Making it easier for new ECIGSSA members

[RainstormZA]

There are tons of useful graphics and info out there which would be useful to new vapers. Our aim should be to present it in such a way that it is accessible to new vapers. I don't know what the ethics are of displaying other peoples (websites) information but there is plenty of "stolen" information which we have already shared on the forum. Diagrams like the ones below are very useful.

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Regarding digital copyright law, as per my previous job as an online shop products administrator, if the image doesn't have a watermark on it, there are no legal repercussions on using it.

However those with a watermark, you need to ask for permission and give credit where it's due. That's includes written articles, blogs, videos and other media. You also need to add the links where it directs to the original article written by that author.

 

[Hooked]

Ouch! I have to disagree with you about the “show-off” threads. I was very much a lurker for two odd years before posting much, but every time I was in the forum I would catch up on these threads first. I believe it gave me a lot more information about what was good or not, and what the veteran Vapers were using. And it was a feast for the eyes and a lot less intimidating than going into a vape store and having a quick glance at all the different setups.

I think a lot of us here think of vaping as a hobby now, not just as a means to quit smoking, and as with hobbyists as varied as stamp collecting to antique cars, we like to showcase. Not show off.

@Asterix Some of the mods are definitely a feast for the eyes and belong in a showcase! If they belonged to me I'd be too scared to use them!

 

[Hooked]

There are tons of useful graphics and info out there which would be useful to new vapers. Our aim should be to present it in such a way that it is accessible to new vapers. I don't know what the ethics are of displaying other peoples (websites) information but there is plenty of "stolen" information which we have already shared on the forum. Diagrams like the ones below are very useful.

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@Puff the Magic Dragon Yep, we all have different styles of learning and some people find that visuals are much better than the written word.

 

[Hooked]

Your suggestion is brilliant but at the same time you are depriving the others from that precious piece of info @Hooked. We’re all learning from each other’s experience even if we stumble on irrelevant advice now and again... I’m obviously not questioning bumblebee’s experience but I personally enjoy reading “need some advice” threads and learn a bit from them everyday.

@Grand Guru Hmmmm you have a point ...

 

[Hooked]

Its interesting you say that @Hooked - and I understand what you mean.

However, on a forum I think its to be expected that people would want to show their mods to others.

@Silver That's true, but perhaps one could separate the HE gear from the "ordinary" gear. It's mostly HE stuff that gets posted and while it's interesting and makes us drool, it doesn't help "ordinary" vapers who want to see what other "ordinary" vapers are using. And let's face it - most vapers are of the "ordinary" kind and if we want to attract vapers-off-the-street then there must be a section which is relevant to them.

If I want to see what kind of car people are driving, within a certain price range, I won't go and look at Ferrari or Rolls Royce - though once I've found the information which I need for practical purposes, then I'll drool over the Ferraris!

 

[Hooked]

I’m with you on posting whatever it is I have cause I love it.

My favorite mod to date is my 3 year old Minikin which is SO scratched and peeled but just wont die and for that I love it. Still use it everyday.

And generally the new hypes don’t live up to the hype and people love their older kit, like me with my beaten up Minikin and my couple years old OG goon that outperforms every single new and fancy rda that I’ve tried over the years.

@Paul33 Start a thread called "The Good Ol' Oldies". I'm sure there are many who still use older kits because of their quality or perhaps just because they're attached to them!

 

[Hooked]

I actually enjoy those threads. Ok must say seeing the same thing over and over again gets a bit boring. My point was that most people starting vaping to stop smoking, and buys one device will feel out on this forum, as the main discussions is not around vaping, but showing off or chasing the hype. And nothing wrong with it, I mean hoiw many threads can there be about building a coil or battery safety? Just newbies will feel a bit out and probably wont participate

@Jean claude Vaaldamme We need the veteran vapers and their HE mods - but we also need newbies - we need fresh blood!

 

[Hooked]

I’m sure an app will offer a much more user friendly experience than a normal webpage

Yes, I think many people these days rely solely on their phones

 

[Hooked]

My apologies for saying "show off" - it was a bit of an "ouch", wasn't it?

 

[Hooked]

Juice recommendations would also be very helpful! For example, recently someone was asking which is a good mango juice.

I don't think it's necessary to have full reviews and it probably wouldn't be feasible, because not many people want to or have the time to do a reviews. As with the mango juice thread, just the brand and juice name could be mentioned.

However, there would be many repeats in the thread of people agreeing that XYZ is good, so perhaps in the Mango thread, for example, there could be a poll with the brand and juice names.

[USERGROUP=3]@Admins[/USERGROUP] is it possible to have an "open" poll i.e. where vapers could add a name to the poll if it's not already there? Or would it have to be added by the person who started the thread?

And if that person left the forum one day, would that thread then be lost? That would be awful.

How would one go about setting up something like this? I've actually been toying with this idea for a while now.