I wonder where it is that people like GUEST,Mr. Butts got the idea that being unpleasant is an effective way of convincing an opponent in an argument?

I suspect that that kind of heavy-handed stuff is a signifcant factor in   encouraging some smokers to stick with the habit.

The health arguments against smoking, in particular smoking tobacco cigarettes, are pretty overwhelming. When it comes to the matter smoking in confined spaces these arguments are reincforced by considerations of courtesy. There's no need or value in undermining them by a bullying approach. And in fact bullying in this area as in many others only encourages people to dig in their heels. Hell, reading some of the comments I almost feel like joining them sometimes.