Comments on: Gone in a puff of smoke http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-puff-of-smoke Culture, arts, media and life in the rainy city Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:15:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-puff-of-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-10559 Tom Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:29:52 +0000 http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-poof-of-smoke#comment-10559 I spent a wee weekend up in Glasgow in February, and it was a little strange not being able to smoke indoors anywhere. At the National Pop League disco, we had to queue to be let back outside in small groups if we wanted a ciggie, and then after about midnight we weren't allowed out at all (unless we were leaving for good, like) — it was a bit of a pain. I also visited the art school disco and went to see Voxtrot and some other bands play a local venue; both places only required a flash of a hand-stamp each time one came back in, which was significantly easier. I do enjoy smoking when having a dance and a drink or two, or watching a band. However, when considered, my inconvenience in having to go outside for a few minutes is small when compared to the increased enjoyment and health of the many people who, quite reasonably, don't want to be smoked on. I haven't heard any arguments against the ban which don't essentially come down to selfishness, and I can't imagine there can be any. I'll be particularly interested to hear what the plans are for the Star & Garter, as I can't see the doormen being too pleased with having to open and close that big front door every few minutes during the Smile disco. I spent a wee weekend up in Glasgow in February, and it was a little strange not being able to smoke indoors anywhere. At the National Pop League disco, we had to queue to be let back outside in small groups if we wanted a ciggie, and then after about midnight we weren’t allowed out at all (unless we were leaving for good, like) — it was a bit of a pain. I also visited the art school disco and went to see Voxtrot and some other bands play a local venue; both places only required a flash of a hand-stamp each time one came back in, which was significantly easier.

I do enjoy smoking when having a dance and a drink or two, or watching a band. However, when considered, my inconvenience in having to go outside for a few minutes is small when compared to the increased enjoyment and health of the many people who, quite reasonably, don’t want to be smoked on. I haven’t heard any arguments against the ban which don’t essentially come down to selfishness, and I can’t imagine there can be any.

I’ll be particularly interested to hear what the plans are for the Star & Garter, as I can’t see the doormen being too pleased with having to open and close that big front door every few minutes during the Smile disco.

]]> By: Mantex http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-puff-of-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-10292 Mantex Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:03:36 +0000 http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-poof-of-smoke#comment-10292 Yes - in Spain the situation is quite confusing. Some places allow smoking, and other's don't - and it depends on the size of the room and all sorts of other factors. But they usually have a notice on the door saying if it's allowed or not. On top of that, plenty of people just ignore the rules and carry on smoking - noticeably more so than in the UK. Yes – in Spain the situation is quite confusing. Some places allow smoking, and other’s don’t – and it depends on the size of the room and all sorts of other factors. But they usually have a notice on the door saying if it’s allowed or not. On top of that, plenty of people just ignore the rules and carry on smoking – noticeably more so than in the UK.

]]> By: Ed O'Keeffe http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-puff-of-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-10290 Ed O'Keeffe Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:45:22 +0000 http://www.mancubist.co.uk/2007/04/10/gone-in-a-poof-of-smoke#comment-10290 I ask myself the same question, but a week or two back I was in Pure in the Printworks which has already banned smoking and although it did seem a little quiet for a Saturday night it didn't seem to put too many people of, they were still queuing to get in. Although saying that I did still see two people smoking in the club, but after a night out it was great not to stink of smoke. I am looking forward to the ban myself, as a non smoker. Glad to hear you had a fantastic time in Scotland I ask myself the same question, but a week or two back I was in Pure in the Printworks which has already banned smoking and although it did seem a little quiet for a Saturday night it didn’t seem to put too many people of, they were still queuing to get in. Although saying that I did still see two people smoking in the club, but after a night out it was great not to stink of smoke. I am looking forward to the ban myself, as a non smoker. Glad to hear you had a fantastic time in Scotland

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