General Discussion - 2020

[Hill_Monkey]

Did yardwork all weekend without poison in my lip.

#Smallvictory

[famous205]

Hey all,

I'm building a website to track my quit data so it's constantly updating and can get a real time view where I'm at in my quit. I decided to take this project on because it's a good learning opportunity and it has helped me keep my mind off of dipping.

I was going to do just my Feb 2021 HOF group, but more seemed interested, so I'm opening it up to anyone

If you are interested, send me your quit date, how many cans you were using per day, and the price of the tobacco you dipped. I'm still working on the code locally, so the website isn't up just yet (Just started this project 3 days ago).

Chewie - 7/24/2006 - 1 can per day, $5

FYI - there is a similar tracker here: https://www.killthecan.org/calculators/

Thanks for that, Chewie. My goal is to build a 1 stop shop for our quit data. Each piece of data will constantly be updating on the page for a real time look I was going to post a screenshot of how it looks so far, but can't figure out how to upload a screenshot.

Here is a link to a screenshot of what I have so far, @chewie. https://imgur.com/a/jeikgLZ
 The numbers update every second. If you or anyone else has any feedback on how I can continue to improve the look or more quit data I can gather, the better!

[famous205]

Hey all,

I'm building a website to track my quit data so it's constantly updating and can get a real time view where I'm at in my quit. I decided to take this project on because it's a good learning opportunity and it has helped me keep my mind off of dipping.

I was going to do just my Feb 2021 HOF group, but more seemed interested, so I'm opening it up to anyone

If you are interested, send me your quit date, how many cans you were using per day, and the price of the tobacco you dipped. I'm still working on the code locally, so the website isn't up just yet (Just started this project 3 days ago).

Chewie - 7/24/2006 - 1 can per day, $5

FYI - there is a similar tracker here: https://www.killthecan.org/calculators/

Thanks for that, Chewie. My goal is to build a 1 stop shop for our quit data. Each piece of data will constantly be updating on the page for a real time look I was going to post a screenshot of how it looks so far, but can't figure out how to upload a screenshot.

[chewie]

Starting to get some submissions!

Dip Free Hunting Season 2020 – Share Your Hunt!

https://www.killthecan.org/dip-free-hunting-season-2020-share-your-hunt/

[chewie]

Hey all,

I'm building a website to track my quit data so it's constantly updating and can get a real time view where I'm at in my quit. I decided to take this project on because it's a good learning opportunity and it has helped me keep my mind off of dipping.

I was going to do just my Feb 2021 HOF group, but more seemed interested, so I'm opening it up to anyone

If you are interested, send me your quit date, how many cans you were using per day, and the price of the tobacco you dipped. I'm still working on the code locally, so the website isn't up just yet (Just started this project 3 days ago).

Chewie - 7/24/2006 - 1 can per day, $5

FYI - there is a similar tracker here: https://www.killthecan.org/calculators/

[famous205]

Hey all,

I'm building a website to track my quit data so it's constantly updating and can get a real time view where I'm at in my quit. I decided to take this project on because it's a good learning opportunity and it has helped me keep my mind off of dipping.

I was going to do just my Feb 2021 HOF group, but more seemed interested, so I'm opening it up to anyone

If you are interested, send me your quit date, how many cans you were using per day, and the price of the tobacco you dipped. I'm still working on the code locally, so the website isn't up just yet (Just started this project 3 days ago).

[AwakenedOne]

YIKES

Signs of Lung Damage Reported By One-Third of E-Cigarette Users

https://www.killthecan.org/signs-of-lung-damage-reported-by-one-third-of-e-cigarette-users/

Seems like a "safe" alternative to me.

VaPe LyFe

[MN_Engineer]

YIKES

Signs of Lung Damage Reported By One-Third of E-Cigarette Users

https://www.killthecan.org/signs-of-lung-damage-reported-by-one-third-of-e-cigarette-users/

Seems like a "safe" alternative to me.

[chewie]

YIKES

Signs of Lung Damage Reported By One-Third of E-Cigarette Users

https://www.killthecan.org/signs-of-lung-damage-reported-by-one-third-of-e-cigarette-users/

[chris2alaska]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

The vets that post support across multiple groups at the end of the day typically WUPP but come back when family/personal life allows to show support to other groups. While maybe it would be ideal if everyone had time in the mornings, posting support can occur at any time of the day to express solidarity with groups, both old and new.

