Comments for TobaccoDays http://tobaccodays.com Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Exploring Pipe Evolution – Boris Starkov’s Fin by David M. http://tobaccodays.com/articles/exploring-pipe-evolution-boris-starkovs-fin/#comment-8787 David M. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:31 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3055#comment-8787 Glad to hear that you enjoyed this 'dissection' of evolution in Boris's work Steve. If you think like an artist, as I do (to an extent at least), the job becomes that much more interesting for me. Sharing those perspectives, which can be foreign to some, is the goal. So happy you found it thought provoking as that is truly the Ultimate Goal here on TobaccoDays. My Best and Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear that you enjoyed this ‘dissection’ of evolution in Boris’s work Steve.
If you think like an artist, as I do (to an extent at least), the job becomes that much more interesting for me. Sharing those perspectives, which can be foreign to some, is the goal.
So happy you found it thought provoking as that is truly the Ultimate Goal here on TobaccoDays.
My Best and Thank you for your comment.

]]> Comment on Exploring Pipe Evolution – Boris Starkov’s Fin by Steve Morrisette http://tobaccodays.com/articles/exploring-pipe-evolution-boris-starkovs-fin/#comment-8783 Steve Morrisette Thu, 09 May 2013 09:23:21 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3055#comment-8783 Very clear and enjoyable analysis and explanation. Not easy to do, let alone well. Full marks! The pipes are great and Boris' work is always fun to see and thought provoking. Keep up the good efforts, both of you, please. Very clear and enjoyable analysis and explanation. Not easy to do, let alone well. Full marks!

The pipes are great and Boris’ work is always fun to see and thought provoking.

Keep up the good efforts, both of you, please.

]]> Comment on Chicago Show 2013 – Show Report by Mikael Pertot http://tobaccodays.com/articles/chicago-show-2013-show-report/#comment-8758 Mikael Pertot Wed, 08 May 2013 19:33:23 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3147#comment-8758 Thank you for your kind word guy´s and I hope that I will meet you all @ Pheasant Run next year ;-) *puffs* /Mikael Thank you for your kind word guy´s and I hope that I will meet you all @ Pheasant Run next year ;-) *puffs*

/Mikael

]]> Comment on Chicago Show 2013 – Show Report by David M. http://tobaccodays.com/articles/chicago-show-2013-show-report/#comment-8753 David M. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:32:38 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3147#comment-8753 Hi Bob, Yes, Mikael did a great job with so many of the people shots. It's actually Mikael's great personality shining through in the smiles going back to the camera. So happy you enjoyed the report. I truly enjoyed it as much as you did. Thanks, David Hi Bob,
Yes, Mikael did a great job with so many of the people shots.
It’s actually Mikael’s great personality shining through in the smiles going back to the camera.
So happy you enjoyed the report. I truly enjoyed it as much as you did.
Thanks,
David

]]> Comment on Chicago Show 2013 – Show Report by Gevorg http://tobaccodays.com/articles/chicago-show-2013-show-report/#comment-8747 Gevorg Wed, 08 May 2013 11:17:14 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3147#comment-8747 Comandante Mikael, thank you for great pictures and comments. :) Happy to see all of you and great pipes. Greetings from Armenia! ;) Comandante Mikael, thank you for great pictures and comments. :)
Happy to see all of you and great pipes. Greetings from Armenia! ;)

]]> Comment on Chicago Show 2013 – Show Report by Bob Grosz http://tobaccodays.com/articles/chicago-show-2013-show-report/#comment-8725 Bob Grosz Tue, 07 May 2013 15:38:47 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3147#comment-8725 This is a beautiful synopsis of the show. Truly enjoyed each and every photo with comments. Thank you for posting all of this. This is a beautiful synopsis of the show. Truly enjoyed each and every photo with comments. Thank you for posting all of this.

]]> Comment on Intolerance is Futile by David M. http://tobaccodays.com/articles/intolerance-is-futile/#comment-8604 David M. Wed, 01 May 2013 19:14:10 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=830#comment-8604 Hi there Bill, I know the word trolling has a lot of negative connotations associated with it and I guess I see this in two ways. If the person who has a different viewpoint is bringing up valid points and/or even making an attempt to have a real discussion on the subject matter, I see that as a positive and would not call it trolling. Different view-points are wonderful and when they can be expressed in an articulate manner and there are valid points in there, then we can learn something which is obviously great. Expanding one's knowledge comes from other ideas so in that scenario, I welcome it. If however all the person is doing is posting a comment with the pure intent to hear their own voice and is not interested in discussing, I guess I would agree with you there, that would be a troll. And yes, with that intent, it does make them feel better to act like that and whenever I personally see those type of people, I just pity them and hope that all they are experiencing is a 'bad day'. All comments are definitely approved on my blog but honestly, I dont think I will ever censor a comment. Even if that comment is designed to completely undress my ideas and is intended to make me look foolish. The only way to start a discussion is by taking that first step. If that person doesn't want to continue taking steps to enhance the discussion, that is on them. I will likely always try to engage them in conversation though, that is just how I personally operate. And plus, the main reason why I am not afraid of that scenario is because in my eyes, if someone's intent is to make me look foolish, well, their action alone, highlights how immature and foolish they themselves are and well, I hope that is the conclusion people will make from such events. Long story short. I adore discussion and most especially when done with open minds that leads somewhere so all parties get to learn something new. Good on you for starting your own blog about pipe smoking. Since your a wood-worker as well, you might have some interesting insight into the details of the actual material we are all mesmerized with - Briar. There is so much with our hobby that is still untapped. With your own blog, you can make your own rules and do exactly as you wish which is obviously a nice perk. Thank you for your comments Bill. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and concerns. I cant wait to see your website. Be sure to drop a mail when it launches. Thanks and My Best. Hi there Bill,
I know the word trolling has a lot of negative connotations associated with it and I guess I see this in two ways. If the person who has a different viewpoint is bringing up valid points and/or even making an attempt to have a real discussion on the subject matter, I see that as a positive and would not call it trolling. Different view-points are wonderful and when they can be expressed in an articulate manner and there are valid points in there, then we can learn something which is obviously great. Expanding one’s knowledge comes from other ideas so in that scenario, I welcome it. If however all the person is doing is posting a comment with the pure intent to hear their own voice and is not interested in discussing, I guess I would agree with you there, that would be a troll. And yes, with that intent, it does make them feel better to act like that and whenever I personally see those type of people, I just pity them and hope that all they are experiencing is a ‘bad day’.

