Smoking: Influencing vs Programmability

[Moondira]

So many interesting things the OP brought up really, that we could have discussed. Especially the part about how vulnerable we are to cultural influence.

So many on this thread expressed how Personal choice is paramount and they would not be influenced by society. That's just not true, however. We are influenced in ways we're unaware of, and we have less choice then we typically imagine.

[Kathlen Onyx]

4 minutes ago, Moondira said:

So many interesting things the OP brought up really, that we could have discussed. Especially the part about how vulnerable we are to cultural influence.

So many on this thread expressed how Personal choice is paramount and they would not be influenced by society. That's just not true, however. We are influenced in ways we're unaware of, and we have less choice then we typically imagine.

If people say they would not be influenced and you totally say it's not true why would anyone want to enter into a discussion with you.  I hope this thread is locked by morning as a well because having a conversation with you is useless.

[Chris Corvinus]

18 minutes ago, LittleMe Jewell said:

Please, LL, let this thing be locked when I get up in the morning.

It is sort of like a big car pile-up -- you know you should quit rubber-necking and get on with your life, but you just can't seem to stop watching.

Its worse than nicotine LOL

[Dyna Mole]

OK, this thread's been going off the rails for a while now.  I think it's time to wrap it up.  Good night, all.