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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Why oh why do people still smoke, you know the health detriments, you know how expensive it is, you know you stink of it come on why do you do it, I've just seen several guys on my way home picking up used fag butts to reuse the tobacco because its so expensive and as for smoking wee#d until you dont know whether you're coming or going...... Why....... I can't for the life of me see what the attraction is. Well

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By *sianflower77Woman over a year ago

Emerald City

My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. "
Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman over a year ago

Carlisle usually

I smoke because I enjoy it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Why oh why do people still smoke, you know the health detriments, you know how expensive it is, you know you stink of it come on why do you do it, I've just seen several guys on my way home picking up used fag butts to reuse the tobacco because its so expensive and as for smoking wee#d until you dont know whether you're coming or going...... Why....... I can't for the life of me see what the attraction is. Well

Because they can

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By * and R cple4Couple over a year ago

swansea

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

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If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

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I don't necessarily feel strongly about it I'm just trying to understand why you would want to deliberately harm yourselves and deplete your bank balance?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? X

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By *ackformore100Man over a year ago

Tin town

Addiction?

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Addiction? "
well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? X"
I don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

So in one thread you have accused people of stinking, being stupid, being skint and being unable to read.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

I'm sure u must eat sugar in some form? I've never used drugs either gave up smoking 30 years ago but sure am addicted to sugar! X

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS over a year ago

Bristol

Why does anyone drink or smoke or take drugs or eat sugar or fatty foods - and engage in an absolute myriad of other potentially life threatening sports or hobbies?

Because they are fun.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

But u did ask why? X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What the flark op. Offer an alternative like something to suck on. Don’t worry ladies I got you

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

But u did ask why? X"
i did but as i answered the other person who said addiction, it takes time to become addicted so why do you ignore all the info that tells you its bad for you and ignore all the people you see suffering with related illnesses?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

But u did ask why? Xi did but as i answered the other person who said addiction, it takes time to become addicted so why do you ignore all the info that tells you its bad for you and ignore all the people you see suffering with related illnesses?

We're no warnings as to smoking when I started as a 15 year old tbh as for the sugar it's just in food that we eat on daily basis as a child I didn't question what I was fed? X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I see from your profile that you are a "social drinker". These means you are an alcohol user, probably the most destructive drug ever created by humans. A quick look at worldwide health stats shows that of the 9.6 million annual cancer-related deaths, 27% percent of them are attributed to smoking. According to these same stats, alcohol related deaths are at similar levels of about 3 million people per year. Much in life is bad for you, people will, and should be allowed to decide how they live their lives.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

We're no warnings as to smoking when I started as a 15 year old tbh as for the sugar it's just in food that we eat on daily basis as a child I didn't question what I was fed? X"
Yes but we are talking 2023 and the info is here now thats what i don’t get, i mean diabetes from sugar same thing how many people have diabetes its not quite in the same category as smoking but its up there

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

All depends which side of the fence you fall on, if its the nature side, then no it woundnt take long, as your born an addict.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

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By *he_Secret_GardenWoman over a year ago

Naughty Lane

"I smoke because I enjoy it

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I used to hate the smell of it but loved process of it

I suppose I just love things been put in my mouth.lol

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

All depends which side of the fence you fall on, if its the nature side, then no it woundnt take long, as your born an addict."
Really I'm an addict lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

All depends which side of the fence you fall on, if its the nature side, then no it woundnt take long, as your born an addict.Really I'm an addict lol

You may mock, but now your talking about addiction. Which is much deeper than the substance or hook that you use.

I didnt say you were an addict, I was merely, replying to your claim addiction takes time. Which i know that it doesn't

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

We're no warnings as to smoking when I started as a 15 year old tbh as for the sugar it's just in food that we eat on daily basis as a child I didn't question what I was fed? XYes but we are talking 2023 and the info is here now thats what i don’t get, i mean diabetes from sugar same thing how many people have diabetes its not quite in the same category as smoking but its up there

Yup have diabetes watched it kill my mum! Sat with my stepdad whist he died of kidney failure through diabetes! Guess I'm just stupid?? X

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Because its addictive much like sugar is and drugs? XI don’t take sugar and would never use dr#gs so the same would apply to them

I'm sure u must eat sugar in some form? I've never used drugs either gave up smoking 30 years ago but sure am addicted to sugar! X"
Well if its in a product i eat then having read the packaging i know its there, i don’t take it as an additive but we are still talking smoking

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By *antricSeeker60Man over a year ago

Durham

I started smoking at 15 and quit just before I turned 35 it has been many years since my last cigarette. But I have examined my own motivations and experience many times and after many attempts to quit it finally clicked with me.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

So in one thread you have accused people of stinking, being stupid, being skint and being unable to read.

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where did i use the word stupid?

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I started smoking at 15 and quit just before I turned 35 it has been many years since my last cigarette. But I have examined my own motivations and experience many times and after many attempts to quit it finally clicked with me. "
clicked?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mrs , smoked in my home country, but stopped 2 years after moving to uk because of price

Best thing I done!

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By *tarbeckCouple over a year ago

york

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

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i explained this one earlier

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Mrs , smoked in my home country, but stopped 2 years after moving to uk because of price

Best thing I done! "
good good

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By *onnynclaireCouple over a year ago

Reading

Not as many people smoke now.

