If yes, why? Peer pressure? Helps you sleep? Helps you stay awake? Do you regret it? Trying to quit? Want to quit? Don't care? Let's hear your say!
If no, why? Morals? Desire to keep your lungs safe? Allergic?
Try to give more information that just ;omg I haet smokers; and the like.
Firstly, I'm kind of allergic to cigarette smoke. It makes my eyes burn and itch, as well as headaches and lethargy just from being around it too long. Pool Halls are a pain.
Secondly, it's a morals thing. When I was young, I promised my mother I'd never smoke or drink alcohol. And, well, to this day, I keep my promises. If I make a promise, I keep it. I know it's a stupid reason for most people, but it's just the way I am. hehe
Other than that, I just don't want to smoke. I see no real benefit for it nor do I want to end up like far too many examples I've seen out there. Lung Cancer, Emphasema, etcetcetc. Ugh. Too many cons, no pros. 
Grew up around a smoker. Hate the smell, hate the control they have over a person.
Have to admit, tried it once. Hurt, and made me queasy.
There's also the health issues, the addiction, and the price. But I can't even get past that smell.
Because:
a. I realized it didn't make me cool or anything.
and
b. I could spend that money better elsewhere.
[ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: Tarquinn ]
*Edit: I still smoke once per year. One fat whisky flavoured cigar (and a bottle of expensive champagne) each new year's eve. Must be the decadent part in me*
I already spend too much money on that shit, anyways.
As for morals, yeah, those play a role too. My parents, and particulary my mother, would be quite displeased if I smoked or drank. I suppose I could smoke or drink and try to hide it (yeah, good luck), but since I don't enjoy either practice anyway, I just refrain.
1) Gives me a nasty headache (ask any of the Texas Fan Faire crew about that)
2) My mom and grandpa do it constantly, they are coughin somethin nasty all the time.
Too broke, no real desire.
It's not something people hear about.
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RadicalEdward had this to say about Captain Planet:
I don't smoke because I don't run from my problems. If I have a problem I'll solve it rather then calm down by smoking.
That's possibly the most retarded thing I've ever heard...today.
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RadicalEdward enlisted the help of an infinite number of monkeys to write:
I don't smoke because I don't run from my problems. If I have a problem I'll solve it rather then calm down by smoking.
Hay duder, how about a little love for the 56kers?
Signatures can not exceed 50k in weight (total).
It's not something people hear about.
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Sean wrote, obviously thinking too hard:
Hay duder, how about a little love for the 56kers?Signatures can not exceed 50k in weight (total).
Seriously. That gif looks like it has only two frames.
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Verily, RadicalEdward doth proclaim:
I don't smoke because I don't run from my problems. If I have a problem I'll solve it rather then calm down by smoking.
How old are you?
Six?
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So quoth Tarquinn:
How old are you?Six?
Now now, you don't have to be a small child to have your views tainted by anti-smoking swill.
Should've said something, but I've said it enough
By the way my words were faded
Rather waste some time with you...
[ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: diadem ]
Smoking gives back nothing benefical.
EDIT: Now I have that scene from Rush Hour playing in my head -- "It's a cigarette" "It's a cigaweed!" "You better have glaucoma!" "I do.." [ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: Gydfather ]
Thinking about your posts
(and billing you for it) since 2001
maybe 2 cigs every time I get drunk. So a pack a month at most.
I used to smoke a pack a day but i quit when I turned 18. Go figure.
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Tarquinn thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
How old are you?Six?
im 18, and what other reason do people smoke. They're to stressed and need to calm down.
Or do you smoke to be cool, they're the true morons.
*makes faces and looks over at the ashtray on her desk*
Nope.. couldn't hurt at all.
I think at this point, it's more out of habit than anything else. I don't like it. I've quit in the past, and know I'll quit again... just hoping the next time I don't pick it up again.
Before everyone gets on the "Damn dirty smoker" kick... I don't smoke around people who don't like it. If I'm with a group, and I don't know thier views, I'll ask first. I have no problems going outside, or even waiting to light up in most cases. I try to be exceptionally considerate, because I know it's a disgusting habit.
quote:Four frames per round, maybe six. But there are eight rounds in the GIF, for a total of (probably) 32 frames.
Roll the dice to see if nem-x is getting drunk!
Seriously. That gif looks like it has only two frames.
If someone wants to take the image apart to check, they'd get a more accurate number. Personally, I don't care, because I'm on high-speed both at work and at home.
[edit] I counted wrong, it moves too fast [ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: Ford Prefect ]
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RadicalEdward got all f'ed up on Angel Dust and wrote:
im 18, and what other reason do people smoke. They're to stressed and need to calm down.Or do you smoke to be cool, they're the true morons.
Did you read my first post in this thread?
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RadicalEdward got all f'ed up on Angel Dust and wrote:
im 18, and what other reason do people smoke. They're to stressed and need to calm down.
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Or do you smoke to be cool, they're the true morons.
Apparently not.
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Reynar stopped beating up furries long enough to write:
Makes you smell bad, discolors your teeth, cough more often, they're expensive, overall distgusting habit.
My thoughts exactly.
I'd rather not feel like I can't breathe a majority of the time, and considering how often I get respitory ailments, I don't want to push it.
* Camel Turkish Jades don't set me off. Marbolos are the WORST.
Oh, and I have family history for death from smoking - lung cancer, emphazema, throat cancer, mouth cancer...
And it is gross. [ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: Gikkwiny ] Eww.
No I have no desire to quit, nor do I regret starting. I also happen to like the taste of them, much as some people like beer which I find nasty. It just happens to be something I like. I have no need for em, ie: Stress, relaxation, sleep, whatever. It's all personal preference, although those small benifits are enjoyed.
I also happen to be one of the most conciderate smokers I know, Bajah, among others can probably vouche for that... I don't even smoke in my own house. 
Because the smell of smoke doesn't appeal to very many people, plus I have kids of my own, and although I enjoy it, it's not something I will encourage, and will probably spend a great deal of time discouraging until they make thier own choices.
It is a nasty habit, and can have nasty side effects, but I'll continue for the same reason a big huge greasy 1/2 burger, lard covered goodies, and cady, I'm gonna live happy by my own choices, and live the life as I wish. I have a few bad habits, but I do tend to be quite concientious and take care of myself as well. Maybe it's just making up for the vices, but who cares.
Too much cost for no real return. I'd prefer to spend my money on something more lasting, really.
I hate the smell of it, the taste of it, and it makes me cough and wheeze. OMG after a night out here in Vegas I have to shower to get the smoke smell out of my hair.. or if it's too late to shower I spray my head with Febreeze before I conk out! NO SMOKE ON MY PILLOW THANKS! hehe
I tried to smoke it as a teen (19) but I couldn't inhale the shit. I wanted to look the part of a rebellious artist. Had to just go with the drinking and angst part. Oh bummer! haha
Anyway! Haven't tried since.
I don't mind other people smoking. I have met few people like Fae that are considerate and blow the smoke the other way, or not smoke around you unless they ask first. Fae is sweet like that.
I am the type of person that will hang out with my smoking guests outside so they don't feel alone. Even though I can't stand the stuff, I don't want them to feel like a pariah. I just don't want that shit in my house! hehe [ 09-30-2003: Message edited by: Sith Lord Nae ]
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Faelynn LeAndris typed:
I have no need for em
Yes, you do.
Try and quit. Cold turkey. You'll discover your need rather quickly.
Sides, hate the smell, and the flavour.
Now catnip.. mmm catnip cigs are the best. *snickers*
Reasons not to: health, money.
