GEORGE JOHNSON says "Keep up the great work!" 8/11 6:45pm

JONTE says "i think that the change in how new tobacco products are presented make it more tempting for younger people like myself..to try the products..&& once they try it eventually they will become hooked and the tobacco producers will benefit greatly from it while the generation is becoming more and more unhealthy" 5/26 10:10pm

SHARON GOODMAN says "I do not think our society needs more forms of tobacco to hook young people and adults on. Tobacco addiction is leading to cardiovascular problems, I think, the # 1 health problem in our country. Shame on the tobacco industry, once again. Profits over health." 4/20 11:20am

MICHELLE says "I think some of your viewers didn't quite get the point. The tobacco industry is producing addictive products, that will kill if used as intented...and they are making them more like candy and less like tobacco because....they need new (young) customers to replace those, that die each day!! By making products like these their intend is to get our kids hooked. .. And "HONESTLY?": the dangers of snus is, that it's so nice and easy that even a "kid" can do it...!! Got it?!?" 4/15 9:43am

JANET says "It is absolutely wrong to add these items to the already death sentence of nicotine and tobacco use. Are the people who create and market such things really that heartless and greedy? I can't stand that people will continue to push the sale of these things knowing the harm it does to our bodies." 4/13 6:42pm

CHARLES says "Great.... Something else for which teachers will have to look. I just had an 8th grade student come in and confirm that she knows kids who are using both Snus and Orbs. To her, Orbs and Strips look like breath fresheners and the Sticks look like chocolate candy sticks. Who are they kidding? Once again, the tobacco industry is trying to push the boundaries and market to kids." 4/9 5:18pm

CHAD says "I am in no way convinced that Camel "SNUS" is a good product in that it is not made with the same standard as real Swedish Snus, which is mandated as a food product by the Swedish FDA, and the ingredients to Swedish Snus are printed RIGHT on the label. That being said, I do not "dissaprove" of Camel "SNUS", as it helped me begin my journey to quit smoking and helped me discover Swedish Snus which helped me quit a smoking habit of well over 8 years. My health has drastically improved, and I firmly believe snus and the "harm reduction" strategy is in the best interest of promoting better public health in relation to quitting smoking. To be honest, I have no problem with the marketing of snus. I think there should be MORE marketing of snus, because people need to hear about it. People need to know there is a harm reduction strategy to help them quit smoking. They need to know there is a way out when they can't seem to find the door on their own." 4/7 9:16am

ANELOOVEY says "The TSNA levels are much much higher than Swedish snus. Granted, it's lower than cigarettes, but this is an issue of "less deadly", not "more safe"." 4/6 12:14am

JOHN GALT says "I think the new products are a great alternative to cigarettes. I wonder what the TSNA numbers are like. Are they as low as Swedish snus?" 4/5 10:51pm

CLAQ QUI says "Snus is actually a very good alternative to smoking (again, not talking about american wannabe snus)." 4/3 6:28am

CLAQ QUI says "So this website is agains snus? It seems you are showing some Camel wannabe products thinking this is snus. Real snus is only made in Scandinavia. You can see those products here: http://www.northerner.com/ Unlike new american Camel "snus" it's actually much less harmful for health. It's produced differently than any other tobacco product - extremely low levels of TSNA (which actually causes cancer). In Sweden (where snus was invented) snus is actually classified as a food product. It's more popular than smoking there and the country has much lower cancer numbers. Gotta agree about the candy look of the Camel stuff though." 4/3 6:26am

SOMEBODY says "i dont think these products should be sold or bought cause they are pouring lies over the little ones and tricking them into buying these thinking its candy. so i say its a stupid bananaless idea" 2/25 6:52pm

JEFF says "Tobacco companies shouldnt be advertising to young kids who are influenced very easily" 2/3 12:52pm

COLLEENIE says "tobacco companies are so tricky, its so unfortunate." 1/26 9:40pm

says "What an awful idea. Why would they promote things like this? I understand this is better than smoking, etc., but they're promoting these products to the wrong people. Try these as an alternative to smoking, for people who already smoke. Not as a new way to start fresh." 1/11 3:17pm

