Why Do You Love the Asylum?

OHRD · 10-25-2010, 08:31 AM

It feels SO good to have a cigar home. I figured it would be cool to share what we all like so much about the Asylum. I'll start...

- This was one of the first places I shared the announcement of our pregnancy and the birth of our second son. Everyone was so happy for us!
- Any question I have, the answer can be found here.
- The generosity of the B/SOTL on this site is astounding!

maninblack · 10-25-2010, 08:46 AM

1. The feeling of brotherhood I get everytime I log in here. I feel like even though many of us are separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, I can always rely on them for help. They may not know my face, but they know who I am.
2. The constant generosity I have found here. I don't live by any B & M's so sometimes I have to rely of fellow BOTL's for help finding cigars (such as my current situation w/ The Face).
3. The banter back and forth between us on all kinds of topics.
4. Guys and gals that share in my passion for good cigars, good friends and good times.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

CigarNut · 10-25-2010, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

1. The feeling of brotherhood I get everytime I log in here. I feel like even though many of us are separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, I can always rely on them for help. They may not know my face, but they know who I am.
2. The constant generosity I have found here. I don't live by any B & M's so sometimes I have to rely of fellow BOTL's for help finding cigars (such as my current situation w/ The Face).
3. The banter back and forth between us on all kinds of topics.
4. Guys and gals that share in my passion for good cigars, good friends and good times.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

Very well stated!

I would like to add that the TOE has done a fantastic job of providing moderation and guidance which keeps CA above the fray one encounters on most other sites.

Dunkel · 10-25-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

1. The feeling of brotherhood I get everytime I log in here. I feel like even though many of us are separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, I can always rely on them for help. They may not know my face, but they know who I am.
2. The constant generosity I have found here. I don't live by any B & M's so sometimes I have to rely of fellow BOTL's for help finding cigars (such as my current situation w/ The Face).
3. The banter back and forth between us on all kinds of topics.
4. Guys and gals that share in my passion for good cigars, good friends and good times.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

I agree with all of this except wanting to get any of The Face cigars.

TripleF · 10-25-2010, 09:07 AM

Because it loves me......simple as that.

hotreds · 10-25-2010, 09:08 AM

just because.....

OHRD · 10-25-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleF

Because it loves me......simple as that.

Well said

poker · 10-25-2010, 09:15 AM

Because theres no pop ups, no advertisements, and theres no single individual dictating "how its going to go down from now on cuz I own da place".

KenyanSandBoa · 10-25-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Very well stated!

I would like to add that the TOE has done a fantastic job of providing moderation and guidance which keeps CA above the fray one encounters on most other sites.

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Originally Posted by poker

Because theres no pop ups, no advertisements, and theres no single individual dictating "how its going to go down from now on cuz I own da place".

The members of this community have been so generous to each other too. I have had the opportunity to try many cigars that were new to me because another generous member decided to destroy my mailbox with a fiver. The fact that people in this community will send cigars to someone or even simply share a personal experience with others that they have only talked to via a forum says a lot about the strength of a community.

MajorCaptSilly · 10-25-2010, 10:24 AM

This place makes me really care about people I haven't met. That takes some emotional investment but it always comes back to me three-fold.

MCS

EricF · 10-25-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Because theres no pop ups, no advertisements, and theres no single individual dictating "how its going to go down from now on cuz I own da place".

+1

Kelly hit pretty straight on!

I am a member of another forum(think fish) and I did make a couple friends there, but here seems to be entirely different. I have already made new friends here and herfed with them. Something I never did elsewhere. We even have another herf planned in a couple weeks where I will meet new peeps from here and get to know them in person. Some of the friends I made over there all seemed to gravitate to here.

I am by no means a expert in our hobby, but I love to learn from the BOTL and SOTL here so I can expand on what I have already learned and extend that knowledge to others who may not know.

Thanks to the ToE for making CA what it is today

shilala · 10-25-2010, 09:31 AM

The Love.

Garbandz · 10-25-2010, 09:40 AM

The sense of community and fellowship.The willingness of people to help others,nearly strangers except for this forum.The good advice that is stared daily.There is nothing else to compare to this.........

