I read the article in it's entirety. First off, it was classified as "Opinion" & Etiquette" The opinion is strictly hers. She admits that she will eventually move away from you or vice versa. Granted, her reference to dog vs cat poop was an attention-getter & evidently an irritant to you & most likely others. It got our attentIon, the purpose of a good leading point- iT keeps us interested- some may be pissed, but they're still reading. IMO, she is asking that we put our devices away in close quarters. Specifically stated were planes, cafes & restaurants. I agree, it's rude to vape in those areas. It's often tight quarters & vapor (& it's aroma - or odor, depending on your stance) travels to surrounding patrons.
When I was a smoker, I would NEVER sit in the smoking section, because the odor bothered me & interfered with the enjoyment of my meal. Likewise, if I'm seated next to children, I usually ask to be moved, unless they are extremely well behaved. I do not want to spend my hard to come by funds for an unpleasant dining experience. I'm very sensitive to smells & sounds, so I try to adjust my environment - just like the author, who doesn't frequent bars that allow indoor vaping. That is her perogative & way of avoiding the situation.
Any trained chef will tell you that presentation, aroma & taste are all very important components of a successful dining experience. As a vapor, and considerate human being, I have no overt desire to have an effect (good or bad) on anothers dining experience.
I don't believe that she has any business mentioning the names of eliquids or stating mod holsters as "ridiculous". However, the statement allowed her to grab the reader's attention again, by causing an emotional reaction. Again, basic journalism, & it worked. Then came what she wanted to have your attention to say (paraphrase) it's annoying, some people are sensitive to scents to the point of getting a headache (think of those awful cologne reps who used to spritz you as you were coming off the escalator in a dept store) and allergies can occur. Face it, most of the time, we don't even known the contents of what we are vaping. I don't vape in tight quarters with my grandchildren, for their protection, until we understand more about the chemicals in our liquids. My sister & I travel a lot together. I always ask her how it smells to her. Depending on her interpretation, I either continue, crack my window or switch flavors. And, yes, I am one of those people that are so sensitive to smell that some colognes actually make me nauseous. I have asked another department head to please not apply her cologne prior to our morning staff meetings & honestly told her why. She had the "right" to apply whatever/whenever she wanted. However, she had enough respect for my feelings/wellbeing to wait an hour to exercise that "right". I appreciated that small delay & we worked together, in harmony, for 10 years.
The author's last paragraph is actually worded to compliment & favor vaping. She just doesn't want to have to smell it on planes, in cafes & restaurants. Is that so unreasonable?
First & foremost, this article was about her opinion, etiquette and the consideration of others. We lose nothing by considering others. But, we could lose it all, if we don't.
