Eh part of being a smoker is enjoying the act of smoking. I very much miss the old potencies and cannot handle the new stuff in any amount.

Bro aspartame is one of the most studied substances on earth and they all point to your claim being bullshit. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/timeline-selected-fda-activities-and-significant-events-addressing-aspartame