Powers · 10-25-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbandz

The sense of community and fellowship.The willingness of people to help others,nearly strangers except for this forum.The good advice that is stared daily.There is nothing else to compare to this.........

GolfNut · 10-25-2010, 10:34 AM

Because it has people with names like "Majorcaptsilly"!

Really, I like the close knit feel of the place and it doesn't seem to be "cliquey". Everybody is very generous in their knowledge and support of those in a time of need.

OHRD · 10-25-2010, 10:44 AM

Now that I have all of your attention, here is the real reason I made this post.

I need one million dollars, all one dollar bills, un-marked. Thanks for the generosity - I know you'll come through for me!

KenyanSandBoa · 10-25-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmichael

Now that I have all of your attention, here is the real reason I made this post.

I need one million dollars, all one dollar bills, un-marked. Thanks for the generosity - I know you'll come through for me!

I have it my account now...just send me your addy.

OHRD · 10-25-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I have it my account now...just send me your addy.

PP, gift option! You da man!!!! I knew someone would come thru for me!!!

sobranie10 · 10-25-2010, 10:50 AM

Asylum is a community sisters and brothers from all over the world. IT is knowledge of life beyond our own thoughts. Where unconditional respect grows and friendships are born.
Thank you team for a place we call home!
my

kydsid · 10-25-2010, 11:27 AM

because the brotherhood extends from this site to real life. how else would i always be able to find a brother to smoke with no matter where i am in the world?
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10-25-2010, 08:31 AM	#1
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Why Do You Love the Asylum? It feels SO good to have a cigar home. I figured it would be cool to share what we all like so much about the Asylum. I'll start... - This was one of the first places I shared the announcement of our pregnancy and the birth of our second son. Everyone was so happy for us! - Any question I have, the answer can be found here. - The generosity of the B/SOTL on this site is astounding! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-25-2010, 08:46 AM	#2
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? 1. The feeling of brotherhood I get everytime I log in here. I feel like even though many of us are separated by hundreds or thousands of miles, I can always rely on them for help. They may not know my face, but they know who I am. 2. The constant generosity I have found here. I don't live by any B & M's so sometimes I have to rely of fellow BOTL's for help finding cigars (such as my current situation w/ The Face). 3. The banter back and forth between us on all kinds of topics. 4. Guys and gals that share in my passion for good cigars, good friends and good times. I LOVE THIS PLACE!! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-25-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? Because it loves me......simple as that. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

10-25-2010, 09:08 AM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? just because..... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-25-2010, 09:15 AM	#8
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? Because theres no pop ups, no advertisements, and theres no single individual dictating "how its going to go down from now on cuz I own da place". __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching Last edited by poker; 10-25-2010 at 09:25 AM.

10-25-2010, 10:24 AM	#10
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? This place makes me really care about people I haven't met. That takes some emotional investment but it always comes back to me three-fold. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

10-25-2010, 09:31 AM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? The Love. __________________

10-25-2010, 09:40 AM	#13
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? The sense of community and fellowship.The willingness of people to help others,nearly strangers except for this forum.The good advice that is stared daily.There is nothing else to compare to this.........

10-25-2010, 10:34 AM	#15
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? Because it has people with names like "Majorcaptsilly"! Really, I like the close knit feel of the place and it doesn't seem to be "cliquey". Everybody is very generous in their knowledge and support of those in a time of need.

10-25-2010, 10:44 AM	#16
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? Now that I have all of your attention, here is the real reason I made this post. I need one million dollars, all one dollar bills, un-marked. Thanks for the generosity - I know you'll come through for me! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-25-2010, 10:50 AM	#19
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? Asylum is a community sisters and brothers from all over the world. IT is knowledge of life beyond our own thoughts. Where unconditional respect grows and friendships are born. Thank you team for a place we call home! my

10-25-2010, 11:27 AM	#20
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Why Do You Love the Asylum? because the brotherhood extends from this site to real life. how else would i always be able to find a brother to smoke with no matter where i am in the world? Posted via Mobile Device