It's happend

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Mikey,
Great words of wisdom there for a young guy.
Sometimes, even old farts like me, can live by the words of guys half my age and this is an example.




The one thing that does sadden me to some degree is if any mod there takes any of this or any of it personal. I could be wrong but sure seems some are taking it to heart when not intended at them.

Carlos, without going into detail I can say that it is very personal for some. I have received some of the nastiest, vile messages from people that I had always gotten along with very well. It really just makes me sad.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Just keep in mind who it is you are doing it for and what they have represented thus far to date. It is that part people are lashing at, not you.

I decided to do it for the guys that are new to our hobby. I would like to help guide them the same way I was guided (actually pushed) when I first signed up. I feel that being in that position is the best way I can Pay It Forward.

[poker]

Skimmed over the last few pages and will admit it saddens me.

A couple notes to all just as a FYI:

1) If any personal threats that are ever made here at CA towards another member, they will be banned without hesitation. No warnings, with zero tolerance. Promise.

2) PM's here are just that. Private Messages. PM's here are not and will not be read by any of the admins. We also take this very seriously.

3) Cigar Asylum is just another board on the web. There are many. Folks seeking us will find us eventually. Folks will hang their hats where they feel most comfortable.

As both a member & admin here, I ask everyone to please try to hold to a higher standard and not intentionally or maliciously create problems for any other boards out there, no matter how subtle. Doing so will actually hurt us more than them.

I am just as sad as many you about what happened to Club Stogie as we knew it. As a former/current non-contributing member there, many of us including me had no voice in the business decision. We had no vote of approval. We all simply had to accept or not accept what CS would eventually become.

As a result, Cigar Asylum was born.

I will not speak for any of the other former mods, but as a former mod at CS for many many years, after the sale I was not happy how things were being done, how decisions were being made, and the future that was in store for me there.
Did I post malicious threads there indicating my displeasure? No, it wasnt required. I simply made my exit. No drama.

Im happy you all are here. The entire team of 11 is. All I am asking I guess is to let history run its course. For in the end, things will turn out exactly as they are supposed to anyways.


Kelly

Well put Kelly