Truth.com preachers<rant>

Jameser · Post by **Jameser** » Thu May 30, 2002 4:54 pm

Went to buy a pack of smokes. And some lifeless troll is just hanging out at the Krispykreme doughnut rack. Looking for the unsuspecting cigarette buyer(me).

"Excuse me" the troll ask's "are those smoke's for you?" I gave him a "yes" in a tone that says bug off. "Are you planing on dying?" I just walk on my marry way.

But, WTF? I know smoking is not healthy. Neither is alot of things we do. Do you eat MickeyD's well those fries are clogging your arteries. Lay out in the Sun? ever hear of skin Cancer. Do you Drive, well you can get killed doing that.

Anyway's like I said I know smoking is stupid. I plan on quitting. But I need to do it when i'm ready. And not for some truth.com troll. That has nothing better to do then hang out at a Mobil gas station. Sorry just had to rant.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Thu May 30, 2002 4:59 pm

Sounds like that idiot has a pathetic life. I feel sorry for him. I know I would have given that idiot a piece or two of my mind.

Jameser · Post by **Jameser** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:03 pm

Yeah, I felt like it but, I would rather do something more productive with my time.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:07 pm

Actually I would probably be to shocked to say much though. It would really put me off if that happend, it would just be weird!

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:08 pm

i dont smoke, never have adn never will, but i hate those ppl too!

the stupid truth commercials piss me off!

Jameser · Post by **Jameser** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:11 pm

I give credit to people that never fell to the habit of somking. It does stink and it is a waste of money.

chimdogger · Post by **chimdogger** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:11 pm

I have to agree. Yes smoking is harmful to your health but what does he care (the troll). As long as your actions are not harming anyone else in anyway then you should what you want without being percecuited(sp). By the way I am a non-smoker.

Chim

Jameser · Post by **Jameser** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:15 pm

Originally posted by chimdogger
I have to agree. Yes smoking is harmful to your health but what does he care (the troll). As long as your actions are not harming anyone else in anyway then you should what you want without being percecuited(sp). By the way I am a non-smoker.

Chim

Well, you could say second hand smoke is harming you. But I try to be as considerate as possible, in public areas. I will go out side, if noone else in a resturant is somking.

Ashdaw · Post by **Ashdaw** » Thu May 30, 2002 5:49 pm

Originally posted by Jameser

Well, you could say second hand smoke is harming you. But I try to be as considerate as possible, in public areas. I will go out side, if no one else in a resturant is smoking.

I dont smoke either and neither does my Dad anymore but, that doesnt mean you cant if you choose mate

Today, the 31st of May is world no smoking day. But, like I said, that is your choice.

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Thu May 30, 2002 6:00 pm

Personally, I don't smoke, and I don't care if others smoke. The thing I do care about is people who try and force their beliefs on me. I think it's just one big power trip for the troll...

"I don't smoke, so I'm superior to you and I can belittle you because I see you're buying cigarettes."

See what I mean?

GrandFlash13 · Post by **GrandFlash13** » Thu May 30, 2002 6:18 pm

I wonder if the truth.com people realized what would happen to their taxes, and everyone elses, if they succeeded in getting everyone to stop smoking. I say we need more smokers so I don't have to pay more taxes. YEAH Sin tax. Besides, it's each persons choice to smoke and it is no mystery what it can do to you.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:46 pm

Originally posted by Jameser
Yeah, I felt like it but, I would rather do something more productive with my time.

Yeah, like ranting on a bulletin board lol

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:51 pm

My reply to such folks is:

"Its also bad for your health to point out to smokers that it's killing them."

I let em chew on that for a second, until they realize that was a veiled threat. Then smile and walk off.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:53 pm

Originally posted by brembo
My reply to such folks is:

"Its also bad for your health to point out to smokers that it's killing them."

I let em chew on that for a second, until they realize that was a veiled threat. Then smile and walk off.

What if the guy is twice your size, and has a bad attitude?

Do you still use veiled threats

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:55 pm

Next time, explain that sticking one's nose into others business is a lot more harmful to one's health than smoking.