The youngsters are now into vaping so there’s hope.

I smoked for years. Quit about 8 years ago but I do have the occasional cigar. Why? Because I can and I know that I won’t have another for months on end.

Can’t always be too cautious of things op as the air we breath ain’t all that clever either.

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By * and M lookingCouple over a year ago

Worcester

As there is virtually no actual tobacco in the cancer sticks the chemical make up has to be mind altering.

We had a customer who had lost her left arm and both legs, below the knee, all due to her excessive smoking.

I couldn't believe it when she asked her daughter to push her outside in her wheelchair so she could have a smoke.

Mind-boggling!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

So in one thread you have accused people of stinking, being stupid, being skint and being unable to read.

where did i use the word stupid?

You said people smoke all the brain cells out of themselves, if only we could all breath the pure air you reach from your judgmental pedestal we would be far more intelligent.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"As there is virtually no actual tobacco in the cancer sticks the chemical make up has to be mind altering.

We had a customer who had lost her left arm and both legs, below the knee, all due to her excessive smoking.

I couldn't believe it when she asked her daughter to push her outside in her wheelchair so she could have a smoke.

Mind-boggling!"
Exactly i just don't get it with all the information out there and to suffer debilitating illness like limb loss and still carry on

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well aren't you a good boy. With healthy lungs. White teeth. No stress. Trying to save the rest of us sinners.

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By *ustus555Couple over a year ago

Mansfield

So he don't smoke, claims not been d*unk since younger. Must be a barrel of laughs.

Your here once. It ain't a practice session. Enjoy it ffs

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Well aren't you a good boy. With healthy lungs. White teeth. No stress. Trying to save the rest of us sinners.

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lol hey save yourself don't rely on me to save you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"So he don't smoke, claims not been d*unk since younger. Must be a barrel of laughs.

Your here once. It ain't a practice session. Enjoy it ffs"
I enjoy my life i just don't understand the smoking thing a 60 a day habit costs £9,800 a year do the math

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By *lex.and.SexCouple over a year ago

Bedale

Let's all gather round and tell everyone else how much cleverer we are than those *checks notes* Tories? No that was last week, brexiteers, no thats so 2019, smokers? Yes that will do.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman over a year ago

I'm glad someone pointed out the alcohol thing

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"As there is virtually no actual tobacco in the cancer sticks the chemical make up has to be mind altering.

We had a customer who had lost her left arm and both legs, below the knee, all due to her excessive smoking.

I couldn't believe it when she asked her daughter to push her outside in her wheelchair so she could have a smoke.

Mind-boggling!"

Maybe because all was gone beyond return? maybe was her one pleasure x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't see the attraction but each to their own. As long as they keep away from me with their puffing or vaping then crack on

My Mum developed chronic COPD after years of smoking, died of respiratory failure aged 63. I would not wish that on anyone

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

I'm glad someone pointed out the alcohol thing

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The alcohol thing would surely only apply to those that drink heavily which i don't but thats basically just attempting to change the emphasis and divert the argument to something else.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I started smoking when I was a child , I had NO idea it was so addictive. It was fucking awful to give up , addiction is very complex it's not about stupidity. Our logical brains know its not good but that's not the part of the brain that drives addiction. I gave up cigarettes at 28 but stayed on the vape for ten years , i was so addicted to it. It was my comfort.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

So in one thread you have accused people of stinking, being stupid, being skint and being unable to read.

where did i use the word stupid?

You said people smoke all the brain cells out of themselves, if only we could all breath the pure air you reach from your judgmental pedestal we would be far more intelligent."
That was in reply to what that lady said about a relative who smoked but it wasn't in the original question was it?

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By *opman121Man over a year ago

stoke on trent

Addiction comes to mind are to stop for most people then vap s ? Not me can not stand smoking

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Why does anyone drink or smoke or take drugs or eat sugar or fatty foods - and engage in an absolute myriad of other potentially life threatening sports or hobbies?

Because they are fun. "
Its fun to smoke?

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I can understand people struggling to give up, what I can't understand is why people are still starting. Everyone knows that it's expensive and that it's bad for them... but still they start smoking.

Cal

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I can understand people struggling to give up, what I can't understand is why people are still starting. Everyone knows that it's expensive and that it's bad for them... but still they start smoking.

Cal"
exactly

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles. "

A recent survey suggested that around 50% of those who vape never smoked. Vaping is a huge problem in schools, now. The school that I work at is confiscating 3 or 4 vapes every day... it makes me sad

Cal

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles.

A recent survey suggested that around 50% of those who vape never smoked. Vaping is a huge problem in schools, now. The school that I work at is confiscating 3 or 4 vapes every day... it makes me sad

Cal"
Really whats the attraction of vaping for kids guessing its cheaper than smoking don't really know a lot about vaping or the health issues, i mean we protect our kids from porn age restrictions on mobile sims etc but how can you protect your kids from themselves?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I was 12 when I first started smoking. I'm now 58. It was all the rage back then. It soon becomes an addiction. I've conquered many things in my life but have never been able to give up the fags.

I'm not stupid I know the consequences I now have a thing called smokers bones which is similar to cancer bones.

