ECF, IMO, is an invaluable site .. when I got really serious about quitting the analogs, I don't believe I would have been successful had I not stumbled on ECF .. honestly ..
My initial experience with a PV was less than good, to put it mildly .. however, the advice given to me by other Forum members in making that PV usable until I could decide what would be a good "upgrade" kept me from throwing in the towel .. and now, I am analog free for about 3 months ..
As well, just knowing there is a community of like minded folks that, for the most part, are helpful, courteous and willing to share their experience is a great boost for a "newbie" and a "quiter" .. it's a support system in and of itself ..
I had a heart attack 3 years ago and the first thing I did when I got home from the hospital was light up a Marlboro, in front of my 32 year old son .. true story ..
So, my hats off to any group that can help us addicts, because we're really all in this thing together ..