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Quote: Paullie "Lets be honest, this debate is about 'Vaping', not alcohol or diesel engine emissions. I don't even think the people here who are annoyed by this decision could be classed as ritual moaners. Just some people feel quite strongly about smoking or something that is, in its very action, directly comparable.

We cant bring up alcohol as, as someone has previously stated, I cannot passively drink someone elses beer. However I can passively breath in smoke or vape fumes. There is nothing 'offensive' by people carrying out the action of drinking, however the action of breathing in fumes / vapour is, in many peoples eyes, offensive or unsociable. The act of breathing out cigarette fumes or vapour is also offensive and unsociable.

I don't usually post on here as my history will prove, as i tend to read and laugh at the comments other people make and so, by default, I don't tend to moan about anything. I do, however, believe that this deal is all wrong. The club, IMO, has taken a step backwards and should, as other people have said, asked the opinions of the majority prior to making this decision.'"

We're now actively promoting an addictive substance. Just because we're getting money out of it. You can't go from, e cigarettes being banned in the ground to hey, you can do it all you want now and wants more we'll even sell you branded gear in the club shop.

We may have had alcohol and cigarette companies sponsoring the game in the past, but things have changed. Advertising cigarettes is banned now and e-cigarettes might not be as dangerous but they are still unregulated and there are still debates on how much harm they can do.

Even if it turns out e-cigarettes are relatively harmless, I wouldn't want my kids getting addicted to them and have to fork out £7 a day to fund the habit. What a waste of money it would be for them and would have a detrimental affect on their own families as they get older.

I read the press release on the clubs website and couldn't believe what I was reading. I've never read so much garbage in my life.

Highlights includehelp educate fans about the health impact of smoking, as well as the potential benefits of switching to an alternative like electronic cigarettes.'"

Quote: Paullie "Alex Wilson, Wolves’ commercial manager, said

Really? Your promoting an addictive substance as health and fitness.

Quote: Paullie "“We believe this partnership, with a reputable brand like TRUVAPE, will help our fans enjoy a better match-day experience, and provide those who smoke with an alternative that experts believe has the potential to hugely reduce harm.”'"

Reputable brand? Based on what? I hate the term 'match day experience' I go to the Rugby to watch a Rugby game and socialise. That's it, but if some people enjoy the dancing teenage girls, and the pre match singing girls, and the pop music, then that's up to them.

But how does allowing people to smoke enhance the 'match day experience'?

Quote: Paullie "Lee Bryan, M.D. of TRUVAPE added

Lee Bryan, M.D. of TRUVAPE added: "We are very excited at the prospect of people quitting real smoking and giving us their money instead."

If people want to smoke, fair enough, that's their decision. I've also known a number of people who have quit smoking altogether using e-cigarettes (and those who have failed), so I can see the benefit, but sports organisation shouldn't be promoting their use. I don't buy the getting people away from cigarettes rhetoric either, as if they care who buys their products.