Visit the Ironworks Gaming Website Email the Webmaster Graphics Library Rules and Regulations Help Support Ironworks Forum with a Donation to Keep us Online - We rely totally on Donations from members Donation goal Meter

Ironworks Gaming Radio

Ironworks Gaming Forum

Go Back   Ironworks Gaming Forum > Ironworks Gaming Forums > General Discussion > General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)

 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 11-26-2004, 04:50 AM   #1
burnzey boi
Red Wizard of Thay
 

Join Date: September 14, 2004
Location: Western Australia
Age: 33
Posts: 800
Smoking can be one of the worst things to do, and most of you know that. i reckon they should ban it where people usualy are, like resteraunts and pubs.
it could help a bit with the global warming and make the air healthier. plus you are more likely to perish smoking than any other way. its like commiting suicide!
__________________
burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under

(Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70,
Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60
OM NOM NOM NOM
burnzey boi is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:03 AM   #2
Azeral
Manshoon
 

Join Date: May 16, 2003
Location: Orange , N.S.W , Aust
Age: 37
Posts: 218
they are looking at doing it in NSW. but it will ruin all the pubs bussiness.
__________________
[img]\"http://img37.exs.cx/img37/4753/azeral2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
Azeral is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:25 AM   #3
LennonCook
Jack Burton
 

Join Date: November 10, 2001
Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux
Age: 37
Posts: 5,452
Quote:
Originally posted by Azeral:
they are looking at doing it in NSW. but it will ruin all the pubs bussiness.
Why? People don't go to pubs just to smoke, last I checked. The pubs' money comes from alcohol, and that will still flow. And those who want to smoke can still do it outside, in patios and such. Non-smoking laws are a good idea in all enclosed spaces - they protect the communities long-term health, and make our living standards better. I support Bob Car 100% on this, except for the fact that I want it faster than the 7(?)-year plan he's proposing.
LennonCook is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:37 AM   #4
Azeral
Manshoon
 

Join Date: May 16, 2003
Location: Orange , N.S.W , Aust
Age: 37
Posts: 218
Yes i know but still they are trying to make an effort to remove smoking all together in the end.
__________________
[img]\"http://img37.exs.cx/img37/4753/azeral2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
Azeral is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:50 AM   #5
LennonCook
Jack Burton
 

Join Date: November 10, 2001
Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux
Age: 37
Posts: 5,452
No, if they wanted to do that, they'd say "smoking is illegal from now on". But they're not doing that. The current plans are to outlaw smoking in enclosed public spaces. Noone much minds it being done outside, because it isn't just moved around and added to - it goes away. Indoors is a different matter: it stays, it gets added to constantly, it spreads out a bit but never dies down. This is extremely bad for people's health - especially since there are potentially (and often) non-smokers there. Don't believe the media (read: the CWD) hype that smoking will be a crime entirely: there'll just be alot more "no smoking" signs about.
LennonCook is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:50 AM   #6
Hivetyrant
Jack Burton
 

Join Date: August 24, 2002
Location: Aussie now in the US of A!
Age: 37
Posts: 5,403
You obviously havnt been watching the news Lennon, half of the population os boycoting the situation, the other half love it. ME? I think that if someone wants to smoke..Let them, but just dont breathe it on me.
Hivetyrant is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 05:58 AM   #7
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood
Jack Burton
 

Join Date: May 16, 2003
Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada
Age: 58
Posts: 5,634
I hate it! I can't wait 'til the outlaw the whole thing. Mostly because smokers havn't got the common curtesy to respect non-smokers. I hate when I go to the Mall now and all the smokers are right by the door, even though they're supposed to be 16 feet away! I wouldn't have spend money on allergy meds if they were more respectful.
__________________
A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 06:38 AM   #8
LennonCook
Jack Burton
 

Join Date: November 10, 2001
Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux
Age: 37
Posts: 5,452
Quote:
Originally posted by Hivetyrant:
You obviously havnt been watching the news Lennon, half of the population os boycoting the situation, the other half love it. ME? I think that if someone wants to smoke..Let them, but just dont breathe it on me.
As I said: media hype. Journalists are very good at making a small number of people (say, 10 - 20) look like they represent a fairly big crowd. Alot of people are probably quite indifferent to it.
LennonCook is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 06:42 AM   #9
Azeral
Manshoon
 

Join Date: May 16, 2003
Location: Orange , N.S.W , Aust
Age: 37
Posts: 218
Nope Lennon this one is actually divided right down the middle. they interviewed a lot of pubs
__________________
[img]\"http://img37.exs.cx/img37/4753/azeral2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />
Azeral is offline  
Old 11-26-2004, 06:54 AM   #10
wellard
Dracolisk
 

Join Date: November 1, 2002
Location: Australia ..... G\'day!
Posts: 6,123
Every where smoking bans have been introduced in bars or restaurants the number of customers goes down for a short while then the numbers go up to a higher figure. People don’t like change but a few years from now everyone will accept the new normal.

Smoking on planes is another example. People have been banned from smoking for years yet despite a nervous 12 hour flight people in general accept the situation and the reason for fines if they break the law. The bottom line is more people fly now with smoking bans than before.

There are more people who hate cigs and their stench than those that smoke
__________________


fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years
wellard is offline  
 


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Thank You for Smoking Ilander Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics) 0 04-14-2006 05:56 PM
Smoking ban Lanesra General Discussion 130 04-12-2004 05:43 PM
Smoking Ban Timber Loftis General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) 213 05-12-2003 03:37 PM
Smoking and under 18 yrs old? uss General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) 32 07-07-2002 01:29 PM
smoking bad for you ???? johnny General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005) 41 06-23-2002 10:06 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:50 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
©2024 Ironworks Gaming & ©2024 The Great Escape Studios TM - All Rights Reserved