said by jimmegee
on Monday, 18 June 2007, 5:09pm

I gave up the evil weed (my third attempt in 12 months) in November of last year and have stuck with it since.

Who in their right minds is actually going to miss getting home after a night out and smelling like you've been kippered or having to push pissed dancers' waving fags away on the dancefloor to avoid third-degree burns?

God knows we've all got a few unresolved health issues to deal with even if this one does stop us smoking - but drinking yourself into oblivion, getting off your tits on drugs and having unprotected sex are bad and stupid habits that don't usually affect the lives of an entire room of strangers in the same way smoking does.

That said, I still think stemming the increasing HIV infection rate among young gay men is way more important than this law...

said by wildblood
on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 11:40am

Totally agree with you jimmegee on steeming the tide of HIV infection. Something needs to be done.

As for the smoking ban - as a smoker I'm gonna be interested to see if it finally gives me the willpower to quit. Or will the tunes I play as a DJ just get longer and the gum I chew as a clubber just get nicotine flavoured?

said by trouble
on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 1:28pm

I work as a door supervisor on the scene, and as a non smoker, the smokey atmosphere can sometimes get a bit too much.

Bring on the ban - it will be nice not to be breathing in other people's disgusting habits.

They say 800,000 people will give up in three years as a direct result of the ban, think how many lives that will save. So to the smokers, yeah you have the right to smoke, but you don't have the right to make other people suffer the effects of your addiction.

The ban is the best thing that has happened to the pub/club scene for many years.

said by djdanger
on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 3:27pm

I am all for this ban. I have smoked for ten years, gave up three months ago and have started again... it would make it so much easier to give up when we're not allowed it.

I'm just hoping that there are as many non-smokers as smokers that want to come out clubbing as we've only just recovered from the late licensing changes down here.

I'm interested to know what the clubs smell like too... flavoured smoke machines might be a good idea!

I guess I'll see you naughty people out on the smoking terrace at Fruit on 1st July... Can I borrow your lighter?

said by Tomboy1981
on Thursday, 21 June 2007, 2:55pm

Well... the smoking ban. Yet another way of big brother telling us what we can or can't do. Having only been smoking for three years (I know, at 25 that's incredibly sad), I am one of the lucky ones that really can go without smoking for days/months etc.

I do actually think it will make the country healthier and in that respect, its a brilliant idea, but what I don't agree with is being told what I can and can't do with my lungs etc and that I won't be allowed in many places unless I'm not smoking.

The other 'hilarious' thing about this smoking ban pushed on us by parliament? It doesn't affect Westminster! Bloody typical. Do as I say not as I do... sound familiar?

said by Kirstin
on Friday, 22 June 2007, 12:40pm

As for the House of Common's rule, you find that the loop hole does no longer exist and smoking will be banned in all internal areas and private offices from 1 July onwards. For more info check http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2007-06-11a.141621.h

said by onemorechris
on Sunday, 24 June 2007, 11:07am

Much as I don't like the idea of the government telling people what they can and cannot do, as a non-smoker - this is going to be interesting. (and all the people who insist that they only smoke when they are drunk will be put to the test too.)

Although what new and horrific smells has all that smoke been covering up in the bars and clubs I wonder? Will everywhere smell of sweaty bodies and old beer?

Well at least those smells won't kill us...

said by MarquisHolmstreau
on Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 1:19pm

Hoorah! It's here :o) & it's soooooo nice to be able to breath clean air and not get home stinking of smoke.

You can view it as being told what you can or can't do if you want, but I choose to view it as being allowed to enjoy an evening out with one less risk to my health. (You can still drink yourself to death if you want to!)

said by wildblood
on Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 8:38pm

Lovin the Smokin terrace at Wild Fruit! This sunday had to have been one of the most sociable Fruit's ever as we all huddled together and bonded over the lighter. As for the sauna effect decor I believe many are planning a little towel action next month! x