Well said both Nic-holio and Bill. I fully agree. I am aware of the issues but I don't vape diketone containing juice all day, every day. I am a self proclaimed low wattage tootle puffer (a name coined on another thread). I have no current desire to vape low ohms and/or high watts, as I see that as more of a danger than a few diketones. I can also taste butyric acid and to me it is not a good flavor. So I will continue to enjoy the flavors I like as my motto in life is "everything in moderation".
I like that! I may be a tootle puffer too!
Like you, I too vape at a relatively low wattage of 11 watts. I have some very delicate juices using, for example, lemon and peach, among others, that seem to taste best at about 9 watts in my setup. I'm all about flavor, ample vapor to deliver the flavor, and just don't see the need for high wattage, extreme scorching flavor killing heat, at low ohms. I've made plenty of builds now, over the years, and just through trial and error, an open mind, daily needs, etc. found what works best for me. This is not to say that the opposite vaping setup might not be best for others. I didn't read the thread you mentioned, so I may be a tootle puffer, if I understand that term in proper context. The only thing that occasionally annoys me is when I see people vaping clouds as if it's a competition. I see this as detrimental to all vapors as it's more of a spectacle than vaping to quit smoking. Even so, to each their own. As long as we are not bothering others, the sky is the limit as far as I'm concerned. There's just so many ways to enjoy vaping and great juice, it really keeps it interesting, and sometimes confusing for the new members. Live and learn.
My first year was all about the hardware, my DIY was not good, and I only rebuilt coils for my protanks. The kayfun changed all that for me, at about the same time as my juice improved. The second year was all about my DIY and rebuilding. Now it's all about low maintenance, low dollar output, easy and convenient, hassle free vaping. Vaping did not work for me in 2009, or again in 2011. But in 2012, the gear and juice evolved to a point, where it did work. Today, it's magical. Live and learn. I do enjoy helping others, particularly the new members....always have. This stuff can be overwhelming at first, and I remember how I felt so lost, but eventually found ECF, and within a few months, I was on to a good start. I can really summarize what stood out for me, and recommend:
1. Get the best vaporizers you can, long battery life and ease of use are paramount (I prefer APV's, but mechanicals are nice too),
2. Get the best atomizers you can, perhaps a protank, then kayfun, a good dripper, etc. (our gear is just super fun and addicting too),
3. Find an ADV or two. Try sampler packs, visit the local B&M flavor bars, read other's recommendations, check out the many online sites,
4. Learn to rebuild your own coils. Saves big money, and it's easier than it looks, just jump in, and provides a superior vape,
5. Use great wicking materials, either a good Japanese cotton, or similar, to start,
6. Find the best DIY recipes, perhaps 5 - 10 to start and focus on them, you don't need 100 flavors to start,
7. Slowly build up your glassware and Flavors over time, samplers initially, quality discounted sizes as soon as you can,
8. Use the savings from smoking to pay for this journey, no matter how long it takes. Realistically, you won't save a lot of money the first year if you do all the above, but your vape will improve dramatically, you'll have a great new hobby, and it can be rewarding and fun,
9. Participate. Just joining in on any of the discussions will add so much to your VapeQuest, and there's some wonderful folks here, and you'll learn so much,
10. Help others along the way. Pay it forward.
Ok, done with the soap box. I haven't shared in the New Member thread in over a year, and this sounds like those long ago posts, but seemed apropos. Good luck y'all!
WAAAAAY too much of LA Almond! However, I was able to tone it down with about 0.5% CAP Wild Cherry, and sir, you have landed me at something that completely reminds me of a pipe tobacco that my Dad used to smoke.... Thank you for reviving that memory of him.... I've wanted to find something along this line, but I've been leery of tobacco flavors - I don't like the floral/grassiness, and I don't really want the ashy/smokey background that I've found in the few tobacco juices that I've previously tried. This is what I want 
