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  1. shanagan

    New From Texas

    I smoked for the better part of 28 years and quit the moment I took a hit off of my 1st eGo. Since then I've discovered that I like a usb-passthrough since I'm always at the computer or in the car. I bought my two from Jantyusa.com and goodprophets.com and love love love them. Welcome aboard...
  2. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    Scott, as others have mentioned you raise some great points. I just told a friend "welcome to my world, the entire place is paved with good intentions!" This has been difficult for me to put into "soundbite length" terms, and I continue to struggle to explain exactly how I feel, but I...
  3. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    Before I start to dig in (I'm spent after a lonnnggggg Thanksgiving weekend - Whoop, go Aggies! - hope everyone's was great!) I just wanted to tell you all how much I love this thread. I think most of us have more common concerns than separate agendas, and this discussion seems to bear that out.
  4. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    None taken, enree. That's what this thread is FOR! I would diy, but (oh, this is rich) I almost don't even want to research nic juice yet. When I say "we" have our heads in the sand.. I mean it. ;) Seriously - you have some suppliers who say they make their own tobacco absolute, some who say...
  5. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    I know Scottitude mentioned earlier being concerned about the safety of the hardware too - I'm kind of blissfully ignorant of the potential dangers there for the moment, so that might be added to the list of stuff we kind of think about but generally don't put a lot of thought into discussing...
  6. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    Thanks, Angus, much appreciated!
  7. shanagan

    Industry Concerns

    Let's try this. Without bashing, without calling anyone rude, without hopping up on a soapbox (well, you can, just kick it over to someone else when you're done)... Where do you think the e-cigarette industry needs to improve, or what issues would you like to see addressed? Please keep in...
  8. shanagan

    I'm starting a Diacetyl Thread Collection.....

    I've found this blog to be incredibly informative as a clearinghouse for up-to-date information on diacetyl and the FDA. It's written by two members of the George Washington University School of Public Health's Department of Environmental and Occupational Health department. The Pump Handle ...
  9. shanagan

    Email to yourself as a vaping newb

    Dear Shan, Good job! The ego was a perfect choice. Too bad you didn't skip straight to the usb passthrough eGo, but it's ok, it's always - ALWAYS - good to have backups for your backups! Your natural enthusiasm and love of exclamation points is going to bite you on the .... later... Just a...
  10. shanagan

    Fsusa to start spectro-analysis of e-juice?

    This is kind of long and covers a few subjects, I apologize in advance. I can only speak for myself, but my suspicion is that many people might be where I'm at - I don't quite support-support FSUSA because of the concerns raised above, among others. I believe they have actually had a huge...
  11. shanagan

    Do you agree or disagree?

    Happy Thanksgiving, Fiery!
  12. shanagan

    Is this intimidation or a good thing? I can't decide........

    No, the problem is when it's heated to a vapor. :\
  13. shanagan

    Fsusa to start spectro-analysis of e-juice?

    It's just quirky, Panini. And for the love of, won't you please think of the children?
  14. shanagan

    we wish to announce MistressNomad as our newest SA and head of our Research & Developement...

    When y'all get a chance, if you could also tell us what the outcome of these tests would be, that'd be just great. I mean, if you test for diacetyl (and it is confirmed beyond just FlavourArts diacetyl-disclosure) in the juice - then what?
  15. shanagan

    Is this intimidation or a good thing? I can't decide........

    I think it's more vendor accountability that we're seeing. Having a vendor forum doesn't equal impunity from scrutiny, yet you have people who are afraid to "out" a bad experience lest they lose the friendly relationship they've grown to expect on the boards, or outright get bashed. Frankly, I...
  16. shanagan

    Is this intimidation or a good thing? I can't decide........

    What I don't understand is that diacetyl prompted all of this, and yet, they're still offering diacetyl-containing juices? But, it's a start. After this entire thing, I think it's safe to say there is no love lost between some of us who were furiously battling those that thought they could...
  17. shanagan

    Fsusa to start spectro-analysis of e-juice?

    I was with you right up until "patient while doing so." LOL
  18. shanagan

    we wish to announce MistressNomad as our newest SA and head of our Research & Developement...

    Congratulations and thank you for reversing your previous stance (I am assuming you will avoid using diacetyl-containing liquids based on this financial outlay - I mean, I don't think you'd test just to say "yes, it's there" and keep using it). Good on ya.
  19. shanagan

    Fsusa to start spectro-analysis of e-juice?

    Yeah, nail on the head. BUT, maybe they're just in the excited planning stage, and not the actual "this is what we have to actually DO" stage.
  20. shanagan

    Is this intimidation or a good thing? I can't decide........

    FSUSA's forum - it's a sticky.