P.P.S. Is "No Avatar" an absolutely brilliant piece of vape-speak wordplay, or accidental. A mere 'Freudian Slip'? C'mon...
Maggie Follett
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Thanks man. I also appreciate the vote of confidence in me. I won't let the community down, and that's a promise! I can't pre-publish my article here until it comes out (journalistic protocol), but if you ask any of the FB buddies, I'm sure they'll give it a thumbs up, as I've posted draft bits and pieces.
Hi Maggie, this is great! At last someone that will publish a good story about vaping.
Ill give you access to my FTP where you can download our photographs of the 2nd last vape meet. Im sure there is a few photos there that will catch your fancy
Ill PM you the details.
When can we expect the article in the Cape Times?
No idea. Some time within next month, I'd say. Don't worry, I'll let everyone know and post online link!
I have no problem
Do it.
no problem for me or Giz
Would you guys mind giving your full names or do you want to use your forum handle?
Handle will work for me.
You can use mine and stroods full names
Or forum handles whichever you prefer we dont mind Full names will be beneficial for us though
Stroodle - Sharri Van Zyl
Me - Warren Pleass
Me - Warren Pleass
Thanks for changing your mind. Wait till you see the article!
As with any paper, you don't know what they will use until it comes out, but I promise you that the piece is intended to do the vaping community a service, and I'll be interested to see what comes of it!
Isn't there some cliche saying about there being no such thing as bad publicity?
I have no doubt it will be a balanced and intertesting read. I suppose your job requires a certain amount of impartiality, so as long as you have represented the benefits along side the negatives the readers will be able to draw their own conclusions.
Just wish they would hurry up and publish it!
Isn't there some cliche saying about there being no such thing as bad publicity?
I have no doubt it will be a balanced and intertesting read. I suppose your job requires a certain amount of impartiality, so as long as you have represented the benefits along side the negatives the readers will be able to draw their own conclusions.
Just wish they would hurry up and publish it!
Hmm. Nah. I think in our case bad publicity, written (and promulgated) by ignorant, uninvolved (or over-involved) people in both the smoking and non-smoking community has been most detrimental. Actually, I haven't listed any negatives, but tried to inform on a basic level. It's also quite tongue-in-cheek, and I take the piss out of myself and others, to make my point. It's very frustrating not knowing if it will definitely come out tomorrow. Unfortunately, as a freelance writer, I can't be demanding or needy in any way - especially as it's quite an honour to be in the Cape Times main body. Although I do fairly regular stuff for the Top of The Times supplement, the budgets for freelancers have been slashed, so only exceptionally interesting/relevant/well-written pieces make it past the editorial 'top brass' for the daily paper. I was really surprised that it passed muster in terms of topic and approach! I'm curious to know what the sub-editors do with it though, as they're paid to make changes, even if unnecessary. I guess we'll all have to just wait and see, hey.
Kicking Butt and taking names, the VOICE of the people. finally we have someone making a stand in the public domain. Thanks so much for your balanced perspective, truthful acknowledgements and awesome vaping Spirit. We Salute you, "Cry havok and let slip the dogs of war!!!".
I think this quote from Thomas Paine ecapsulates our struggle: "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value."
Thank you for your support, your reason and your Passion, you are dear to us and to all vapers of South Africa, even though many know not your name, they will surely reckognise you through your deeds. Give em hell, the truth shall and MUST be known.
I think this quote from Thomas Paine ecapsulates our struggle: "Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value."
Thank you for your support, your reason and your Passion, you are dear to us and to all vapers of South Africa, even though many know not your name, they will surely reckognise you through your deeds. Give em hell, the truth shall and MUST be known.
Can I ask you Capetonians a favour When it does come out can someone get us a copy? I will get the couriers to collect
When it does come out can someone get us a copy? I will get the couriers to collect
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