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Subject: Smoking According to Obbi
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smoking is pointless, just like getting drunk.

  • 08.26.2004 5:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Peasant
smoking is pointless, just like getting drunk.
Not really, smokin can calm your nerves and warm you up, it did that to the 101st in Bastogne during WW2

[Edited on 8/26/2004 5:26:17 PM]

  • 08.26.2004 5:26 PM PDT

Posted by: ObbiQuiet
BTW, I checked with a mod before I posted this. I assure you, I am aware that this is a touchy subject.


Very well. I suppose we can talk about such things if a mod allows it. Though I must say, I still find it a tad disappointing that this subject is allowed.

Here’s a hypothetical question for you, ObbiQuiet. I'm curious, if you had a son or daughter, would you let them smoke?

  • 08.26.2004 5:26 PM PDT
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Posted by: Peasant
smoking is pointless, just like getting drunk.


Smoking can be enjoyable, just like drinking.

However, you are right, doing it in excess is pointless.

  • 08.26.2004 5:27 PM PDT
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well i guess smoking is only bad if u become dependant on it.

  • 08.26.2004 5:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: Peasant
well i guess smoking is only bad if u become dependant on it.
No -blam!- Sherlock, thats why is should be done in moderation, and while we're talking about stuff, I'd just like to say that the Aktins (low carb) diet is -blam!- retarded and is actually unhealthy for you unless your a 330 pound footbal player who actually needs the diet

  • 08.26.2004 5:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: ObbiQuiet
BTW, I checked with a mod before I posted this. I assure you, I am aware that this is a touchy subject.


Very well. I suppose we can talk about such things if a mod allows it. Though I must say, I still find it a tad disappointing that this subject is allowed.

Here’s a hypothetical question for you, ObbiQuiet. I'm curious, if you had a son or daughter, would you let them smoke?


I would not let them smoke if I felt they might develope a smoking addiction. However, if I felt they were mature enough not to enjoy it without letting themselves be controlled by it, I would let them.

Rather I'm confident in them or not is impossible to tell.

  • 08.26.2004 5:31 PM PDT
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I really dont think the 'Its bad for you' argument has any meaning. It may be bad for you, but what about McDonalds food, or caffeine? Not only are things like this NOT frowned upon by society, they are practicaly encouraged. Remember what America was founded upon? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If it makes you happy, and you aren't hurting anyone (except ARGUABLY yourself), then you should be able to do it.

  • 08.26.2004 5:34 PM PDT
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Smoking is just another Canadian plot to take over the world.

  • 08.26.2004 5:35 PM PDT
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Everyone in the world today has a closed mind, no one is open to other peoples opinions. Smoking can be harmful, but addictions are all in the mind. All it is is a habit, and people beleive that it is an addiction. All it is is weak minded people with no self control can't break a habit and make excuses for it. How do you think smoke quitting aids work, it tells the person that they will quit in a few days and they believe it, so they do. It's basicly a crutch that gives people the will power to quit. Addictions ar not real.

[Edited on 8/26/2004 5:39:01 PM]

  • 08.26.2004 5:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: Asssin823
Everyone in the world today has a closed mind, no one is open to other peoples opinions. Smoking can be harmful, but addictions are all in the mind. All it is is a habit, and people beleive that it is an addiction. All it is is weak minded people with no self control can't break a habit and make excuses for it. How do you think smoke quitting aids work, it tells the person that they will quit in a few days and they believe it, so they do. It's basicly a crutch that gives people the will power to quit. Addictions ar not real.

Yes the are. An Addiction can't just be broken by saying hey i'm going to stop. Thats why its called an ADDICTION!!!

  • 08.26.2004 5:42 PM PDT
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Ya know that some people can get addicted very easy and I dont like you advertising smoking.

  • 08.26.2004 5:43 PM PDT
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I have a friend that smoked a pack a day until he told me he was going to quit, and he didn't even touch a cigarete or a stop smoking aid, he hasn't had any problems and he just contiued on with his life, smoke free. It's all in your mind, anyone who says they are addicted to something just doesn't have the willpower to stop.

