315 Gala Named Vapes: What Do Vape Users Think About the 315 Exposure?

The 315 Gala named electronic cigarettes, and how do vape users view the exposure? After the 315 CCTV Gala exposed electronic cigarettes, the entire electronic cigarette industry was labeled "harmful to health and lacking regulation." The industry was thrown into chaos, with many electronic cigarette industry groups expressing their discontent.

In China, electronic cigarettes are in a regulatory void. There seem to be no industry standards for this product form. Since electronic cigarettes involve both the device and the e-liquid, it is difficult to simply define them as either electronic products or tobacco products.

(Emphasizing! I am an enthusiast and user, the kind who experiments with my life, so if you think I'm defending them, go away.) The respondent is a super lazy electronic cigarette and cigarette enthusiast, with about four years of experience using electronic cigarettes, spending nearly 20,000 yuan on them (thanks to a dealer who supplied at cost for four years). Although not professional, I still want to share my thoughts on the 315 criticism of electronic cigarettes.
(Too many people are criticizing me, so I want to clarify my stance: I fully support the government. Minors should not be exposed to any tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, and I hope everyone will discourage them as I do.) First, electronic cigarettes do have certain safety hazards, whether it's mechanical mod explosions, e-liquid components, or the composition of the vapor produced, but this is definitely not comparable to smoking traditional cigarettes.

Currently, the electronic cigarette industry is somewhat similar to the mobile phone industry before the licensing system was established. At that time, the market was chaotic, with inferior products driving out the good ones, and many domestic phones were labeled as "black phones." From 1998 to 2004, China implemented a mobile phone licensing system, allowing only those with a production license from the Ministry of Information Industry to manufacture phones. This led to the rise of the first batch of domestic phones. By October 12, 2007, China completely abolished the mobile phone licensing system, marking the last golden period for "shanzhai phones," followed by the rise of domestic smartphone brands.

Issues with E-liquid Components

In fact, the 315 criticism should focus here. Many e-liquids in China come from black market producers, with exorbitant profits. I have discussed with friends about buying a set of equipment for hundreds of yuan, which comes with a lifetime supply of free e-liquid at 8 yuan per bottle from black market producers. Some of these products imitate the packaging of well-known domestic and international brands, offering buy one get one free deals, and they are not much better. At least when I take a puff, the artificial flavor makes me feel suffocated. If you are using e-liquids like the ones I mentioned, you don't need me to say it; do you think there are any hazards?

In the end, I must mention that there are still conscientious businesses in China. Some oils without brands cost over 50 yuan, but aside from artificial flavors, the other components are quite good and can be used as affordable options.

Hazards of Vaporized E-liquid

Having played for many years and consulted with medical professionals, we reached a consensus: from a component perspective, the health impacts mainly include: first, those allergic to flavors and propylene glycol should be cautious; second, those with asthma or respiratory issues should be careful of particles (after all, it's not smoke, it's vapor, which consists of tiny oil particles); third, it is unclear whether it will interact with components in the blood in the lungs (this is a very important point to note), as electronic cigarettes have not been around long enough, and the time required for interaction with blood may be five, ten years, or even longer, so this hazard may exist, but there is currently no conclusion.
Second, aside from professional concerns, as someone who uses both cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, I want to share my feelings.

First, the Smoking Cessation Issue

Many of my friends who use electronic cigarettes primarily do so because their wives are pregnant, and they don't have a particular fondness for electronic cigarettes. Among this group, a few have successfully quit smoking traditional cigarettes using electronic cigarettes.

(Many people debate this point, which is pointless. Electronic cigarettes are just a type of cigarette; there is no claim that electronic cigarettes can help quit smoking. It's just that quitting electronic cigarettes is much easier than quitting traditional cigarettes. I need ten puffs of an electronic cigarette to achieve the same effect as one puff of a traditional cigarette. Many people gradually reduce their dependence on nicotine through this quantity difference, relying on willpower. At least I don't have that willpower.) More friends cannot adapt to using electronic cigarettes, feeling uncomfortable with the taste and differences from traditional cigarettes, and they give up after a short time.

