Comments on: Thugs at the Mall Smoking Their E-Cigarettes

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:31:05 +0000

Ok, that’s kind of funny. I can picture the scene. I guess they are thinking that thugs smoking these e-cigs will make others see the device as cool. Some smokers view them as sissy toys. Personally I think there needs to be some unbiased clinical research on the effects of these things. While I agree that most manufacturers are not spilling the beans on what they put in them there are other providers of the liquid refill that tell exactly what they put in. I do appreciate that. The question in my mind that remains even if using a e-liquid that has known ingredients is what chemicals are released during the vaporizing process? There are fibrous “sponges” that hold the liquid and some kind of metal element inside that gets hot to vaporize the liquid. So the fiber is getting hot and I’d guess it emits some chemicals as well. Regardless, its better than the tar and 4000 known chemicals in traditional cigs, so I guess there’s not much reason to complain.

By: Kevin Marshall

Kevin Marshall — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:56:56 +0000

Sunshine - Here's a link to a July 2009 article highlighting the FDA's concerns about the product: http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm173401.htm

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:43:43 +0000

I know nothing about these (I’ve not even seen the commercials), but I have seen them at the Crossgates kiosk. My concern is whether the secondhand “smoke” has the same risks as regular cigarettes’ secondhand smoke. I didn’t realize the product was actual nicotine, but if that’s the case, then what are they puffing out?

I had never really thought about them at all until I was at a party in the presence of someone smoking one. Being pregnant, I was trying to keep my distance because I didn’t want to breathe in the chemicals, especially not knowing what they are. However, if the secondhand “smoke” is as bad as regular cigarettes’ secondhand smoke, then I think they should be banned in the mall and anywhere else regular cigarettes are banned.

Anyone know about the “output” from these devices?

By: Laurie B

Laurie B — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:02:26 +0000

Can I ask you question? Do you straighten your hair? I’m waiting for them to start shouting insults at people who won’t stop and listen to the spiel.

By: Ski

Ski — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:42:18 +0000

I read the comments first before I read your actual post. I don’t think many of the people actually read what you wrote. You were talking about the kiosk, not the actual e-cigarette.

It reminded me of the Dead Sea guys who used to physically grab at my sister and I when we walked by their kiosk. It took two years or so, but Crossgates finally did some thing about that.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:02:53 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. Question: How can the malls allow these kiosks to operate when there is not FDA approval for htese products and anti-freeze has shown up in the vapor. Should customer safety be priority? I don’t want to breathe these vapors in as an adult, Moms certainly do not want their children exposed so why? why are these allowed?

By: Hey!

Hey! — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:25:43 +0000

Wow… just wow.

By: jason

jason — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:59:48 +0000

Have you considered that its just the goverment wanting to make up for the lost revenue in taxes of cigarettes when people start using these? hey they gotta keep people smoking real cigarettes to pay for Obama care.

By: J.A. Drift

J.A. Drift — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:40:53 +0000

Electronic cigarettes aren’t technically “good for you” this is true. Neither are high doses of caffeine and the corn syrup (that everyone in this comment board consumes everyday). However, as others have so passionately pointed out they are no where near as toxic as traditional cigarettes. Furthermore, as with any products(especially electronics)the quality control procedures of the manufacturers will determine how well those products perform. Also, since nicotine is practically the most addictive substance on earth us smokers have been in need of a product that not only delivers the nicotine but also addresses the psychological aspect of drawing on the cigarette. E cigarettes provide this need. And Mr. Marshall, the vapor produced from electric cigarettes is harmless compared to the smoke that is emitted from cancer sticks.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:54:42 +0000

Ps i just looked at my post and i should of went over it cause there is a lot of miss spellings… anyways i know whats in E juice i make my own

Thanks and VAPE ON