well, try to imagine what it is with non smoker/non vapers. They don't get the whole "suck a stick, blow some smoke" thing.
one ain't no more ridiculous than the other.
no matter the cloud size, blowing smoke is kinda pointless/useless no matter what.
at least, cloud chasers make it somewhat fun and challenging. Cloud chasing is all about the challenge, it's not as easy as it seems to make a good cloud generating build. it takes a lot of patience, research, testing, failing, and that in itself is fun.
for cloud chasers, vaping has become much more than just a substitute for analogs, it has become a hobby, a way to connect with other people, challenge one another, learn new skills and acquire new knowledge. it's not about analogs anymore, it has become a positive and constructive part of their way of life.