The thread that's Still Going™! This is an AMA thread with a twist – the 'victim' gets to name who is next up in the rotation.

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There are some rules:

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• Try picking someone who hasn't gone yet
• It has to be someone who actively posts here
• No dead people (i.e. notcharlesmanson isn't eligible)
• Preferably a name that people recognize, 'regular poster' means someone who is a) alive and b) has posted in the last three months
• Complete the FAQ before posting

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If you do the hot seat, you can add up to three names to the list of people who are potential victims.

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Possible: u/AlfredPudding , u/Apexified , u/enyawreklaw , u/shyndo , u/NaCHeF , u/kuri_sanTou , u/QueenBuzyBee , u/Nstewart , u/Zany1337 , u/glasschalice, u/failyx, u/PrepaidTheMage

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Already Done: u/juthinc , u/isuamadog , u/humanpuck , u/eyemakepizza , u/ID10-T , u/vApe_Escape , u/mlNikon , u/EdibleMalfunction , u/Foment_Life , u/Kittybit8 , u/Vishousness , u/staybert , u/TeslaDelMar , u/UnappreciatedRobot , u/modivin , u/Max-Savage , u/FieldGreens , u/T-a-r-a-x , u/wolfwheeler , u/SpiderJRusalem , u/hesherette , u/mixman0g, u/SteveTC, u/eyeMsam89 u/StardustCoyote, u/duncanyoyo1, u/anawfulwizard

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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How'd you get your handle?

my favorite thing in the world when i was but a wee sorcerer was stupid xbox live tags like "a fat dog", "a ninja", etc., and wizards are freaking rad, but im pretty self-deprecating.

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How long have you been mixing for?

may 1 is the first anniversary of my first flavor order, but ive been aware of and researching diy since i quit cigarettes via vaping in early 2018 thanks to a fortuitous mixer acquaintance who taught me that diketones are our friend, along with completely ruining any chance i had at enjoying commercial vape juice after he moved.

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MTL or DTL?

hot and relatively airy big dual coil dtl is the only satisfying way to vape, for me. mtl feels like trying to drive a nail with a hairbrush. no offense, borobros.

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Current flavor or profile obsession?

yeesh, all of them. ive never really had a specific flavor preference, outside of having a necessity for at least 100ml of some form of custard available at all times. i get very bored of the same profile very fast, i like to call it "flavor adhd". if anything is my preference, its out of the ordinary or downright goofy mixes and flavor combinations that showcase some unique sense of the mixers creativity and skill. well, and licorice.

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Most/Least disappointing flavors that was/not as expected? Secret Weapon?

where the hell do i start. ive got a lot of stupid problems with a lot of stupid flavors, and i am discovering all the time new flavors that do not taste to me like they do to everyone else. inawera is so far the worst offender, as their custard tastes like some strangely bilesome warmed cream, yes we cheesecake is about 65-75% creamy coconut flavor if i use it over 2%, and biscuit is strangely sharp at any percentage unless buried with cream and, again, tastes like coconut. tpa graham cracker crust is coconut. fw graham cracker leans coconut. cap sugar cookie is just warm air.

the first few months of mixing were brutal. ive learned now how to replace them and mix without them, but it still makes me sad thinking about how many highly reviewed and personally recommended mixes i tried (custard now :'( ) that just tasted downright awful. but hey! at least im not a strawberry mute. as for a secret weapon, when in doubt, custard premium. it salves the soul.

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Mixing Milestone?

i mean, i dont feel like ive accomplished really anything in my mixing career, outside of a 5 star review from the almighty spdrjrslm himself. i guess the first time i SFTd a bunch of newly released flavors felt pretty significant personally, sort of a signal that this wasnt just another random hyperfixation id get bored of and reduce my involvement to bare minimum, which is huge to me.

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Recipes you admire/love?

lychee blossom was the first mix i made multiple times, and to me its a masterpiece in layering and semi-abstract vapes and creative flavor use. its cap sweet lychee if it was ten times better. the red touch is my favorite part, and it inspired me to throw honeysuckle around willy nilly. ill probably mix some of it after i finish writing this. everything about it is perfect, there isnt a single thing i would change besides omitting sweetener. please go mix it.

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White whale?

i had just started vaping and went on my first date with my now-wife to a sushi joint, ate a tempura cheesecake with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, and immediately said oh fuck i want to vape this until i die. so, be on the lookout. i also daydream of a perfect custard i never get bored of and am always satisfied with. dont hold your breath.

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How would you describe your mixing style?

its an absolute mess. mostly i just slap random things together constantly like so many monkeys in a room banging on typewriters, and eventually i catch a snippet of a shakespearean sonnet and lean into it until it either tastes good or i ruin it with overthinking and shelf the idea. most often, the latter. sometimes i do get a great idea and rush to slap it into atf and it just works, and thats always nice.

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Advice for new mixers?

do whatever the hell you want! forget the rules! no gods no masters! chase that hot pocket vape dream! sft that tfa honey at 3%! make all the cheesecakes! really, just have fun with it. vaping is so absurdly subjective that in my opinion, if you are enjoying it then you are doing it correctly.

use the available resources at your disposal (noted aka "the encyclopedia", this subreddits vast trove of information, the wonderful (excepting myself) humans existing in the diy_ejuice discord) like the bowling lane gutter guards to inform your decisions and not vape cat urine/shower curtain/baby powder while birthing the labors of your overactive imagination. mix other peoples recipes, figure out what makes them work, incorporate that knowledge into your designs. talk with other mixers and brainstorm ideas, so many great recipes have come from late night chats, and everyone involved will learn and grow.

try new and exciting things, be disappointed by things, have your mind blown by things. most importantly, just dont give up, because nothing is more satisfying than tasting your own mix and falling in love with it.