I don't think anyone discourages the use of regulated mods for sub-ohmming... there are those of us who are pretty much mech mod purists that love our mechs. We prefer them. We're used to them, and they comfort us like Linus' security blanket... but we know that regulated mods are the safer choice. I, for one, recommend the use of regulated mods to new vapers... all while vaping with a mech in my hand.