As always, John, I share my opinions on here where I think I can be helpful. Occasionally, I may say something in an in-artful way, as my be the case here, and it comes across as harsh or doesn't sit right with someone. Clearly that is the case with you on this post. I mean no offense, and make suggestions based on my experience to help the new member. The issue I was addressing is that sometimes the new vaper thinks they need to buy a device to be used just for testing juices. I bought many. After vaping for many years, I found, for me, that I needed to use the same device to test with, as I vape with everyday, because juice tastes differently in different devices. Now, I don't think anyone would argue the point, but, perhaps you see that differently, as well, and that's fine with me!
Then, there is the issue of rewicking. Does one have to rewick between testing and tests? I think not, but, there's nothing wrong if one does do it this way, it's just not necessary, as I've explained.....for me. So, if I don't need to use a different device, and since I'm mixing for the device I'm going to be using to vape with, in hindsight, it became clear that I didn't need different test devices for mixing and vaping. For me, it was, and is, a waste of time and money. That is my point, my opinion, if you will, based on my experience. If you believe that I think everyone needs to vape and test this way, then you're simply wrong, and you don't know me at all. I almost always insist that everything I do must be changed and tailored to match everyone's individual taste sensitivities. This is in no way different, and while I might have needed to be clearer in my expression, I never intended what you have assumed from my post, and so I want to correct that for you and for the record. Personally, I don't really care how anyone vapes, only that they find a way to vape, quit smoking, save some money, hopefully, and never return to smoking.
That's what I'm all about, John. Helping the new mixologist. From the beginning, everything I've written flies in the face of the way many people mix and vape. I'm speaking mostly of the long steep crowd. I've explained many times why that never worked for me, though, I've also acknowledged that it is a valid way to mix juices. I nearly quit mixing until I luckily found the way I discuss here, and I will continue to share my experiences to help the new members, and without a great deal of concern on whether it flies in the face of the long steeping method. The way I do it works for me, and from what I know to be true, many others as well. Clearly, though, it's not for everyone, and I've received more than my fair share of criticism for going against the grain on this issue.
Of course, there are different ways to do all of this. We all know it, and we've all discussed this issue many times. I try not to address it too often as it upsets some, like you, perhaps, and I try to avoid that. I do appreciate any constructive criticism that comes my way. In this case, I could have been more careful in my writing, because I never intended to infer that there is only one way to do any of this. However, there are many voices that talk about the long steep method of mixing, and very few that do it with high flavor mixes and shake and vape. I'm an ATM kinda mixer and believe strongly in the method. It's faster and more efficient, for sure (just my opinion John), and most commercial juice makers use it.
I did vape some year old stuff yesterday and it was pretty good. Better than shake and vape? I couldn't tell a difference honestly. But I appreciate your taking the time to express your feelings on this matter. I will redouble my efforts to remain clear in expression, always acknowledging that YMMV, so that you don't have to worry about whatever drivel I may be telling the new members. By the way, the way I do it does save me both time and money....but that's just me, I guess. Good luck to you!