KYLE says "This campaign isn't about the health effects of these smokeless tobacco products. Tobacco causes cancer- we know this. Meltdown is not about the products themselves. The problem is with how CAMEL'S PRODUCTS are being marketed and who they're targeting: teens, which is illegal. These products aren't just flashy- they're flavored, packaged to look just like products kids use, and sweetly flavored. Swedish snus is salty, has a bitter tobacco flavor, and is packaged like tobacco. THIS IS NOT OUR CONCERN. Camel's new products, however, are." 1/10 5:17pm

HONESTLY? says "I've looked through your sites and basically your being severely hypocritical.. your site has not one bit of information that proves how snus is bad. all you showing is your flashy website and saying how colorful the tins are. your typically saying that unless you have uglier tins we are not gunna buy your product. but the product is not about the tins, its about whats in them.. as far as the graphic design, its pretty amazing. the rest is literally from the back of the tin.. come up with some info." 1/10 4:41pm

ASHLEY says "its not cool how they are doing this to the youth. let them decide on their own. don't force pressure upon them." 1/6 9:32pm

ANONYMOUS says "They're basicly encouraging people to use drugs..." 12/20 2:03pm

IRON TAGER says "I guess it's pretty bad that products are trying to look more streamlined nowadays. [/sarcasm] However, I will admit that the one that looks vividly like a pack of mints has some sort of a leaned target towards the younger generation. And that's pretty bad." 12/12 6:23pm

PG says "I find it gross that magazine which are largely read by teenagers are promoting something as deadly as tobacco. Moreover, it has nothing to do with their magazine! Find ads from something else. There are plenty around." 12/11 12:46pm

ALAN says "In response to SANTERRA, I DO think that it is wrong to sell these products. Adults capable of making responsible decisions are not at risk here. The tobacco companies are deliberately targetting children and attracting those who are not in the position to know the consequences of their actions." 12/9 4:31pm

LEANBEAN says "lol... this is actually a really smart move from a marketing point of view, and it's also disturbingly unsettling of how easy these companies can progress their product no matter how much the society has made it unpopular." 12/8 7:54pm

MACK says "I agree that it's all about free choice like Aaron said, but free choice involves making sure that the customer is informed for all sides, not just one. I think this site does a good job of putting the information out there. Don't forget that Rolling Stone pulled all the Camel cigarettes ad with the Indie Rock Universe controversy last year, so it's kind of funny that they are promoting Snus now, another Camel product. In the early stages of development, Camel Snus was actually packaged in a round container much like chew tobacco, so when people put it in their back pocket, it's kind of obvious that it's a tobacco product. There were reports that kids got in trouble at school because of this, and then suddenly Camel Snus changed its packaging from round to its current packaging for "broader appeal." So are they targeting kids? You be the judge." 12/8 6:14pm

MEMO says "If they can't get away with flavored cigs then how is it that they can get away with this?!" 12/8 4:07pm

LOISE says "this is wack. what there doing" 12/7 9:35am

AARON says "right off the bat, I'm a smoker. I am 20yrs old and have smoked since I was 18. I must say, that I find this website to be pretty subjective, and even misleading. All of what you say is true. Sports Illustrated and Rolling Stone have a high youth readership. However, what is youth classified as? 18 year old kids are youth, however it is legal for them to make the decision to use tobacco. Also, I'm not sure that these products would be at all attractive to high school kids. There is no 'cool factor' with them. No spitting and no smoke. Also, according a review by one veteran smoker, they do not taste good at all. All in all, the goal you are working towards is good. It may just be more productive, if you go about it in a way that is not reminiscent of paranoid mothers." 12/6 7:27pm

KAYLEE says "ok its better than reagular smoking because they eliminate second hand smoke but it is still harmful. their still causeing the same problems..." 12/1 12:03pm

DAD says "Tobacco products are not appropriate for anyone. The advertisements look like they encourage minors to use tobacco. These products should not be manufactured." 11/25 11:14pm

STUDENT2 says "No to these tobacco products that dissolve in your mouth." 11/25 11:11pm

BECKY says "Thank you for letting me know about this. I teach a program in local schools called Towards No Tobacco and we teach a section on advertising. I will warn my students about this and let them know the same harms exist." 11/25 4:48pm

