...I quit lurking and only visiting when I had a question, and joined ECF.
I had been smoke free for just over 90 days and had just purchased my first VV device (a Lavatube V2) as an upgrade from my Inferno. I figured that upgrade qualified me as a real vaping enthusiast and justified getting a membership with this forum.
I had a few different accessories I've acquired since beginning vaping, but to me at the time, they meant little more to me than being the devices that actually worked. Now they mean that I have gained experience as a vaper and am actually somewhat knowledgeable on some parts and types and the difference between a cartomizer and a clearomizer; and I know what performance differences are between a low res and high res atomizer. And so on.
I've looked through the forums and threads and I now know much more about parts I don't even have. I didn't know what a ViVi Nova was even though I have one. It's the generic aClear version though. I had no idea what an eGo Twist was. I finally learned what "VV" stands for. And all that's just the beginning. It would take too long to type all I've learned from everyone here from the beginners to the experts. I also have to extend a thank you to Google Images for helping me to identify many of the components you guys talk about.
I've learned the principles of vaping beyond pushing the button and sucking the vapor. I've learned about the legal battles and technicalities with between vapers and the FDA and other governments. I've learned about some of the medical aspects of vaping.
I've welcomed new members to the vaping community and ECF. I've extended my learnings, advice, and opinions, for whatever they're worth, to newbies as well as experienced folk....and been welcomed and advised in return.
From all this, I no longer feel like a newbie vaper but am by no means an expert either. There is still much to learn, and as any vaping enthusiast like myself can attest, many parts and mods to collect.
And so, for my 70th post, after which I will no longer be able to start a new thread in this section, I thank ECF and the vaping community for welcoming me, helping me to stay off the stinkies, educating me, and optimizing my vaping experience. I would also like to thank Joe, the owner of my local Volcano store for his personal attention in helping me with my PVs and letting me come hang out for hours at a time just because I have nothing else to do. I hope that new members can read this and feel they have come to the right place and see a good testament to the site and the members within the vaping community. With very few exceptions, we are all one and treat each other as such. It's great that such a simple common ground can unite people so closely.
I could probably rant all night about how happy I am to have found vaping and this site but I know no one likes reading long posts. So I'll let you go now with a great big "THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for your help and support" and best wishes to you all.
I had been smoke free for just over 90 days and had just purchased my first VV device (a Lavatube V2) as an upgrade from my Inferno. I figured that upgrade qualified me as a real vaping enthusiast and justified getting a membership with this forum.
I had a few different accessories I've acquired since beginning vaping, but to me at the time, they meant little more to me than being the devices that actually worked. Now they mean that I have gained experience as a vaper and am actually somewhat knowledgeable on some parts and types and the difference between a cartomizer and a clearomizer; and I know what performance differences are between a low res and high res atomizer. And so on.
I've looked through the forums and threads and I now know much more about parts I don't even have. I didn't know what a ViVi Nova was even though I have one. It's the generic aClear version though. I had no idea what an eGo Twist was. I finally learned what "VV" stands for. And all that's just the beginning. It would take too long to type all I've learned from everyone here from the beginners to the experts. I also have to extend a thank you to Google Images for helping me to identify many of the components you guys talk about.
I've learned the principles of vaping beyond pushing the button and sucking the vapor. I've learned about the legal battles and technicalities with between vapers and the FDA and other governments. I've learned about some of the medical aspects of vaping.
I've welcomed new members to the vaping community and ECF. I've extended my learnings, advice, and opinions, for whatever they're worth, to newbies as well as experienced folk....and been welcomed and advised in return.
From all this, I no longer feel like a newbie vaper but am by no means an expert either. There is still much to learn, and as any vaping enthusiast like myself can attest, many parts and mods to collect.
And so, for my 70th post, after which I will no longer be able to start a new thread in this section, I thank ECF and the vaping community for welcoming me, helping me to stay off the stinkies, educating me, and optimizing my vaping experience. I would also like to thank Joe, the owner of my local Volcano store for his personal attention in helping me with my PVs and letting me come hang out for hours at a time just because I have nothing else to do. I hope that new members can read this and feel they have come to the right place and see a good testament to the site and the members within the vaping community. With very few exceptions, we are all one and treat each other as such. It's great that such a simple common ground can unite people so closely.
I could probably rant all night about how happy I am to have found vaping and this site but I know no one likes reading long posts. So I'll let you go now with a great big "THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for your help and support" and best wishes to you all.
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