So now all you do gooders have buggered up MY Smoking........
15 February 2006, 02:53 PM
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But this is the point......it's been going on through the ages and no-one even battered an eyelid before.....I mean if you had said this 30 odd years ago you would have been laughed out the city......
I'm just saying it's been banned in certain pubs anyway, so thats already the compromise........
as for you alloy....I think you'll find it's your own de-cat
I'm just saying it's been banned in certain pubs anyway, so thats already the compromise........
as for you alloy....I think you'll find it's your own de-cat
15 February 2006, 02:55 PM
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But medical proof of smoking's effects is now irrefutable, as well there being a shift in society's opinions to smoking in public places. Just because it has been, doesn't mean it always has to be.
LOL at "battered".
LOL at "battered".
15 February 2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
You can do that with your Primark suits.Some of us like to wear decent clothes.
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15 February 2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by terence
on a slightely differnet note though (sorry if its been mentioned i havnt read the whole thread) but what will the anti social affects be, will the ban stress some ppl out in certain situations while they actually get used to it, i heard this mentioned today by some friends?!
It is a terrible habit, and I would like to quit but what most non smokers dont realise is that we are addicted to a drug, which is happily sold thanks to the gov't.
Although most smokers would like to give up, it is difficult, and when in a situation where you cant have a ciggie it does affect your mood, and can lead to agression and behaviour outside of your normal character.
I would imagine a few scraps here and there, especially in my home town where probably 90% of folk smoke
PMSL at the Pimms comment by Abdabz
You dont realise Londoners dont live in England, its a separate country
15 February 2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Smokes selfishly where and when I like?
Like most smokers??? that spark up where they can at the moment which is pretty much everywhere??
Thats not selfish.....they're my rights....
Smart reply
I don't smoke if the person i'm eating with is eating, but if it's in a smoking section.......??
And if you are allowed to smoke it's the establishments problem...not the smoker....
Like most smokers??? that spark up where they can at the moment which is pretty much everywhere??
Thats not selfish.....they're my rights....
Smart reply
I don't smoke if the person i'm eating with is eating, but if it's in a smoking section.......??
And if you are allowed to smoke it's the establishments problem...not the smoker....
It'll make your eyes sting and your clothes smell - but TOUGH - it's my right!!
15 February 2006, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Absolutely!!
It is a terrible habit, and I would like to quit but what most non smokers dont realise is that we are addicted to a drug, which is happily sold thanks to the gov't.
Although most smokers would like to give up, it is difficult, and when in a situation where you cant have a ciggie it does affect your mood, and can lead to agression and behaviour outside of your normal character.
I would imagine a few scraps here and there, especially in my home town where probably 90% of folk smoke
PMSL at the Pimms comment by Abdabz You dont realise Londoners dont live in England, its a separate country
It is a terrible habit, and I would like to quit but what most non smokers dont realise is that we are addicted to a drug, which is happily sold thanks to the gov't.
Although most smokers would like to give up, it is difficult, and when in a situation where you cant have a ciggie it does affect your mood, and can lead to agression and behaviour outside of your normal character.
I would imagine a few scraps here and there, especially in my home town where probably 90% of folk smoke
PMSL at the Pimms comment by Abdabz
You dont realise Londoners dont live in England, its a separate country
15 February 2006, 03:53 PM
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See ya 
Sort of says it all really Telboy. If you do f off please don't tell anyone you're English/British , you'll get us a bad/worse reputation.
I'm not going anywhere. Sorry
15 February 2006, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatcapdriver
Bull****. Don't blame the Government. Take responsibility for your own actions. There are millions of ex-smokers in the world so whilst it aint easy, it can be done.
Must be nice to be the perfect human with no vices or issues
15 February 2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
I never said it cant be done
Must be nice to be the perfect human with no vices or issues
Must be nice to be the perfect human with no vices or issues
Who's perfect? If I can stop smoking, anyone can but don't blame others for smoking when you can do something about it.
15 February 2006, 05:15 PM
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I wasn't blaming anyone, I was answering the question of will there be any trouble - IMO there will be.
I never said its not possible to give up, just that the gov't are quite happy to supply legal drugs, get everyone hooked, then ban it
I bet you still dream about smoking as well, you never fully get away from it, might have known you're an ex-smoker, they're the worse for it
I never said its not possible to give up, just that the gov't are quite happy to supply legal drugs, get everyone hooked, then ban it
I bet you still dream about smoking as well, you never fully get away from it, might have known you're an ex-smoker, they're the worse for it
15 February 2006, 05:29 PM
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I see this ol' girl is still going strong I'd just like to point out that I for one will be continuing to smoke like a trooper I will be out in the "nicey nicey" presumptuous (sp?) clean aired pub/club watching people get ratty and others bask in the smugness, listening to tree huggers and the like comment on how nice it is to "finally" be able to enjoy a night out without going home smelling of ****.
