It seems that the general opinion is smoking in small groups is most preferable, but I don't mind smoking in big groups at all. One of my buddies has parties all the time and it might be 10-15 people chilling and smoking in the back of the house. Most everyone is drinking too so that may add to it but I really love the socializing, I say the more people getting ripped the merrier as long as there is enough contribution by everyone. I do like smoking with a couple close friends tho, probably equally as much. I guess I just enjoy smoking with people, period. haha.