KRISTI EDWARDS says "this is outrageously wrong!!!! i sincerely hope that national magazines are not running ads aimed at out children promoting these products!" 11/15 10:09pm

READ THIS says "This is my open letter to everyone out there that has used the word "safer" to describe snus... Calling snus safe is like saying it's better to get hit by a car than it is to fall off a cliff. Snus is NOT safe! It is still tobacco, and it shouldn't be thrust in the face of kids. And DUH it leads to lower lung cancer rates. Are you going to get lung cancer from eating a cheeseburger? No, you're going to get heart disease. Swedes have higher rates of liver and pancreatic cancer because the TNAs are ingested through swallowed saliva. Regardless, ultimately this is not about the product- it's about the marketing. The tobacco industry is welcome to and always will find loopholes in regulations to seek out replacement tobacco users, there's no getting around it. That doesn't stop me from wanting to tell these 4 magazines that kids read, including sports illustrated, that they shouldn't advertise snus." 11/12 10:36pm

CORIANN HOWARD says "This is a horrible idea to have this allowed. I feel that many people will get confused buying them on accident, and will NOT be carded!" 11/12 8:10pm

JOE says "Where is all this misinformation about snus coming from? Snus has helped lots of people to quit smoking and has been proven to be much safer to use than cigarettes. Perhaps you guys should be attacking sugar cereal or something like that instead of snus." 11/12 1:15am

NOTSO says "Yes they are FLAVORED. This does not mean they are aimed at children. I liked sweets as a child and I like them now. By being pleasantly flavored a 3 pack a day smoker could very well make the switch to something that will not destroy his lungs. So what if they are packaged like mints. That circular can will get you branded a toothless hillbilly in most places, even though snus is nowhere near as harmful as traditional American smokeless tobacco. These products are aimed at people who want to have tobacco or stop smoking without spitting and slobbering. Anyway you slice it smokeless tobacco is much less harmful than cigarettes. Swedish snus has led to huge decreases in lung cancer rates in Scandinavia." 11/12 12:43am

MORGAN says "Just like with beer, if a company is marketing them at kids, they should be punished. But if the kids are actually buying them, something in the store is going wrong. Aside from that, kids make friends with older kids, who aren't usually that scrupulous about who they buy cigarettes for. @John, clearly you've been living under a rock. All tobacco products are required to have a health warning on them. If it's oral tobacco, it has to have one concerning oral cancer as well a other cancers. Doesn't necessarily mean that it's true for every particular products, although I doubt I'd trust Camel Snus. Finally, you can't equate Camel Snus to Swedish snus. It's like comparing a Philly Blunt to a hand-rolled Cuban cigar. They are processed quite differently, flavoured differently, and there has been quite a bit of research on snus. It increases your risk of pancreatic cancer slightly, and it's possible it has an impact on cardiovascular health. It's regulated as a food product in Sweden as well. As for the difference in their analysis for health impact (looking at you Jake), the European Union has more stringent health standards than we do, and for those of you who think we're top of everything when it comes to health and safety, there's still tons of products that are banned in the E.U. for safety reason, that are still fine in the US. Snus is currently illegal to sell in the E.U. as they didn't want to have to deal with a different form of nicotine addiction if it became popular outside its traditional lands. And you know what? They're considering making it legal again to help people quite, as it's shown to be much less dangerous than smoking. For the mouth-breathing, knuckle-draggers out there about to pounce, less dangerous doesn't mean totally safe. Nobodies saying snus is totally safe. But you don't see too many snusers dying from lung cancer in Sweden. To finish up, yes it's not good for you." 11/9 4:20am

ALAN SMITH says "You should not say snus is marketed torwards children.You should say CAMEL SNUS is.If you research snus you will see it has a 200+ year history in sweden and is 98% safer than cigs.Btw safer does not mean it isnt dangerous it means its not as dangerous.Swedish snus is regulated by the swedish fda and has to meet high standards it does'nt contain any chemicals that wouldnt be in food.Its all natural.And for the most part a natural tobacco flavor." 11/8 2:22am