How the beer tastes better without the stench of **** everywhere and how their eyes don't fcukin sting.
Tell you what. This time I will adapt and change MY lifestyle to accomodate you wingeing *******. I'll skulk around like a criminal while you indulge in your righteous whim.
I'll interupt the conversations or fun that I'M having with MY mates just so you can taste your fcukin Gin.
I'll not smoke in case you fancy populating the planet with more selfish spawn and you don't want you or your righteous sandal wearing missus to suddenly become infertile.
I'll not smoke in public, that way you can walk down the street without having to step over *** ends "everywhere", but at least your chewing gum will find a clean spot to land!
I'll even NOT SMOKE just because it means I can stand in the middle of the pub and tell YOU ******* how fcukin antisocial it is to remove someones right to smoke in public places. I'll expect you all out of an evening, every weekend, seeing as it's clean to do so now and I don't want ANY complaining when the NHS doesn't get better and tax DOESN'T Drop
I bet you lot think it's ok to drive at 40 mph on a dual carriage way because "it says so" Fcukin sheep!
*Steps of box*
Thank you please
Off to the pub to smoke 20.............................all at once
I'd just like to point out that I for one will be continuing to smoke like a trooper I will be out in the "nicey nicey" presumptuous (sp?) clean aired pub/club watching people get ratty and others bask in the smugness, listening to tree huggers and the like comment on how nice it is to "finally" be able to enjoy a night out without going home smelling of ****.How the beer tastes better without the stench of **** everywhere and how their eyes don't fcukin sting.
Tell you what. This time I will adapt and change MY lifestyle to accomodate you wingeing *******. I'll skulk around like a criminal while you indulge in your righteous whim.
I'll interupt the conversations or fun that I'M having with MY mates just so you can taste your fcukin Gin.
I'll not smoke in case you fancy populating the planet with more selfish spawn and you don't want you or your righteous sandal wearing missus to suddenly become infertile.
I'll not smoke in public, that way you can walk down the street without having to step over *** ends "everywhere", but at least your chewing gum will find a clean spot to land!
I'll even NOT SMOKE just because it means I can stand in the middle of the pub and tell YOU ******* how fcukin antisocial it is to remove someones right to smoke in public places. I'll expect you all out of an evening, every weekend, seeing as it's clean to do so now and I don't want ANY complaining when the NHS doesn't get better and tax DOESN'T Drop
I bet you lot think it's ok to drive at 40 mph on a dual carriage way because "it says so" Fcukin sheep!
*Steps of box*
Thank you please
Off to the pub to smoke 20.............................all at once
15 February 2006, 05:31 PM
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By the same token, you can argue that the Government did everything in it's power to dissuade people from smoking with ad campaigns, excessive taxation etc etc. But people were too stupid to take any notice and continued smoking - so now they are taking it a stage further by banning it in public places.
Ex-smoker may or may not be more anti-smoking but you do realise that:
a) it's bloody stupid
b) it's expensive
c) it's unhealthy
d) it looks stupid
e) it's disgusting
Either way, Western governments are legislating against smoking so either get used to it and stop whingeing (not directed at you) or understand that you need to smoke where other people are not directly affected.
Ex-smoker may or may not be more anti-smoking but you do realise that:
a) it's bloody stupid
b) it's expensive
c) it's unhealthy
d) it looks stupid
e) it's disgusting
Either way, Western governments are legislating against smoking so either get used to it and stop whingeing (not directed at you) or understand that you need to smoke where other people are not directly affected.
15 February 2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Not really, doesnt bother me at all.
I'm hacked off that something can be banned so easily, what is next alcohol? I hope so, could do with less pissheads about
I'm hacked off that something can be banned so easily, what is next alcohol? I hope so, could do with less pissheads about
15 February 2006, 07:01 PM
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hold on,.... can i smell self righteous @rseholes??????
yup, but i'll pretend i cant, otherwise i might be accused of sniffing crack.
yup, but i'll pretend i cant, otherwise i might be accused of sniffing crack.
15 February 2006, 07:13 PM
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I've no objection to people sticking needles in themselves if they choose to, but if they start sticking them into me they might get a kick in the nuts.
I've no objections to other people smoking themselves to death either, but I choose not to smoke, so why should I have to breathe in yours?
