thats what really does the damage. Sure nicotine is addictive but there is very little harm from tobacco itself. The chemicals added in is what does the harm. At least that is what I have been led to believe from a source I consider reliable. Will see if I can find it.I do not think there would be a need to man tobacco sales entirely if they just stopped these companies from the use of the deadly poisons in cigarettes.
thats what really does the damage. Sure nicotine is addictive but there is very little harm from tobacco itself. The chemicals added in is what does the harm. At least that is what I have been led to believe from a source I consider reliable. Will see if I can find it.
When we were taught about the dangers of smoking in school, the focus was on the chemicals they put in cigarettes.
You're advocating the sale of cigars (most of which do not have additives). Perhaps not as dangerous as cigarettes but still increased risk of various cancers and cardiovascular disease.I believe that if they sold cigarettes or pouches with pure tobacco then there wouldnt be nearly as many health issues associated with smoking, this of course may cause sales to drop which they wouldnt want since they are making too much money out of it.
What's your thoughts on banning smoking here altogether?
yeah start your own forum. Simple.Can something be done regarding getting rid of political correctness and censorship on this forum?!
That wouldn't have any effect on PC or censorship on CF, it would only provide a different forum with different rulesyeah start your own forum. Simple.
True that it would not change anything here but it is the obvious solution. If you don't like it start your own forum and make your own rules.That wouldn't have any effect on PC or censorship on CF, it would only provide a different forum with different rules
We all signed up to the rules, much as some of them seem a little ridiculous. But like tgg I'd like to see them upheld as they stand, not used to justify mods closing threads they don't like.
Agreed.I think some of the rules are silly and they close threads that are useful and fairly civil but do break the rules. Can't really complain about that.
Proof of motivation? No. Not sure how I could prove that! What we have is threads closed with a statement that a certain rule has been broken when it hasn't. Could just be a case of poorly worded rules, of course. Hence my request that the rules be enforced "as they stand".I guess you are saying they are selectively enforcing rules. That is not closingthreads that support their view. Do you have evidence of this? I mean actual proof that is their motivation?
Not sure what you mean here in this example. Yes there is a difference between promoting and accepting generally speaking. However if you want them to follow the rules as they stand then this part of the rules explains itThe usual culprit is "promoting homosexuality". I think the mods do not understand the difference between promoting and accepting.
Rules said:**Promotion is defined as encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something including advertising and publicity.
Indeed. What I'm getting at is that if I say "I accept homosexuality" it is seen to be promotion of acceptance. Basically, expression of opinion about homosexuality is deemed to be active encouragement. That's pretty lame. Compare that to the many threads discussing, for instance, internet downloads and copyright theft. There are those who say "download whatever you like, it's not theft" but the threads remain open. Read whatever motivation you want into that, but it's weirdly inconsistent.Not sure what you mean here in this example. Yes there is a difference between promoting and accepting generally speaking. However if you want them to follow the rules as they stand then this part of the rules explains it
The conversation had run dry and a new one started. Just like real lifeHow on earth does a discussion about banning smoking end with a commend on the difference between promoting and accepting homosexuality lol
How on earth does a discussion about banning smoking end with a commend on the difference between promoting and accepting homosexuality lol
I agree that it is lame but it is still stated in the rules.Indeed. What I'm getting at is that if I say "I accept homosexuality" it is seen to be promotion of acceptance. Basically, expression of opinion about homosexuality is deemed to be active encouragement. That's pretty lame.
I get what you mean but bear in mind there are over 200 movies and tv shows I can download without doing anything illegal. that is i have those shows and I am allowed to make copies for my private use so context in those discussions would be key. having never seen any I can't comment one way or the other. have you reported those threads? If not then start reporting them. If so I would be asking why no action is taken but in the appropiate manner eg via private message. I have seen threads that discuss accepting abortion go on for over 400 posts before it comes to the attention of the mods.Compare that to the many threads discussing, for instance, internet downloads and copyright theft. There are those who say "download whatever you like, it's not theft" but the threads remain open. Read whatever motivation you want into that, but it's weirdly inconsistent.