GOVEGAN says "Meat products harm the health of our society far more than tobacco products do and companies like McDonalds are knowingly encouraging children to eat meat with products like their so called "Happy Meal". We need to ban meat products now or tax the crap out of them!" 11/7 5:31pm

SKOOLY B says "Snus is a much less dangerous nicotine delivery system than cigarettes. There are better snus options than Camel. All tobacco products should be regulated as food items. Because there is some potential risk from a product is a reason to become informed not to take away a great tool for smokers who won't quit otherwise." 11/7 2:39pm

BRANDON RASH says "I think that these people have gotten so deep into this that they don't realize what they're doing is wrong. I mean, actually finding ways that allow teenagers to get away with tobacco products at school, it's ridiculous! And the way they're trying to pass these things off as not being bad for you. Yeah, you may not get lung cancer from these products, but there's still mouth cancer, stomach cancer, pancriotic cancer, and many other medical problems. It should be 100% illegal to target teens in any way at all." 11/6 11:57pm

SANTERRA says "I don't think that its wrong to sell these products, even though I don't approve, but I do think that the monertering of who the product is sold to should be main priority. Adds supporting thses products should not be anywhere that underage kids can get a good look at them." 11/6 3:04pm

PATRIOT says "You should really do some research about the products before you bash them. Swedish snus is a fairly harmless product compared to American smokeless tobacco. How about reading the information here http://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com before you reach your conclusion?" 11/6 11:11am

DALE C says "This crap is targeted to kids, how else are the TobaccoCorps going to stay in business. However, this crap is not real snus, real snus has a taste like tobacco not candy. As a snus user(former smoker) I can tell you that the TobaccoCorps are trying to pass this stuff off as the real thing when it isn't." 11/4 2:12pm

KARL says "Here's my vibe: yeah, the kids don't need this crap; no one does, but I for one (and an avid snus user) don't really think this stuff will catch on with kids. Why? I've tried the orbs and they taste like dog crap! Straight up. Until they are able to more fully conceal the taste of the tobacco, I don't think these things will affect youth usership (is that even a word?). The flavors are not appealing at all. I think that will ultimately be the deciding factor in its long term use." 11/2 7:55pm

J. BAALSRUD says "I just found your website and would like to say I agree with a lot of your points. But I hope you do and your followers see the difference between swedish snus and these new candy coated american products. You are right in calling them out for selling over sweetened trashy tobacco products in colorful mint tins. But the original concept of snus is an innocent one, and is a very old fashioned and proven healthier way to enjoy tobacco. So I ask you to please do your homework before going from attacking camel snus to attacking great old brands of real swedish snus. I am not suggesting you have done any damage to the reputation of all snus products, but only pointing out the difference so you will hopefully understand." 11/2 4:19pm

J says "Those new products are so disgusting. I can't believe companies would go so low as to try to make drugs more appealing." 10/20 8:58pm

CRAZINESS says "This is a free market society you know? The sales of these items should be aloud. Although stores should be more aware of kids buying them and the stores should always be IDing, no matter what. Parents need to be parents and not be afraid to tell their kids not to use it and actually do something about it if they do use it. And you don't see people running around complaining about how many energy drinks their kids drink in a day. They honestly thing all that caffeine and sugar and other crap in them isn't going to catch up with them one day either?" 10/17 4:50pm

ANONYMOUS says "This site is amazing. It is informing, as well as easy to look at and navigate." 10/16 10:33am

KATIE says "This is clearly targetted towards kids..." 10/10 9:42pm

RANA says "I can sort of handle older adults who smoke and use tobacco products, because they grew up in a different generation and people weren't as knowledgeable back then. But nowadays, I can't stand seeing younger adults and even teenagers smoking. I really don't understand. Why put your life in danger, and in some cases, you future kids' lives in danger as well? There are other things you can do in life besides use tobacco products and get cancer." 10/3 6:18pm

JOHN says "Wow, last poster didn't read anything on this site! From what I've read, these products DO cause cancer (it even says it on the package: "may cause mouth cancer"), they DO have all the same harmful chemicals, and they ARE addictive. And I'm pretty sure the CDC/FDA have already "proved" that those chemicals are in these products..." 9/21 4:22pm

