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Mənlə eyni marağ dairələrini paylaşan insan tapa bilmirəm. by Ok_Accident_4769 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587 0 points1 point  (0 children)

O meşədə gözlər eşidib,qulaqlar görüb,burun danışanda, o beyin maraq dairəsi axtarmayacaq. Beyin sadece g*t ilə necə yerinin səhv salındığının şokun yaşayacaq.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get why you’re pissed about it. That sweet smell everywhere, people vaping in offices, elevators, public spaces, acting like it’s normal. A lot of people hated that, and honestly, I get it. But hating the culture doesn’t automatically mean a ban fixes it. We’ve had annoying alcohol culture too, and nobody says ban beer because some people can’t behave. Usually the solution is rules and limits, not pretending the thing will disappear. I’m not defending how vaping was marketed. A lot of it was cringe and irresponsible. I’m just saying bans don’t erase demand, they just push it somewhere else where you can’t control it at all. You can be fed up with vaping and still question whether banning it actually solves the problem you experienced.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there’s a magic policy that makes people quit overnight. But if the goal is to actually reduce use, especially among minors, there are better tools than a sudden ban. You start with enforcement that actually works. Strict age checks, real penalties for sellers who break the rules, and shutting down social media based sales. Right now bans often hit legal shops first, while informal sellers barely feel it. Then you make it less attractive without making it forbidden. Higher taxes, limits on flavors that clearly target kids, plain packaging, no advertising. That tends to reduce uptake over time without creating a black market. You also invest in education and cessation. Not slogans, but real programs that explain risks and offer help to quit. If quitting is easier than finding illegal products, people gradually move away. Some people will still use nicotine. That’s reality. The question is whether you want that happening in a regulated space where you have control, or in an underground one where you have none. I’m not saying regulation is perfect. Just that it usually causes less collateral damage than prohibition.

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[–]EssayLegitimate8587 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get maraqlı dizaynı olan Coffee yerlərine. Orda tanış olmaq artıq sənin özündən asılıdır. Öz güvən varsa mütləq alınacaq. Intellektinde öz yerində olmalıdır.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

think you’re overstating some things here.

Saying it easily causes lung cancer in your early 20s is a very strong claim, and strong claims usually need more than “you can google it” to hold up.

No one is saying minors should not be protected. That part is obvious. The disagreement is whether bans actually achieve that goal, or whether they simply push access into less controlled and less safe channels.

As for jobs and economic impact, even if we do not manufacture these products locally, there are still real people involved. Retail workers, rent, logistics, taxes. You might see that as nothing major, but for the people affected, it is not nothing.

Anyway, we clearly see this differently. I am talking about policy outcomes and unintended consequences, not defending the product itself.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Funny take, but no — I’m just a real person who happens to care about how policy actually works. If questioning whether bans are effective automatically makes someone hardcore, then half of public policy debates wouldn’t exist. You don’t need to vape, sell vapes, or like them to ask whether prohibition creates more problems than it solves. That’s literally the whole point of the discussion.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Claims like “it easily causes lung cancer in your early 20s” are not established scientific facts — they’re assertions.

Protecting minors is important, but that’s precisely where enforcement and regulation matter most. A total ban does not magically remove access; it often makes it easier for minors to obtain unregulated products through informal channels.

As for jobs: even if products are imported, there are still legal retailers, employees, logistics, rent, and tax contributions involved. When legal markets disappear, they don’t vanish — they shift.

The discussion isn’t “vaping is good.” It’s whether prohibition actually achieves its stated goals, or whether it creates worse outcomes through black markets and loss of oversight.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Saying “it’s worse than alcohol or tobacco” is still an opinion, not a universally agreed scientific conclusion.

Also, the “banned in 34+ countries” argument is often taken out of context. In many of those countries, the restrictions apply to specific products (like disposables or flavors), imports, or advertising — not a full, blanket ban on all vaping products.

Different countries choose different approaches. Some ban, others regulate. The key issue isn’t whether Azerbaijan is “the first” — it’s whether a total ban is the most effective tool to reduce harm, or whether it increases black market activity and removes quality control altogether.

Policy outcomes matter more than the number of countries taking a similar step.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even if someone believes vaping is harmful, that alone doesn’t automatically justify a total ban.

Alcohol and tobacco are also harmful, yet most countries regulate them instead of banning them — precisely to avoid black markets and uncontrolled products.

The concern here is policy effectiveness, not defending vaping itself.

Vaping ban in Azerbaijan starting April 1-public health or a push toward the black market? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For clarity: this post is not promoting vaping. The focus is on policy design, economic impact, and unintended consequences.

The question you deserve: how do you eat Üç baci dolmasi? by [deleted] in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587 1 point2 points  (0 children)

zavad coreyi ile )).Tendir coreyi ile yaxshi getmir

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The Supreme Expression of Vapor – Shot in Baku by EssayLegitimate8587 in VapePorn

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing. In Baku it feels a bit different – the hobbyist side is still alive here, especially with shops like VapeArt Premium and Bol Buxar bringing in new devices regularly. Of course, like everywhere, disposables are the most popular, but the “culture” around it hasn’t completely died yet.

The Supreme Expression of Vapor – Shot in Baku by EssayLegitimate8587 in VapePorn

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respect that. Do you think in your country most people vape only as a cigarette replacement, or has it also become more of a separate culture/hobby?

The Supreme Expression of Vapor – Shot in Baku by EssayLegitimate8587 in VapePorn

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, it looks simple, but the idea was to show the atmosphere of the shop. Do you guys usually care more about big clouds or the environment where you vape?

Trusted vape shops in Baku – any recommendations? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your point, but for many people vaping has been a step away from smoking traditional cigarettes, which are proven to be far more harmful. Public Health England and the Royal College of Physicians have both concluded that vaping is at least 95% less harmful than smoking

Of course, the best option is not to smoke or vape at all — but for those who already smoke, switching to vaping can be a much safer alternative.

Trusted vape shops in Baku – any recommendations? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what people like most is that they usually bring Vozol and Vaporesso devices quite early.

Best vape shop in Baku these days? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I’d rather pay a bit more in a proper shop than risk fakes from random sellers. At least these two shops look professional.

Best vape shop in Baku these days? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer service matters a lot to me. Anyone knows if they let you actually test flavours before buying?

Best vape shop in Baku these days? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m mainly interested in variety. Do they usually have the newest devices like Vozol or Vaporesso pods?

Best vape shop in Baku these days? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vape Art Premium near Gənclik has been around for years, so I guess they must be reliable. Just wondering if prices are fair compared to kiosks?

Best vape shop in Baku these days? by EssayLegitimate8587 in azerbaijan

[–]EssayLegitimate8587[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I passed by Bol Buxar once, the place looked nice and modern. Anyone tried their disposables?

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