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Lumbridge

Part of the Furniture Now
Feb 16, 2020
987
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'Merica
This is what I was really trying to say. I am glad my underlying vibe was not too subtle, and it probably helps that pipe smokers are eclair avoidant.
In all seriousness, I get what you mean about threads becoming saturated with posts before you can put in your $0.02. I often read through threads after responding to the OP and realize that my response was redundant.
 
Dec 9, 2023
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26,169
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Just something I was musing...

Is there a point where a hobby forum like this reaches saturation with user numbers?

I have found recently that often when I go to give my 2 cents on a newly established thread, and then I see 4 or 5 pages of replies already, I can't usually bring myself to wade through them, and also figure that whatever 'unique' angle I had has probably already been covered.

Although I am essentially moaning about the site being a popular place, that is not actually my point...I am just wondering if you think there is a sweet spot for user numbers on a hobby forum? This is my only online social activity outside of emails so I have no other frame of reference...
Well, youre in a hobby that goes back hundreds of years. Any one smoking a pipe once the internet came to be probably shared their advise and opinions. Id say don't be discouraged but also don't hold the idea that your opinions are unique lol. Its just the nature if the hobby as old as ours.
 
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Tn Steve

Starting to Get Obsessed
Feb 2, 2024
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I second the D&R, as keeping lit can be a struggle at first, but these dry-ish affordable bags seem to burn really well, and have easy to pick out, uncomplicated flavor
 
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HeadMisfit

Can't Leave
Oct 15, 2025
455
316
I second the D&R, as keeping lit can be a struggle at first, but these dry-ish affordable bags seem to burn really well, and have easy to pick out, uncomplicated flavor
Yersh that's mean. I tried a few of the d&r but they all smelled and tasted the same. A mix between shelled corn and malt.
 
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khiddy

Part of the Furniture Now
Jun 21, 2024
964
4,496
South Bend, Indiana
blog.hallenius.org
Yersh that's mean. I tried a few of the d&r but they all smelled and tasted the same. A mix between shelled corn and malt.
May want to get your smeller and tongue checked out by a professional, they seem like they might need a tune-up. While all D&R blends are delivered with next to zero moisture in the bag/tin, there is a definite and clear difference between Ryback, with its DFK and pepper, versus Two Timer’s straight toasted burley, versus Rimboché with its musty Perique-forward notes.
 

HeadMisfit

Can't Leave
Oct 15, 2025
455
316
May want to get your smeller and tongue checked out by a professional, they seem like they might need a tune-up. While all D&R blends are delivered with next to zero moisture in the bag/tin, there is a definite and clear difference between Ryback, with its DFK and pepper, versus Two Timer’s straight toasted burley, versus Rimboché with its musty Perique-forward notes.
oh great doctor, could you tell me why a blend that has alot of "oriental" not latakia, has the ability to completely lose all flavor whatsoever on me?

or tell me where the "sour" notes in jocks mixture come from
 

NookersTheCat

Part of the Furniture Now
Sep 10, 2020
746
3,686
NEPA
I have found recently that often when I go to give my 2 cents on a newly established thread, and then I see 4 or 5 pages of replies already, I can't usually bring myself to wade through them, and also figure that whatever 'unique' angle I had has probably already been covered.
Ngl, I have struggled with this dilemma myself as well.
Just means I gotta pump my "Online time" numbers up tho I guess haha
 
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Jul 26, 2021
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Metro-Detroit
I've noticed some new members come in hot, then fizzle out or get time out in 2 months (including a member in this thread).

Then it seems regulars fade away after about 2-3 years. And some come back from the fog.

Others tend to be off my radar due to the ignore feature (which makes this forum much better). However, I recently noticed most of the people I ignored are no longer members.
 
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Chris T

Starting to Get Obsessed
Aug 3, 2023
138
297
South Florida
This is my only online social activity outside of emails so I have no other frame of reference...
Same for me. I think for many of us pipe smoking is a solitary activity, it's just not done much in public or in social situations. And for those newer to the activity, many probably don't have people they could ask about it. I'm happy to have the connection with people here. I only know one person irl who smokes a pipe.
 
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Waning Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
47,718
128,969
could you tell me why a blend that has alot of "oriental" not latakia, has the ability to completely lose all flavor whatsoever on me?
Oriental flavors are extremely mild. Getting them overly heated will flash the flavor right away.


tell me where the "sour" notes in jocks mixture come from
The interaction between the Latakia and the Virginias.