ANONYMOUS says "seems to me that if these products don't cause lung or mouth cancer, then who care's who uses them, young and old alike? You wanted people to stop smoking because it causes cancer, you wanted people to stop chewing because it causes cancer. Your argument was based on what was in cigarette smoke, and chewing tobacco (arsenic, benzine, etc...). Until you can PROVE that theses same chemicals are in these products, let them be! Or is your real beef not with the product, but with the supplier?" 9/18 3:58pm

NOOR says "Lol. i believe you guys. this must stop! how horrible some people are :(" 8/27 7:16pm

DEEKAY says "Same old cig industry. Legalized drug dealers they are. And now it's gotten worse. What's next, cigarette tatoos? Whatever excuses there are now, I'm sure the same addicts are going to chime in and defend this pathetic excuse of an industry. Nothing but death in a strategically concealed package. You win, but you lose smokers and tobacco supporters. Have the last word if you will, but the nicotine has already made a puppet out of you." 8/27 12:32pm

STEVE says "I find it ironic that the first defense that groups proclaiming that their rights are under attack go to is "it's not our job to raise your children." Get a new argument! As for you "cranky smoker", you say "as for children" then don't address children at all. You go on to complain about people attacking the products you hold near and dear to your heart without making a rational argument. Compare us to the Nazi's because we want to keep the Tobacco Industry from targeting children (something INTERNAL DOCUMENTS have proven that they do)? Right, very intelligent..." 8/26 11:14pm

BTW says "fyi all you people with stories on how you smoked for soo many years and kicked your habit with SNUS you really didnt bc snus is just as bad for you as any other tobacco product if not worse." 8/19 6:01pm

MIKAYLA says "i think this is horrible. its very annoying when you go to a resturaunt and people are smoking and you're trying to eat. this will be way worse. i dont think kids will find these new products as attrictive bc i'm 14 and the only reason most of my friends smoke and or dip is bc they think it looks cool." 8/19 5:56pm

CRANKY SMOKER says "The Flintstones wasn't originally intended to be a children's show. When it first aired, when it had cigarette advertisments, it was aimed at adults. If you're going to get all high and mighty, check out facts first. And as for the larger issue, the "evil doing" of tobacco companies, so what? Everyone knows tobacco is bad for you. If consenting adults want to partake, so be it. As for children, did you ever think this new slick packaging was to make it easier on us of legal age who are addicted? It's not socially aceptable anymore for us to do what we want. Our rights are being infringed upon, but this makes you Cigarette Nazis happy, and we get our fix, best of both worlds. God forbid parents might actually have to parent. It's not William Morris' job to raise your kids. Get you heads out of your ass and do it yourself and let the rest of us enjoy the little bit of nicotine we have left." 8/19 12:12am

ASHLEYJO says "my dad chews tobacco so i know how disgusting it is. we've been trying to help him quit for years now. maybe if i show him this, he'll stop for me. just maybe. *EWWWWW*" 8/14 10:30pm

ERIN KING says "I think that it is horrible and very deceptive that these companies are using packaging that can either catch and/or confuse our youth. Most adults have the comprehension to read a package before buying it but children just pay attention to the packaging. At first glance, these products look like the common products that you would see while waiting in the cash register line at the grocery store. I would not be surprised if some would be placed there knowing that most children use this opportunity to ask for candy/gum. I think this is a sick ploy to make tobacco products more appealing and by doing so, these companies are only making it more appealing to youth who are known to be easily impulsive and persuaded buyers." 8/12 5:38pm

RONALD says "I dont see why the advertising is such a big deal when the real problem is people buying tobacco products for minors. I say stop worrying about who you think the advertising is for and focus on making it so those under 18 cant get access to tobacco products." 8/12 12:11am

GARY says "I blame all the anti-smoking legislation. The tobacco companies are loosing money, and looking for a way to get it back. I am not saying it’s ok to influence kids to start smoking, but unfortunately this type of advertising also appeals to the maturity level of some adults. As far as the the actual products are concerned, if smokers weren’t being banned from everywhere, these may have never been conceived. You can’t just take away cigarettes from a life long smoker and expect them to quit, they need an alternative. What would you prefer second-hand smoke, or taking the time to teach our children the dangers involved with tobacco?" 8/8 3:27pm

