New smoking policy aboard DCL

[Tekneek]

In a perfect world, there would be no such thing as perfume or cigarettes. I just think it's unfair that people (not you - but many people in general) are so quick to slam smokers and treat them like lepers, but they don't ever raise an eyebrow about the perfume issue.

When it comes to the most obvious health issues, the harmful nature of the cigarette smoke is well documented and proven. The other issues, such as what I experience and sensitivities to other strong odors, is not as well documented or understood amongst the general population. Many seem to suspect that a person is just pretending or has some other agenda if they complain about having difficulty with these things.

All I can say is that an adjustment may come in time. It has taken very many years for it to become a social norm that non-smoking is the expected default. Bringing a powerful odor with you is a rude thing to do, but I suspect most people don't do it with malicious intent.

[My2Sons]

You are probably right. I had to chuckle picturing someone wearing perfume with "malicious intent." Picturing someone spraying on a scent and thinking "ha ha! I will offend as many people as I can!" That does present a silly picture.

That being said, I think it's important to remember that most smokers are not out to hurt other people, either. They are addicted. It is sad, but it is a fact. And the tobacco companies seem to like it that way. So let's not be so quick to attack the smokers themselves. They have an addiction.

I have to agree with the poster before me who wrote:

Guess this will be on the list of bothersome things that can tax the vacation fun for some.

1) Parents with bad kids who are mis-behaved in public.

2) Adults who don’t know when they have had enough to drink and become obnoxious.

3) Smoking, creating 2ndary smoke for those who don't smoke.

So it seems 1 out of these 3 is now being addressed by the DCL. What about the other 2?

The world would be a better place if we all had a little more consideration for those around us.

Interesting discussion.