My son started smoking for a short period of time but I was so proud of him when he gave them up. There like a crutch to me getting through life

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I personally don’t understand why people drink alcohol? It’s addictive, a depressant and causes untold misery for those living with it and their families, but I don’t question their choices, the choice is theirs to make.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

Mrs

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By *ucka39Man over a year ago

Newcastle

I'm sure alcohol causes more deaths

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

Mrs "

Agreed with the drinking side, that stuff really is evil

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

Mrs "
I think the health implications speak for themselves i don’t need to mention them, I've ticked the box on the site that said i was a social drinker but truth is i drink very occasionally and I've ticked the box that says i would consider meets with smokers basically because you're limiting your options if you don't make these choices but i do notice that people who smoke love to deflect to rather than answer the question, oh and I'm very happy as a person not smoking or drinking to excess and i have an interesting life without them lol

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

Mrs

Agreed with the drinking side, that stuff really is evil "
evil

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"I'm sure alcohol causes more deaths "

It really does! Causes families misery! My 3 youngest left with out a dad youngest was 11 all down to alcohol! X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

Smoking from that burn…

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I'm sure alcohol causes more deaths

It really does! Causes families misery! My 3 youngest left with out a dad youngest was 11 all down to alcohol! X"
The thread isn't about alcohol though

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

Mrs I think the health implications speak for themselves i don’t need to mention them, I've ticked the box on the site that said i was a social drinker but truth is i drink very occasionally and I've ticked the box that says i would consider meets with smokers basically because you're limiting your options if you don't make these choices but i do notice that people who smoke love to deflect to rather than answer the question, oh and I'm very happy as a person not smoking or drinking to excess and i have an interesting life without them lol

I’m not deflecting anything. I’ve stated the reasons why I smoke, as you asked the question.

I started smoking when I was a teenager, and I’ve smoked ever since.

As for an interesting life, my life is extremely interesting, irrelevant of my smoking.

Yes, the health implications do speak for themselves, but I am aware of them and able to make the decision myself, whether that is an unwise decision in your opinion or not. I have the mental capacity and human right to make that decision independently and without discrimination.

We live in a world where we shouldn’t judge others choices, whether you think they are right or wrong.

Mrs

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

I’m not deflecting anything. I’ve stated the reasons why I smoke, as you asked the question.

I started smoking when I was a teenager, and I’ve smoked ever since.

As for an interesting life, my life is extremely interesting, irrelevant of my smoking.

We live in a world where we shouldn’t judge others choices, whether you think they are right or wrong.

Mrs"
We live in a world where we do judge others choices unfortunately

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

An uncle lost a lung to cancer due to smoking, he still smoked till the day he died.

An Aunt went and had sesson with a therapist to stop smoking, she walked out after the session and sparked up.

It is an addiction, like many things it becomes a way of life.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

"I'm sure alcohol causes more deaths

It really does! Causes families misery! My 3 youngest left with out a dad youngest was 11 all down to alcohol! XThe thread isn't about alcohol though

We were discussing addiction no?? X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

As ex smoker

Still vape

Will never judge anyone for there choices

It’s there lives

Should it be smoking alcohol or anything else

My opinion only !

Happy tot all x

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS over a year ago

Carlisle

People's choice what they do they are adults! It doesn't matter how healthy you are everyone still dies. So let people do them and you do you! Also i've never smoked but each to their own.

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By *ornucopiaMan over a year ago

Bexley

"..... Why....... I can't for the life of me see what the attraction is. Well

Addiction? well true but addiction has to take time surely you realise early on its not good, advertising, health warnings, health warnings on the packet, can smokers not read?

I gave up when I was about 12 and realised a connection between smoking and sore throats.

Smart kid, eh? Wise move!

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By *amierebelMan over a year ago

My own little world

I need to smoke in order to deal with certain people of this world we live in... obviously I don't need to but I'd prefer stay out of jail tbh

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

I’m not deflecting anything. I’ve stated the reasons why I smoke, as you asked the question.

I started smoking when I was a teenager, and I’ve smoked ever since.

As for an interesting life, my life is extremely interesting, irrelevant of my smoking.

We live in a world where we shouldn’t judge others choices, whether you think they are right or wrong.

MrsWe live in a world where we do judge others choices unfortunately

Judgment is one thing, choosing to publicly judge a group of people is another thing altogether…

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Statistically smoking is by far the biggest killer in the uk, alcohol ranks number five after "being over weight", high blood pressure and diabetes.

The big difference between smoking and drinking is that a small amount of alcohol has no impact on the health, whereas every cigarette has a detrimental effect. Occasional and infrequent alcohol consumption will not encourage an addiction whereas the first exposure to nicotine is known to trigger changes in the brain that cause a dependency.

Cal

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By *ornucopiaMan over a year ago

Bexley

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Because they are fun. Its fun to smoke?

Yeah. You get some leaves and set fire to them, then you breathe the smoke and it makes you feel good!

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"Firstly, I smoke because I enjoy a cigarette.

Secondly, I can afford to smoke.

Thirdly, I can definitely read, I understand the health implications, I know the risks.

I can’t stand the smell of alcohol, past trauma and family addiction.

We’re all unique, all different.

