. The first blog I ever wrote about that idea worried me, in case I offended my vaping friends. But I have to get it out. I am not optimistic of our future. My blogs are not designed to pull you down and my intention is not to depress. My intention is to WARN. We can't sit back in our vaping heaven.
We need a battle plan - but what? What more than writing to our local MP's? Should we also request a review of the smoking bans? Vaping is being banned everywhere as it is perceived as normalising smoking. Perhaps smoking is what needs defending then? The Press don't help. Just like smokers are only represented negatively, we might not avoid that happening to us too. Explosions make good headlines and good excuses for banning electronic cigarettes. Cigarettes don't explode.
I read e cigarette explosion and watch videos like this I think "Oh no! More stuff they can hold against us!
So today I made a video on charging batteries safely. I hope I look cheerful. Please share your own safety tips in comments in the name of education so we can share them on. Thanks for reading my blog!
Very sensible thought-processes, young Liz! You are right, of course... caution is the key. Research your batteries. Buy good batteries. Check them. Charge them in a good charger with safety features. Do not leave them charging overnight, or in your car, out of your presence or attention. Remove them from the charger once charged. Maintain them and dispose of them appropriately. If you have ANY doubt, replace them.
ReplyDeleteThese are battery-safety issues... not 'e-cig' issues, specifically. All rechargeable batteries should be respected, cared for and charged appropriately.
One thing though... think of the millions of e-cig batteries currently in use. Now think of the occasions when they fail or explode. Now... cheer up!! Please don't be disheartened... I couldn't bear it! I rely on you for smiles and goodsomeness :D
Thank you for your comment and true words.
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