All comments are definitely approved on my blog but honestly, I dont think I will ever censor a comment. Even if that comment is designed to completely undress my ideas and is intended to make me look foolish. The only way to start a discussion is by taking that first step. If that person doesn’t want to continue taking steps to enhance the discussion, that is on them. I will likely always try to engage them in conversation though, that is just how I personally operate. And plus, the main reason why I am not afraid of that scenario is because in my eyes, if someone’s intent is to make me look foolish, well, their action alone, highlights how immature and foolish they themselves are and well, I hope that is the conclusion people will make from such events.

Long story short. I adore discussion and most especially when done with open minds that leads somewhere so all parties get to learn something new.

Good on you for starting your own blog about pipe smoking. Since your a wood-worker as well, you might have some interesting insight into the details of the actual material we are all mesmerized with – Briar. There is so much with our hobby that is still untapped. With your own blog, you can make your own rules and do exactly as you wish which is obviously a nice perk. Thank you for your comments Bill. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and concerns. I cant wait to see your website. Be sure to drop a mail when it launches. Thanks and My Best.

]]> Comment on Exploring Pipe Evolution – Boris Starkov’s Fin by David M. http://tobaccodays.com/articles/exploring-pipe-evolution-boris-starkovs-fin/#comment-8601 David M. Wed, 01 May 2013 18:24:01 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3055#comment-8601 Nice to hear from a fellow Canadian Bob! :) Yes, Boris is very deep inside the concept of 'artist'. I completely agree. This deep mental connection to art, that Boris has, is literally what guides him on these journey's, as outlined in this article. Only an artist would spend so much time and energy thinking about a small little fin and seeing what 'More' he can make of it. Thank you for your comment. Nice to hear from a fellow Canadian Bob! :)

Yes, Boris is very deep inside the concept of ‘artist’. I completely agree.
This deep mental connection to art, that Boris has, is literally what guides him on these journey’s, as outlined in this article.
Only an artist would spend so much time and energy thinking about a small little fin and seeing what ‘More’ he can make of it.
Thank you for your comment.

]]> Comment on Exploring Pipe Evolution – Boris Starkov’s Fin by bob macconnell http://tobaccodays.com/articles/exploring-pipe-evolution-boris-starkovs-fin/#comment-8161 bob macconnell Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:43:56 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=3055#comment-8161 these are truly works of art!! these are truly works of art!!

]]> Comment on Intolerance is Futile by Bill Schenher http://tobaccodays.com/articles/intolerance-is-futile/#comment-7974 Bill Schenher Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:25:37 +0000 http://tobaccodays.com/?p=830#comment-7974 I currently run a woodworking website and am very active in that community. I just took up pipe smoking and just had to read this article. This type of "trolling" that happens in the blogging world is everywhere. It is just as bad in the woodworking online community as it seems it is in the pipe blogging world. Not everyone will agree with your purchase, your technique, your ideals, or just about anything else you can think of that you post. Even unwanted grammatical corrections. I hope to start a blog about pipe smoking too. very soon. I knew I would run into this type of thing online, you just can't get away from the a-holes no matter what you do. Some people just feel better when they leave horrible comments and try to start arguments. My only suggestion for anyone is 1st ignore those comments and 2nd if possible, make all comments on your blog require approval before posting. This stops many of the other arguments that pursue. hope all is well and keep up the good work on the blog. I currently run a woodworking website and am very active in that community. I just took up pipe smoking and just had to read this article.
This type of “trolling” that happens in the blogging world is everywhere. It is just as bad in the woodworking online community as it seems it is in the pipe blogging world. Not everyone will agree with your purchase, your technique, your ideals, or just about anything else you can think of that you post. Even unwanted grammatical corrections.
I hope to start a blog about pipe smoking too. very soon. I knew I would run into this type of thing online, you just can’t get away from the a-holes no matter what you do. Some people just feel better when they leave horrible comments and try to start arguments.
My only suggestion for anyone is 1st ignore those comments and 2nd if possible, make all comments on your blog require approval before posting. This stops many of the other arguments that pursue.
hope all is well and keep up the good work on the blog.

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