  • 08.26.2004 5:46 PM PDT
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Posted by: Peasant
well i guess smoking is only bad if u become dependant on it.


NEVER can smoking be good for you. Ive had a family member die from smoking and he did it about once a month.

  • 08.26.2004 5:48 PM PDT
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People are different, my grand mother has smoked 3 packs a day for the last 60 years and has had no cancer at all. It's all abot the person.

[Edited on 8/26/2004 5:50:20 PM]

  • 08.26.2004 5:49 PM PDT
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Well good for her.

  • 08.26.2004 5:51 PM PDT
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Obbi I think your a bit full of yourself. I've notice that after reading most of your posts.

  • 08.26.2004 5:56 PM PDT
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Posted by: Asssin823
I have a friend that smoked a pack a day until he told me he was going to quit, and he didn't even touch a cigarete or a stop smoking aid, he hasn't had any problems and he just contiued on with his life, smoke free. It's all in your mind, anyone who says they are addicted to something just doesn't have the willpower to stop.


Incorrect. Nicotine addiction is chemical.

  • 08.26.2004 5:57 PM PDT
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Posted by: Jnice
Obbi I think your a bit full of yourself. I've notice that after reading most of your posts.


Thank you for your psychoanalyzation. Next time, just ask me and I could tell you the same thing.

  • 08.26.2004 6:00 PM PDT
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I think of it this way:

Some people have a lot of self control, and know exactly how their mind and body works. Addictions are all in the mind, and they can be overcome. It's just that most people's minds are too weak for this. For those that can, smoking one cigarette a week isn't going to hurt you anymore than anything else, if you stay healthy and fit. Sure, it doesn't help you, but if you enjoy it, why not? It's just like drinking alcohol once in a while, or candy, for that matter. However, since most people aren't strong enough to do this, they shouldn't even start. I, don't know if I could, or would, and therefore I am not going to try. I suggest that others don't either. If you can do it keep yourself under control, and smoke very little, than why not? It's not going to hurt you anymore then pollution, bad food, and McDonalds is.

  • 08.26.2004 6:03 PM PDT
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And Obbi are you trying to get people to smoke?

  • 08.26.2004 6:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: ObbiQuiet
Posted by: Asssin823
I have a friend that smoked a pack a day until he told me he was going to quit, and he didn't even touch a cigarete or a stop smoking aid, he hasn't had any problems and he just contiued on with his life, smoke free. It's all in your mind, anyone who says they are addicted to something just doesn't have the willpower to stop.


Incorrect. Nicotine addiction is chemical.


Yes, so it makes you crave a smoke. Doesn't mean your mind can prevent it though, if you are strong enough.

EDIT: Most people aren't though, so my advice is this.

Don't start smoking.

And yeah, I agree with you, Baron, this shouldn't be allowed here, there are probably too many young kids around.

[Edited on 8/26/2004 6:07:24 PM]

  • 08.26.2004 6:04 PM PDT
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The problem is when you smoke around other people you don't know if they are allergic to it or not. I am so I can never smoke unless I want to kill myself. But when that does happen you just can't ask them to quit smoking unless they aren't supposed to be smoking there in the first place. So you always don't know what you are doing to other people. I usually can't breathe again til they are done.

  • 08.26.2004 6:22 PM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

Posted by: ObbiQuiet
Posted by: Jnice
Obbi I think your a bit full of yourself. I've notice that after reading most of your posts.


Thank you for your psychoanalyzation. Next time, just ask me and I could tell you the same thing.


jnice,thats a bit hypocritical. in the pic post by GreenChief,you keep saying that youre the hottest person,and say you have so many girls,yet you say that Obbi is full of himself?

and although im sure smoking can be enjoyable in moderation,i dont think ill smoke. maybe a drink or two every so often,but no smoking

[Edited on 8/26/2004 6:27:32 PM]

  • 08.26.2004 6:26 PM PDT
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I don't think I'll ever smoke just because I don't like wasting money.

  • 08.26.2004 6:30 PM PDT