But please don’t indirectly suggest I’m uneducated on the matter of smoking, I am most certainly not.

I’m not deflecting anything. I’ve stated the reasons why I smoke, as you asked the question.

I started smoking when I was a teenager, and I’ve smoked ever since.

As for an interesting life, my life is extremely interesting, irrelevant of my smoking.

We live in a world where we shouldn’t judge others choices, whether you think they are right or wrong.

MrsWe live in a world where we do judge others choices unfortunately

Judgment is one thing, choosing to publicly judge a group of people is another thing altogether…"
It was a question..... Trying to understand it, its very difficult to understand why so many people do it knowing the health issues, knowing how much the NHS struggle to deal with the aftermath and of course i understand you say you enjoy it and its a choice as is any other choice but as _alandnita said its the number one killer in the UK

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By *ornucopiaMan over a year ago

Bexley

Judgment is one thing, choosing to publicly judge a group of people is another thing altogether…"

If judgement is ok with reference to Tories and Labour voters, then surely smokers should also be fair game?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think most of us have our own bad habits.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think most of us have our own bad habits. "

Did I tell you mine?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think most of us have our own bad habits.

Did I tell you mine?

Go on. I want to know.

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By *ustus555Couple over a year ago

Mansfield

"Let's all gather round and tell everyone else how much cleverer we are than those *checks notes* Tories? No that was last week, brexiteers, no thats so 2019, smokers? Yes that will do. "

Pmsl

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By *ustus555Couple over a year ago

Mansfield

60 a day. Must of been a tory smoker. No way a Labour smoker could afford that, not an feed the whippets an pigeons as well.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Judgment is one thing, choosing to publicly judge a group of people is another thing altogether…

If judgement is ok with reference to Tories and Labour voters, then surely smokers should also be fair game?"

I think judging political parties responsible for making key decisions impacting our country isn’t quite the same as judging peoples free will

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By *ornucopiaMan over a year ago

Bexley

Judgment is one thing, choosing to publicly judge a group of people is another thing altogether…

If judgement is ok with reference to Tories and Labour voters, then surely smokers should also be fair game?

I think judging political parties responsible for making key decisions impacting our country isn’t quite the same as judging peoples free will

There I was (firmly tongue in cheek) thinking that people also voted with a free will!

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By *ull English with teaMan over a year ago

London

I asked my FWB before I ever met her, “Do you smoke after sex?”

She responded, “I don’t know. I never checked…”

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By *ympho6969Woman over a year ago

glasgow

I hate that I smoke and have tried in the past to give it up. It's on my to do list this year.

I have a very stressful job, so having a 5 minute break every hour or 2, really does calm me. So I smoke. I could probably do it without the smoking and I know that. I just need to convince myself its true and find a semi quiet few weeks so I don't get fired for being a moody bitch while quitting

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By *edeWoman over a year ago

the abyss

As mentioned, it is very addictive and do very hard to stop.

As to why people start? Peer pressure, to look cool, curiosity, feeling like a rebel when young, trauma, learned experience because their parents did. The list could go on. Smoking changes the way the brain functions and reacts, calming it which is why so many smoke when feeling stressed.

NB: not a smoker, did try them when I was younger. I work in substance misuse though and see people killing themselves with alcohol and illicit substances to the point where if they smoke cigarettes it's the least of my worries

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I only smoke when I am on fire

Which happens more often than it should

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"As mentioned, it is very addictive and do very hard to stop.

That’s interesting you say that. A friend of mine was encouraged to smoke as an alternative to his alcoholism, which was pretty bad. He had never previously been a smoker.

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I smoke because I enjoy it

Me too

I quit for 17 years while raising kids and then started again , no plans to stop again.

Right now smoking a Marlboro fine touch imported from Lebanon, less smoke less smell , perfect size just £3 a packet and none of them horrible pictures on.

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I hate that I smoke and have tried in the past to give it up. It's on my to do list this year.

When my partner was pregnant with our first child we both discussed it and then stopped instantly. Me for 17 years her permanently, prior to that we have smoked around 20 a day for 10-15 years.

You will stop easily when you really want to , you will simply choose to be a non smoker - your will is far far stronger than the addictive-mess of nicotine, there’s zero metabolic dependancy, and you won’t need any kind of gimmick, patches, vapes ettc.

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By *edeWoman over a year ago

the abyss

"As mentioned, it is very addictive and do very hard to stop.

That’s interesting you say that. A friend of mine was encouraged to smoke as an alternative to his alcoholism, which was pretty bad. He had never previously been a smoker. "

That's never something I'd encourage!! But if someone is currently drinking daily or taking drugs my focus would be on those first. We would then offer smoking cessation tools while highlighting the importance of not substituting one addiction for another.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I only smoke when I am on fire

Which happens more often than it should "
lol pyromania

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

If anyone wants to try quitting find a book by Dr Alan Carr, he wrote many before passing away. He was the world's best in helping people quit smoking.

I gave up with the help of a vape but went back to smoking when my vape broke and i couldnt replace it. Had smoked for 30 years aswell.

Had a stroke 18 months ago and haven't smoked or vaped since. I found it much easier this time, unsurprisingly.

Best of luck to anyone fighting an addiction.

