Guest Blogs

Open Letter to Ruth Malone

Open Letter to Ruth Malone

Paul
It’s rare I have a guest blog but in this case, it’s worth it. Below is an open letter to Ruth Malone, Editor of the Tobacco Control Journal from Shannon. Dearest Nurse Malone, The majority of vapers on Twitter are *very* upset with you. Again. If you think this is getting old, you’re right. But it’s not our fault, ya see. And this is where it gets awkward, because you simply refuse to see it.
Irish "Transparency" Requirements Gone Too Far??

Irish "Transparency" Requirements Gone Too Far??

Paul
In a break from the norm, and mostly because I’ve been busy with homey type things, the following post is a collaborative effort between Rhydian Mann and myself. Do read on. It came to my attention today, from Irish vaping advocate and IVVA administrator (amongst other things), Gillian Golden, that the Republic of Ireland has gone a bit “nuts”. She was referring to a recently published NewsTalk.com piece in relation to a report on the compliance with new legislation called the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015.

Guest Post: Welsh Local Health Board Continues to Demonize Smokers and Vapers Alike

Paul
The following post is from Rhydian Mann, these are his thoughts on the “Red Button” debacle. There is no commentary from me. It has been 2 weeks since a West Wales health board called Hywel Dda implemented what I can only describe as one of the most extreme forms of ridiculous “Tobacco Control” measures in the history of looking after the health of people in Wales. For those who want the background, please check out this trumpet blowing.