I doubt the majority of those exhibiting this behavior are doing it bolster a post count. They are taking time out of their day to post in groups outside of their own. While I understand your position, I'd challenge you to be thankful for their presence at any time of the day and maybe share digits with a couple of them. I miss people posting support in my group; we have a handful of loyal supports each day but not to the volume there once was.

You can't control who comes into your group and posts support. If they are posting over an already flipped roll, either reach out to them and ask them to be more aware or maybe re-evaluate if roll is being flipped too "early" in the evening.

  My problem is that I'm up and out so early that sometimes the page is not opened yet before I need to go. I just need to be taught how to post a simple message to my November 2020 quit group to be "picked up". How can I do this? Thanks.

You have to send a supporter a IM(Instant Message), for example find 69franks, click on his name, go to send him a message, then ask him to pick you up.

Or,

Learn how to flip roll yourself and then post your promise.  It's not that difficult.

[MN_Engineer]

So here’s a crazy one for y’all. I have an illness of which i was trying to change my health around. Hence the quit. Well after a week and a half my symptoms have gotten worse. Talked with my doctor and he said the nicotine is actually what keeps me level headed. He said he has actually seen nicotine prescribed to help. Usually through the gum or patch. But since i am still on a road trip he said we will talk about on Monday. But I’m at a lost because of quitting two weeks ago now feeling like shit and then being told i should still use. What’s y’all’s opinions here. I’m not looking to fall off but honestly if i get the relief i need i might have to. Crazy thought.

Nicotine is a stimulant, are you ADHD? Anxiety can also make symptoms feel worse, it did in my case anyway.

I thought doctors swore an oath to do no harm. Keeping someone addicted to nicotine seems contrary to that promise. I would encourage you to seek a second opinion.

1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems

[WishedIQuitSooner]

So here’s a crazy one for y’all. I have an illness of which i was trying to change my health around. Hence the quit. Well after a week and a half my symptoms have gotten worse. Talked with my doctor and he said the nicotine is actually what keeps me level headed. He said he has actually seen nicotine prescribed to help. Usually through the gum or patch. But since i am still on a road trip he said we will talk about on Monday. But I’m at a lost because of quitting two weeks ago now feeling like shit and then being told i should still use. What’s y’all’s opinions here. I’m not looking to fall off but honestly if i get the relief i need i might have to. Crazy thought.

Nicotine is a stimulant, are you ADHD? Anxiety can also make symptoms feel worse, it did in my case anyway.

[WishedIQuitSooner]

Blanket Posting at End of Day:

I have noticed a trend over the past few weeks, since I've had a reason to be on the site late into the evenings. What's the deal with all these 'vets' just blanket posting support across every single month at the end of the night? TBH I find it disrespectful, because we tell quitters that they need to WUPP or their promise doesn't mean shit. That's how I feel about this practice. Your support doesn't mean shit to me if your dropping it in at 11:45PM and quite frankly I resent my group being used to bolster your post count.

And if you're going to do it, at least have the decency not to post over a flipped roll.

The vets that post support across multiple groups at the end of the day typically WUPP but come back when family/personal life allows to show support to other groups. While maybe it would be ideal if everyone had time in the mornings, posting support can occur at any time of the day to express solidarity with groups, both old and new.

I doubt the majority of those exhibiting this behavior are doing it bolster a post count. They are taking time out of their day to post in groups outside of their own. While I understand your position, I'd challenge you to be thankful for their presence at any time of the day and maybe share digits with a couple of them. I miss people posting support in my group; we have a handful of loyal supports each day but not to the volume there once was.

You can't control who comes into your group and posts support. If they are posting over an already flipped roll, either reach out to them and ask them to be more aware or maybe re-evaluate if roll is being flipped too "early" in the evening.

  My problem is that I'm up and out so early that sometimes the page is not opened yet before I need to go. I just need to be taught how to post a simple message to my November 2020 quit group to be "picked up". How can I do this? Thanks.

You have to send a supporter a IM(Instant Message), for example find 69franks, click on his name, go to send him a message, then ask him to pick you up.

[chewie]

For those of you on FB, I put up a quitter poll...

https://www.facebook.com/KillTheCan.org/posts/10157227006727504

[chewie]

I'm on day 25 of quitting. This site has made my nerves calm. I quit cold turkey and have been dealing with tons symptoms. The two I hate right now is the mucus and face feeling kinda numb. I just want thank every one and we can all do this. Baccoff has helped a bunch

Congrats on 25 days of freedom! Keep fighting!