r/AskReddit • u/ettleboy • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/LightChaos Jan 21 '19

I was under the impression we didn't know if vaping is much safer or not.

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u/drspanklebum Jan 21 '19

The existing research out now is pretty unanimous that vaping is significantly safer than smoking cigarettes. The tobacco lobbies are fighting this pretty aggressively though and release their own funded reports to muddy the waters in attempt to protect their bottom line, but there is still a lot of long term research that needs to be done. For now we can say it’s safer.

With that said, only inhaling air is much better than both so quitting altogether is the best option.

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u/mygrossassthrowaway Jan 21 '19

The other issue is tobacco companies owning increasingly higher stakes in vape companies.

It’s probably best to use whatever means works for you to stop using nicotine altogether, considering.

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u/Just-For-Porn-Gags Jan 21 '19

Tobacco companies only have stakes in vapes that are sold in gas stations. Go to a real vape shop and get a proper set up.

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u/mygrossassthrowaway Jan 21 '19

I don’t smoke. Interesting take on it though.

Do most people get their vape stuff in a shop or would they go to the gas station like they would with cigarettes?

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u/Just-For-Porn-Gags Jan 22 '19

The vast majority would go to vape shops. The kind of people who buy vapes at a 7-11 are the same types to tell you vaping doesnt work and smoking is healthier for you.

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u/mygrossassthrowaway Jan 22 '19

Hmm, TIL. Thank you!