I agree and it was what I was trying to point out. I wasn't focused on the age of the smoker at all but the length of time it had been for him as a 'regular' sm

I agree and it was what I was trying to point out. I wasn't focused on the age of the smoker at all but the length of time it had been for him as a 'regular' smoker. He obviously needed more curation and guidance. I was probably a bit too snarky in my comment which made it come off as being focused on his age - hope this helps clear the air on that point.