BOO to the weekly cigar

kaelaria · 07-10-2009, 03:51 AM

OK this pisses me off in multiple ways - as a professional producing products, as a business owner selling products, and as a cigar reviewer. The guy that runs the weekly cigar site, stole all the iPhone cigar apps (using hacked software) to do a 'review' - and actually brags about it in the video!

Low class to say the least.

CueTheMusic · 07-10-2009, 08:28 AM

That's low class.

mikeyj23 · 07-10-2009, 08:29 AM

Let KenS know - he's the creator of Mobile Stogie.

All other issues aside, it's a pretty sh*tty "review."

kydsid · 07-10-2009, 09:01 AM

Lets bomb him with Gorilla Fingers.

Emjaysmash · 07-10-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Lets bomb him with Gorilla Fingers.

...dipped in poop!

kydsid · 07-10-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

...dipped in poop!

But then we would be legally required to declare them as hazardous materials.

Emjaysmash · 07-10-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

But then we would be legally required to declare them as hazardous materials.

I thoguht they already were? GF's should come with a bio-hazard bag to dump the rest of the stick/ashes in when you finally throw-up from the stentch!

...sorry, didn't mean to thread-jack.

skibumdc · 07-10-2009, 10:31 AM

At least he says it's an amazing cigar app....that should help sales.
But yeah, that's a douche move

KenS · 07-10-2009, 04:42 PM

Here is the comment that I posted to his website:

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What a shame to hear you do a review of iPhone apps, only to have you finish up with essentially “I stole these apps”. Doesn’t say much about the integrity of this site in my opinion. I happen to be the author of Mobile Stogie, and have spent literally hundreds of hours developing it. At $3.99 I would have thought it was fair to expect somebody hosting a website about stogies to actually pay the $3.99. Hell, for that matter, I likely would have given you a free copy for doing the review. I am continuing to work on new features, and another version will be coming out shortly. I hope you continue to like the app, but I also hope you don’t continue to steal from me.

By the way, I was referred to your site by a number of people on a popular cigar forum, who also think it’s a bad business practice for you. For me it’s only $3.99, so no big deal, but really … what a shame.

Thanks.

The Poet · 07-10-2009, 04:55 PM

Dude must have a law degree, and not business admin.

KenS · 07-10-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Dude must have a law degree, and not business admin.

I'm so tempted to send the same note to his advertisers, but no sense in kicking up a storm over something that is just a hobby for me

This too shall pass

Flat4boxer · 07-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Foul on many levels. Shame.

kydsid · 07-10-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenS

Here is the comment that I posted to his website:

If you commented on the story itself he already removed your comment.

KenS · 07-10-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

If you commented on the story itself he already removed your comment.

No, actually he has now replied to my comment. Maybe still a bit shady (try before you buy applies to shareware, not things that aren't sold that way), but at least he was straight-up about responding. I actually thought he'd just delete my comment.

Again, I don't want to make a mountain out of a molehill, but I do appreciate my fellow inmates jumping to my defense

Lee · 07-10-2009, 05:55 PM

He has a link on his site to Cigar Asylum. I wonder if he is a member here.

kaelaria · 07-10-2009, 07:19 PM

His reply:

John Brooke
Ken,
Thanks for the comment. I’m using Installous as a try before you buy type of thing and have every intention of buying the apps that I see myself using regularly. I’m really enjoying your app and will certainly buy it as soon as I fully evaluate it. If you would like, to make up for my mention of stealing the app, shoot me an email with some banner code in it and I will gladly post an ad on my site. Again, I apologize for talking about stealing apps, and I can assure you that I certainly wouldn’t have talked about it if I thought it would portray me negatively.

Notice he only says he wouldn't have TALKED ABOUT stealing them - but his feelings about it are still the same. He meant to do it and still doesn't apologize. Scum.

What's next - going to steal some cigars from your local shop and 'evaluate them' before you buy the ones you end up liking? Thief!

NCRadioMan · 07-10-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kaelaria

Notice he only says he wouldn't have TALKED ABOUT stealing them - but his feelings about it are still the same. He meant to do it and still doesn't apologize. Scum.

What's next - going to steal some cigars from your local shop and 'evaluate them' before you buy the ones you end up liking? Thief!

Gotta agree.

Nice try though.

SmokinApe · 07-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Someone get the tar and feathers!!!

kelmac07 · 07-10-2009, 08:02 PM

This is definetly not cool.

Azpostal · 07-10-2009, 08:04 PM

Man that sucks! Ken you put out a great app and people should just buy the thing it cost less than almost any cigar out there.

07-10-2009, 03:51 AM	#1
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	BOO to the weekly cigar OK this pisses me off in multiple ways - as a professional producing products, as a business owner selling products, and as a cigar reviewer. The guy that runs the weekly cigar site, stole all the iPhone cigar apps (using hacked software) to do a 'review' - and actually brags about it in the video! Low class to say the least. __________________ Cigar Videos Last edited by kaelaria; 07-10-2009 at 03:58 AM.

07-10-2009, 08:28 AM	#2
CueTheMusic Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeremy Location: Surrounded by corn Posts: 81 Trading: (2)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar That's low class.

07-10-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Let KenS know - he's the creator of Mobile Stogie. All other issues aside, it's a pretty sh*tty "review."

07-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Lets bomb him with Gorilla Fingers.

07-10-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar At least he says it's an amazing cigar app....that should help sales. But yeah, that's a douche move __________________ The Dude abides

07-10-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Dude must have a law degree, and not business admin.

07-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Foul on many levels. Shame. __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

07-10-2009, 05:55 PM	#15
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar He has a link on his site to Cigar Asylum. I wonder if he is a member here. __________________

07-10-2009, 07:19 PM	#16
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar His reply: John Brooke Ken, Thanks for the comment. I’m using Installous as a try before you buy type of thing and have every intention of buying the apps that I see myself using regularly. I’m really enjoying your app and will certainly buy it as soon as I fully evaluate it. If you would like, to make up for my mention of stealing the app, shoot me an email with some banner code in it and I will gladly post an ad on my site. Again, I apologize for talking about stealing apps, and I can assure you that I certainly wouldn’t have talked about it if I thought it would portray me negatively. Notice he only says he wouldn't have TALKED ABOUT stealing them - but his feelings about it are still the same. He meant to do it and still doesn't apologize. Scum. What's next - going to steal some cigars from your local shop and 'evaluate them' before you buy the ones you end up liking? Thief! __________________ Cigar Videos

07-10-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Someone get the tar and feathers!!!

07-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar This is definetly not cool.

07-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#20
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: BOO to the weekly cigar Man that sucks! Ken you put out a great app and people should just buy the thing it cost less than almost any cigar out there.

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