"Why is it people like to stir the pot with their first post? Next time try a, "Hi, looks like a nice forum here. I'm new!" post before you start a drama thread."
I think some folks have a single question or need, so they join just so they can ask that one thing.
I think it's a shame if the OP falls into that camp, since he clearly has a strong interest in pipes. But, yeah, I don't know what it means to "loan" someone a pipe so they can pawn it! And then to be shocked when someone actually does that and then the pipe ends up in another's hands.
Bob