> I am starting to see people puffing on these stupid e-cigarettes in restaurants that ban cigarette smoking.
Ad hominem. Plus, just because something resembles smoking does not mean you should conflate the two, "poisoning the well."
> When you say something to them they invariably try to "educate" you on what an e-cigarette is and how it's different
Condescending and derisive.
> The FDA is collecting reports of adverse effects and there are plenty
Finally we get to some actual evidence. I'll check it out, but from that intro you're probably seeking confirmation bias. Did you find any opposing data?
I think you misunderstood his intentions. You see, fallacies are like Harry Potter spells except their Latin names produce crushing arguments instead of magical effects. You are now engaged in a duel and must respond with your own invocations. This is how debates are conducted.
Ad hominem. Plus, just because something resembles smoking does not mean you should conflate the two, "poisoning the well."
> When you say something to them they invariably try to "educate" you on what an e-cigarette is and how it's different
Condescending and derisive.
> The FDA is collecting reports of adverse effects and there are plenty
Finally we get to some actual evidence. I'll check it out, but from that intro you're probably seeking confirmation bias. Did you find any opposing data?