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By *r_PinkMan over a year ago

london stratford

I am smoking while reading this.

I am not a drinker, I am not a gambler.

So I smoke. I try to be considerate and not smoke in front of non smokers.

So please leave me alone and don't judge me on it,

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By *amierebelMan over a year ago

My own little world

See I'm a smoker but my house is a smoke free zone anyone smoking including myself has to stand out on the cold balcony to smoke sort of helps with this weather causing me to be smoking less definitely worse things than smoking out there personally I wouldn't be a hypocrite and have an addiction to alcohol then blast smokers but that's just me I like how as to not hinder your chances of a meet will still meet smokers that's brilliant criticising people for a habit but on the other hand if the ladies cute and "stinks" it's all good

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By *lex46TV/TS over a year ago

Near Wells

I don't smoke, never have, just don't like it.

I drink occasionally, have bare back sex, ride and race motorbikes etc. I don't think I'm in any position to tell people what and what not to do.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I don't smoke, never have, just don't like it.

I drink occasionally, have bare back sex, ride and race motorbikes etc. I don't think I'm in any position to tell people what and what not to do."
oh go on try

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"See I'm a smoker but my house is a smoke free zone anyone smoking including myself has to stand out on the cold balcony to smoke sort of helps with this weather causing me to be smoking less definitely worse things than smoking out there personally I wouldn't be a hypocrite and have an addiction to alcohol then blast smokers but that's just me I like how as to not hinder your chances of a meet will still meet smokers that's brilliant criticising people for a habit but on the other hand if the ladies cute and "stinks" it's all good

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do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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Like this comment, please

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

Last word

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles.

A recent survey suggested that around 50% of those who vape never smoked. Vaping is a huge problem in schools, now. The school that I work at is confiscating 3 or 4 vapes every day... it makes me sad

Cal"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wake and Bake currently

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles.

A recent survey suggested that around 50% of those who vape never smoked. Vaping is a huge problem in schools, now. The school that I work at is confiscating 3 or 4 vapes every day... it makes me sad

Cal

The worst bit is that we know that we're only scratching the surface, it is common to walk round a corner and get a wiff of a vape out in the corridors.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a smoking fetish so if anything I'm happy to see people smoking, there has been questions in the smoking fetish community that encouraging people to smoke is detrimental to their heath. My view on it is each to their own, its a life choice just like swinging, like it or not other people will and just let them get on with it!!+

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By *orksRockerMan over a year ago

Bradford

I don't get it either OP, but the world is full of variety. I mean, some people live their lives worshipping and living their lives an all encompassing deity with little evidence?! Variety see.

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By *ntman83Man over a year ago

Walsall

The only thing I'll say is if you've never tried it you'll never understand. But also as an ex smoker I'd say if you haven't tried it then don't try it lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's the pleasure/pain theory, yin and yang, up and down, high/low, day and night..you can't have one without the other. Unless you want to live a life of never taking any risks, which sounds boring af.

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By *wingsnroundabouts82Couple over a year ago

Fucksville

Same as I can't understand why people drink tbh... Different strokes for different folks but I don't come on here bashing those who do...

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't help

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

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i know more people that have died from drink related illness than I do of smoking related illness... And my mother and partner both died of lung cancer (neither, a smoking related type)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Kids still start smoking. Perhaps they think it looks cool.

Some even start off vaping.

The mind boggles.

A recent survey suggested that around 50% of those who vape never smoked. Vaping is a huge problem in schools, now. The school that I work at is confiscating 3 or 4 vapes every day... it makes me sad

Cal

The worst bit is that we know that we're only scratching the surface, it is common to walk round a corner and get a wiff of a vape out in the corridors."

They say vaping is safe. They said cigarettes were safe...

I wonder if grown adults decide to start smoking later in life. It must be the 'cool' factor they want.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

i know more people that have died from drink related illness than I do of smoking related illness... And my mother and partner both died of lung cancer (neither, a smoking related type)"
Ok i don’t actually know anyone who has died a drink related death i do however know someone who died of too much sugar eg diabetes lost his memory etc and i know 2 people who died of smoking related illness one had to sleep upright on the couch attached to an oxygen bottle took him 20 years from diagnosis to death all coincidentally Scottish.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't help"
I'm not insulting anyone I'm asking why they do it when so much information is out there telling them not too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't helpI'm not insulting anyone I'm asking why they do it when so much information is out there telling them not too

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There's loads of conflicting info out there, just choose your poison

one's no better than the other

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

"I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't helpI'm not insulting anyone I'm asking why they do it when so much information is out there telling them not too

Read my first sentence again...

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't help"
My only reference was to a woman who was exasperated at a relative who had a smoking related cancer and surgeons saved her bowel and she carried on smoking, some people here have taken it as an insult but i wasn't intending that.

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

A little insulting no?

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"I have been addicted to morphine and got myself off of that way easier than I did, nicotine, so ya know... As for ... You can be a fully functioning member of society and smoke it... Do you drink? Not sure why you feel the need to insult people that do either though, I'm pretty sure that won't helpI'm not insulting anyone I'm asking why they do it when so much information is out there telling them not too

There's loads of conflicting info out there, just choose your poison

one's no better than the other

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true

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By *isstinseltoesWoman over a year ago

Calderdale innit

I don't smoke ,but realise it's an addiction for a lot of people.

