Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Again, my experience comes almost entirely from a long time ago, when things were different (especially me). But from what I recall, the high from edibles and from smoking is very different. Also, unless you have a lot of experience (I never did), it's harder to control your high on edibles. You eat it and maybe an hour later, you're going where it is taking you. And that may be to Saturn.
Also, I appreciate the fragrance of marijuana smoke. At this point, (the few times when I've smoked in the last several years), I actually appreciate the smell more than I appreciate the high.
Cigarettes stink.
Same. I smell weed smoke on almost every bike ride, walk and run. Passing cars, people parked or walking around, just sitting on their porches or yards. It's everywhere now. I like the smell. I just wish it didn't aggravate my asthma and sinuses, but it doesn't bother me when other people are smoking.
For that matter I enjoy second hand smoke from a good cigar or pipe tobacco, although I quit smoking more than 20 years ago. If a friend lights up nearby I don't mind. But most cigarette tobacco smoke gives me an astringent sensation in the nose and throat, not pleasant. There are a very few high quality cigarette tobaccos that aren't bad, but most people I know who still smoke choose the foulest cancer sticks and still overpay. I can't imagine spending what it costs now to smoke cigarettes. By the time I quit even Dunhills were still affordable.
Vaping isn't much better. It aggravates my sinuses and throat just as bad as regular smoking.