However, many people like me, who haven't quit traditional cigarettes but also use electronic cigarettes, still exist. Using electronic cigarettes has noticeably reduced the number of traditional cigarettes I smoke daily, and no one can argue with that.

Second, Physical Feelings

After getting used to electronic cigarettes, I unconsciously compare my experiences. Here’s my situation for reference.

Smokers know that every morning they wake up, they cough, feel nauseous, and have a sore throat with phlegm stuck. This is quite common.

When my wife was pregnant, I used traditional cigarettes at work and electronic cigarettes at home, and I noticed a difference.

After resting at home for two days and using electronic cigarettes, the difference wasn't obvious at first, but after four days of rest, I found that in the morning, I felt very comfortable, a sensation I had never experienced in years of smoking. There was no phlegm, and even when I coughed hard while rinsing my mouth, there was none. My throat didn't hurt, and I didn't feel nauseous.

This discovery prompted me to buy a portable electronic cigarette for my dad, but he still couldn't stick with it. However, he began to recognize electronic cigarettes.

One more thing, if you, like me, mix smoking traditional and electronic cigarettes, it may increase your nicotine addiction, which is not beneficial. Many commenters have mentioned this point.

Third, Psychological Feelings

Honestly, smokers suffer a lot. It's not that we don't know smoking is bad for health, that it causes bad breath, etc., but when the craving hits, we still need a cigarette. It's painful, and we know we are heading towards death, but there's nothing we can do. Many times, I believe that although I haven't said anything, many smokers understand that using electronic cigarettes initially comes with the intention of quitting smoking, but later, many give up. However, they are eventually drawn back by the endless variety of e-liquid flavors and the feeling of vapor filling their lungs.

First, the variety of e-liquid flavors is rich. Once accustomed, it's like how girls enjoy drinking milk tea; they want to take a few puffs for no reason. For example, I prefer fruity, tea, alcohol, and mixed fruit flavors, and I find myself missing them and thinking they are interesting.

Second, there is no psychological burden. This is my hobby, and I believe it is less harmful than smoking, and blowing big clouds of vapor and doing tricks is indeed fun.
Fourth, Personal Views on the 315 Gala Naming Electronic Cigarettes

First, how to control counterfeit electronic cigarette devices, black market e-liquids, and fake e-liquids should be the focus of the 315 Gala's crackdown. Some well-known electronic cigarette devices are blatantly sold as counterfeits on platforms like Taobao. Not to mention, this itself is an infringement, and the differences in chips can lead to explosion hazards and malfunctioning experiences.

At the same time, there are those black market e-liquids made with unknown substances; those things could really be deadly, and you need to regulate them. Second, how to establish a set of guidelines for regulating electronic cigarette use, and this should also serve as a lesson for large tobacco companies transitioning to electronic products. The 315 Gala mentioned that youth using electronic cigarettes develop nicotine addiction, and I completely agree. I even think this should be equated with prohibiting minors from smoking.

However, I hope the government can vigorously develop electronic cigarette technology and invest in research and development to make this imperfect product a viable solution to the public smoking problem. Third, whether using electronic cigarettes, traditional cigarettes, or quitting smoking, please be cautious. I hope everyone does not follow my example; I just want to use electronic cigarettes to reduce my tobacco consumption while treating electronic cigarettes as a hobby because I personally enjoy exploring the sensations of tobacco.

This is what the 315 Gala said: electronic cigarettes are sold as electronic products. The media storm from the 315 Gala has arrived, and regulatory chains will soon follow. I hope everyone can weigh their reasons for using electronic cigarettes and find an answer that aligns with their inner beliefs.

Regarding the 315 electronic cigarette report, I believe I am the only one analyzing it from the perspective of an electronic cigarette user, and I agree with his views. If you are a smoker who wants to quit but can't, or if you want to help an elder quit smoking, consider implementing electronic cigarettes as a substitute.

The exposure of electronic cigarettes during the 315 Gala is an opportunity for the healthy development of the industry. If you are a minor or a non-smoker, please do not try electronic cigarettes for any foolish reasons. Do not try electronic cigarettes, do not try electronic cigarettes, do not try electronic cigarettes. This is important, so I will say it three times!!!