I work in healthcare and see many people who have conditions that mean they really should give up , but some just can't kick the habit.Especially if they've smoked for decades/years.

It's not so easy to just give up .

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

A little insulting no? "
To that woman wondering why her relative was still smoking and she was exasperated it wasn't a general comment and it wasn't my original post.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

As a non drinker, anyone who has alcohol everyday, even if just one glass of wine or beer in the evening is an addict in my mind.

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

As a non drinker, anyone who has alcohol everyday, even if just one glass of wine or beer in the evening is an addict in my mind.

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lol have you always not drank or do you have a reason behind it and their is absolutely no addiction here i can assure you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A study in 2021 showed that obesity was a bigger killer than smoking, a few years back you were statistically more likely to catch testicular cancer than lung cancer from smoking(ladies you’re fine

) in the early 2000’s the tax from tobacco products was enough to build, staff and fully equip 20 new hospitals per year.

Smoking is very antisocial but also very social, how many pub/club smoking areas are full of non smokers shooting the shit with their mates or potential new partners?

Which is better for you, the protein cookie sold in the health food shop or the cheeseburger sold in the fast food chain? The breakdown of the macro nutrients would surprise more than just a few people.

Im a smoker, i’m putting the building blocks in place to stop this year, eating healthier, more time in the gym etc. I want to stop because I have a son who’s started to learn that smoking is bad, and asking why I do it! The only answer I can muster is that I was very silly when I was younger and clearly very silly still. I know it stinks, I know it’s an ugly habit, it’s also very addictive.

Anyway, not sure where I was going with any of the above other than, no one in this thread can honestly say they haven’t done anything or put something in their body that isn’t dangerous! He who is without sin and all that jazz.

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By *appytaffWoman over a year ago

blackwood

XYes but we are talking 2023 and the info is here now thats what i don’t get, i mean diabetes from sugar same thing how many people have diabetes its not quite in the same category as smoking but its up there

Loving your standard of education on the diabetes comment ! You have now basically just suggested that all diabetics are fat and stupid too !!!

For your info there are several diff types of diabetes type 1 , type 2 and type 1.5 which caused by an auto immune disease .

All 3 will struggle with sugar one way or another.

For the record someone with type 2 diabetes can live with it for up to 10 years without even knowing there insulin producing pancreas is having a dicky fit.

Op I find your comments hurtful and insulting as a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic.

By your definition being a smoker and a diabetic I’m obviously some kind of fat stinky blob , however I bet if came to getting your dick wet suddenly it wouldn’t matter !!!

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"So he don't smoke, claims not been d*unk since younger. Must be a barrel of laughs.

Your here once. It ain't a practice session. Enjoy it ffs"
exactly you're here once

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"A study in 2021 showed that obesity was a bigger killer than smoking, a few years back you were statistically more likely to catch testicular cancer than lung cancer from smoking(ladies you’re fine

) in the early 2000’s the tax from tobacco products was enough to build, staff and fully equip 20 new hospitals per year.

Smoking is very antisocial but also very social, how many pub/club smoking areas are full of non smokers shooting the shit with their mates or potential new partners?

Good points made. Lots of things people choose to do are extremely bad for health - eating habits, lifestyle and often overlooked, extremely stressful careers and relationships people choose to stay in that do kill them.

Also training/gym and sport ! At my age my consultant said my overall lifestyle and over exerting myself boxing and the amount of travel poses a small but very real heart risk if not managed and changes made.

Smoking is very social you are correct, go to any of the big fab socials, parties or clubs and you will find a bigger number of us outside smoking.

Most people I know smoke or tolerate smokers and most smokers I know are very thoughtful and considerate around non smokers.

The hardcore / hard no / anti Smokers simply don’t form part of the people I meet, and that’s absolutely fine, we don’t need to like or agree with everyone’s views, but we should respect each other’s freedom to make their own choices

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

) in the early 2000’s the tax from tobacco products was enough to build, staff and fully equip 20 new hospitals per year.

Smoking is very antisocial but also very social, how many pub/club smoking areas are full of non smokers shooting the shit with their mates or potential new partners?

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?"

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue

Texas BBQ to start the day

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue

Texas BBQ to start the day

Well I guess as long you’re not having a pint, fag or some fatty or sugary food afterwards you should be fine, try not to cross the road either

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue

Texas BBQ to start the day

Well I guess as long you’re not having a pint, fag or some fatty or sugary food afterwards you should be fine, try not to cross the road either

Got some Dr Pepper and rolling a smoke as I type

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue :-

Texas BBQ to start the day

Well I guess as long you’re not having a pint, fag or some fatty or sugary food afterwards you should be fine, try not to cross the road either

Got some Dr Pepper and rolling a smoke as I type

Sugar free Dr Pepper I hope?

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By *ourladysfavoriteMan over a year ago

There should be an extra tax for smokers, similar to the car s CO2 emmisions tax

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By *rHotNottsMan over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"There should be an extra tax for smokers, similar to the car s CO2 emmisions tax"

I import all mine from low tax countries so happy to put a few quids in the pot to fund better smoking lounges; charging points and mints etc , as long as there’s a corresponding cunt tax for whiny people

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple over a year ago

Leeds

I smoke because I enjoy it, if I didn't do anything detrimental to my health, I wouldn't eat processed food, spray aerosols, eat too much sugar, drink alcohol.

