So this is now a thing

Yes but most vapers, at least in my area, will vape anywhere even inside buildings and whatever because "vaping is not like smoking" according to them

Those aren't vapers. They're assholes.
I vape. You could say it's at the hobby enthusiast level now, but I have always treated it like smoking and taken it outside.

Because I'm not (that kind of) an asshole.

Love your last sentence Smitty