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Originally Posted by neilmarr
When deleting smoking ruins the historical perspective it's a darned shame. Neil
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Bingo. Watching movies and TV shows from the 50's and 60's it is amazing how many people smoked. I remember when there were ashtrays in the factory I worked in 10 years ago. I don't notice characters who smoke so much in books, but I do come across them now and then. To remove something, even if it is "for the greater good", from a story because it is now actively discouraged or no longer considered the norm is a shame, it really detracts from the authenticity of the work.