I've no objections to other people smoking themselves to death either, but I choose not to smoke, so why should I have to breathe in yours?
15 February 2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AndiThompson
I've no objection to people sticking needles in themselves if they choose to, but if they start sticking them into me they might get a kick in the nuts.
I've no objections to other people smoking themselves to death either, but I choose not to smoke, so why should I have to breathe in yours?
I've no objections to other people smoking themselves to death either, but I choose not to smoke, so why should I have to breathe in yours?
15 February 2006, 07:28 PM
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So answer me this. I'm sitting somewhere, minding my own buisiness, when along comes fred bloggs with his *** and proceeds to smoke me out. I take out my little battery operated fan and blow the smoke back at him because a) I don't like smoke in my face and b) I was there first. WHY does he then become annoyed ? I'm only returning to him what is rightfully his.
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15 February 2006, 07:32 PM
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When I was a lad........ most pubs had separate public and lounge bars. Now they're usually amalgamated, often with food area incorporated.
But if they hadn't been, then the public bars could have stayed as smoking zones with bar staff who themselves smoked. If punters didn't like the smoke off they went to the lounge bar. If someone wanted a pie and chips or a sarnie then this would be prepared in lounge area and plated to public bar.
In any event I think a pub should be able to largely eliminate a heavy smoke atmosphere with some decent extractors or recirculation systems. Airlines used to do this very effectively in a confined area.
Me? I really enjoy sitting in the corner of a bar with a pint and a ciggie
But if they hadn't been, then the public bars could have stayed as smoking zones with bar staff who themselves smoked. If punters didn't like the smoke off they went to the lounge bar. If someone wanted a pie and chips or a sarnie then this would be prepared in lounge area and plated to public bar.
In any event I think a pub should be able to largely eliminate a heavy smoke atmosphere with some decent extractors or recirculation systems. Airlines used to do this very effectively in a confined area.
Me? I really enjoy sitting in the corner of a bar with a pint and a ciggie
15 February 2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
But medical proof of smoking's effects is now irrefutable, as well there being a shift in society's opinions to smoking in public places. Just because it has been, doesn't mean it always has to be.
LOL at "battered".
LOL at "battered".
15 February 2006, 07:34 PM
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Dear apparition,
i work for the local refuse collection company - your refuse is smelly - would you be annoyed if i returned it to you by tipping it on your doorstep????
(by the way did you not notice how firmly my tongue was in my cheek - how sad the self righteous are)
i work for the local refuse collection company - your refuse is smelly - would you be annoyed if i returned it to you by tipping it on your doorstep????
(by the way did you not notice how firmly my tongue was in my cheek - how sad the self righteous are)
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15 February 2006, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Apparition
So answer me this. I'm sitting somewhere, minding my own buisiness, when along comes fred bloggs with his *** and proceeds to smoke me out. I take out my little battery operated fan and blow the smoke back at him because a) I don't like smoke in my face and b) I was there first. WHY does he then become annoyed ? I'm only returning to him what is rightfully his.
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WHY does he then become annoyed ?
15 February 2006, 07:50 PM
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I do indulge in the odd cuban ceegar myself. But I am all for the ban.
I remember once being out in a bar smoking a huge cigar. Some pissed up tart told me to Pizz off else where with it as it stunk. I looked down and couldn't believe that both her and her mates all had cigarettes lit!
WTF?
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I remember once being out in a bar smoking a huge cigar. Some pissed up tart told me to Pizz off else where with it as it stunk. I looked down and couldn't believe that both her and her mates all had cigarettes lit!
WTF?
Nick
15 February 2006, 08:34 PM
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As a Morris dancer (or Morris Performance Artiste as i prefer to be called) i object in the strongest possible terms to the arrogant disregard not shown towards people who really don't know if they believe in anything or not.
Such persons aught not to be stuffed with nails!
Such persons aught not to be stuffed with nails!
15 February 2006, 09:47 PM
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RIP :So a rather ripe vagrant sits next to you. What do you do? Pull out your fascist little fan, or move?
a) The fan was made in Hong Kong I think ! b) and I'd guess that ripe vagrants aren't usually allowed into public bars.
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WHY does he then become annoyed ? Still the question hangs in the air...(The polluted smoke-filled air , that is )
So you've tried this? -----and yes I have, frequently.
a) The fan was made in Hong Kong I think !
b) and I'd guess that ripe vagrants aren't usually allowed into public bars.Quote:
WHY does he then become annoyed ? Still the question hangs in the air...(The polluted smoke-filled air , that is )
So you've tried this? -----and yes I have, frequently.