Former Lurkers, What Made You Step Into The Light?

[mikethompson]

There is a lot of talk about lurkers in a few threads, and to all who have signed up, what made you stop?
A particular thread? A particular member?

 

[renal923]

I didn't lurk long, only about 2 weeks or so, but it was just the overall community I saw here, and wanted to be a part of talking with some very awesome people.

 

[ashdigger]

I chose to come out of the closet....oh wait.... wrong thread.

 

[timt]

Because I have so much to offer. :wink:

 

[crashthegrey]

Having a legitimate question or comment that I felt would actually add to the conversation. I didn't want to post just to post.

 

[workman]

I googled a lot about pipe smoking when I started out. I always got the best results on this site. I liked the variety of answers to questions, informative, funny, grumpy, enabling etc., so I decided I wanted to become a part of it.

 

[seanv]

^^ same here. This community seemed to be Full of good people

 

[verporchting]

I was lurking for years, but never had anything to add that I thought was worthy, but ... I was tempted oh so many times.
Then I bought a Dunhill that I knew was odd but couldn't identify properly and thought I know exactly the place to go for answers! Now I can actually participate in all these conversations that I've been following forever but not joining in.
You lot are a goofy bunch, that's for sure. DON'T CHANGE! :D

 

[woodsroad]

I drank too much one night. Woke up with email notifications.

 

[redglow]

I spent a lot of time reading reviews over at Tobaccoreviews.com and wanted to be able to converse with fellow pipers instead of just reading reviews.
Came over here and signed right up.

 

[mityahicks]

I just really admired the way you all communicate and how much information is present here. There is an ample dose of civility here, in an increasingly less decent world.

 

[verporchting]

Woodsroad :rofl:

 

[npod]

I was a lone wolf for a long time. I lurked here for two years before chiming in. I didn’t think I had much to add at first so I stayed in the corner. Then one day I decided to post a reply and realized I had an informed opinion. Of course many didn’t agree or had their own opinion on the matter. But Instead of shying away I realized it was ok to discuss and not be scared off.

 

[woodsroad]

Neal, you’re wrong.
:rofl:

 

[dottiewarden]

All roads seemed to lead here. I accepted that this site is where my learning curve could be expedited. Now it's become as much a part of the pipe smoking experience as the pipes and mixtures. :puffpipe:

 

[npod]

Neal, you’re wrong.

:clap:
Im not scared anymore, Dan :D
I made it through this taunting and found my Cajones.

 

[acidpox]

I joined because all my pipe related Googleing always led here and also I dont known any other pipe smokers to discuss the hobby with.

 

[sablebrush52]

I had been on the pipes.org forum for years, when the site owner screwed up transitioning the site to a new platform and unlinked the forum. By the time he got around to fixing the link it was too late. So I looked for a new place to hobnob with my fellow pipesmokers and landed here. I think I lurked for about a day before signing up.

 

[mikethompson]

Great responses and hopefully we pull a few more out from the shadows.

 

[macaroon]

I did a lot of internet research about pipe smoking before I decided to finally purchase a pipe and tobacco and give it a try. The community here consistently offered both useful insights and entertainment, so after my first smoke I was excited to hop on and join in the conversation. I still tend to do a lot more reading than posting, as evidenced by my meager post count.