− | The scope of '''Pipedia''' is being defined by its contributors and has become an extensive repository of information on tobacco pipes and their makers. Knowledgeable enthusiasts, collectors, pipe makers, and tobacconists are welcome and encouraged to contribute to Pipedia. Please click the "discussion" tab above if you'd like to dialog with the contributors about the project. '''''Pipe smoking is allowed, encouraged, and facilitated on this site.'''''[[Image:Kent Rasmussen Pipe05.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[Kent Rasmussen]], courtesy Lars Kiel]][[Image:JAlan.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[J. Alan Pipes]], 2009 Best of Show]] | + | The scope of '''Pipedia''' is continually expanding through its contributors. It has become an extensive repository of information on tobacco pipes and their makers. Knowledgeable enthusiasts, collectors, pipe makers, and tobacconists are welcome and encouraged to contribute to Pipedia. Please click the "discussion" tab above if you'd like to dialog with the contributors about the project. '''''Pipe smoking is allowed, encouraged, and facilitated on this site.'''''[[Image:Kent Rasmussen Pipe05.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[Kent Rasmussen]], courtesy Lars Kiel]][[Image:JAlan.jpg|thumb|300px|Featured Pipe, [[J. Alan Pipes]], 2009 Best of Show]] |
− | Pipedia is growing quickly. Links to articles on Pipe Makers and Brands has its own dedicated article (see [[Pipe Brands / Makers]]). [[Materials and Construction]] has a dedicated article.
| + | Links to articles on Pipe Makers and Brands has its own dedicated article (see [[Pipe Brands / Makers]]). [[Materials and Construction]] has a dedicated article. |
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