Someone on a current thread said they thought GLP and C&D probably read Forums. In the past I have often wondered to what degree pipe professionals would find Forums useful reading from a professional point of view. Of course, we have maybe eight or ten blenders, carvers, and others who are members and may read us for recreation, and generously chime in with great informed material now and then. I've always thought that the pros could skim out a lot of useful info, like an ongoing focus group, and save a lot of extra trouble seeking out the feedback. I consider some members pros and participants -- jiminks, sable on Barling, pipestud, Ken, Russ, and others. I'm sorry I can't name all offhand. What is the general sense of what the professional readership of Forums is? For professional info or just entertainment?