VERY NICE SITE! says "Very nice site!" 8/8 1:35pm

JAKE says "Wow, Smokey *might* have missed the point from what I'm reading on this site... but it's good he agrees about Snus haha. We should also probably clone his genes since he's the only person in the world whose athletic performance improves from smoking" 8/3 11:27am

SMOKEY says "i smoke cigarettes daily. i can run farther, faster and i swim better. although i do agree that snu's is stupid and it should be recalled, leave cigarettes alone. You don't run around and smash beer bottles because its bad do you? i will smoke forever and ever and ever and ever and ever. puff puff pass homeboy. be easy smokey out" 7/31 4:39pm

OVIE says "Hey Geoffrey: You're incorrect. Snus has been heavily advertised in recent issues of Rolling Stone (at least in Virginia), which has enormous youth readership. Additionally, RJR only pulled it's ads for cigarettes from mags, and that was only because the Attorney's General threatened action due to RJR's breach of the MSA agreement. Again." 7/30 12:09am

SHANNON says "The best information i have found exactly here. Keep going Thank you" 7/20 2:35pm

VICKI says "Personally I dont use tobacco but I have friends and family members that do, and I can't wait to show them this site and explain to them how bad using these products and advertising these products to kids really is." 7/19 5:08pm

DANIELLE says "I'm convinced that this product was made for younger users. I don't know how he got it, but my 15 year old step brother has some. He said he liked it because it didn't even taste like tobacco.I was disgusted that he even had it, and I noticed he always seems to have some in his mouth. Something has got to be done about this. Tobacco kills. How they are marketing this product is no better than advertising during children shows, such as the Flintstones (which the tobacco company did until it was illegal to advertise tobacco on TV). The use of tobacco is disgusting, its bad for your health, and the penalty for buying for minors should be more severe." 7/18 8:27am

TYLER says "Shame on the tobacco company for trying to attract young kids to use tobacco, and shame on the adults who are to stupid to read the surgeon general's warning!" 7/17 11:46pm

KEVIN MCAMIS says "Looking at the packages they're selling them in. I probably would've bought one thinking it was a mint pack if i didn't read what it said. Some of those don't even say it's a tobacco product unless you read the back, which hardly anyone will do." 7/17 11:13pm

JAKE says "I've looked at the studies of Swedish snus, and while they do indicate lower rates of cancers like lung, throat, and (sometimes) mouth than smoking has seen, wouldn't that be expected? Since Snus is ingested largely through saliva and swallowed, OF COURSE you won't get those cancers! Snus DOES, however, lead to increased rates of pancreatic and liver cancers. It's not safe! Plus, and much more importantly, Swedish Snus has industry standards that have nothing to do with the chemical levels in American-made snus. Check out some of the studies done in West Virginia :)" 7/13 11:39pm

CHARLES says "Hello. I am an individual who would like to point out that you cite no evidence that snus increases the rate of cancer as much as cigarettes do. In fact, due to several studies done in Sweden and Norway, snus (At least European) has shown to not increase the rate of cancer. Causing warning labels that state (In Norway and Sweden) that snus cause cancer to be dropped. Now, I think its lovely and a good cause that this program is promoting awareness to why many Cigarettes are adverse to one's health. But the way you are attacking BIG TOBACCO is something strange. Not only are you NOT using citations to support your evidence, you are also conglomerating several different companies into BIG TOBACCO, which is untrue, since they all have to compete." 7/13 10:13pm

GEOFFREY says "I certainly appreciate your efforts to defend children from harmful nicotine products. I can see how Camel Sticks and Orbs could appeal to children, but i have to disagree with you on snus. I think you should take into consideration where the ad appeared and who is known to be reading the magazine. Context is everything. you could hardly complain about the ad if it appeared in Playboy, for example. To my knowledge, rjrt has made an effort to advertise in magazines that are mostly, if not completely, read by adults. Anyways, as far as i know, rjrt discontinued all magazine ads recently, and i believe that is worth mentioning on your website. So i think your point about the magazine ad is null." 7/10 9:45pm

