Interesting inquiry.

[nwah]

Alright, just so people are in the know: I am a smoker. I love tobacco. That's my slow suicide to worry about; I try not to make it someone else's problem. When able, I avoid smoking around the virgin-lungs and recovering addicts

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[seankreynolds]

Sadly, it is still legal to smoke outside, and illegal for people to murder you for doing so.

[nwah]

Don't worry--I'm murdering myself! :D

[timitius]

From the state's FAQ: "smoking cannot be allowed within 25 feet from
any entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes."

So, you can go out for a smoke in the parking lot.

[nwah]

That sounded about right. I caught that tidbit, but it sounded like it might be a pain, what with modern buildings and their predilection for entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes, but parking lot is a good call.

[lilithdarkmoon]

Have no fear, you can hang with my hubby and the Bull-man to get your cancer stick fix at PaizoCon. :P

[nwah]

I knew there would be sympathetic folk out there. We pariahs gotta stick together, lest the healthy-lung folk run us halfway out of town, then beat us with improvised weaponry as we cough and gasp for breath. :D

What's your hubby's brand, by the by? I'm a American Spirit Black man, personally (plus the occasional cigar), but I support all my fellow future cancer victims regardless of method.

Bull-man, as in Buhlman? I think I have a new Paizo-friend. :D

[nwah]

Yes, sir! Sucking, sir! (Puff) :P

Well, you too could go to PaizoCon. I'm still paying for my ticket, airfare, hotel, and food out-of-pocket. If you're so inclined to head out there, there's a Meetup group for it here: http://roleplayers.meetup.com/456/

As a smoker, I find the idea of exposing non-willing non-smokers to my filthy habit repellant--it's my silly decision to maintain the habit, and my own reasons for deciding to do so, and no one besides me should bear the brunt of its effects. Sadly, forcing me out on the street where passers-by will potentially be exposed seems an inelegant solution. Legal, but inelegant.

Perhaps on my trip to glorious Seattle, I shall befriend a person of means with a love of tobacco and fine bourbon, and we will while away the time discussing the politics of the day and the fine points of analog gaming. Now that, I feel, is the most elegant solution. :D

[seankreynolds]

Maybe you could find someone to take a dump on your head while you're smoking? Technically that's actually better for you than cigarettes, but less socially acceptable....

[nwah]

Ouch. That stung a smidge.

Sadly, fresh fecal headwear isn't my scene. Though after waiting for a few hours for my ride to show today, it would be a welcome source of warmth. :P

Seriously, sir, I didn't mean to offend with my very socially unacceptable habit. I'll be sure to keep my smoking at least 25 feet away from all entrances, exits, windows that open, ventilation intakes, and Sean K Reynolds. And if I get too close for comfort, feel free to fling poo at me until I'm again at a safe distance. ;)

Concern for my physical well-being (as well as yours) duly noted.

[seankreynolds]

Hooray for flinging poo! :)

[nwah]

Heh. :)