As I sit here gently rocking back and forth watching Rory and Dustin battle it out and Lewis and Nico put on another fine display at qualifying at Hockenheim, I'll add my 2 pence worth of observations if I may.
1. It was inevitable I suppose but we are now at the stage where folk are now talking of devices as being the originals when quite clearly they are but clones of an original idea. Does that matter in the great scheme of things? Possibly not but it does bring into question whether mod makers will bother to continue with bringing out new designs or will we have to rely upon new designs coming solely from Chinese clone makers and they eventually losing the tag of clone makers. Or will there become a major battle between Chinese original device makers and their counterpart clone makers. Interesting times ahead possibly.
2. A number of the newer vapers don't appear to want to put in the hours of studying battery safety, coil & wick building variables and maintenance details to ensure a safe, flavoursome vape. They are easily impressed by videos of cloud chasers, as they see that as being what vaping is all about. Does anyone recall sitting in a bar during the 'good old days' having competitions to see who could blow the largest smoke clouds from their various coffin nails?
3. Will this lead to many of the above returning to cancer sticks after they realise they are simply not getting the vaping satisfaction they originally sought or have become concerned at the number of their compatriots receiving facial reconstruction procedures and digit transplants.
4. As in real life the standards of good manners, patience altruism and education is steadily declining. How will that affect vaping per sé? To be confirmed at a later date.
5. As like many educational establishments throughout the world, will MENSA start to lower its entry standards, or if not, will they become even more elitist, or even close in another generation or two? Time will tell.
6. Now 2 pence the poorer, back to what I consider more important issues, like the imminent arrival of my strawberry stealing great granddaughter, rather than wasting my time on something I wouldn't normally give time of day to.