It's like saying why do obese people eat junk food it's deteramental to their health or why do drug users still use drugs, why do alcoholics still drink, it's an addiction like many things.

Mrs

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

"There should be an extra tax for smokers, similar to the car s CO2 emmisions tax"

There is, they pay it at the till

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

"Wow, what a judgement, I must change my life now. Thank you almighty saviour

I’m also having Pringles for breakfast, is that ok?

If they’re Smokey bacon flavour I don’t see an issue :-

Texas BBQ to start the day

Well I guess as long you’re not having a pint, fag or some fatty or sugary food afterwards you should be fine, try not to cross the road either

Got some Dr Pepper and rolling a smoke as I type

Sugar free Dr Pepper I hope? "

Oh aye, “Zero” I’m not a complete animal

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

As a non drinker, anyone who has alcohol everyday, even if just one glass of wine or beer in the evening is an addict in my mind.

lol have you always not drank or do you have a reason behind it and their is absolutely no addiction here i can assure you

No reason other than I don't like it.

But stand by my point, if you do something everyday to "unwind" or help you "relax" then it is an addiction.

Addiction doesn't have to be bad if properly maintained.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"There should be an extra tax for smokers, similar to the car s CO2 emmisions tax

There is, they pay it at the till"

Not wrong there. 9 Eruos for 50g of baccy in Spain same packet over here is £27.

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By *amierebelMan over a year ago

My own little world

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

Unfortunately way to many also worked in the hospitality industry so definitely associated witha lot of alcoholics. The difference I find is a smoker openly admits to being a smoker where as most alcoholics will always deny being a alcoholic and in general most people wont see they have a problem with alcohol

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

"There should be an extra tax for smokers, similar to the car s CO2 emmisions tax

There is, they pay it at the till

Not wrong there. 9 Eruos for 50g of baccy in Spain same packet over here is £27. "

£27 for Golden Vagina?

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

*Virginia

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS over a year ago

chichester

I don’t like smoking or alcohol , I am a complete zealot admittedly on purity of the human body with things like that

Still freedom of choices

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By *2000ManMan over a year ago

Worthing

There was a women who I became attracted to at an office I worked in. It soon stopped after I got close to her and smelt the smokey breath. Just saying.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Never tried a cigarette in my life, don't intend to. If somebody wants to smoke, it's down to preference & addiction. And for people picking up cig butts, as sad as it is see.. Nobody knows their circumstances.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

*Nods*

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By *earded BeastMan over a year ago

durham

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

If you feel that strongly then you should get rid of will meet smokers from your profile..

I don't necessarily feel strongly about it I'm just trying to understand why you would want to deliberately harm yourselves and deplete your bank balance?

same reason people drink, their choice my friend was diagnosed with cancer at 17 never smoked a day in his life yet the consultant asked him how long he had been a smoker.

their are so many things that they now say causes health problems, make you smell, cost you money where would it end

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

same reason people drink, their choice my friend was diagnosed with cancer at 17 never smoked a day in his life yet the consultant asked him how long he had been a smoker"
This! Everyone each case is different, people aren't a monolith all affected by the same thing in the same way - I've known people with extremely 'unhealthy' lifestyles who look younger, are fitter than their 'healthier' counterparts. They take lots of exercise

though which I think helps immensely. When younger i didn't smoke but was overweight and oftentimes out of breath, couldn't walk up hills/stairs. Much older now, a smoker and feeling really well. I don't drink at at all

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By *earded BeastMan over a year ago

durham

same reason people drink, their choice my friend was diagnosed with cancer at 17 never smoked a day in his life yet the consultant asked him how long he had been a smoker This! Everyone each case is different, people aren't a monolith all affected by the same thing in the same way - I've known people with extremely 'unhealthy' lifestyles who look younger, are fitter than their 'healthier' counterparts. They take lots of exercise

yeah after his treatment he started smoking actually think he started during his treatment, didn't drink till after that lives a very unhealthy life for someone who got a second chance at life but he is happy never looks back and just enjoys life

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By *TG3 OP Man over a year ago

Dorchester

"XYes but we are talking 2023 and the info is here now thats what i don’t get, i mean diabetes from sugar same thing how many people have diabetes its not quite in the same category as smoking but its up there

Loving your standard of education on the diabetes comment ! You have now basically just suggested that all diabetics are fat and stupid too !!!

For your info there are several diff types of diabetes type 1 , type 2 and type 1.5 which caused by an auto immune disease .

All 3 will struggle with sugar one way or another.

For the record someone with type 2 diabetes can live with it for up to 10 years without even knowing there insulin producing pancreas is having a dicky fit.

Op I find your comments hurtful and insulting as a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic.

By your definition being a smoker and a diabetic I’m obviously some kind of fat stinky blob , however I bet if came to getting your dick wet suddenly it wouldn’t matter !!!

