When Cloud Chasing Becomes Clout Chasing: A Supply and Demand Problem
May 14, 2025 by daily-pouch.com
When Cloud Chasing Becomes Clout Chasing: A Supply and Demand Problem
Some individuals irrationally hate vaping and pouches, fueling lies about harm-reduction products. A voracious demand for negative stories about vapes exists, contrasting with the reality of zero deaths from vaping in 20 years. This phenomenon, coined Vapehausen-by-proxy syndrome, mirrors Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Manipulative tales about vaping seek attention and sympathy, spreading misinformation and unfounded claims to attract attention in the attention economy. Various examples of fabricated stories surrounding vaping illustrate the lengths some go to manipulate public opinion. It is crucial to critically assess such narratives and acknowledge the lack of substantiated evidence linking vaping to significant harm or death.
