Vaping vs Smoking

Discussions center on comparing vaping to traditional cigarette smoking, debating its health benefits as a harm reduction alternative, nicotine delivery without combustion, and associated risks.

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shwinnabego β€’ Sep 4, 2020 β€’ View on HN

Curious to know how / why vaping is preferable to this?

MiiMe19 β€’ Jan 23, 2025 β€’ View on HN

vapes aren't as cool as smoked tobacco :)

teen β€’ Aug 30, 2015 β€’ View on HN

switch to e-ciggs (vape). it's about 95% less harmful and is actually way more enjoyable

DaveExeter β€’ Apr 23, 2025 β€’ View on HN

There's always vaping! Nicotine goodness without the combustion byproducts.

zoklet-enjoyer β€’ Nov 7, 2023 β€’ View on HN

I skimmed it. Vaping isn't combustion. No tar. No problem.

_rpd β€’ Apr 29, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Won’t fans of this flavor just switch to vaping?

spacesuitman2 β€’ Feb 16, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Not everyone vapes with nicotine though.

tinus_hn β€’ Dec 19, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Vaping is less bad, not better.

mondobe β€’ Feb 13, 2024 β€’ View on HN

"No vaping", more likely.

plugger β€’ Sep 9, 2019 β€’ View on HN

wut? the conversation is about vaping. your comment makes no sense.