JORDAN says "I really didn't know that they were anymore dangerous than any other tobacco product. These new products should probably be taken off the shelf. I'm completely convinced that something should be done." 7/8 12:15pm

JOHNATHON says "wow. i didnt know all these things" 6/25 12:22pm

TOTALLY says "convinced. :)" 6/24 7:50pm

CANDICE EDMUNDSON says "I THINK WHAT YOU GUYZ ARE DOIN IS SO POSITIVE AND I THINK YOU GUYZ SHOULD KEEP IT UP...THIS IS THE WORLD WE LIVE IN WHY MESS IT UP WITH STUPIDITY...THANX!" 6/23 9:14pm

CODY says "I love camel snus and i don't think it should stop because everyone smoke. I quit smoking for awhile and this camel snus helps me to stop smoking that kills the lung and everything. This is the best tobacco for people who want to quit. I'm 20. You guys can't help stop the tabacco selling or whatever. Keep trying, you won't help. It might help for younger kids though. I started smoking when I turn 18." 6/16 1:02pm

GENERAL says "This is ridiculous. Snus is not evil. Everything relevant has been said in comments below." 6/13 12:35am

ROBERT says "If you knew anything about marketing, you would see that they are not marketing to children. They are marketing to impulse buyers." 6/7 9:55pm

JOSEPH says "These anti-tobacco lobbyists have been targeting Camel for years. Remember "Camel Joe"? You say that they are targeting the "youth with the product flavoring, packaging, and marketing". Adults enjoy product flavoring, packaging, and marketing. How would you have them distribute their product? In a Grey tin with absolutely no flavor? Or maybe then you would say they are targeting the elderly. America loves tobacco...get over it. If you hate it so much, move to Canada!" 6/7 9:47pm

SIARRA says "I think that the new electronic cigarettes that don't have smoke or butts are stupid. If anything, they're going to increase the number of smokers because they're rechargeable, and they don't pollute. They may be expensive, but some people will see them as an opportunity to get more out of less. I wish they'd stop marketing to younger and younger crowds." 6/7 3:25pm

says "How about dips or whatever u call them, skoal APPLE, GREEN CAN? So why they aren't targeted?" 6/5 1:08pm

MELTDOWN says "The Meltdown campaign is about the Tobacco Industry's targeting of youth, first and foremost. If you explore meltdownva.com, you will see that an outright ban of Snus is NOT a campaign goal and that Snus is only one of several products being addressed. Camel has also released mint-like flavored dissolvable tobacco pellets (Orbs) and are set to release flavored tobacco products mimicking mint breath strips (Camel Strips) and flavored tooth picks (Camel Sticks). As many of you have pointed out, the targeting of youth through packaging, advertising, and product design is deplorable- this is what Meltdown is about." 6/3 11:27am

KEVIN says "I'm still addicted to nicotine, but I'm able to breathe and I don't have to worry about offending anybody by stinking of smoke or with my second hand smoke. While I agree that tobacco shouldn't be marketed to children, I don't believe that snus should be villianized either. I can see an argument for the tins being appealing to children, but the taste? They are not marketing snus to children by making it taste good. There are plenty of adult only products that taste good. I can support the principle of Meltdown. I just think they need to stick to more pertinent information in their attempts at persuasion." 6/2 11:59pm

CHRISB says "Kyle, When my child reaches the age of 13 I won't ever worry about him picking up a magazine and being influenced by a tobacco ad or alcohol ad because what I tell him at age 12 about these things will have a much greater impact on him than a marketer ever could. If I raise my child correctly and have open conversation with him about tobacco and alcohol than no ad campaign should ever influence him. A higher nicotine content will help people to quit smoking. Read information on Harm Reduction Therapy. If you can't figure it out by now, I think that we shouldn't discourage tobacco use among adults...especially considering we still live in a free country and adults still have a freedom of choice." 6/2 6:28am