Good thing it wasn't me. I'm not a violent man.....most of the time.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:56 pm

Everybody's a tough guy till they face a real opponent

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:56 pm

Norm, you doin okay? Feisty tonight eh?

The majority of folks that mention that my affinity for nicotine will end up with me pushing up daisys, are wormy little folks. Ya know the type, the holier than thou bunch.

Never had a big dude pester me about smoking, I guess I'd swallow my pride and slink off. I dunno, might offer a smoke, who knows?

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:58 pm

I'm ok, just havin some fun.

Calling em like I see em

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Thu May 30, 2002 8:59 pm

No worries Norm, just curious as to whats makin ya tick tonight. Usually stirrin the pot is my job, but hey, the more the merrier eh?

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 9:01 pm

Most members don't reply to me, so a little provocation helps to have a conversation now and then

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 9:06 pm

That's it for this thread?

Ok, on to the next one

IRS · Post by **IRS** » Thu May 30, 2002 9:11 pm

hey wait where ya going *puff puff*
dern non smokers

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 10:18 pm

I'm back

I am a smoker too. I agree with everyone, nobody likes a preacher. Especially those new born again non smokers who won't stop preaching.

Indy · Post by **Indy** » Thu May 30, 2002 10:25 pm

Originally posted by Norm
Most members don't reply to me, so a little provocation helps to have a conversation now and then

Did you say something?

That troll almost sounded like a religious zealot trying to convert the savages...nothing ticks me off more than someone trying to force their views on me...

torsten · Post by **torsten** » Thu May 30, 2002 10:27 pm

Could some of this hostility be due to the realization that the guy has a very valid point?

It is annoying nannyism though. I'll always support anyone's right to smoke as long as I don't have to breathe it.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Thu May 30, 2002 10:54 pm

I agree with you Torsten, you shouldn't have to breath smoke under any circumstances. If smokers want to smoke, they should do it where it won't affect non smokers.

Smokers seem to think they have a right to smoke anywhere they feel fit to, but as a smoker I feel it's improper to smoke around those who don't, especially those who don't want you to.

EvilAngel · Post by **EvilAngel** » Fri May 31, 2002 1:34 am

Originally posted by Jameser

Well, you could say second hand smoke is harming you. But I try to be as considerate as possible, in public areas. I will go out side, if noone else in a resturant is somking.

Out here in cali ya cant smoke (legaly) in any establishment whatsoever.

I would have had a talk with that troll, people like that interest me. 90% of the time they are bible thumping, controdicting hypocrits.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Fri May 31, 2002 1:36 am

Good to have ya back EA

You tell it like it is, no holds barred

Faust · Post by **Faust** » Fri May 31, 2002 7:46 am

hate the commercials. hate the website. hate people who wont let a man (or woman) slowly kill him/themself if he so desires.

what i like is the idea of not exposing others to it (especially children). i am 100% all for that and subscribe to it wholeheartedly. just as i wouldn't like a Mogolian slave trader to come and sit behind me at McDonalds and start hitting a hookah packed full of shredded passenger car tires, i would be wrong to infringe on others' space in a similar way.

but if i am sitting on outside on a park bench having a smoke, don't come up and sit down on the opposite end and then complain about the me smoking a cigarette. in my life, i have had to tell 2 people to "shut the hell up" for this exact reason (well, one was outside the mall). i was here first, damnit. if you were here first i would go find somewhere else to smoke.

at any rate all i can say is "if you smoke, you should probably quit," (my hypocritical side showing as yes, i do smoke), "and if you dont smoke, for God's sake don't start!"

Jameser · Post by **Jameser** » Fri May 31, 2002 11:50 am

Originally posted by Faust

at any rate all i can say is "if you smoke, you should probably quit," (my hypocritical side showing as yes, i do smoke), "and if you dont smoke, for God's sake don't start!"

Ditto...

Wow I'm suprised by the amount of response I got for my 1st post. Walked away from the Computer. 18 hours later 2 pages of postings.

I think I should have said something, but like was posted earilier by someone. I was shocked that someone is asking me about my decision to by cancer-in-a-box.

But time to walk away from the computer for a bit, it's a great day out, My car needs a washing, and my lungs need a smokin. Take care all.