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Where exactly did i say diabetics were fat and stupid? Omg i asked a question in the light of the information thats available to you and the very serious harm it can do you, limb loss, internal organ loss, heart disease, clogged arteries and lung problems and some how or other I'm personalityless because i don’t smoke, I'm an alcoholic and I've insulted every smoker on here, somebody said you get one life live it but if that one life is marred by illness whats the point, i am very careful about what i put into my body, i do have a personality and i am healthy thankyou. Oh and if you can't enter into a debate without insulting somebody pass on by. The comment i made about the lack of brain cells was made to a woman who developed cancer and the surgeon managed to save her and save her organ but the woman who said it said she was exasperated with that person because she went back to smoking. Have a nice day

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

*sits back, crosses leg and lights big fat cigar*

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By *appytaffWoman over a year ago

blackwood

Loving your standard of education on the diabetes comment ! You have now basically just suggested that all diabetics are fat and stupid too !!!

For your info there are several diff types of diabetes type 1 , type 2 and type 1.5 which caused by an auto immune disease .

All 3 will struggle with sugar one way or another.

For the record someone with type 2 diabetes can live with it for up to 10 years without even knowing there insulin producing pancreas is having a dicky fit.

Op I find your comments hurtful and insulting as a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic.

By your definition being a smoker and a diabetic I’m obviously some kind of fat stinky blob , however I bet if came to getting your dick wet suddenly it wouldn’t matter !!!

Where exactly did i say diabetics were fat and stupid? Omg i asked a question in the light of the information thats available to you and the very serious harm it can do you, limb loss, internal organ loss, heart disease, clogged arteries and lung problems and some how or other I'm personalityless because i don’t smoke, I'm an alcoholic and I've insulted every smoker on here, somebody said you get one life live it but if that one life is marred by illness whats the point, i am very careful about what i put into my body, i do have a personality and i am healthy thankyou. Oh and if you can't enter into a debate without insulting somebody pass on by. The comment i made about the lack of brain cells was made to a woman who developed cancer and the surgeon managed to save her and save her organ but the woman who said it said she was exasperated with that person because she went back to smoking. Have a nice day

You should probably take your own advice about insulting people ! You left the diabetics you insulted off your list above

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By *atthew78Man over a year ago

Winsford

Some are addicted to smoking others find it enjoyable I myself have never and will never smoke.

I do find it annoying when people smoke in doorways to shops and pubs meaning that you have to go through it to get in or out

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

do you know anyone with an addiction to alcohol?

Here's the thing,a big drinker probably drinks far more than an alcoholic,the difference is,a big drinker wants a drink but an alcoholic needs a drink

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Here's the thing,a big drinker probably drinks far more than an alcoholic,the difference is,a big drinker wants a drink but an alcoholic needs a drink"

And how many alcoholics are just kidding themselves they are ‘ just big drinkers’.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman over a year ago

Reading

Giving up is a bitch. I gave up 20 years ago and still get the cravings sometimes.

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By *lmostInseparableCouple over a year ago

Alfreton

I would rather smoke a bit of grade A cali bud than meet anyone!! Even celeb crush couldn't sway me, and I love that about myself x

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By *r_PinkMan over a year ago

london stratford

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

A little insulting no? "

just a tad! So, as a smoker, what am I? a X U next Tuesday?

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. "

I guess at that stage there’s no point. The horse has bolted.

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By *il sub princessWoman over a year ago

West Midlands

Some of us started smoking before the lovely pictures were put on the packets & a packet was less than 3 pounds. Now there's pretty vapes smelling of strawberries to attract the kids, perhaps get mad about that.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Addiction is a terrible thing and the tobacco industry has invested an awful lot of money in keeping its marks.

There, but for the grace of God, go I.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Addiction is a terrible thing and the tobacco industry has invested an awful lot of money in keeping its marks.

There, but for the grace of God, go I."

Absolutely this ^

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By *ornucopiaMan over a year ago

Bexley

"Some of us started smoking before the lovely pictures were put on the packets & a packet was less than 3 pounds. Now there's pretty vapes smelling of strawberries to attract the kids, perhaps get mad about that."

The growth of vaping as a new addiction for people who have never even smoked is a sad development.But, hey, there is money to be made!

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

"My sister in law had several cancer removal operations she nearly lost the use of her bowel but surgeon saved it.

I can’t believe the stupid cow still smokes go figure I’m exasperated. Me too i can only imagine they smoke all the brain cells out of themselves

A little insulting no? To that woman wondering why her relative was still smoking and she was exasperated it wasn't a general comment and it wasn't my original post.

They smoke the brain cells out of themselves?? Have you ever been addicted to anything where your whole body is addicted? Like I said, a morphine addiction was easier to conquer even with the pain... Nicotine and sugar are the hardest addictions to beat

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By *iggingMan over a year ago

Oldham

I gave up 12 months ago after 30 years...can I feel the benefit?..Not really but I'm sure inside the benefit is there.

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By *onnie 90Woman over a year ago

Leeds

"I gave up 12 months ago after 30 years...can I feel the benefit?..Not really but I'm sure inside the benefit is there."

And in your bank account.

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By *iggingMan over a year ago

Oldham

"I gave up 12 months ago after 30 years...can I feel the benefit?..Not really but I'm sure inside the benefit is there.

And in your bank account. "

Yes your right

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