SCIENCE GUY says "I think smokers are missing the point- Snus is not "safer", a term that would seem to imply that it's not dangerous. There are lower levels of toxic carcinogens than in cigarette smoke, but it still contains toxic levels of these chemicals AND is highly addictive. It should not be misconstrued as a safe tobacco alternative for non-users and should certainly be prevented from marketing to youth, along with the other products mentioned by "Meltdown"." 6/1 8:51pm

MATT says "I used to smoke, in fact for 13 years I did. Snus was an alternative that saved my life as well. If you do the research on it, it is in fact 98% healthier than cigarettes. If you arent already a smoker, dont start, and dont use snus. However, if you are, use Snus. Not the Camel brand, the authentic swedish snus. The TSNA's (Carcinogens) are a world lower than what is in a cigarette or that horrible dip. People need to research before destroying a product. This has been researched to and from and its historical value in Sweden (Has the lowest cancer rate in Europe) shows this. Open your eyes people. I do not agree with Camel marketing it in a glamorous way, however, the outright ban of such products is just as asinine. Snus has and will save many more, those of us who have already been derailed by such companies as RJ Reynolds. It has been a saving grace. Go after the advertising ways, sure. But not the product itself." 6/1 8:39pm

KYLE says "It seems to me like this campaign is all about being proactive and educating youth about this stuff. Your comment about "relying on someone else" doesn't apply dude. You make a good point about alcohol, but does that really add anything to your argument against discouraging tobacco use both for kids and adults? And check out the nicotine content on this stuff, it's mad crazy high (2-3x MORE than a cigarette!). That's a little shady... I say keep up the good work! It's a product worth fighting against" 6/1 4:54pm

CHRISB says "I quit a 10 year habit of smokes with Snus and they have saved my life. I no longer feel bad in the morning and can breath freely again for the first time in about 8 years. I am sorry if the fact that these products have "flavor" offend you but adults enjoy products that taste good as much as children do. Should we blast cleaning products and just about any other product on the market for using bright colors and remembered slogans to sell their products? Beer uses pretty horses and wine has wine coolers and we even have "hard" lemonade but when a tobacco company actually tries to sell a product they are demonized for using tactics that any marketer would suggest. I got an idea...be parents and talk to your kids about smoking and tobacco use instead of relying on someone else to do it for you." 6/1 3:08pm

CHRIS says "I concur with Justin. I quit a 10 year habit by finding Snus. Studies from Arizona U. have shown that this product is 97% safer than a smoke. Forgive me for wanting to be 97% better than when I smoked but I don't want anyone to take that away from me or anyone else who wants to use this product in that way. I also would love to read studies that have shown how "kids" got hooked by cleaver marketing rather than by peer pressure or just wanting to do it for the hell of it. As someone once asked me "Don't adults like flavor to?"" 6/1 2:42pm

MELTDOWN says "The problem with these products, including Snus, is that companies are specifically targeting youth with the product flavoring, packaging, and marketing. This is about preventing the Tobacco Industry from recruiting a generation of replacement tobacco users." 6/1 1:57pm

JUSTIN says "I gave up my 38 year smoking addiction by using snus and you people want to remove that option and force the remaining 40 million Americans who smoke, to quit or die." 6/1 1:40pm

CAITLIN says "i respect your concern about having more people start using tobacco products but i do not believe it will stop anytime soon. tobacco funds a lot of anti tobacco compaigns also. but keep trying!" 5/26 4:36pm

WOHOO says "Yeah! Let's spread the word!" 5/24 9:36pm

ENGLISHMAN says "Hey, look, Americans trying to stop other Americans selling things to Americans too stupid to read the packaging on the product and realise it's tobacco." 5/24 7:37pm

BRANDON says "Dude this is horrible and it should be stopped! And we are not over reacting at all!" 5/23 3:11pm

~ME~ says "My god you people are over-reacting." 5/22 2:08pm

YSTER says "Let's DOOO THIISSSS" 5/21 12:20am

YEEHAW says "The new products look like candy! Shame on you, tobacco industry." 5/19 5:38pm

TYREL says "obbbviously targeted to kids!" 5/15 8:23pm

SONI says "I HEART YSTREET" 5/15 8:14pm

AWW YEAAA says "Toootally convinced!" 5/15 8:02pm