Deep Dive: The Legacy Standard (r/COents)

We continue our journey in the state that started it all. Colorado.

If Michigan is the "New Mecca," Colorado is the Old Guard. The data from r/COents (40,000+ subscribers) reflects a market that has moved past the "hype" phase and settled into a deep, almost academic appreciation of Hash and Genetics.

Part 1: The Dashboard — Quality Over Quantity

The Numbers:

• Total Volume: The subreddit generated 236 Distinct Posts.
• Flair Usage: Zero. Like Washington, the community doesn't use the flair system.
• The Difference: unlike the "Ghost Town" of Washington, Colorado is active. The ratio of high-engagement posts is strong. This is a community of veterans who don't need "Question" tags; they know exactly what they are talking about.

Part 2: What Goes Viral? (The Content Deep Dive)

We analyzed the top Trend Scores to see what gets the Old Guard excited (or angry).

1. The "Owner Meltdown" Spectacle

• The Viral Post: "Ripple Cannabis, CO Springs. Creepy owner meltdown." (Trend Score: 334.7)
• The Story: The single biggest trend of the month wasn't a product launch; it was a PR disaster. A dispensary owner in Colorado Springs allegedly had a public meltdown, and the community tore them apart.
• The Insight: In a mature market with hundreds of dispensaries, Reputation is Fragile. The community has zero tolerance for unprofessionalism. "Cancel Culture" in the cannabis space is real and swift.

2. The Brand Wars: 710 Labs vs. Green Dot vs. Olio

• The Viral Post: "Now introducing Olio 90µ" (Trend Score: 133.0) & "GDL - Safety Meeting"
• The Story: Colorado is the home of the "Brand War."
  • 710 Labs appeared in 168 posts (massive dominance).
  • Olio appeared in 64 posts.
  • Green Dot Labs (GDL) appeared in 87 posts (Combined "Green Dot" + "GDL").
• The Insight: This is a Rosin-First Market. The conversation is technical ("90µ" refers to the micron size of the hash filter). Consumers here aren't asking "What gets me high?"; they are debating the specific melt-quality of solventless extracts.

3. The "Corporate" Backlash

• The Viral Post: "Avoid LivWell. They don’t respect their employees or their customers" (Trend Score: 71.0)
• The Story: Similar to the "Ripple" post, this is a warning against a large chain.
• The Insight: The "Legacy" market of Colorado protects its own. There is a deep-seated bias against "Corporate Cannabis" (like LivWell) and a fierce loyalty to "Craft" producers (like Allgreens, mentioned 36 times).

Part 3: The Winners & Losers

Who owns the conversation in the Rockies?

• The King: 710 Labs.
  • Status: They are the benchmark. Even if people are complaining about price, they are the standard against which all other hash is measured.
• The Challenger: Olio & Allgreens.
  • Status: These are the "Locals' Favorites." Allgreens (medical only) holds a mythical status for value and quality that "Corporate" brands can't touch.
• The Villain: Bad Owners.
  • Status: Whether it's LivWell or Ripple, the subreddit functions as a Better Business Bureau, aggressively flagging bad actors.

Conclusion: The "Sommelier" Subreddit

For Bud Trendz, r/COents is your Quality Control Lab.

• The Sentiment: Highly critical, highly educated, and technically proficient.
• The Opportunity: If you can win here, you have a "Premium" product. This is the hardest crowd to please in America.
• The Warning: Do not bring "Mids" to Colorado. You will be laughed out of the room.