I agree on the clones personally, there are times using them is completely appropriate and useful, and not every person can purchase original very high end devices. I think we all spend our money where we think it will do us/our vaping the most good.
My first three RTAs were Kayfun clones, and it turns out I don't much care for them, and if I'd spent the money on 3 originals (I will not dispute the originals may be better) I would NEVER have gotten to some ORIGINAL RTAs that I actually COULD afford, etc. There are other areas where I want to support a maker, or splurge, or whatnot.
But I do think clones are just an area where each person has to decide for themselves, along with where else they are going to point their vaping budget. I'd love to support every fantastic original maker who is producing magnificent things and I just can't always afford to. I'm happy to have prioritized two Kabuki originals because I love them, I love the company, and etc. Plenty of folks who vape differently might consider that a waste.
And phew, kiddo talked to the grandparent, she was disappointed but not angry, so he called in relief to summarize, ending in, "OMG, not going to lie, yes I feel better but I am going to go buy a PACK of cigarettes now.... Seriously."
LOL no "addiction issues there," I immediately thought to myself. Even though the kiddo quitting vaping was my impetus to start, I really wish he hadn't stopped, it's been so much harder. Oh well everything in its time, I guess, and place and etc.
Including clones.
Anna