I'll speak from the receiving end of this scenario, since I happen to be the newb in this situation. I think this mentoring approach that
@Bronze has laid out here is perfect. Setting up a thread where newbs like me could be matched up with a couple experienced and thoughtful vapers would be amazing. It was overwhelming enough as a new vaper, with all of the gear choices out there, but then I stumbled into this thread and started reading about what is coming in May, and just about lost it. How the heck could I ever get schooled up enough and be able to make good choices in time? Bronze invited me into the PM conversation with
@ShowMeTwice, and those guys really have gotten me off the ledge. First, they asked about how I'm vaping now, what have I found that I like and dislike, what does my budget look like for stockpiling, how I felt about my ability to handle rebuildables, and on - got a feel for where I'm at and where I would like to get. They didn't overload me with a bunch of options at all. Instead, they presented a few excellent options in each category of equipment and, most importantly, took the time to lay out for me in detail why each piece was suggested for stockpiling and taking me well into the future after the deadline. We've talked about pros and cons, they've posted videos and reviews and links to some very helpful threads here on ECF, and have introduced me to reputable vendors where I can begin to acquire the things that I'll need. A few short days ago I was overwhelmed and didn't have a clue where to start; today I am focused and have a real good feel for what I need to do to get ready. Bronze and SMT have spent a lot of time with me, and really have gone above and beyond. I am extremely grateful to them both.
I really hope that this idea takes off. I have benefitted greatly from this approach, and I am certain that other newbs would, as well.
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