We are at the pointy end now
3 Likes
4 Likes
Ohhhh, I see …
Teenagers have urged the Australian government to help them break their nicotine addiction, submissions to a major consultation on vaping reforms reveal.
A submission to drug regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration from South Australia’s commissioner for children and young people, Helen Connolly, included comments from some of the 950 teenagers aged 13-to-19 surveyed by her office about vaping.
A 16-year-old girl described how: “All we have to do is go to a cheap servo … and there we can buy a vape without being asked for identification of age”.
“There really needs to be restrictions put in place to make them not so easy to access and then the addiction would be forced to stop,” the teenager wrote.
“I know many people, me included, would be extremely angry at first when there [sic] in the first few days without nicotine but if adults want children to stop, I truly believe it’s the only way.”
4 Likes
Well, it’s just another example of two arms of the state failing to do their duties: We don’t seem to be banning alcohol or blades (both essentials for me) based on the inability of retailers and wholesalers to follow the law. And, the police not bothering to invest any time or funds into performing their duty.
Vape issue solved - people just have to do their fucking jobs!
5 Likes
Perfect points.
4 Likes
Thanks Session. Though oddly I had to confirm my date of birth in order to handover some black malt I ordered. Luckily in shops, my more salt than pepper beard is ID enough to prove that I’m over 25: As Brits can look over 18 when young (I was asked if I would vote for a candidate when I was 11), it is a universal policy to ask for ID for anyone who looks under 25-years-old.
P.S. It is called Challenge 25 in the UK.
5 Likes
Yet, I bet this girl wouldn’t be sold cigarettes if she tried.
5 Likes
And the exact point all of us are screaming at our respective governments.
3 Likes
Just get rid of disposables and you solve 90% of the problem. Kids are too damn lazy to even fill up a pod, never mind build and wick an RTA/RDA.
3 Likes
Well, I’d happily go along with that: So tired of the vast majority of releases being pods or AIOs.
3 Likes
4 Likes
Such incompetence just shows that the political class are a bunch of chuckle-fucks these days:
3 Likes
A Glimpse into New Zealand’s Anti-Smoking Success and the Vaping Conundrum
Hey Vape Enthusiasts,
I stumbled upon an interesting article about New Zealand’s battle against smoking, and I couldn’t help but share my thoughts. The Kiwis are celebrating a significant drop in smoking rates, reaching an all-time low, and it’s fantastic news! However, the increased numbers of vapers seem to be causing a bit of a stir among some.
Now, let’s look at this with a discerning eye. The reduction in smoking rates is undoubtedly a cause for celebration. But here’s the twist – the reason behind this success could very well be the rise in vaping. Many smokers are making the switch to vaping as a less harmful alternative. It’s a positive step towards a smoke-free world.
However, it seems the ever-present concern is the surge in vaping numbers, especially among the younger crowd. The culprit? Disposable vapes. Yes, those pesky disposables are causing quite a stir globally. It’s high time we address the real issue – the need for stricter regulations on disposable devices.
Banning disposables might be the key to balancing the scales. By doing so, we can continue to encourage smokers to make the switch while ensuring that vaping remains a responsible and adult choice. Let’s not forget the enormous positive impact vaping has had on countless lives, helping smokers kick the habit.
What are your thoughts on this matter? Let’s keep the discussion rolling and share insights into how we can strike a balance between curbing smoking and maintaining the integrity of the vaping community.
Read the entire article here: NZ adult smoking rates drop to all-time low as Government repeals smokefree laws - NZ Herald
Vape on,
2 Likes
It is over we lost
4 Likes
This is officially…the most amount of complete BS I have ever seen in this industry, it’s a fucking outrage
5 Likes
What’s next, for you, Simon? It sounds like if you even have related supplies on your property, you’ll be in the gov’t(cabal) crosshairs!
3 Likes
I figure most countries have until May as well, when all countries hand over their sovereignty to the WHO. They are not your friends, you need to write to your politicians and tell them you do not want the WHO dictating your Countries health policies even if that means talking to random people on the street. You need numbers.
Karl Marx said that the perfect Communism is the Transcendence of Private Property, that’s not just businesses that’s: Money, Land, Food Supply and Bodily Autonomy.
2 Likes
Even VapingBogan is leaving Australia now. Check this out.
2 Likes